Sermons on Defender:

The Challenge Of Discipleship

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

Looking at discipleship

The Challenge of Discipleship - Luke 9:18-27 Gladstone Baptist Church – 8/1/06 pm The Matrix is an interesting movie in which the characters one by one struggle with the belief that Neo is “The One” who was prophesied about – the One who would save them all from the evil that is the Matrix. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Be Patient, Brothers! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2012

This text tells us what it takes to be patient in this life. 1- Consider the farmer 2- Don’t grumble 3- Remember Job

INTRO.- ILL.- More and more doctors are running their practices like an assembly lines. One fella walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. He said, "Shingles." So she took down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat. Fifteen ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing Holy Thoughts, Part Two Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 30, 2007

Conclusion of two-part Message in Pursuing Holy Thoughts, distinguishing between that which is presented as truth and truth as Scripture accurately presents it.

PURSUING TRUTH, Part Two. *INTRO> A seminary professor in London once talked about a section of London called the White Chapel District, where old and used clothing is sold. There are signs there which read, "Slightly Soiled--Greatly Reduced Price." Th professor teaches his students in their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Created In God's Image Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 12, 2009

2nd in series through the book of Genesis. Examines reasons why Christians believe in creation and a biblical response to that belief. Expanded outline.

CREATED IN GODS IMAGE Read Genesis 1:1-5, 14-19, 26-27, 2:1-3, Last week we looked primarily at the first verse in the Bible. Genesis 1:1, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” We looked at God being the creator of all things. He made the heavens and the earth and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Showing Up For The Battle Is Not Enough!

Contributed by David Wilson on Jul 30, 2012

The Israelites show up for Battle but are delayed because they allow Goliath to define the terms of battle. God's people need to get into the valley because it isn't fought on the hillside.

Showing Up For Battle I Samuel 17 Preached on Sunday, July 29, 2012 This is one of the most difficult sermons I have ever had to preach. I thought it would be Wednesday evening’s Bible Study, but the Lord would not let me escape preaching it on Sunday morning. The story found in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

We Walk By Faith Part 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 15, 2011

This message focuses on shipwrecked faith.

We Walk By Faith Part 8 Shipwrecked Faith Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Timothy 1:18-20; Romans 10:17; 2 Timothy 2:16-18; 4:14-15 Introduction: This message will close out my current series on faith. As you recall, in this series I have explained that faith is an unquestioning belief and that there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundations For Apologetics Series

Contributed by Dr. Joel Perttula on Aug 13, 2020

The word apologetics can be intimidating, but it doesn't need to be. This series will remove the anxiety you may have when it comes to giving a defense for your faith.

WELCOME Good Morning. Welcome to church! Whether you are listening online or you’re here in person; we’re glad you’ve connected with us! SERIES INTRODUCTION The word apologetics can be intimidating, but it doesn't need to be. This series will remove the anxiety you may have when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peter (A First Person Monolgue) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 7, 2015

A first person monologue looking at the life of Peter in the last week of Christ.

Peter and the Cross March 22, 2015 (I dressed up as Peter in this first person monologue) It was time for the Passover celebration. We knew something big was happening. Even though Passover is a huge celebration for us, we knew there was more going on, but we just didn’t get what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-56

Denomination: Baptist

Hey Jude - Pt. 1 - Deception Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2013

The song made Jude famous. However, the most important Jude is often overlooked. Hey Jude, what do you have to teach us?

Hey Jude - Pt. 1 - Deception I. Introduction The Beatles released the single "Hey Jude" in August of 1968 (which is one of the most important months and years in the history of mankind). The song was written by Paul McCartney in response to John Lennon's divorce from his wife Cynthia. The couple ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Your Faith Your Own?

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Jul 30, 2013

A sermon challenging Christian to honestly examine the foundation of their faith.

Let me start by asking you a question: Is your faith your own? By that I mean, is the body of beliefs, the faith, that you hold dear is it based on your understanding of God and His word or is it based on someone else’s understanding of God and His word? There’s a big difference between ...read more

Denomination: *other

How To Use The Bible To Win Spiritual Victories Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 31, 2013

This sermons gives practical advice on how to use the offensively (offensively as in offense and defense). What does it mean that the Bible is the sword of the Spirit - our one offensive weapon in the armor of God.

[Skit idea: A guy talking big (“saved by God, power of Holy Spirit, etc.,” he has a sword of the Spirit) then when an enemy comes and engages him in battle, he cowers, girl-screams, hops backward in retreat, head tucked down, blindly and wildly waving his sword around in the general ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Messiah Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 1, 2015

Jesus begins to call His disciples and they testify to the truth of the Messiah.

Jesus, Messiah John 1:35-42 Our text today describes Jesus’ third day of ministry as the Kingdom of God is inaugurated in the very Person of Jesus Christ and it gives the context of becoming a disciple of Jesus; we read in John 1:35-42: “The next day again John (the Baptist) was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Strategy For Defeating Satan’s Attacks

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2015

When your faith is the strongest, you come up under the greatest attack, because the enemy is trying to destroy your destiny. Let us be in a state of readiness; in a stance of resistance toward the devil and ready to give our statement of resolution.

Opening illustration: The ancient sport of falconry used trained hawks or falcons in the pursuit of wild game. When the "educated predator" was allowed to fly, however, it often rose too high for human eyes to see it. So a hunter often carried a small caged bird called a shrike. By watching the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Covenant's History Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

This is a message about God and His heart towards us. It’s also a message for all followers of God – in terms of how to shape our hearts and responses in the face of rejection and pain.

Covenant Connections: A Covenant’s History ~ The Love of the Father Scripture Text: Hosea 11.1-11 INTRODUCTION I want to tell you two stories. They are two stories that are almost-as-old-as the hills, …but these stories still capture the hearts and imaginations of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 4, 2014

We keep on the bright side when we keep our eyes on Jesus.

Always Look At The Bright Side Of Life Text: Phil. 1:12-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: This past week I came across this story I thought you would find interesting. Obviously a fellow Pastor posted it. He said, "I was recently contacted by a pulpit committee that was interested in my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

Denomination: Methodist