Sermons about Defense Mechanism

Ephesus

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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What God expects from a church is often different from what the Church thinks he expects. This was true at Ephesus and is true at many other churches.

Rev 2:1-7 Introduction: -Seven Golden Candlesticks are the seven churches. -Seven stars are their ministers -Why only seven of the churches – why not Troas, Miletus, Colosse, or Hieropolis? -These seven letters contain messages valuable to our church. Let us identify what God loves about these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help Me Overcome The Problems Of Disobedient Children?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 74 ratings

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Outrageous conduct is not done for reasons of ignorance of God’s standards of truth, but is caused by self will, rebellion and one’s own sinful desires. Only the Lord’s love is able to break through to some stubborn hearts and minds.

What Should I Do With My Disobedient Children? 1. Ask the Lord for help in resisting the declining moral tendencies in our society. Paul writes, "They disobey their parents, they are senseless, faithless, heartless, ruthless. Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are The Nine?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

based on 30 ratings

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1 out of 10 people thankfu are very poor odds? Are you thankful?

Where are the NINE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 17:17---19: and JESUS ANSWERING SAID, WERE THERE NOT TEN CLEANSED? BUT WHERE ARE THE NINE? 18. There are not found that returned to GIVE GLORY TO GOD, save this stranger. 19. And he said unto him, ARISE, GO THY WAY: THY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:17-19, James 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Eighth Commandment Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

based on 104 ratings

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The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

EIGHTH COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not steal” (Ex. 20:15). A. INTRODUCTION: HOW DOES GOD WANT US TO GET STUFF? 1. Work. How does God want us to get STUFF? “Let him that stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something good” (Eph. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Keys To The Kingdom #4 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 13, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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A study of the Beatitudes

THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #4 MATTHEW 5: 2-12 THE FIRST THREE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM IS.... POVERTY; MOURNING AND MEEKNESS..... THE FOURTH KEY IS: V.6 - HUNGER AND THIRSTING AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS! Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled. Let us learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Genesis To Understanding

Contributed by Robert Diffin on Jan 13, 2004

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This sermon is a collection of sentiments from different sources as well as my own concerning the reality of Genesis.

From Genesis to Understanding Robert Diffin Source: From the book of Genesis, the book of Matthew, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on Genesis 1:1 and a sermon by Ray C. Stedman. Noted Physicist: Stephen Hawking maintains that the universe began in a single, immeasureable location in space. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Heaven's Heroes

Contributed by Edwin Garvin on Sep 3, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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A look at the biblical definition of a hero

I want you to ponder for a few moments the heroes in your life… the heroes of today and the heroes of yesterday…. You can tell who kid’s heroes are by looking at two things, their T-shirts and their lunchboxes!! How to Recognize a Hero: Humility – Once Winston Churchill was sitting on a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Key To Happiness

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Apr 15, 2008

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The universal quest for satisfaction has a universal answer and His name is Jesus.

The Key to Happiness Intro: The search for happiness. Psalm 119:2: Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. M.O.S.: Find happiness by knowing and serving Jesus.(read and pray) I. Be Satisfied by keeping God’s testimonies a. God as creator knows what’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Isn't Fair Lord

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

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A meditation in 2 parts - a Christian complaining about how awful Christmas has become, & God’s response. I included the Christmas story from Luke in the service.

A CHRISTIAN AT PRAYER Lord it just isn’t fair the way they treat us at Christmas time. We’d worked hard to put on the specials this year. Harder than ever perhaps. Did they come – did they heckers like. And the crowds down in town this year seemed bigger too Lord. From the moment they switched ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Enemy Within

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 28, 2004

based on 30 ratings

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If one word, innocently misspoken, can cost millions, think of how much damage malicious words can cause. They can ruin a person’s reputation and destroy the closest relationships

The Deceitful Enemy Within (Mark 7:20-27) Illustration:Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips. --Psalm 141:3 When Bernard Baruch was an ambitious young businessman, he asked the wealthy J. P. Morgan to partner with him in a Texas sulfur mining venture. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Weeps

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 6, 2005

based on 44 ratings

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BEHAVIOR THAT BREAKS JESUS’ HEART.

WHEN JESUS WEEPS LUKE 19: 28, 41-42 I. INTRODUCTION NO ONE LIKES TO BE ON THE RECEIVING END OF REJECTION. NO MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, REJECTION IS BOTH UNPLEASANT AND PAINFUL. TO BE REJECTED BY SOMEONE DEMONSTRATES THAT THEY ARE NOT INTERESTED OR CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT IS BEING OFFERED TO THEM. MANY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Dad Where's The Ark

Contributed by William Ellis on Jun 15, 2006

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We may be men...We may have children...but are we real Fathers?

DAD WHERE’S THE ARK? Intro: It’s good to be a man, isn’t it, men? • Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. • A 5-day holiday requires only one suitcase. • When clicking through the channels, you don’t have to stall at every shot of somebody crying. • The only guy attacking you with a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Five Cultures Of The Vision

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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The principle of twelve has a culture in which it thrives and grows. T.E.A.M.S. is an acronym for this culture.

The Five Cultures of the Vision Habakkuk 2:2-4 NKJV Then the LORD answered me and said: “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Must" For Strong And Healthy Family

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 17, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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A Happy and healthy home is one of the best places on earth, while an unhappy and unhealthy home is one of the most miserable places. Families are the incubators of love. Families are the key ingredients in spiritual growth.

"Through Wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established; and by knowledge shall chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches." MUST’s for Strong and Healthy Family: I. MUST HAVE SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT Through "WISDOM" a house is built (The only source of Wisdom is God and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Money Myths: There's More Joy In More Money Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 11, 2009

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This message looks at the fact that the real secret to joy comes from being content and in Christ.

Last week, we looked at the money myth of debt - anyone look at heir credit cards a little differently this last week? Anyone choose to use more cash? Or pay off a credit card or develop a budget? Dana and I actually did some of that this past week... Well, this week, we are going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

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