Sermons on Defend The Church:

The New Heart Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2018

I am so grateful that Jesus is God and that He never changes, or else we would have been consumed long ago.

8-4-05 The New Heart "A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you, and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh."—Ezekiel 36:26. I want to begin by revealing a wonder of God’s love. When God makes one of His creatures, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Baptist

There’s No Do-Over In Life

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Sep 1, 2018

The Bible has countless stories of men and women that made mistakes just like us. Some of them are the same mistakes we continue to make right now.

Have you ever thought about all the sin in the world and wondered how you could survive in so much temptation? Let’s take that a bit further. Let’s examine our transgressions. AMEN • Have you ever done something in your life and you regretted it the moment you did? • Have you ever let sin creep ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Psalm 86:5, Exodus 3:9, Psalm 51:1-4, Matthew 27:3, Luke 23:34  (view more)  (view less)

A New And Improved Peter Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 3, 2018

When Pentecost arrived, Peter was a changed man. In this sermon, we explore what brought about the transformation.

Introduction: A. One day an Amish family visited a mall in the big city, something they had never done before. 1. The family split up into smaller groups and moved about the mall, being amazed by almost everything they saw. 2. The father and one of his sons were especially amazed by the two shiny, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-22, Acts 2:1-16, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Provision Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Sep 11, 2018

God listens when we complain, God supplies better than we deserve, and God provides Salvation.

TITLE: GOD'S PROVISION TEXT: EXODUS 16:1-15 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - Last week, we talked about being tested by God. - We saw the Israelites start to complain against Moses when they realized their only source of water was bitter. - Moses turned to God, and God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Part 3 "good Friday" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2019

Hope is a significant key to finding in the journey of life because it is a wonderful gift from God. Hope will become a source of strength, power and courage in the face of life’s severest trials. Hope will bring you joy when you think there is no joy!

Series: Find Joy in the Journey Scripture Text Series: Phil. 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Sermon 2: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3, Hebrews 6:19-20, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2019

The Spirit of God makes the love of God real to us. The Father is for us, the Son is for us, and the Spirit is for us. Nothing can separate us from His love. Is there any reason why we should not be “more than conquerors”?

(29) The Blessing of Love Romans 8:31-39 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall bring a charge against God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Get My Offering Back?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 27: 1 – 34

Leviticus 27: 1 – 34 Can I get my offering back? 27 Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When a man consecrates by a vow certain persons to the LORD, according to your valuation, 3 if your valuation is of a male from twenty years old up to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Path Of Pain Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018

Message 46 in our journey through John's gospel. This is the second message exploring the passion of Jesus.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Path of Pain Pt 2” John 18-19 Review I. The Public teaching and ministry of Jesus 1-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 III. The Personal salvation ministry of Jesus 18-21 Last week we began tracking the various elements of this ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Marvelous Love Of God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 25 in our exposition of Romans focusing on God's marvelous love for us.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “God’s Marvelous Love” For the past several weeks we have been hearing about Afganis switching sides and defecting to the Northern Army. Why not? Look who is backing them! It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out who has the most rockets. Paul ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Master Potter Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 26 in our exposition of Romans. Paul answers the question of Israel's place in prophecy.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Master Potter” Review I. Receive the gift of righteousness Paul spent the first two and a half chapters of his letter cataloging crimes against the righteous King whose anger has been stirred and emphasizing the need for God’s righteousness. Until ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Wants Your Body Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 28 in our exposition of Romans focusing on the response to salvation outlined in chapter 12.

Chico Alliance Church February 3, 2002 Pastor David Welch “God Wants Your Body and Soul” Review I. Receive the gift of righteousness • Everyone desperately needs the righteousness of God because everyone has utterly failed to conform to God’s standard of righteousness. (1-3) • The ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dealing With Difficult People Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

This is message 40 in our exposition of Romans. This messages considers insight on dealing with difficult people.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Dealing with Difficult People” Romans 12:14-21 Review Then He said to them, "Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions." Luke 12:15 A. Think and live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Home Provided For Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 25, 2018

God prepared the earth for the man. The garden where He placed the man was designed to be his home, and it was apparently lush and perfect. This original habitat was a delightful shelter, containing everything the man needed.

June 28, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.1: A Home Provided for Man. Scripture: Gen. 2.8-14 Gen. 2.8-14. (KJV) 8 And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed. 9 And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall Of Babylon Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

Message 27 in our exposition of Revelation where we explore the fall of Babylon.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Fall of Babylon” Revelation 17-18 I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) A. Heavenly worship around the throne 4-5 B. The Seven seals ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mentoring

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Learning from Elisha about Mentoring

Elisha - Mentoring - July 31, 2005 - 1 Kings 19:15-21 Do you know anyone who likes to carry the past around with them? You know that you are always going to hear the same old stories from them of the hurt and pain that they experienced that has “crippled” them emotionally. Maureen was like that - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational