SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Defending:

showing 2,536-2,550 of 14,338
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • David Seeley avatar

    The Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,295 views

    We are to present ourselves to God as a living sacrifice surrendered totally to Him for His use and glory.

    I. The Exhortation. “I beseech”—This word is a strong word meaning to beg, to implore. It carries a much stronger thought than merely asking for something or making a casual recommendation. II. The Motive. “By the mercies of God.” All of us have been recipients of God’s mercies. His mercies are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    A Review Of Orthodoxy By G.k. Chesterton

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,241 views

    A Review Of The Apologetic Classic

    Over the course of the modern era, whether fairly or not, orthodoxy has come to be associated with glumness and austerity. Thus, those coming across Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton might assume they are in for a dull and obtuse recitation of doctrine and dogma. They will, however, be delightfully ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Forbidden Gods

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,487 views

    This sermon explains why God forbids the worship of any other gods.

    FORBIDDEN GODS Exodus 20:4-6 ILLUSTRATION Thomas Watson, the puritan preacher, said in the 17th century, “in the first commandment worshiping a false God is forbidden. In this, however, the second commandment, worshiping the true God in a false manner is forbidden.” How should we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Where’s The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,264 views

    Jesus says that he is not king of this world. So, whree is Jesus’ kingdom? How does Jesus’ kingdom impact the owrld in which we live?

    John 18:33-37 “Where’s the Kingdom?” INTRODUCTION We who live in the United States have a difficult time understanding the concepts of “King” and “Lord.” Our limited exposure to kings comes mainly from England’s tabloids and their tales of intrigue in the House of Windsor and the shenanigans ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Gentry Sr. avatar

    By The Amazing Grace Of God I Am

    Contributed by Tim Gentry Sr. on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,159 views

    This is a sermon of what I am only by the grace of God.

    1 Cor. 15:10 BY THE AMAZING GRACE OF GOD I AM Intro: Grace: This is one of those special words that belongs to the child of God. God has given us some words that the world just doesn’t know how to properly appreciate. For instance, there are words like glory, amen, hallelujah, faith, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clint Shrum avatar

    Jehoshaphat (He Who Pleads)

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,601 views

    How the prayer of Jehoshaphat and the unity of the people of Judah defeated the enemy and never lifted a hand.

    JEHOSHAPHAT (HE WHO PLEADS) II Chronicles 20:1-4 Intro: In the reading of the text you find that some of the people of Judah have come to Jehoshaphat and told him the Moabites and the Ammonites and others are planning to attack him. This scares Jehoshaphat. Remember at this time the kingdom is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Excuses, Excuses,

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,650 views

    Excuses, excuses, you hear them everyday. Now, the devil he’ll supply them, if from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses, So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses!

    Excuses, Excuses Luke 14:15-24 Excuses, excuses, you hear them everyday. Now, the devil he’ll supply them, if from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses, So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses! Are excuses keeping you from ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Lord Hide Me From Me!!!

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 129 ratings
     | 39,362 views

    THIS OUTLINE GIVES THE "CHRISTIAN" A GLIMPS OF THE UNRESOLVED ISSUES WE ALL LIVE WITH BUT NEVER DEAL WITH, THEREFORE, WE BECOME OUR WORST ENEMIES WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING THAT WE ARE. BECAUSE WE HAVE NEVER UNDERSTOOD THAT "transparency" IS A STEP TO HEALING.

    LORD HIDE ME FROM ME Psalms 17:5 - 17:8 INTRODUCTION I HAVE READ MANY PSALMS OF DAVID AND HAVE BEEN OVERWELMED BY MOST OF THEM BUT THIS PARTICULAR PASSAGE HAD REALLY BLOWN ME AWAY AND GAVE ME A REVELATION ABOUT US AS CHRISTIANS AS IT RELATES TO OUR FAITH IN GOD, MOREOVER, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Glass avatar

    Why Are You Not In Hell?

    Contributed by Robert Glass on May 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,814 views

    Ask Yourself, Why Am I Not In Hell?

    Why Are You Not in Hell? The subject matter of a critical discourse should be a familiar subject. “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by Jonathan Edwards is such. The concepts of sin and the wrath of God are of interest to all. Such as, how does God feel toward sinners and what will be their ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carol Patterson avatar

    God Is A Consuming Fire Series

    Contributed by Carol Patterson on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,848 views

    God wants all of our life to be under His control

    February 8, 2009 “God Is a Consuming Fire” Hebrews 12:22-29 Intro: Consuming –owerwhelming-overpowering-awe-inspiring-appealing-alluring-enticing Greek Katanalisko(only times used in Scripture) means consume utterly) • God desire is to have us be totally committed to Him. • He does this by the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    What's The Point Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,145 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Moving With God".

    Sunday Morning January 27, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#5] WHAT’S THE POINT? Exodus 4:18-31 Introduction: Why do we bother reading our Bibles, praying, giving, attending, witnessing, serving, etc…? What’s the point to all of this? There ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • DENNISE OGALESCO avatar

    Rise From The Pit Series

    Contributed by Dennise Ogalesco on Apr 22, 2015
     | 8,229 views

    Each one of us had experience down times, troubles and trials. Rising up must be our immediate action. God's help will always be available to those who call on Him. He will lift us up, if we never lose heart.

    RISE UP FROM THE PIT 2 Kings 6:5-7 Testimonies are powerful message of God's working in our life. Apostle Paul was asked by King Agrippa to defend himself... He was asked to testify. Axe symbolizes barrenness. When the axe were not sharpened, it has no use. It has no value at all. And it is good ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    The Bible, Our Foundation, 6.jesus A Man Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 24, 2015
     | 3,015 views

    If Jesus used Scripture to fight the Enemy, should we not?

    5. The testimony of Jesus. There is no competition between Jesus and His Word for highest authority. The living Word and the written Word are one. It was Jesus the Son as a member of the Godhead from eternity, Who spoke all the Words of Scripture to the writers of it. To hear from the Bible is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Special Role Of The Laity Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2015
     | 6,786 views

    Lay people in the Church, especially women, serve a vital role in spreading the Gospel and building community.

    Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel Both of our readings today are concerned with what the Catechism calls “The Christian Life,” or the moral and virtuous way of life. Paul and Barnabas were traveling through the lands of what is now Turkey and Greece, going to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Being Close To The Poor Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2015
     | 4,100 views

    'No one must say that they cannot be close to the poor because their own lifestyle demands more attention to other areas.'

    Thursday of 2nd week in Advent 2015 Joy of the Gospel The passage from Isaiah we just heard is from what is often called “Second” Isaiah, probably a disciple of the original Isaiah who wrote during and immediately following the Babylonian exile. It is full of hope; from this we find ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic