Sermons on Defense Mechanism:

Moving Beyond Insecurity Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2019

In this message we will talk about - what insecurity is, what are some of it's causes and how to move beyond insecurity to confidence in God.

Moving Beyond Insecurity In Romans 8, beginning at verse 31 we read this powerful God-breathed words… If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12, John 8:44, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Spiritual Tune-Up

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002

What in our Christian life needs to be worked on

SPRITUAL TUNE-UP Date: July 7, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Mark 12:30-31 Several weeks ago, my family & I drove to St. Louis for the Southern Baptist Convention. We decided to drive the some 800 plus miles (seemed like 9 million mile drive). My greatest fear when traveling is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31, Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

2 Percent

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

As the body needs water to survive we need the Holy Spirit

Thank you Rev. G. Evensen Two Percent 10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water. 11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do We Have Free Will?

Contributed by Ken Henson on May 24, 2014

Many physicists and scientists now argue that humans do not have free will. The Bible teaches we are free to choose.

Do we have free will? I think most people are actually not really interested in this question. But there are some really interesting and important aspects to this question. John Searle argues philosophers have not really made any progress on this question in the past hundred years or so. I think ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:14-17

Denomination: *other

Did He Get What He Paid For ?

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Mar 20, 2001

The great price of Salvation and the quality of the product.

Sometimes when an ordered meal is presented to you, it is not prepared correctly or served properly, and you send it back. Maybe an item purchased does not perform as it was advertised, so you return it for a refund. Thank God He does not throw away the clay. Remember that we are predestined to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14, 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Let’s Go To The Potter’s House”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Israel had some serious problems, and the Lord wanted to take them to the Potter’s house to teach them a lesson.

Illus: From an article in Reader’s Digest: A friend of mine awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size waterbed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled it with more water so he could locate the leak more easily. The enormous ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Basics Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Apr 9, 2007

People are crying out for something they count on. The basics of New Testament Christianity are the foundation of just that.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BASICS INTRO: Bible believers sometimes cry “Let’s get back to basics.” They want what God offers and not preacher talk or church propaganda. “Give me something real, something I can trust in, something from God!” I wish to do a couple of lessons on “Back To Basics”. Today ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Be A Nimrod! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

I think we would be wise to avoid being a nimrod.

Intro: 1. Dictionary of American Slang, lists: nimrod. a. a simpleton; a nerd. EX: Johnny is a total nimrod. He does such dumb things! *What stupid nimrod left the lid off the cottage cheese? 2. I think we would be wise to avoid being a nimrod! 3. Don't be a Nimrod! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wholly Devoted Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 17, 2012

In this sermon, we explore the importance of the spiritual heart, diseases of the heart, how to have a wholly devoted heart.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a mechanic who was working on a car motor when he spotted a world-famous heart surgeon enter his shop. 1. The heart surgeon stood at the counter waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his car. 2. The mechanic shouted across the garage, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shielded By Faith 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006

13th in a series on spiritual warfare. Dealing with the armor -Shield of faith

Chico Alliance Church October 22, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 13 “Shielded by Faith” I.Be Aware II.Be Alert III.Be armed & aggressive A.Be fully empowered B.Be fully armed C. Stand firm – engage the enemy 1. Stand firm having girded ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Old Is Valuable

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2020

A study in Psalm 71: 1 – 24

Psalm 71: 1 – 24 Old is valuable 1 In You, O LORD, I put my trust; Let me never be put to shame. 2 Deliver me in Your righteousness and cause me to escape; Incline Your ear to me, and save me. 3 Be my strong refuge, to which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me, for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

And Roses Will Bloom Again

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

Even in times of great trial God provides encouragement for His people who are true to Him that there will be an end to our captivity and that we will again be free

AND ROSES WILL BLOOM AMOS 9:1 - AMOS 9:15 Responsive Reading: Lev. 26:1 - Lev. 26:13 Scripture Reading: Amos 9:1 - Amos 9:15 Introduction: It has been a long haul studying the book of Amos. Some of you are probably wondering if there is any good news in this at all. It seems as if all Amos ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Apostles' Creed

Contributed by Tony Grant on Sep 30, 2005

The Apostles’ Creed enables us to articulate our faith in Christ.

Apostles’ Creed 2 Timothy 1:13 08/28/05 2390 words I invite you to turn in your Bibles with me to 2 Timothy, chapter one, and follow along as I read v13. “Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” Amen. The Word of God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Our Problems Can Effect Our Witness Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2009

Sharing our witness is hard times

The University of Success, ..a discussion of the universal qualities of successful people. I was struck with the statement that ‘all successful people have a clear purpose in life’. They have a compelling reason to get out of bed in the morning—and that driving purpose keeps them on track and makes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

Give Thanks To The Lord Always

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Nov 19, 2001

As we count the blessings our Lord has given us we are moved to thank him every single day.

O give thanks unto the Lord for He is good His mercy endures forever! How many times have you uttered those words? If you’re like me you find yourself speaking those phrases right around mealtime. Unfortunately there are times that I’ve caught myself ripping through those words, not thinking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran