Sermons on defending: showing 256-270 of 13,403

The Weapons Of Warfare Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

This message is intended to bring an awareness of the unseen war that’s all around us, and to reveal our weapons and equipment with which we can engage in spiritual battle and defend ourselves against our spiritual enemy.

I’m not going to fight in the physical with physical weapons . . . I’m going to fight with spiritual weapons, cause it’s a spiritual fight. - Stephen Baldwin(1) If you attended Vacation Bible School as a child, then you may recall marching into the church building to the tune of “Onward, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Tweets From God (Part 5: Jude) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 29, 2021

If God had a Twitter account, what would he tweet? The Bible contains five short, one-chapter books. In the last one, Jude, God speaks to us about defending, developing, and distributing our faith.

Tweets from God: Jude Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/12/2016 A few weeks ago I began a series I’m calling Tweets from God. What we’re doing is going through the five shortest books of the Bible. Each of these books is a single chapter and can be read in less than three ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Fencing Off Your Offenses

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Apr 5, 2024

Carrying an offense can be damaging to one's spiritual walk and relationships with others. Learning to defend against these offenses can be a protection, and learning to praise God at the onset can prove to be a powerful fence against the offense.

Fencing Off Your Offenses Proverbs 18:19 says, “A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle.” What does it mean to be offended and how is that different than unforgiveness? If unforgiveness is a prison, then an offense is the door that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:11, Psalm 89:9, 1 Chronicles 16:35, Psalm 32:7, Colossians 3:13, Romans 8:28, Proverbs 18:19  (view more)  (view less)

Put On The Full Armour Of God

Contributed by David Mcnally on Nov 17, 2011

We are in a battle against spiritual forces and to not only defend ourselves but go on the offensive with the Gospel, we need to wear the full armour of God, not just one or two items, as if we do not need God for everything, but all six.

Ephesians 6:10-18 SERMON – The armour of God In his Letter to the Christians living in Ephesus, At that time the most important city in Western Asia Minor, now Turkey, And at that time the headquarters or centre of the cult of the goodess Artemis, Sometimes called Diana, Paul, writing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Galatians Chapter 2- "In Defense Of The Truth." Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 25, 2005

When is it time to defend truth and do the hard task of confronting another person about their error? We must make sure in these difficult situations that we continue to act like Christians – in other words act like Christ.

Galatians part 2 – “In defense of the Truth!” Thesis: When is it time to defend truth and do the hard task of confronting another person about their error? We must make sure in these difficult situations that we continue to act like Christians – in other words act like Christ. Video Illustration ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Longest Day

Contributed by William Yates on Feb 13, 2004

In this text we see the story of how the Israelites faced the armies of five kingdoms in their efforts to defend the Gibeonites. We can learn from this text to trust in a God who would stop the rotation of the world if He needed to.

The Longest Day Joshua 10 The Sun Stands Still 1 Now it came to pass when Adoni-Zedek king of Jerusalem heard how Joshua had taken Ai and had utterly destroyed it--as he had done to Jericho and its king, so he had done to Ai and its king--and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

When Dirty Politics Are Played

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 27, 2007

Maybe you have dealt with dirty politics in church, work, or in the community. People have gone on a campaign to hurt you. How do you deal with these situations? Jesus provides the answers in defending yourself against dirty politics.

WHEN DIRTY POLITICS ARE PLAYED THEME: DOING RIGHT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE WINNING THE FIGHT. TEXT: MATTHEW 26: 47-56 One day a father who was in his study reading, and he heard a commotion outside the window. It was his daughter who was playing with her friends. And it got louder and it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mighty God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 5, 2012

If you want to bring purpose and meaning back into your life this Christmas season, it starts when you reverence Jesus as deity. Then rely on Him as your defender and deliverer from sin, for He, and He alone is the Mighty God.

An elderly man in Phoenix, Arizona, calls his son in New York and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing – 45 years of misery is enough.” “Pop, what are you talking about?” the son asks. “We can't stand the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Can't Stop Won't Stop Series

Contributed by Caleb Anderson on Nov 7, 2016

Staying the course…finishing well…in a word, persevering Is the revolution still on? in YOUR home—marriage/kids? At your workplace? Is integrity still worth defending? Is hope still worth holding onto?

Personal… gratitude… Nehemiah Mission from God might not be out there… might be right in front of you (parent blended family) might not be BIG… out there… Nehemiah has been our guide—and Favor With Kings our simple tool—to explore what I believe is true ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4

Denomination: *other

Strongholds

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021

What is a stronghold? A Fortress Very easy to defend Difficult for the enemy to attack Satan can build a spiritual fortress in our lives An area of our life where we allow Satan to enter Then he sets up a stronghold

Strongholds What is a stronghold? A Fortress Very easy to defend Difficult for the enemy to attack Lord of the Rings – Helms Deep Satan can build a spiritual fortress in our lives Starts with a foothold then becomes a stronghold An area of our life where we allow Satan to enter Then he sets up a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:3-5, 2 Peter 3:5-6, Matthew 22:37-38, Luke 5:32, Ephesians 6:17-18, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Exodus 14:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Could Be More Important Than My Rights? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2008

In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul defends his rights, gives up his rights, and shows how he lives without his rights. In doing so he becomes a great example for us in our dealings with the church and the world.

Introduction: A. Several years ago the Public Library in a certain town had a service called "Dial-A-Tale." 1. Anytime a young child wanted to hear a fairy tale, he or she could call the number and listen to a pre-recorded reading of a short fairy tale. 2. Unfortunately, however, the telephone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evil

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 1, 2013

Are we able to defend the faith taught in the Scriptures when a non-believer challenges us on the hard issues? What do we say, how do we respond when asked why the Lord allows evil and the resulting suffering?

Deuteronomy 30:19-20a “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. “Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Does It Really Matter? Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 17, 2009

First in a series of three sermons on the reliability of the Bible. Are the words of the Bible really the words of God? Can you set your life by it? The Bible has some powerful defenders: generations of faithful scribes, an army of textual scholars, & God

Does It Really Matter? Deuteronomy 6:1–9, 2 Timothy 3:14–17, Galatians 1:6-12 (First is the series Our Still Point with God: The Reliability of the Bible) DISCLAIMER: The material in these three messages come from others who are better scholars than I! Contact me if I can credit anything in this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ, The Fabric Of Our Lives

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 26, 2009

In Christian Apologetics or defending the faith, it is paramount for believers to know what they believe and why. Our faith in God leads us to believe and have faith in His word which in turn leads us to Jesus and our saving faith in him.

Christians Apologetics When it comes to the word Christian this days I much prefer to use the terminology “Followers of Jesus” To be a Christian these days is almost like belonging to a club, or some right of passage that we all go through. However to be a follower of Jesus declares a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Response To The Deviation From The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 15, 2018

Chapter two of Galatians has been Paul’s biographical defense of his Apostolic authority and the Gospel. After he defended the truth of the Gospel against Peter’s hypocritical actions he explains the doctrine of justification by faith alone

W. M. Clow, in his book: The Cross in the Christian Experience, summarized the true distinction between human true faith and religion. He said: “The deepest heresy of all, which corrupts churches, leavens creeds with folly, and swells our human hearts with pride, is salvation by works. “I believe,” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Other