Sermons on defending:

The Passion

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 25, 2005

A message of the passion for the view point of a roman officer

The Passion Matthew 27:27-31 Then he (who was Pilate the Roman governor) released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified. 27 Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. 28 They stripped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31

Denomination: Methodist

On The Brink Of War Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 20, 2003

This message was given hours before the War with Iraq began. It is designed to encourage people to pray for our troops and trust God that He will work everything out.

On the Brink of War Dr. Marty Baker March 19, 2003 Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, GA www.stevenscreek.net Tonight the United States stands on the brink of war. After countless attempts at diplomacy, our nation is prepared to take a stand for justice in the world community. Saddam ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Do Not Bear False Witness

Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 26, 2002

a journey through the scriptures noting how the 9th command has been broken

Islington Baptist Church March 24, 2002 Exodus 20:16 Scriptures: Daniel 6, I Kings 21, etc Do not bear false witness against other people Command #9 Please don’t raise your hands, but how many of you have appeared in some sort of court before? How many of you are aware that people have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

A King In The Gate

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001

David’s emergence from grief over Absalom was marked by his "sitting in the gate" -- a sign of healthy recovery in that he had begun to care for others more than for his own wounds, he had returned to the work of justice, he faced vulnerability, he resumed leadership, he could face his own grief.

I This day the noise of battle, the next the victory’s won. Or so the king hoped. Much was at stake. His own future was uncertain; the nation’s stability was shaky; the confidence of those around him was low; and, most of all, his relationship with his son was in jeopardy. There had been a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Just And The Justifier Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 17, 2007

This sermon examines justification and explains how God can be just and the justifier at the same time.

Scripture Today, we resume our study in “Romans: The Good News of God.” The Apostle Paul wrote this magnificent letter to the Roman Church. He did not plant this church, and he had not yet visited the church, though he knew people in this church. He wrote this letter because he wanted to clarify ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Hey Jesus - Who Do You Think You Are, Anyway?"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 20, 2008

Discussion of Jesus’ challenging of the religious leaders who challenge His authority at the temple.

“Hey Jesus – Who Do You Think You Are, Anyway?” Matthew 21:23-27 July 20, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: How many times have you been caught by surprise by someone asking you why you believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Witnesses For Christ Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009

We care called to be witnesses for Christ. What does that mean? How are we to serve as His witnesses in the world?

1. The Book of Acts May 24th, 2009 Witnesses for Christ When I was growing up I was not exactly what you would call a Bible scholar. In fact until I went to college I really didn’t know much about it at all. I had many opinions that I would support with Biblical texts taken horribly out of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: *other

Holy Spirit - The Miracle Within

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 10, 2010

The Holy Spirit is "The Miracle Within" each Believer. Are we open to the leading of the Holy Spirit? Updated March 2021. .

One night... a wife found her husband .... standing over .... their infant's crib. As she watched him ...looking down at their very first child, ...... she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: .... disbelief, ... delight, ... amazement, skepticism, ... enchantment Touched by this unusual ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17, Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 52:7, John 16:7-8, Luke 3:15-22, 1 Corinthians 2:3-5, Romans 10:15, Acts 4:29-31, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 1:13, Romans 10:14, Acts 2:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Gods Favor, Better Than Mans

Contributed by Michael Durst on Aug 10, 2006

A narrative look at two biblical examples of men choosing to follow God and please him rather than men.

Allow me to begin this morning by saying that I am not much of a fighter. In fact, I have never been in a real fight in my life. But as a youngster I was put in a couple situations where I felt the need to defend myself. I believe that both of those events occurred when I was in the first ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Because Of Relationships Not Money Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE BECAUSE OF RELATIONSHIPS NOT MONEY.

It’s a Wonderful Life Rediscovering it this Advent Season Because of Relationships not Money 1st Sunday of Advent 11/30/08 INTRODUCTION There are certain clichés you hear all through your life. A number of them relate to money and how we relate to it. For example: * It takes money to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Defense Of God Given Authority Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 13, 2015

Those called of God are to use their spiritual authority to build people up & not to tear down. Those who have been granted authority in Christ have within them the ability to call forth the true exercise of authority.

2 CORINTHIANS 10: 7-11 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] A DEFENSE OF GOD GIVEN AUTHORITY As I read these words, I am appalled at the attacks that were leveled at Paul and the pain he must have felt. What spiritual battles he must have fought yet he still maintained the meekness and gentleness of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

While Dying On A Tree

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 20, 2014

A Holy Week / pre-Easter sermon about "What Jesus dying on the cross does for us."

While Dying on a Tree “Then they nailed him to the cross” Mark 15:24 Intro: Today I’m going to talk about what Jesus dying on the cross does for you. As people would walk by the cross, they would look up and see not only the shock and brutality of the crucifixion, but also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Apologize" For Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 25, 2014

Apologize for Jesus 1) Describe his help. 2) Declare your hope.

Has anyone ever had to apologize for you? Maybe it was the time when you put a frog in your teacher’s desk at school. The prank got a few laughs when the frog jumped out causing your teacher to scream, but it also earned you a trip to the principal’s office. That was followed by a call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Satanic Deceptions Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

Revelation 12:9 message, Satan the deceiver of the whole world

Last week, we studied the permanent banning of Satan and his demons from heaven in verses seven and eight. This week, we are going to study just one verse from chapter 12, verse 9, but also look at how we are to defend against the "wiles of the devil. Let's look again at the names of Satan here. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:9

Denomination: Bible Church

Growth In Suffering Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2011

The Early Church experienced growth in numbers, and growth in depth and growth in community. It also experienced a growth in suffering. Jesus said blessed are those who suffer and are persecuted because of him! This talk encourages the church to proclaim

Although I’ve only seen part of it on YouTube there is a humbling episode from the 1961 British film called, ‘Whistle down the Wind’. A group of Lancashire children have experienced the death of a kitten. They had prayed fervently that the little cat would get well, but instead it died. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-32

Denomination: Anglican