Sermons on Defend:

A Selfish Prayer That God Granted

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 30, 2002

A comparision of the prayer of Jabez and the model prayer our Lord taught the disciples. This outline views Jabez’s prayer differently than the more popular view currently espoused.

THE MODEL PRAYER OF THE ’ME’ GENERATION: ANOTHER LOOK AT THE PRAYER OF JABEZ "Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, ’Oh, that Thou wouldst bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that Thy hand might be with me, and that Thou wouldst keep me from harm, that it may not pain me!’ And God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8-13, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves You – God Values You!

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 22, 2013

God does not look at us the way we (and others) look at us. God looks at us with love and value because He made us and He made us in His image.

Children’s Sermon God Loves You – God Values You! Summary: God does not look at us the way we (and others) look at us. God looks at us with love and value because He made us and He made us in His image. Prop: Something you have made, crafted, or written (i.e. my Doctoral ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Nazarene

It Begins With A Changed Heart Series

Contributed by Terry Williams on Aug 26, 2013

A look at the life of Jude and how he changed from an enemy of Jesus, to a bond-servant of Jesus.

Sermon 1 of 11 Jude: A Call to Defend It Begins With a Changed Heart Jude 1 Introduction Jude is 3rd shortest book of the New Testament. It was probably written in the between 60 and 70 A.D. We are unclear on the specific church this letter was written to. Message of Jude is very similar to 2 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Possession Through Christ Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

“Before God laid the foundations of the world, God had CHOSEN us to be His Adopted SONS & DAUGHTERS in CHRIST.” “You have been CLOTHED w/ POWER and ABILITY! You are WELL ABLE!” “DISCOVER what you have! You have the FAVOR (Gracious Hand) of God.”

“KNOWING your IDENTITY. Why am I here for?” I. P - POSSESSION through CHRIST. II. P - POSITION in CHRIST. III. P - PURPOSE for CHRIST. Scripture – Luke 15:28-32 (Good News Translation): 28The older brother was so angry that he would not go into the house; so his father came out and begged him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:28-32

Denomination: *other

The Devastation Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 16, 2011

Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

The Devastation Of The Cross Matthew 27:26-44 I. The Cruelty (27:26-31) Illegal by the Roman soldiers A. They Set Barabbas free (27:26a) murderer, insurrectionist B. They Scourged Jesus (27:26b) innocent man; Isaiah 53:4-5 C. The Soldiers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-44

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging Together

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 3, 2012

Paul teaches us to hang together as a church.

Hanging Together Ephesians 4:1-16 • Benjamin Franklin said, "We must all hang together, or assuredly we will all hang separately" He said this to the fellow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Worth Fighting For

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

David saw something worth fighting for. Some things are worth fighting for!

I Samuel 17:29 David saw something worth fighting for. II Samuel 23:11-12: “11- And after him [was] Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines. 12- But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Amazing And Awesome God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Who delivered us from sin? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove GOD is both Awesome and Amazing IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 26:8 (NLT) 8 So the Lord brought us out of Egypt with a strong hand and powerfu

I. EXORDIUM: Who delivered us from sin? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove GOD is both Awesome and Amazing IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 26:8 (NLT) 8 So the Lord brought us out of Egypt with a strong hand and powerful arm, with overwhelming terror, and with miraculous signs ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Buddy Pick-Up Series

Contributed by Louis Gibson on Apr 29, 2008

"Friends to the end," He said, "but this looks like the end".

Buddy Pick-Up Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 Pastor Louis Gibson, Blue Ridge Cowboy Church April 08 *Noah said Friday evening, “His brother had friends, his sister had friends, but he didn’t have any friends, only God liked him.” Friends to the end, he said, but this looks like the end! A true friend is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

El Manto

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

Un mensaje que prediqué en una campaña. Prediqué como una drama. Es una exposición de la vida de Eliseo.

Texto: 1 Reyes 19:19-21; 2 Reyes 2:1-14 I. El llamamiento de Eliseo A. Fue mandado por Dios (I Reyes 19:16b “…a Eliseo hijo de Safat, de Abel-mehola, ungirás para que sea profeta en tu lugar.”) B. Elías “echó sobre él su manto”. (I Reyes 19:19b) C. El punto de decisión de Elías: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do You Believe?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 18, 2009

Are leaders discipling or just serving desserts at Church? Are Christians studying or parroting?

One of the churches in the area has been having some consternation and fear about the effect of one member’s viewpoint on the new converts or "baby Christians." I contend that IF churches were discipling their new converts they would have less fears about confusion. Besides there are far more ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Freedom

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 5, 2009

1. Freedom from Sin’s Guilt 2. Freedom from Sin’s Dominion 3. Freedom from the Law’s Bondage 4. Freedom from the Law of Sin and Death

- United States could just as easily have become an American monarchy rather than a democratic republic. - At the close of the American Revolution, George Washington was more popular in this country than any man in any time before or since. - As the war ended, some of the Continental army ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Sees The Light

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 11, 2007

Paul’s Conversion on the Road to Damascus

“Paul Sees the Light" Acts 9:3-19; 26-31 When God calls, do you question? When God asks for a change in you, do you delay? Think of Jonah …. God had to have him swallowed by a fish to get his attention Some don’t believe this is possible because of the gastrointestinal liquids that would devour ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Red Letters: Living A Faith That Bleeds

Contributed by Tom Davis on Aug 17, 2007

God has hidden the mystery of the kingdom in the lives of the most needy.

RED LETTERS: Living A Faith That Bleeds Tom Davis *Introduction: When I Look at the World… There are key themes – motifs, trends, patterns – at work in our twenty-first century world. We cannot ignore them and live as faithful followers of Jesus. We cannot live the red letters of the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul & The Gospel Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2008

We learn something about Paul’s life in this epistle not reported elsewhere in the New Testament (e.g. 1:17-24). We also see how the Galatian churches faced a challenge to the gospel. The principles in these chapters are relevant for all time.

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Denomination: Baptist