Sermons on Defend Belief:

Christ The Conqueror Of Death

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 30, 2018

“And when he had entered, he said to them, ‘Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping’.” Mark 5:39

Introduction: Man was created in the image and likeness of God with power to make choices. These choices determine the quality of our lives and our eternal destiny. Eve made the choice to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil rather than the fruit of the tree of life and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith And Works

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 27, 2018

Understanding what "Faith without Works is Dead" really means.

Mid-week Message/Devotion James 2:14-26 3rd in a series FAITH and WORKS We talk about our prayer list quite a bit, don’t we? Intercessory Prayer demands strong faith. Otherwise, why are we praying at all? When we cannot respond to the hurting needs of others, we can always pray. Do we pray ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessed Hope! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 12, 2019

We are living in days of great despair. The world is living in uncertainty and hopelessness. I thank God for everyone here because we have been saved from the world;

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Points Covered: Order of future events, how we are saved from God’s wrath, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Isaiah 27:1, Revelation 4:1, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gaining More Confidence To Claim God’s Promises Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 12, 2018

If Paul here says that all God's promises are "yes" in Jesus, how can I have more confidence to claim those promises?

“‘Yes’ In Christ”: We are missing out on a great verse to boost our confidence in answered prayer. - 2 Corinthians 1:20. - This is such a great verse and yet it’s one that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. This is one that is worth regularly quoting in prayer. It’s just a vibrant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Revival!

Contributed by Paul Arnold on Sep 27, 2018

What is Revival? How can Jonah's story help us to see Revival today?

'40 more days and Nineveh will be overthrown'…an 8 word sermon. Who can tell me who these people are? [pictures on slides of: Jonah John Wesley Evan Roberts] What have they all got in common? They have all been engaged in God’s revival. Jonah’s story we will hear more about. Wesley, whose ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Amazement Is Not Faith In God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 14, 2015

To show in GOD's WORDS that astonishment, amazement is still not faith, you have to have faith in your heart that will declare your heart's content before GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Don't be amazed just believe? John 14:1 John 14:1 DO NOT let your hearts be troubled (distressed, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God; believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Brave, Like "Doubting Thomas”

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 12, 2021

often maligned, we should be more like 'Doubting Thomas'

John 20:19-31 May the meditations of my heart and the words of my mouth be acceptable to you, my Lord, my rock and Redeemer (Psalm 19:14) Today’s gospel reading is one of the best-known Eastertide gospels – that of “Doubting Thomas”. We almost never hear the name of this disciple without the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:14, Mark 3:18, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15, John 20:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

The Test Of Whether God Is Your Father Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 5, 2021

The religious leaders were proud of their heritage as children of Abraham, but that kept them from receiving what Jesus was offering. This message looks at the test of whether God or Satan is our father as well as four danger signs that we are heading in the wrong direction.

THE TEST OF WHETHER GOD IS YOUR FATHER: The answer is found in what you do with Jesus. - John 8:42. - John 8:39b, 44. - Many focus on a generic God. - The teaching of the Kingdom is not a generic morality. - We each need to make a decision for or against Jesus. DANGER SIGNS: 1. Counting on ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Light Vs. Dark

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 11, 2021

We are encourage to live in the light of Christ.

Light Vs. Dark John 3: 14 - 21 Intro: 2 gentlemen were seated next to each other on a plane. One turned to the other, “What do you do?” He answered, “I’m a pastor.” “Oh,” said the 1st man. “I don’t believe in that religious stuff. It’s for kids you know, ‘Jesus love me this I know, for the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Yes You! Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Apr 18, 2022

There is a word from the Lord for you in the house. I'd like you to say that by faith, and say, "There is a word from the Lord for me".

INTRODUCTION: There is a word from the Lord for you in the house. I'd like you to say that by faith, and say, "There is a word from the Lord for me". Now look at somebody else and say, "There is a word". Put it in the chat. Everybody in the room say it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 18:15-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So... You Say You Believe Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 20, 2022

A true believer in Christ orbits his life around Jesus like the earth orbits around the sun. Just as the earth needs the sun, believers need the Son of God to perfect holiness within them.

So... You Say You Believe A. W. Tozer wrote, “Fortunately only a few things are matters of life and death, such as a compass for a sea voyage or a guide for a journey across the desert. To ignore these things is not to gamble or take a chance; it is to commit suicide. Here it is either be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Doctrinal Test Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 18, 2021

First John 2:18-27 warns us about false teachers.

Scripture In the First Letter of John, the Apostle John writes to believers in churches around the ancient city of Ephesus. False teaching has entered their churches through false teachers. These false teachers claimed that they had a relationship with God. John’s letter addresses this crisis by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Looking At Your Own Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 25, 2020

Paul encouraged the Corinthians to examine their own faith. What does that look like?

WHO'S IN? There are a lot of questionable boundary markers for the Christian faith. - If you read the obituary page, you will discover some marvelous realities. Among them: a. Upwards of 90% of people are going to heaven. b. People are members of church despite the fact that they haven’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Forward To The Reward Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2023

This flesh of ours, when given the choice of visiting a prayer chapel or going to a wild party, pushes us to choose the party.

Fifth Sunday of Lent 2023 It’s very easy for us to be so taken with today’s Gospel that we push aside the short Epistle taken from St. Paul’s letter to the Church at Rome. So let’s look at what he is telling this relatively young community of Jews and Gentiles who have believed in the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:12-14, Psalm 130:1-8, Romans 8:8-11, John 11:1-45

Denomination: Catholic

What Happens When You Believe In The Lord Jesus? Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 16, 2025

When you believe, God completely wipes away your sins. Your past is forgiven, your guilt is removed, and you are made right with God. No more condemnation — only grace and mercy - you are saved.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS? Pastor Joel Bernardino – October 16, 2025 Believing in Jesus means you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that He rose again from the dead. The true gospel of Jesus Christ is not based on our good works as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, Romans 10:10