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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Defender Of Religious Liberty Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 15, 2012
     | 3,903 views

    St Robert Bellarmine would be an excellent candidate for the patron of the Church in defense of religious liberty, as we face a determined political system who would destroy us.

    17 September 2012 St. Robert Bellarmine Verbum Domini Today’s saint is one who is not quoted in Verbum Domini by our Holy Father. Perhaps the reason is that Robert Bellarmine, who lived in the sixteenth and seventeenth century, was a controversial theologian in his time. We might say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Defending Your Life Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,815 views

    Exposition of the first half of Acts 24 regarding the first part of Paul’s trial before Felix in Caesarea

    Text: Acts 24:1-21, Title: Defending Your Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read or quote Luke 21:12-19 B. Background to passage: Paul is now beginning his two year vacation in beautiful Caesarea. Having been there only five days, the Jews from Jerusalem arrive with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defending Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 2, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,293 views

    A sermon examining the proper response to persecution.

    DEFENDING YOUR FAITH Acts 4:5-19 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, August 20th, 2025) If you live for Christ there will come a time when you will be required to defend you faith in Him. Therefore, it is important that you are ready, willing, and able to defend your faith. Peter said in - 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Triumphant Joy Defended Series

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,782 views

    Paul reminds us that our Joy must be defended against things that rob of us of Joy.

    NTRO: 1. So far Paul has taught us that it’s important for us to understand or define triumphant Joy, then he revealed to us how we can refine or develop that Joy… but tonight Paul sees it important to remind us that our joy must always be defended. 2. It may came as no surprise for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Choice Of The Jews Defended Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 14, 2024
     | 574 views

    God is faithful even though the Jews were not. His choice of these people was for His own purposes.

    3:1 “What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision?” Try to ignore the chapter division here. The flow of thoughts continues. And understand that when he uses the term “Jew” here, Paul is using it generically to include physical and true Jew. Macarthur adds to the question ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Defender And Protector

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 23, 2024
     | 1,097 views

    GOD IS NOT REACTIVE BUT PROACTIVE!

    PROACTIVE GOD Matthew 2:20 and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.” GOD IS NOT REACTIVE BUT PROACTIVE! When Joseph took Mary into his home as his wife, he would not have envisioned the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Our Defender Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025
     | 366 views

    With God as our defender, we have nothing to fear. Trust God and He will take care of you.

    God Our Defender Text: Acts 23:23-35 Introduction 1. “God’s protection is a covering that NO weapon can break through.” (David Webb). 2. “This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. 3 For he will rescue you from every trap and protect ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jude: Defending The Faith

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Aug 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 263 views

    Big idea: From the 1st century on, the church has been threatened by heresy and false teaching. We also must be on our guard.

    INTRODUCTION There was a man who walked into a gas station with a $20 bill. Just a regular Tuesday. He handed over the cash to the cashier, who paused, held it up to the light, scribbled on it with one of those little pens—and then called the police. It was a counterfeit. The man was stunned—he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "being The Apologist"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 9, 2019
     | 2,952 views

    How do we defend the faith?

    “Being an Apologist” 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 1. Paul is a Defender of the Faith Paul is an Apologist Defender, Supporter, • Note how he is described least of the apostles He says, “I am unfit to be an apostle “vs 9For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christians, Defend Your Worldview

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,642 views

    Christianity offers what people long for, so Christians can confidently project and defend their worldview!

    Christian, Defend your Worldview! February 3, 2001 Why does it seem that Christians are always having to defend themselves, in our society and always having to answer for being Christians? Why is there so much focus on people who are Christians and on making Christian people defend who they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Defending The Biblical View Of Marriage

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,805 views

    Discussing the issue of same-sex marriage, which is a ballot issue in our state this year.

    Defending the Biblical View of Marriage Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-6 October 8, 2006 Introduction Today we’re going to look at the first of two very controversial topics – same-sex marriage and abortion. It’s also possible that we might look at the issue of video lottery, but I’m not sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Defend Discipleship Against Division Series

    Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,723 views

    Defending discipleship against division caused by loyalty to a human persona creates an ongoing allegiance to our Master and Lord.

    Introduction Today, we tread troubled waters. We may ‘strain at the oars’ so to speak. Pride will be confronted today. It may even be a little painful. Believe me when I say to you, “This is necessary; to be the real deal, to be genuine and authentic, to become the group of disciples which is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defending The Faith And Warning The Wicked

    Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,851 views

    Those who enjoy being immersed in a sinful lifestyle are those whom we call reprobates. These reprobates are destined for destruction. We should stand up for the Word of God, but warn the wicked of their destiny.

    II Peter 2:10-22 November 19, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God “Defending the Faith and Warning the Wicked” Introduction: How do we faithfully hold onto biblical doctrine, and warn those who are in error? If we are critical of everyone and everything, then we are wrong in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Christ Is My Defender

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,729 views

    None of us could make it a moment without the watch-care of Almighty God. We need Jesus Christ, and this Scripture helps us see why.

    Jesus Christ Is My Defender John 18:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 14, 2010 *Have you ever seen a brand-new baby walk out of Glenwood Hospital? Of course not, and you never will. Every baby needs the help, care and protection of its family. *Well, you may be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defend The Truth In A Compromising World

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 15, 2012
     | 7,601 views

    There was an catchy song ad for Burger King not too many years ago that went "have it your way, have it your way" That's what some churches have become....come on by and worship your way! Verse 4 says For the time will come when they will not endure soun

    Defend the truth in a compromising world. 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doc-trine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to them-selves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist