Sermons on defence: showing 421-435 of 1,003

The Challenge

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2001

St. Francis of Assisi once said”Preach the Gospel to all the world – and if necessary use words.”

St. Francis of Assisi once said ”Preach the Gospel to all the world – and if necessary use words.” The way we live is vital if we want to be effective for the Kingdom. Indeed we need to excel in all three of the relationships of John 15 if we want to be true servants of the Lord. These are ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

The Crisis Of Conformity

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

One cannot stand in the middle of the road when it comes to faith. You are either on one side or the other. There is great pressure today to conform and compromise our values, but we shall see from this passage that this is not possible.

THE CRISIS OF CONFORMITY AMOS 6:1 - 6:14 Scripture Reading: Amos 6:1 - 6:14 Responsive Reading: 2 Kings 17:1 - 17:23 Introduction: I want to begin my sermon today by asking for your help. I’ve been looking for a street in Fredericton and Nackawic, but I haven’t been successful. What I want ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Wise?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. The last 2 weeks and the next 8 weeks will be a busy time for me. I am involved in a number of committees. I am involved in finding a replacement for the RSC’s office administrator. And as President of the RS I need to prepare for our annual general meeting in April. I'm on a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

And I Saw A Great White Throne

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Four reasons for sober consideration of the coming day the Bible describes as The Great White Throne Judgment.

READ: Revelation 20:11-15. In this passage we’ve read together tonight, Revelation 20:11-15, The Apostle John records for us the scene of the final day of judgment, when all who have died without a personal knowledge of Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord will give an account before the bar of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Value Of Your Testimony Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 19, 2001

How Paul used his testimony to reach people for Christ.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 37 “The Value of Your Testimony” Acts 22:1-15 We never know when we will be required to speak up for the Lord. Paul had been worshipping in the temple, when he was falsely accused of bringing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A Turkey's Heart Or An Eagle"S

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2003

There is a terrible spiritual battle of attitudes, those that say it can’t be done are being passed by those doing it!

TURKEY HEART VS AN EAGLE HEART By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU HAVE TO SEE FLOWERS IN THE MIND, BEFORE YOU CAN EVER SEE A FLOWER GARDEN! You have to do more than love flowers, you must also hate weeds. Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Place Of Safety

Contributed by James May on Jan 23, 2005

God is our refuge; an ever present help in times of trouble.

OUR PLACE OF SAFETY Sunday, January 23, 2005 - PM Psalms 46:1-7, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Says No!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 11, 2005

There were times even Jesus said "No" and so should we!

JESUS SAYS NO! Isaiah 53: 4~7 Radio conversation once heard at sea: First Voice: “Change course 15 degrees to the north to avoid a collision.” Second Voice: “Recommend you change course 15 degrees south to avoid collision”. First Voice: “This is the Captain of a US Navy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-7

When The Journey Gets Too Much

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 26, 2005

This sermon is based on Elijah’s wilderness experience from 1 Kings 19 and is for those who are weary in their christian journey, It covers Circumstances or Christ, Christ in the Circumstances and Christ of the Circumstances.

When the Journey Gets too Much 1 Kings 19:1-18 What do we do when the journey gets too much? When we find our faith lacking our spirits weary, when we just can’t go on anymore and want to give up! Why does this happen? How do we return the victorious life? The answers are found in Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wedding At Cana

Contributed by Francis Murphy on Aug 6, 2005

First of a series of sermons in John’s gospel. The wedding at Cana.

Introduction In my early twenties I used to play in a ceilidh band, and was often called on to play at weddings. On one occasion, we were asked to play for a Palestinian Muslim wedding in the Grovenor Hotel in Edinburgh. Having played at many weddings before, I had never quite experienced one like ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Attitude Is Everything

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jul 31, 2004

Comparison of the prayers and attitudes of the publican and the Pharisee in Luke 18:9-14.

Luke 18:9-14 Your Attitude Is Everything 1/8/04 Two men went to church. One went to tell God how good he was; the other went to agree with God that he was hopeless without God. Do you know people like these men? Can you picture them in your mind? Into which group do you fall? For ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Holds Us Together – The Nature Of Our Faith”

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 14, 2007

We are called to hold on to what we believe

A young man was making poor grades in school, particularly in math. His parents tried various things, none of which seemed to produce the desired improvement. Finally, they decided to enroll him in a private Christian school. At the end of the first grading period, the young man came home and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He's Going To Love You Anyway Series

Contributed by Kevin Williams on Jan 24, 2004

No matter what goes on in a church, a good Pastor has unconditional love.

How do you describe a tree to someone who was born blind? How do you explain to him the color green or describe the texture of wood? How do you describe the sunset to someone who has never seen the sun? It becomes frustrating when you can’t describe the simplest things to one who doesn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:2-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Joyful Sound

Contributed by James May on May 18, 2008

One day soon we will are going to hear the Joyful Sound once again, and a day of liberty shall be proclaimed such as the world has never seen before.

The Joyful Sound By Pastor Jim May Sound plays a large part in life of every man. There are some who, through either accidental causes, or because of birth defects, are unable to hear. I can’t imagine what it must be like to be able to hear anything – to live in a world of silence. You never ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Zacchaeus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 28, 2004

What can we learn from this tax collector’s encounter with the Son of God

The story of Zacchaeus Story: On 12th February 1809, in a one room log cabin with a dirt floor on a farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky, a baby boy was born. When he was only 9 years-old, his mother died. He was a boy with rugged determination. And although he only had less than a year of formal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican