Sermons on Defend The Christ:

My Refuge & Hiding Place

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 26, 2002

The Lord is a refuge a hiding place for everyone who is in need of shelter.

Hide and Seek 1.When I was a child I enjoyed playing the games. (Catch, Throwing things, Wrestling, etc) 2. One I enjoyed a lot was, “Hide and seek”. 3. Hide and seek for adults? 4. Don’t we all need a place to hide? 5. Where do we go when we need to escape? (Alcohol, drugs, vacation, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Scout Meeting

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 23, 2005

How BP’s words equate with the Christian faith

Scouts’ St George’s Day 2005 1 Cor 9:24-27 24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Anglican

A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 27, 2002

Paul describes the great mystery of Christ’s passionate love for the church through the relationship of the husband and wife. What does it look like for the Church to have a passionate relationship with Jesus? It begins with SUBMISSION.

A Nashville newspaper carried a tongue-in-cheek story about a Mrs. Lila Craig who hadn’t missed attending church in 1,040 Sundays (20 years). The editor commented, “It makes one wonder, what’s the matter with Mrs. Craig? Doesn’t it ever rain or snow in her town on Sunday? Doesn’t she ever have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Amazing Race: Journeying As A Team Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

At some point in our lives we will face difficulty. Will we find ourselves alone, or will be have a team that comforts and encourages us?

The Amazing Race The Amazing Race: Journeying as a Team Philippians 1:6-30 (part two) What will happen in our lives in the next 6 months that is difficult? How I face the roadblocks and detours of the race? 1) Listen to God daily for instructions. a) To have Him change me from the inside ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cornerstone

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Jesus Christ is the Cornerstone of our faith.

The Cornerstone Truck commercial - Like a Rock - Chevy I’ve got a chevy, its a rock, just sits there, doesn’t do anything The prison Alcatraz was called The Rock People use the term Rock, as a nick-name for diamonds. Insurance Co. - “get a piece of the Rock” (show Gibraltar) These terms, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8, Ephesians 2:19-20

What Am To Do With My Life?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 21, 2003

What a Christian is to be doing

Do you have a gourd growing in your life that is taking over and choking the life out of important things? When the things of God do not stir you When the glories of heaven do not interest you When the horrors of hell do not concern you When the peril of the lost doesn’t move you When the Word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Who Fear The Lord Give Him Praise

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 5, 2001

Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem

Theme: You who fear the Lord give Him praise Text: Is. 50:4-7; Phil. 2:6-11; Lk. 19:28-40 Read Luke 19:38 “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.” Biographers normally devote very little space to the death of their subjects but the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Isaiah 50:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"the Benefits Of Living A Christ-Centered Life."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Oct 16, 2022

Dear friends, embrace the joy and fulfillment of living a life centered around Christian values and teachings. Through prayer, devotion, and fellowship with other believers, you can deepen your understanding of God's love and find meaning and purpose in your daily life and ministry.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES (Romans 6:3-4) [3] "Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?" [4] "Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like ...read more

Scripture: John 11:28, Ephesians 1:17-23, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 22:3, Ephesians 1:9-10, Ephesians 2:18, Psalm 24:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is The One!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 13, 2010

Jesus Is The One! 1) Look at his works; 2) Listen to his words

He has a decent job. He’s kind to my cat. He enjoys my parents’ company. He even knows the difference between baking powder and baking soda. Is he the one? She’s intelligent. She makes me laugh. She likes to go camping. She even buys her clothes at Value Village. Is she the one? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Pimp My Ride

Contributed by Tad Mills on Oct 29, 2005

The T.V. show "Pimp My Ride" take old beat up cars and makes them new. Jesus takes old beat up lives and makes them new.

Pimp My Ride “Jesus Change My Life” I don’t watch MTV! I find the VAST majority of what on MTV to be absolute trash. But, I have to admit, there is one show that I do enjoy watching when it’s on. The show’s title is somewhat misleading to us “older folks”. It’s called “Pimp My Ride”. It seems ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Armour Of Light

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 3, 2008

Thinking more about the phrase, "the armour of light"

There’s a proverb which says, "It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness". I want to reflect, this evening, upon a phrase of Paul’s in that reading from Romans: the armour of light. As well as our usual, longer, silence after the sermon, there will some shorter silences as part of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Justifiable Homicide

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jan 15, 2005

Using Paul’s design to victory through overcoming the desire of the flesh.

Scripture: Galatians 5:24 Title: “Justifiable Homicide” Introduction: This portion of Scripture demands explaining. This verse could be, at the very least, perplexing without an explanation. “THOSE WHO BELONG TO CHRIST” – What does this mean? · The Church has been bought with the blood of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

For God's Sake

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 28, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: It's all for GOD's sake that we are saved. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove GOD can't abandon the CHRIST who is in our lives. IV. TEXT: 2 Kings 19:34 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Fo

I. EXORDIUM: It's all for GOD's sake that we are saved. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove GOD can't abandon the CHRIST who is in our lives. IV. TEXT: 2 Kings 19:34 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For my own honor and for the sake of my servant David, I will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way Up Is The Way Down Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2005

Many people want to see changes taking place in their lives. The usual prescription given today is, "Just try harder!" But that doesn’t produce true, genuine, lasting life-transformation. In James 4:6-10 James teaches how God changes a person.

Scripture I once read a Peanuts comic strip where Lucy told Charlie Brown that she would hold the football for him to kick. But when he ran up to kick the ball, she pulled it away. Charlie Brown went flying through the air and fell flat on his back. Well, one day Lucy went up to Charlie Brown and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What To Do (When You Don't Know What To Do)

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Discusses the undergirding truths in Prov. 3:5-6 for consistent Christian living: (1)trust in the Lord with all your heart (2)Lean not upon your own understanding (3) In all your ways acknowledge Him.

What to Do (When You Don’t Know What to Do) Proverbs 3:5-6 10-26-03 How many here have ever seen the classic movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”? George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) wonders if his life really matters. He feels like a failure. In his sacrifice for others he has not attained his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Charismatic