Sermons on Defend The Christ:

Be A Good Citizen For Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2021

Here's how to be a good citizen for Jesus Christ: 1. Get informed (vs. 1-3). 2. Get integrity (vs. 4-5). 3. Get involved (vs. 6-7).

Be a Good Citizen for Jesus Christ The Book of Romans Romans 13:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 24, 2021) MESSAGE: *I know that we are in all kinds of trouble right now, but I still love this country! There is no place on earth I would rather live. We have been blessed by God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When The Society Is Hot Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

When the society is hot God will defend it, God will deliver it, and God will preserve it.

Sermon Title and Text for July 30, 2006 Title: “When the Society is Hot” Text: Isaiah 31: 9 Focus: “… fire is in Zion, and his furnace in Jerusalem…” When the society is hot God will defend it, God will deliver it, and God will preserve it. Sermon: Modern day society and the church are facing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 31:9

Denomination: Baptist

Justified Fools For Christ-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 13, 2015

8 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-VIII—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: True Love The bride was escorted down the aisle & when she reached the altar, the groom was standing there with his golf bag & clubs at his side. She whispers: "What are your golf clubs doing here?" He looked her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is The Gospel Of Christ Offensive?

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016

Why is the Gospel of Christ Offensive?

Our Lord Christ said in Luke 7:23: “…blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” JC Ryle wrote, “There is a common, worldly kind of Christianity in this day, which many have, and think they have enough; a cheap Christianity which offends nobody, and requires no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Purpose #3 DISCIPLESHIP — 40 Days of Purpose (addapted from Rick Warren) See in Word format at www.praiseag.org

CREATED TO BECOME LIKE CHRIST Purpose #3 DISCIPLESHIP — 40 Days of Purpose Philippians 2:5 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: In Shakespeare’s A Mid Summer Night’s Dream, the poor, foolish mortal characters come to the point of being unable to distinguish dreams ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Complete In Christ (Part 3)

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000

An exposition of Colossians 2:9-10 dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Christ.

{Not a manuscript: a transcription from audio cassette} Introduction Well let’s take our Bibles again and turn with me to the book of Colossians. Colossians chapter 2, and believe it or not, we’re going to get through verse 10 this morning, (unless I have a heart attack or something!). ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: *other

Impacting Our Town For Christ! Series

Contributed by James Barnes on Feb 27, 2014

This is a sermon encouraging us to impact our town for Christ because we see how Paul impacted the city of Ephesus with the Gospel.

Text: Acts 19:8-41 Cosperville Baptist Church Series: Journey With The Early Church: Pastor Jim Barnes Topic: Evangelism, Preaching, Discipleship February 23, 2014 “Impacting Our Town For Christ!” Intro: IF OUR CHURCH CLOSED ITS DOORS, WOULD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:8-41

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Soldier Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 27, 2015

Believers are urged to see their lives as dedicated to service to the Saviour rather than merely being lived for their own interests.

“Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.” [1] Suffering well is a ministry in itself! Note that I did not say that suffering is a ministry. Few of us tolerate suffering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Bewtiched! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2005

In Galatians 3:1-5 the apostle Paul defends the doctrine of justification by faith from personal experience.

Scripture Someone recently sent me the following story. . . . After stopping for drinks at an illegal bar, a Zimbabwean bus driver found that the 20 mental patients he was supposed to be transporting from Harare to Bulawayo had escaped. Not wanting to admit his incompetence, the driver went to a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Resurrection: Unbelieving Explanations & Believing Expositions

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

An exposition of the Resurrection based on 1 Cor. 15 with a view toward seeing how Paul defends the Resurrection.

INTRODUCTION Unbelieving Explanations (skeptical theories of the resurrection) Believing Expositions (the Pauline apologetic for the resurrection) Evangelically Defended (15:1-2), Scripturally Defended (15:3-4), Evidentially Defended (15:5-7), Experientially Defended (15:9-11), Logically ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Interrogation Of Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Aug 19, 2020

As Paul continues to defend doctrine, he asks the Galatians 6 rapid-fire questions in 5 verses.

INTRO: These next two chapters are going to be a little complicated. The 60 verses that make up Galatians 3 and 4 are said to be some of the strongest writing that Paul ever penned. His opponents, the Judaizers, were using every possible means to enslave the believers in Galatia, and Paul was not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Walking Twice Dead

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 7, 2022

The church needs to be reminded of the need for continued vigilance, to remain strong in the faith and to defend itself against heresy.

Jude wrote this letter to warn believers of false teachers (Colossians 2:4) that were teaching the Christians that they could do what they wanted without fear of reprisal from God. Many believers in today's churches may still act in this manner. We need to heed the warning of these false ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Misunderstood In The Temple Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 13, 2025

As we live our life of faith, the Holy Spirit will always be there to defend us in our time of need.

Misunderstood in the Temple Text: Acts 21:26-36 Introduction 1. Illustration: One day, C.H. Spurgeon was walking through the English countryside with a friend. As they strolled along, the evangelist noticed a barn with a weathervane on its roof. At the top of the vane were these words: GOD IS LOVE. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:15-25

Denomination: Methodist

Extreme Dream 2018 Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Dec 30, 2017

A series to inspire people to dream, defend against negative forces from friends and family to trust in GOD

“Dream Extreme in 2018” PT 1 Don’t bring a small mind from 2017 to worship a BIG GOD in 2018! It is important to Dream! Our Dreams give us energy and thrust to live life! A good dream can put pep in your step! A good dream can cause you to see past your problems and into the possibilities of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 21, 2009

What will you tell people who ask, "Is Jesus really the ONLY way to heaven?"

We have been learning how to defend our Christian faith. The Christian faith believes in the reality of God, that the Bible is the Word of God, and Jesus Christ is the only way to eternal life in heaven. Remember what God said through the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 4:2? “Preach the Word; be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible