Sermons on Defend Belief:

Sin Is Everywhere. So What?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 5, 2020

Is John the Apostle talking about individual sin or the sin of the world that came with rejection of God in the Garden.

1 We proclaim to you the one who existed from the beginning, whom we have heard and seen. We saw him with our own eyes and touched him with our own hands. He is the Word of life. 2 This one who is life itself was revealed to us, and we have seen him. And now we testify and proclaim ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 10:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Warrior For Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2023

This sermon explores the faith, courage, and devotion of biblical figures Deborah and Jael, inspiring us to emulate their strength in our own spiritual journeys. Key

Welcome, brothers and sisters. We gather in the house of the Lord, ready to share in His Word. We stand on the brink of a new understanding, a fresh revelation. We are about to step into a story of faith, courage, and devotion. A story that is as old as time, yet as relevant as the morning news. ...read more

Topics: Deborah, Warrior, Christ

Warrior For Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2023

This sermon explores the faith, courage, and devotion of biblical figures Deborah and Jael, inspiring us to emulate their strength in our own spiritual journeys. Key

Welcome, brothers and sisters. We gather in the house of the Lord, ready to share in His Word. We stand on the brink of a new understanding, a fresh revelation. We are about to step into a story of faith, courage, and devotion. A story that is as old as time, yet as relevant as the morning news. ...read more

Topics: Deborah, Warrior, Christ

A Faith-Filled Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of faith in Christ, emphasizing the journey of believing, becoming, and blossoming in God's love and blessings.

Good morning, church. I am so glad to see each of you here today, as we gather together in fellowship to celebrate the glorious love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Your presence here is a testament to your faith, a faith that is like a mustard seed, small but mighty, capable of moving ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, John 3:16-17

Topics: Spiritual Growth

Walking Through The Lens Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 10, 2022

Faith is the only spiritual lens that makes you see through and walk you through the dark tunnel

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 017 2 Corinthians 5:7, CSB: "For we walk by faith, not by sight." WALKING THROUGH THE LENS OF FAITH The word "walk" in this text is metaphoric and about the way a person conducts his or her life. In other words, the way we live. You can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Charismatic

Take The Bread Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 6, 2023

Jesus' invitation to us is to take Him into our lives and be transformed

January 07, 2023 In one of the “I AM” statements in the book John, Jesus said this about himself, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to me will never hunger, and he who believes in me will never thirst.” - John 6:35 If that wasn’t confusing enough, He followed it up with, “I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48-56, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Work Of Faith: Believing In Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

Believing in Jesus is not just an intellectual exercise; it's a life-altering decision. It's the one work that God desires from us, and it leads to a life filled with the fruit of the Spirit. Let us live lives that reflect our unwavering trust in the One God has sent.

The Work of Faith: Believing in Jesus Introduction: Welcome the congregation warmly and introduce the key verse: John 6:29 (NLT) - "Jesus told them, 'This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.'" Set the stage by explaining the context of this ...read more

Scripture: John 6:29, James 2:19, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is The New Age, New? Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Aug 22, 2002

In this sermon you will learn about the background of the New Age Movement and how it began in America. You will also learn three distinct New Age doctrines and what the Bible says about them.

Is The New Age New? Like the cults, the New Age Movement uses terms and phrases that Christians are familiar and comfortable with. Yet, these terms are vastly different in meaning. This is why many Christians are deceived into thinking that the New Age is simply another appeal for world peace. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Switching Gears To Freedom

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Dec 13, 2005

America was founded on the principle of Christian Liberty, where 95% of those who settled here were Christians. Today only about 5% of Americans are Christian. This country has traded Freedom for slavery. The answer to get back to our heritage is

Switching Gears To Freedom Eleutheria! Eleutheria is the Greek, word for freedom. When Paul penned this word it spoke volumes to the churches in Galatia. He was writing to people that came from a past of being abused by the province of Rome, but who recently have been given the golden ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Believe About Jesus?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 11, 2005

This sermon explains the importance of developing a proper understanding of Jesus identity.

What do you believe about Jesus Christ? Does it matter what you believe about Him? Many people tell us that if you believe a certain way you are intolerant. Others say it does not matter what you believe as long as you believe. Instead of seeking man’s opinion I want to look at what Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stubbornly Firm Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 7, 2007

We live out oneness by standing firm in the good news about Jesus.

STUBBORNLY FIRM: Living the Unity We Have Been Given Ephesians 4.4-6 S: Doctrine C: Come ... Together Th: Living the Unity We Have Been Given Pr: WE LIVE OUT ONENESS BY STANDING FIRM IN THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS. ?: How? How is the good news defined? KW: Ways TS: We will find in our study of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Three B's Of Christianity

Contributed by Bill Wadley on Aug 4, 2018

How we are to accept those that don't always fit into our mold of Christianity

3 Three B’s of Christianity and how they get mixed up. In the last few weeks the Lord has led us through the difference between the old and the new covenant and how the old was a covenant based on performance. Lots of do’s and don’ts. Most people don’t like to be told what to do. It robs them of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Liberal Theology In The Churches – Address Number 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 20, 2022

We take 22 aspects of Liberal Theology and look at why each is wrong. Some Liberals may hold to only one of these; others, many of them, but their adherence system will incorporate most of them. It is difficult to generalise because liberal thinking expands and changes.

This small series continues with the 4th address in Liberal Theology LIBERAL THEOLOGY IN THE CHURCHES – ADDRESS NUMBER 4 OPENING UP SOME ELEMENTS OF LIBERAL THEOLOGY - MY UNDERSTANDING OF SOME COMPONENTS OF LIBERAL THEOLOGY: EXPLANATION In 2015 I had the request to address a group in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Acts 4:12, Hebrews 1:1-2, Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 8:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Qualities I Like In Men And Fathers Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 11, 2005

Today I will sight several qualities I personally like to see in fathers. I desire to be a good father, it is a priority for my life. The text will guide any father to do better.

Qualities I Like In Men and Fathers Rom 5:1-4 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\Fathers-99.SER.wpd 1 Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-4

Denomination: *other

Do We Really Believe?

Contributed by David Trexler on Oct 11, 2006

This sermon challenges our claim to believe. The thought process was started by a wonderful sermon submitted by David Moore entitled The Hard Gospel.

Sermon for Mark 10:17-31 October 15th 2006 I’m one of people that can’t seem to shut their brain off in the evening. The other night my mind was churning because someone had mentioned to someone that pastor lately had been preaching a “hard” gospel. My puny little mind wandered to a time when I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran