Sermons on defend belief:

Get A New Life

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 10, 2005

This is a sermon on the new creation that is created when salvation occurs. It shows that people can’t continue living their old life with old hatreds and beliefs after salvation.

Get A New Life Eph. 4:14-32 All the time I hear people talking about starting a new life. People say I am starting over. I am going to move and create a new life for myself. I am going to leave my past behind and start over somewhere where no one knows me. But all of these fail. Someone or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006

This message attempts to make it clear why resurrectionof Jesus was the most important historical event of all time, and why a belief in the resurrection of Jesus is so vitally important.

1 Cor. 15:12-19 (Easter 2005) The Importance of the Resurrection Intro: Friday I was listening to the radio and I heard a really short Easter Sermon. It lasted only about eight seconds on Paul Harvey. It went like this: “Jesus lived a good life in a wicked world – to show us it can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day Jesus Lied Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 17, 2001

This sermon addresses the growing belief that "all roads lead to God." All roads do -- but does the road you’re on lead to God the Father or God the Judge?

Sunrise Sermons Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 NW 68th Ave Miami FL 33028 Telephone: 305 821 5841 Email: SunPCUSA@aol.com “The Day Jesus Lied” September 9, 2001 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor The Introduction To The Scripture Lesson… We are continuing our study of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There Are No Stupid Questions?

Contributed by Roy Probus on Dec 27, 2007

Some of us live our lives without questioning what we are or why we do things, God wants us to question our belief in him.

Give brief intro about you… [Show Halley’s Pic] When I was a 12 years old, I got the chance to see Halley’s comet. Some of you in this room may have had the chance to see it back in 1986. Halley’s only occurs every 76 years. I remember that entire trip because we actually had to travel ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Circuit Breaker Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

We need to truly test the messages we hear, and judge whether they are from God. We need a circuit breaker to protect against false doctrine and beliefs.

Circuit Breaker Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / December 2nd, 2007 Intro: Function of a Circuit is to protect against dangerous overload. A circuit breaker is an automatically-operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overload or short ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lose The Excuses Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

Jesus is making clear to us is that a commitment to follow Him is more than a desire or a profession of belief. It is a radical, life altering of commitment to follow or live like him

Lose the Excuses Luke 9:57-62 Good morning, this is already the fourth Sunday in Lent, a time when Christians focus on discipleship, denial and self sacrifice. It is the hardest part of following Jesus. During the Lenten season, we deal with these habits and put them into practice as we journey to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Methodist

We Live For The Lord Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Aug 6, 2014

Among those who are called and claimed by God, there are a variety of different beliefs and practices, but those differences are secondary. What is of primary importance is living in faith before God.

There’s an old story about a stranger who came into a small town one day and stood in the center of the town square. He had on a very strange coat. It was black, and sewn into it were patches of cloth of all sizes, shapes, and colors. Word quickly spread of this strange visitor, and pretty ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Destruction To Come Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 20, 2012

What I do want to leave you with is a firm belief in Christ’s return and with a wonder and joy of that last wondrous event for which we are waiting.

Introduction Let’s begin by reviewing briefly the message from last week which covered verses 1-13. First, the goal of this series. It is not so much to convince you of one view, as it is to have a charitable attitude towards the different opinions. I want you to realize how complex this ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Way Is The Highway Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 17, 2013

It's my way or the highway! I did it my way! You can have it your way! These are beliefs of the modern world. But the truth is there is only one way.

On June 14th 1969, Frank Sinatra released the single “My Way” written by Paul Anka. Perhaps it was in response to the old saying, “it’s my way or the highway. “ It became a huge hit and would be the second most covered song in history. The lyrics were “And now ...read more

Scripture: John 14:4-6

Denomination: Foursquare

His Name Shall Be...immanuel - God With Us Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

An examination of the title "Immanuel," geared to help the audience fully understand the wonder that God is with us and to make decisions about their living that will reflect their belief that this is true every day.

Where was God? Where was God when terrorists struck on September 11? Where was God in the theater in Aurora? Where was God when Hurricane Sandy struck? A lot of people are living there. Someone left. Someone has died. Life has changed. Things that once were certain are now shaky. Where is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grounded In Christ Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020

Some miss the gate. Some lose their way, by false teaching, counterfeit spirituality, or not putting beliefs into practice. Some are grounded in Christ, and stand firm in the storms of life!

Healthy Disciples: GROUNDED IN CHRIST—Matthew 7:13-27 Read Matthew 7:13-14. This is troubling. We know that many people in the world are not interested in eternal life with Christ as Lord and King, and that troubles us. Jesus implies, however, that many who claim to be Christians might not be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27, Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Talk The Talk And Walk The Walk

Contributed by Ian Whitmore on Jul 31, 2024

Faith and works. This is the duo that is inseparable for James. James lays that out pretty plainly in this passage. Faith and works must go together. Belief and action, words and deeds.

Text: James 2:14-26 DT: James is telling us that we need to not only talk HIS talk, but walk HIS walk. When I was a kid I had a favorite duo. Two things that went together that one without the other just didn’t happen or it just didn't make sense that was Woody and Buzz lightyear. I love the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Come As Helpless Baby?

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Dec 29, 2024

The virgin birth of Jesus is a foundational aspect of Christian belief and holds deep theological significance. Here’s why Jesus came into the world through a virgin birth:

Why Did Jesus Come as helpless Baby? The virgin birth of Jesus is a foundational aspect of Christian belief and holds deep theological significance. Here’s why Jesus came into the world through a virgin birth: 1. To Fulfill Prophecy • The virgin birth was foretold in the Old Testament. Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:22-23, John 1:14, Ephesians 2:8-9, Luke 1:32-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

She's Inferior; She's Resilient PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Explore and understand God's covenant of marriage, the perceived inferiority of women, and the resilience of women, guided by the belief that all of us, regardless of gender, possess the power of faith and resilience.

Good morning, church family. We are diving deep today into some weighty and complex topics—God's covenant of marriage, the perceived inferiority of women, and the resilience of women. These are subjects that have been discussed and debated throughout the ages and continue to be so, even today. To ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:6-15

Topics: Kingdom Marriages, Issues

By Their Fruit We Shall Know Them PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Emphasizes the importance of choosing the narrow, challenging path of true belief, bearing good fruits, and being wary of false prophets, as guided by Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I bet you've all heard the saying, "The road less traveled is often the most rewarding." It calls to mind a sense of challenge, doesn't it? A call to venture beyond the ordinary, to embrace the difficult for the sake of the extraordinary. This concept isn't new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-21

Topics: Fruit, Know Them