Sermons on Defense And Confirmation:

A Sermon For The Affirmation Of Baptism

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 11, 2008

Although preached at a different day than the Day of Pentecost, due to illness, I used the Gospel for Pentecost and believe it is a good sermon

Affirmation of Baptism, June 15, 2008 John 14: 15-17 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you revealed your Word of truth for all who come to embrace your saving grace in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Make The Decree!

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Aug 9, 2010

The power of decrees

Make the Decree! Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. Job 22:28 Brethren, I want to lead you to pray probably the way you have not prayed before. I want you to pray as one that has authority. The name of Jesus has been ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pilgrims And The Pilgrimage

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021

This sermon is about preparing for eternity.

PILGRIMS AND THE PILGRIMAGE Text: John 14:23-30 This morning, you are making a big and important step in your lives as get confirmed and become members of the church. Jesus has already prepared for your future. He gives you the Holy Spirit to guide you, He gives you His peace and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-30

Denomination: United Methodist

The Transfiguration Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS 2/2/20 – Garfield A. How many of you have ever MISPLACED something, and had difficulty FINDING it? ILLUSTRATION: I remember a time when I had MISPLACED my CAR KEYS, and was looking for them everywhere. I checked the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow Me

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 25, 2026

This lesson calls our attention to the consistency of Jesus and the value of that consistency in the Gospel Message.

John 21:1-19 “Follow Me” Sunday, January 25, 2026 As I reflect on my time in Israel, I remember the sign marking the original location of the wall of Jerusalem. Over the years the exact border markers for the Holy City had moved. Some movement due to historic geographical changes, some due to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Before King Agrippa Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 8, 2021

There is a proverbial saying that 'all prisoners are not criminals, and all freed are not righteous'. It is true in every generation and every nation. Paul desired that all his hearers must accept Gospel and worship Jesus Christ.

Acts 25:23-26:32 Paul Before Agrippa 25:23-27 Festus presented Case of Paul to Agrippa 26:01-23 Paul defends his case before Agrippa 26:24-32 Views of Festus and King Agrippa on Gospel Acts 25:23-27 Festus presented the Case of Paul to Agrippa. The introduction of the trial of Paul by King ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

War: What Is It Good For? Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Mar 11, 2003

This sermon addresses the issue of war. It discusses the three main views on war held by Christians: holy war, pacifism, just war. It also gives some practical ways we can react to these stressful times.

War: What Is It Good For? Various Passages The front page of Sunday’s Cincinnati Enquirer carried a story about 7 boys from the village of Cleves (which is just down the road from our church building) who graduated from Taylor High School last year and joined the military and will all be fighting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Get Right With God Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 14, 2010

How to get right with God. Why works does not work.

Text: Galatians 2:1-21 Title: How to get right with God. Introduction Of all the world’s great discoveries Galatians 2 records the greatest discovery of them all – “How a person gets right with God”. For Jesus said, “What does it profit a man if he gains the whole ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Enemy Within Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Enemy Within

Acts 15 v 1-11 The Enemy Within The Fake (to Antioch) Their Coming - 1 And certain men which came down from Judæa Their Coaching - taught the brethren, and said, Their Cunning - Except ye be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Life Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

The Life of Abraham

Acts 7:1-8 The Life of Abraham 1 Then said the high priest, Are these things so? Stephen speaks of - 1. Revelation - 2 And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; A Divine Revelation - The God of glory appeared A Direct Revelation - unto our father Abraham, A Distinct ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Moses The Minister Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

Moses the Minister

Acts 7:37 - 43 Moses the Minister 1. His Prophecy The Man - 37 This is that Moses, The Messenger - which said unto the children of Israel, The Message - A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; A Prophet - A prophet A Promise - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:37-43

Denomination: Holiness

Light For The Path Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 23, 2020

In Psalm 119:105-112 the word of God is shown as: 1)Light Points Our Direction (Psalm 119:105-108), 2) Light Presents Our Defense (Psalm 119:109-110), 3) Light Provides Our Delight (Psalm 119:111-112).

Psalm 119:105-112 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. 107 I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to your word! 108 Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Other

Issues Of Life 3: Self-Defense, Firearms And The Military Series

Contributed by James H Boyd on Mar 26, 2003

Did Jesus advocate pacifism? Is taking human life always wrong? Does "Turn the other cheek" mean that we must allow ourselves, our families and our nation to be at the mercy of those who wish to do us harm?.

Note: This message is a collaberation between myself and my friend Dave Pope It has been said that a person can but minister out of their ’overflow’, that is, out of the abundance of the Word of God in them and their personal experience. It is with this thought in mind that we present this third ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:36

Denomination: Charismatic

Entrust Your Time On Earth To The Triune God - Confirmation Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 23, 2005

This focuses more on the Confirmation aspect of this Sunday than the Trinity aspect. The basic thrust is how much better it is for these confirmands to follow the Triune God than the devil.

Confirmation – Trinity Sunday II Corinthians 13:11-14 Did you know that there were confirmation classes in the Bible? Of course, they didn’t look exactly like ours. They didn’t have a blue book filled with a lot of “What Does This Mean’s” and “This Is Most Certainly True’s.” But even in the early ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Enemy Fights Back: Using The Bible Defensively Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2013

A look at how to use the Bible to defend ourselves against spiritual attacks. I include 8 specific examples of how this can happen in our lives.

HOW CAN THE BIBLE BE USED DEFENSIVELY? Untruths threaten to push us down the wrong path. - Matthew 4:1-11; Ephesians 6:11; 1 Peter 5:8. - We talked last week about using the Bible offensively – using it to win spiritual victories. - This week we’re going to talk about using the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist