Sermons on Defend Belief:

Unity: Saints, Prepare The Church – Part 5 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 14, 2014

Saints must build the Body of Christ through active participation/action. Every church worker is vital; if only one slacks off, the entire effort of the church suffers. Whatever your ability, if you are working for the Lord, it is “for the profit of all."

1. Basics Ephesians 4:12-13 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Unity: Living The Life – Part 6 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 14, 2014

Do we live like Christ’s Disciples, or are we tending towards the ‘pagan’ lifestyle? If we are true Disciples, then we have no choice, for we do what the Master requires of us. If we don’t care what the Master says, then we are living more like the pagan.

Sowing the seeds of revival Read: Ephesians 4:17-32 Do we live like Christ’s Disciples, or are we tending towards the ‘pagan’ lifestyle? If we are true Disciples, then we have no choice, for we do what the Master requires of us. If we don’t care what the Master says, then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Choice

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

See here is a great truth… it is not enough to believe that Jesus exists, or that he lived long ago, or that he was a good man, or even a great man

Choice John 9 Today we have a very familiar story, but I want to come at it from a different angle. Let’s cruise through the story. Jesus is walking through the streets of Jerusalem, in the middle of a large crowd. He did this because he was hiding. If you look at the end of chapter 8, you ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

“the Great Pretender” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“The Great Pretender” Acts 8:9-25 In the first eight verses of chapter 8 we saw revival come to Samaria as Philip the Evangelist preached the good news of Jesus Christ. Miracles were performed, souls saved. Just a few verses in and we see that wherever God sends genuine revival, Satan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 6- " The Resurection And The Life" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 25, 2015

Part 6 of the John - Believe in Jesus and live series

John – Believe in Jesus and live! Part 6 “The resurrection and the life” John Chapter 11 Verses 1-44 Death To many people this word strikes fear in their hearts A feeling of panic For others the word brings memories of days past Flooding back like a tidal wave We all fear ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 22, 2022

A main theme of the book of Hebrews is faith. Was the Gospel also preached to ancient Israel? What was missing?

A main theme of the book of Hebrews is faith. Was the Gospel also preached to ancient Israel? What was missing? “For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed.” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah's Question For Pagan America

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 24, 2021

Just as the prophet Elijah challenged the people of Israel to make up their minds as whether to serve God or Ba'al, the same question needs to be brought before America today. The time has come to settle the issue and accept the consequences.

This nation is at the edge of the cliff. All it will take is one more step to go over, regulating America to the dustbin of history. For over sixty years since prayer and Bible reading were removed from the public schools by a poor interpretation of the First Amendment by a liberal Supreme Court ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21, Joshua 24:15, Deuteronomy 30:15, Luke 16:13, John 6:67  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Impact

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 20, 2018

Mary Magdalene has the biggest “narrative impact” on Easter morningI: “I have seen the Lord." Which speaks of her life-transforming experience.

John, called the Beloved Disciple, is clearly the hero of Easter morning! He is spiritually superior with love and understanding; runs fastest. Between John, Peter, and Mary Magdalene— all of whom were at the empty tomb on that first Easter morning— only John had faith in the Physical ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Herod-The Forgotten Player Series

Contributed by John Pearrell on Jan 4, 2016

There were four responses to the Christ Child. How do you respond to Him?

During this time of year, in churches around the globe the story of Christmas–the coming of Christ to earth–is told. We tell of the shepherds, of Mary and Joseph, of the inn keeper, of the wise men or magi from the East, but there is one actor in this divine drama, who, though often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Apostasy & Apostate-Bishops In Churches

Contributed by Aham Igbokwe on Jun 17, 2015

Shouldn’t marriages that are contrary to sound biblical doctrines be rightly, albeit be legally, kept away from the church just as men wittingly keeps out of the ladies in public places and vice versa.

Evil is not yet unmasked and fully revealed nevertheless it seems evil is being emboldened daily in the West and aimed to contain the church of Christ and to censor pure Biblical doctrines. Indeed, it is alas! These wanton affronts on the Church and on pure Biblical doctrines is akin to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2

Denomination: Apostolic

God

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 8, 2015

For the glory of God---to seek the truth.

GOD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 8, 2015) “And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth” (St. John 8:50, King James Version [Christ answereth the Jews]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My brothers and sisters, when you come ...read more

Scripture: John 8:50

Denomination: Friends

Healing By The Book

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 9, 2014

Simple sermon on the Foundation for Healing & patterned examples of Healings. There are some responsibilities on our part for Healing!

“HEALING BY THE BOOK” This morning we’re focusing on “HEALING!” I noticed the “HEALINGS” that Jesus did and one thing that stood out and was patterned in all of them was “FAITH!” But there are a few other things coupled with "FAITH" that bears ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Speaks To Skeptics Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 9, 2015

Jesus continues to speak to the skeptical Nicodemus concerning the ONLY WAY to enter or see the Kingdom of God: Sinners are born with skepticism but self dies hard unless the Spirit gives life.

Jesus Speaks to Skeptics: John 3:9-15 Almost everyone knows the difference between a believer and a skeptic, but not everyone knows the difference between an honest skeptic and a dishonest skeptic. An honest skeptic may have doubts about certain truths but who will face up to them when he is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Believing

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 31, 2015

A sermon to help with assurance of salvation.

"The Blessings of Believing" 1 John 5:12 1 John 5:11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe Series

Contributed by Justin Lamison on Dec 30, 2017

The first in a series of sermons devoted to understanding the biblical truth contained in the Apostles' Creed.

I Believe… Matthew 7.24-27 Introduction What do we mean when we say, “I believe” in the Apostles’ Creed? In the current use of the word belief, there is very little difference between belief and an opinion. You have your beliefs and I have mine. But in the Bible, belief is a much stronger ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Nazarene