Sermons on Defended:

Playing The Fool To Defeat The Fool Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2012

No matter how diligently you walk with God, some people within a congregation may look down upon you and falsely criticize you. Sometimes you should ignore the criticism and move on. At other times you need to respond. Paul provides a case study of fight

Playing the Fool to Defeat the Fool (2 Corinthians 11:1, 5-15) 1. A Louisiana man has been released from death row, becoming the 300th prisoner nationwide to be freed after DNA evidence showed he was innocent. Of those 300 prisoners, 18 had been on death row, according to lawyers from the New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:5-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peter's Exhortation On Preparing For Suffering Series

Contributed by Tony Fox on Apr 22, 2016

Will there come a time in America when Christians' faith will literally be on trial in courts of law? If you doubt it, you're wrong. We are living in the beginning of those times. What should we do? See what Peter wrote to the strangers scattered abroad.

Faith on Trial Ready to Answer… April 17, 2016, a.m. (1Peter 3:13-17) Command Baptist Church And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness 'sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Postscript For Preachers Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2014

Paul's closing words summarise what has been presented to Timothy in this letter.

“O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called ‘knowledge,’ for by professing it some have swerved from the faith. “Grace be with you.” [1] It is no secret that I am a news junkie; I fill my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

That Same God – Part 2

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2025

God's power is unchanging. The same God who performed miracles in the past is still at work today.

THAT SAME GOD – PART 2 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:37 – “David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37, Hebrews 13:8, Malachi 3:6, Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is For Us! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2019

Paul ends Romans 8 with an amazing crescendo that helps us have great confidence in God as our protector, defender and keeper.

Introduction: A. How many of you remember the Tom and Jerry cartoons? 1. Tom, the cat, was always trying to catch and eat, Jerry, the mouse. 2. The series was rather silly, predictable, and filled with slapstick violence. 3. In one of the cartoon stories, Jerry rescued Spike, the bulldog, from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Shuts The Mouth Of The Adversary Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 13, 2025

God has the power to silence every adversary that rises against His people, defending the innocent and vindicating the righteous.

THE GOD WHO SHUTS THE MOUTH OF THE ADVERSARY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 6:19-22 Key Verse: “My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:19-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Inspired Message Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 24, 2001

Paul’s Gospel was given to him by God. Therefore it is worth defending. The gospel is Truth - God’s Truth

Compromise is a tricky thing isn’t it? You’re never quite sure whether you’re going too far or not far enough. The trouble is it’s so important in today’s world. JFK once said "Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate." Negotiation, compromise, finding the middle ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Prepare For Battle Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 17, 2009

This is 4th in the series of defending our families and putting on the armor of God. In this we see the use of the Helmet and the Sword.

Prepare for Battle part 4 The Helmet and the Sword. Ephesians 6:10-20 So far we have looked at several pieces of spiritual armor. We looked at the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, the boots/shoes of the readiness of the Gospel of peace and the shield of faith. Today we will look ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One True Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 4, 2008

Discover it, define it and defend it according to the scriptures! The gospel of Jesus Christ, the power of God for salvation, does not change.

How do you handle a clash between the truth of the gospel and the unity of Christian fellowship? What we saw last week in Acts 15 seems to contrast what we see in the first verses of chapter 16. Did you notice? Paul and Barnabus argue very hard against the need for circumcision in Acts 15, but ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walk In The Light

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 2, 2019

When you sin, realize that God is Light and be completely honest about yourself, trusting Jesus to defend you.

Walk in the Light (1 John 1:5 – 2:2) 15 years ago (2004), Jerry Lynn was trying to figure out where he should put a hole in his wall for a TV wire. He went up to the second floor of his house and lowered his wife's small, digital alarm clock on a string through an air vent. He “thought he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Walk In The Light Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 2, 2019

When you sin, realize that God is Light and be completely honest about yourself, trusting Jesus to defend you.

15 years ago (2004), Jerry Lynn was trying to figure out where he should put a hole in his wall for a TV wire. He went up to the second floor of his house and lowered his wife's small, digital alarm clock on a string through an air vent. He “thought he could listen to the alarm, which he set to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Worldly Mindset Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 24, 2024

As humans, we have a natural tendency to defend and justify ourselves when we feel attacked, criticized, or threatened.

Scripture Reference: Luke 16:15, "You justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God." As humans, we have a natural tendency to defend and justify ourselves when we feel attacked, criticized, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:15, 1 Samuel 15:13-23

Pergamum, The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 1, 2024

Continuing the series, a sermon defending the objective truth found in the bible versus the experience-driven church services of today.

The Compromising Church- Pergamum 7 Churches Of Revelation Series CCCAG, September 1st, 2024 Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction- Brief Review 7 church’s PPT- talked about the two coastal cities, now going to the interior. I will have to apologize in advance, because I know I’m going to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Revelation 19:15, Hebrews 4:12, Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Still And Know Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 23, 2020

Psalms reflect the olden historical days, also it serves as a mirror of our struggles and joys. God in this psalm is ever-present, ever-serving, and ever-defending.

Text: Psalm 46 Theme: Be Still and see the Lord 1. TITLE OF THE PSALM The title of the Psalms comes from the Septuagint Greek version. Jews called it Tehillim (Praises – Psalm 145). Psalms have classified as Hymnals, prayers, wisdom teaching, and groups of random poems about God and his relation ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Holy Family

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 25, 2002

The family is a living reality that is called to be a vessel of peace, defender and herald of the Word, temple of the Spirit, and steward of God’s love.

DECEMBER 29, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14 ·Psalm Ps. 128:1-5 ·Second Reading Col. 3:12-21 ·Gospel Luke 2:22-40 REFLECTION Once again, do allow me to take this opportunity to greet everyone a Blessed Christmas, and I pray that the LORD had blessed your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Catholic