Sermons on Defends:

Angelic Activity When Jesus Is Around

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

When Jesus is among us and in us, we witness a lot of angelic activity. The shepherds were informed of Jesus’ birth by angels. Angels came and ministered to Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4:11). In Isaiah’s vision, angels are gathered around God’s throne.

When Jesus is among us and in us, we witness a lot of angelic activity. The shepherds were informed of Jesus’ birth by angels. Angels came and ministered to Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4:11). In Isaiah’s vision, angels are gathered around God’s throne. In Samson’s birth, an angel declared the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:11

Great Victory

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 29, 2023

" And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto the death "(Revelation 12:11)

GREAT VICTORY "But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory" (2 Samuel 23:12) God gave Shammah a great victory over the Philistines, and great victory was also given to David ,when he killed the Strongman giant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:12, 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Trinitarian Delight In Creation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 1, 2016

Of Jesus it was said that the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding (Isaiah 11:2).

A TRINITARIAN DELIGHT IN CREATION. Proverbs 8:1-4; Proverbs 8:22-31. Proverbs 8:1-4 alerts us to the call of Wisdom: a call which is heard in the highways and byways of life, in the marketplaces and from the tops of the roof. Dame Folly, by way of contrast, lurks around the corner (Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-4, Proverbs 8:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Spread The Gospel Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2024

He, and all those other witnesses, would see Jesus Christ in glory, and share an eternity of joy with Him.

Solemnity of Peter and Paul 2024 So today we celebrate as a Church the two founders of the Church of Rome, Peter and Paul. The Scriptures, then, concern these two men, whose work to spread a local phenomenon called “The Way” all the way around the Mediterranean world. In the end, both of these men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Acts 12:1-11, Isaiah 22:15-25

Denomination: Catholic

Help Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

HELP

Psalm 70 "HELP" I. Our Father Is All Powerful - 1 Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O Lord. He Will Hasten - 1 Make haste, O God, He Will Hearken - to deliver me; (Protect) He Will Help - make haste to help me, O Lord. Rom 8:35 Who ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Insults & Lies (Psalm 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 6, 2026

How do we handle insults and lies?

When afflicted, insulted, and lied about, do we pray? Are we angry without sin, do we trust in the Lord, do we have gladness in our hearts and lie down and sleep in peace? Let’s look at Psalm 4. Did the Psalmist ask God for help in the midst of insults and lies from men in high positions? Have we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Madness Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Sep 9, 2024

Since America and the world have continued to reject the true and living God and His Word—the Holy Bible—God’s protective presence is being withdrawn.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PEOPLE REJECT GOD - Since America and the world have continued to reject the true and living God and His Word—the Holy Bible—God’s protective presence is being withdrawn. Just as the Lord’s protective presence withdrew from the nation of Israel as described in the book of Ezekiel, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 10:18, Romans 5:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Criticism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 13, 2003

Fifty-two practical ways of dealing with criticism.

Dealing With Criticisms (Philippians 2:13-16) Without an ability to deal with criticisms many people give in to discouragement, anxiety or angry over reactions. Quote: Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember Advent

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 7, 2001

remembering and renewing the hope of messiah, His second coming, in our day.

Remember Advent Is.11:1-10 (NLT) Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot—yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root. 2 And the Spirit of the LORD will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Man At The Pool

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 17, 2003

When Jesus met the man at the pool He brought both healing and judgement.

The Man at the Pool Pray John 5:1 Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. 2:Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. 3:Here a great number of disabled people used ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Attempt To Solve The Authority And Confrontation Problem In Cross Cu

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001

PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN CROSS CULTURAL MINISTRIES

PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN CROSS CULTURAL MINISTRIES Introduction - Mr. Jones, was a missionary who became known for his sensitivity to the context, customs, and culture of the people. In fact some people wondered if he was hypocritical in being quite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Quest: Talking About The Real Truth Series

Contributed by Josh Mcdowell on May 3, 2006

For us as Christians, The Da Vinci Code should spark questions… discussion… concern… but for many of us, I hope it also gives a measure of excitement at the opportunities it creates for spiritual conversation, speaking the real truth about Jesus in

Excerpt From: The Da Vinci Quest 3-Part Sermon Series By: Josh McDowell © 2006 Josh McDowell’s 3-part sermon series titled “The Da Vinci Quest” was developed to compliment a collection of Da Vinci equipping resources released in March 2006. For more information, visit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian Church

The Ephod Of Hope: The Attack On Worship! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 24, 2007

There is an EPHOD OF HOPE! Real worship and praise have always been under great attack. Down through the ages our enemy hates any church or individual that comes into the presence of the Holy God in true worship and praise. Today there is a PSEUDO-WORSH

THE EPHOD OF HOPE --- WORSHIP UNDER ATTACK By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I buy blue material at Wal-mart, and have a lady at church make a rough version of an ephod from the directions below. Two pieces of material hooked together over the shoulders by a golden chain. I thank ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ripe Ritual And Redemptive Righteousness Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 20, 2008

Dramatic monologue as if it were from Micah himself, summarizing the entire book around the contrast between practicing ritual in order to avoid judgment vs. living God’s requirements of justice, mercy, and the humble walk.

[Outside the sanctuary] Justice, O God! Justice! We must have your justice! And righteousness! Without that we are lost! Oh, Lord God, the Temple and the city – what I see there sickens me. That ripe and rotten ritual, those empty gestures, those paid and padded priests! O God, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Accomplishing The Mission Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007

What the church needs to accomplish the mission of Jesus

Accomplishing the Mission of Jesus Galatians 2:1-10 Introduction Several years ago a phenomenon took place. It is called Starbucks Coffee. Most everyone has probably heard of Starbucks. If you are like me then you have contributed greatly to its success. Starbucks Coffee has become well known ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist