Sermons on Defence:

The Shepherd Heart Of Paul Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 19, 2023

Paul refutes the falsehoods and expresses his concern for the church. We learn from his example to (1) stand firm in the truth, (2) love the people of God, and (3) right what is wrong.

2 Cor 12:11-21 The Shepherd Heart of Paul Paul Making His Closing Remarks in His Defence 11I have been a fool! You forced me to it, for I ought to have been commended by you. For I was not at all inferior to these super-apostles, even though I am nothing. 12The signs of a true apostle were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 18 – Judah Is Stubborn And Treacherous – Caught By The Deceitfulness Of Sin Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 17, 2024

The stubbornness of Judah was so great, it severed any contact with the LORD. They refused to repent. Jeremiah tried to reason it out, but God set out the charges against the nation with the promise certain judgement was coming. Also look at is faithfulness and commitment in our lives.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 18 – JUDAH IS STUBBORN AND TREACHEROUS – CAUGHT BY THE DECEITFULNESS OF SIN PART 18 - Jeremiah 5:3-9 CHAPTER 5 [A]. JEREMIAH RECALLS GOD’S WORKINGS WITH JUDAH AND MAN’S REFUSAL TO REPENT {{Jeremiah 5:3 “O LORD, do not Your eyes look for truth? You have smitten ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:3, Revelation 9:20-21, Jeremiah 5:4, Psalm 53:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3, Jeremiah 5:7-9, Hebrews 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twentieth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 30, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 145:15-21, Proverbs 9:1-6, Ephesians 5:15-21, Matthew 22:1-14. A). PROVIDENCE AND PRAISE. Psalm 145:15-21. Whether they know it or not, all flesh is dependent upon the LORD for their daily provision (PSALM 145:15). Whether they acknowledge it or not, no man can find sufficient ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:15-21, Proverbs 9:1-6, Ephesians 5:15-21, Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amos - The Amateur But Authentic Prophet Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 16, 2001

Amos was an Amateur but Authentic Prophet who faithfully delivered God’s message to Israel, clashing with the culture and church of his day, with a vital message for the church of all ages.

AMOS - THE AMATEUR BUT AUTHENTIC PROPHET Amos had no intention of becoming a prophet. He’d never attended "the schools of the prophets" that were the conventional launch of a prophetic ministry. In fact he was a sheep breeder and a fig-tree grower who lived about 2,800 years ago in the Judean ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

An Important Principle Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 24, 2001

Salvation is by Grace through faith alone. This affects how we see ourselves, others and God.

You can imagine the scene. The Church in Antioch are sitting down to their meal, with the Gentile Christians on this side with Paul in the middle and the Jewish Christians on that side with Peter in the middle of them. The meal’s about to start when Paul jumps up and says "This isn’t good enough! ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Ambassadors Of Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 6, 2005

Stand up as ambassadors of Christ, gladly sharing the good news with those who haven’t yet heard. And pray that those who hear the gospel will respond today while the opportunity is there.

I guess everyone knows that home ground advantage can be a significant factor in a game of football. Sydney is much more successful at the SCG than in Melbourne. Brisbane is close to unbeatable at the Gabba. But what is it that gives them that home ground advantage? It can’t just be the football ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

David: Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

How David Fell

HOW THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN – DAVID AND BATHSHEBA II SAMUEL 11-12; PSALMS 32 AND 51 I am sure you all recall the scandal which engulfed President Clinton a few years ago. It involved a liaison with a young intern called Monica Lewinsky. Some of the details were quite lurid and the press had a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

David Flees Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

David fleeing for his life.

1 SAMUEL 211-15 DAVID. My father loves ‘country’ music. We grew up with it playing in the house constantly, in the car – in fact it seemed to haunt our every move. One of the songs my dad used to sing along with, and unlike me he can actually sing, had these lines: ‘I never promised you a rose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:11-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Childlike Or Childish 2

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 8, 2003

Christ told us to come as children Paul tells us to grow up, how do we find a balance.

It had started out quite innocently. But then again it usually does. It was just a discussion. They had just been sitting around chewing the fat and somebody had mentioned how important so and so were going to be in heaven. “I don’t think so” said Peter “He hasn’t got what it takes.” Well it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lion Is Out Of His Thicket

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jan 5, 2005

To strengthen the Christian life when confronted with the Devil

PP0228 DATE THE LION IS OUT OF HIS THICKET! Jeremiah 4:5-7; 1 Peter 5:8. (Jer 4:5 KJV) "Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities." (Jer 4:6 KJV) "Set up ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Grapes, Giants, Grasshoppers And God

Contributed by Denny Feasby on Jan 26, 2005

In life there are optimists and pessimists. Optimists focus on what can be; possibilities, opportunities, and potential. Pessimists on the other hand tend to focus on problems, obstacles and potential doom. Optimists tend to operate by faith not by sigh

Grapes, Giants, Grasshoppers and God Num 13:1-4, 23-33 Intro: This month makes the 200rth anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In May 1804 President Thomas Jefferson commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to search out a possible route to the Pacific Ocean. Jefferson, like ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready . It Is Time For God's Miracle Breakthrough

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 5, 2007

THIS SERMON IS A CALL FOR US TO GET READY BECAUSE IT IS TIME FOR GOD’S MIRACLE BREAKTHROUGH

GET READY . IT IS TIME FOR GOD’S MIRACLE BREAKTHROUGH *************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE LORD WILL MAKE EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN ITS TIME. 2. THE LORD WILL SURELY FULFILL HIS PROMISES.HE IS NOT A MAN TO LIE OR CHANGE HIS MIND. 3. THE LORD WILL FULFILL ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

24.14 Forgive? Why? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 1, 2007

Forgiveness is like gravity, it’s not just a good idea it’s the law. This message looks at Christ’s words on forgiveness in the Lord’s Prayer

Her name was 66730, or at least that was the name she went by. Her father had died in a German Concentration camp as did her sister. Her freedom, her dignity, her humanity had been stripped away by those who imprisoned her and yet she survived. They had robbed her of everything she ever possessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

24.16 The Danger Of Judging Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 14, 2007

We’ve all been quoted Jesus’ words "Do not Judge" but what does that actually mean?

He was a Godly man. Even his critics acknowledge that, they may have disagreed with his techniques and thought he was a little flashy but he was definitely a man of God. His message from God was one of no compromise, and his moral standards were the highest around. And not only did he uphold the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

David's Imprecatory Psalms

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 5, 2011

Every word in the Bible is for us to learn from; and we learn something from the words or actions of every character in it; so what are we to learn from David's psalms or prayers which invoke God's curses on his enemies

Psalm 35 (especially verses 1-9) David’s ‘Imprecatory Psalms’ We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and everything in it is in it for our good in some way, so when we read about people and their actions and words, we are to learn from them, and either copy them or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational