Sermons on Defense Of The Gospel:

The Trial And Defense Of Paul (Part 2) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 21, 2024

We are entrusted to take what we know, and share it with the same confidence that Paul demonstrates before the Roman court. This is why we come to church – to get ready to tell others what Jesus has done!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 38 The Trial and Defense of Paul Acts 26:1-18 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week: 2-part message began with 7 diff. types of people we may encounter -- This morning, we conclude this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-18, John 6:40, Philippians 3:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Provide For The Common Defense Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 1, 2023

What does it mean to contend for the faith?

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to the book of Jude. Jude is a tiny little book—only one chapter—and it’s the book right before Revelation. It may be a little hard to find. So when you find it, just say, “Hey—Jude!” Today, we are going to talk about some of the passages in this week’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16, Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance #2

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2013

A sermon on what repentance is not (Material adapted from Richard Own Robert's boo, Repentance: The First Word of the Gospel, chapter 4 Seven Myths of Repentance

HoHum: "Man is born with his back toward God. When he truly repents, he turns right around and faces God. Repentance is a change of mind." WBTU: Acts 26:19, 20, NIV. Repentance with many is not the repentance that God finds pleasing. Must prove their repentance by their deeds. Paul also warned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Job's Final Defense

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 14, 2001

Job examines his life carefully for hidden sins. We must regularly ask ourselves some hard questions.

INTRODUCTION A. Apostle Paul exhorts us to examine ourselves - II Cor.13:5 1. This is something the faithful Christian must do everyday. 2. We must look into the mirror of God’s Word, and see the truth about ourselves, no matter how unpleasant it might be - Jas.1:23-25 3. We ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus To Our Defense

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 7, 2007

Face it! We are guilty of sin. But God does not leave us without One who stands in our place defending us against Satan’s accusations.

JESUS TO OUR DEFENSE ILLUSTRATION: In June 1839, a Spanish schooner left the shore of Havana, Cuba and set SAIL for Porta Prince, another part of the ISLAND. The CARGO in the BOWELS of La Amistad (the name of the BOAT, which ironically means, The Friendship) was 53 Africans KIDNAPPED from the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Line Of Defense

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010

The Anointed people of God are the Last Line of Defense in the great spiritual warfare.

Scripture: Matthew 11:1 – 15 Title: “The Last Line Of Defense” Subject: The Anointing of the Holy Spirit! Introduction: I believe the True Christians of God are under an all out attack by the power of darkness as never before. · It appears we are not winning the battle as we should and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Defense Is Of God

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 6, 2015

The mere practicality of the use of scripture in our daily life helps us to apply the Words of God in defense---when under enemy attack.

MY DEFENSE IS OF GOD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 6, 2015) “My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart.” (Psalms 7:10, King James Version [God's glory is magnified]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My sisters and brothers, last night I ...read more

Denomination: Friends

He Is Our Defense

Contributed by Gary Thompson on Oct 23, 2018

God is our Defense in time of trouble

He is Our Defense “Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” (Proverbs 30:5, ESV) We are influenced by both the world we see and the unseen spiritual world: “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:5, Ephesians 6:12-13

Defense Against Discouragement

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 22, 2020

The children of Israel have just had a great victory and deliverance from Egypt. They crossed the Red Sea. They are praising the Lord for what He has done.

In the Baptist churches alone, there are over 1,000 preachers a year that leave the ministry, why? There is no way of numbering the Christians that forsake Christ and His church, just simply give up and quit. Why is this going on? I think the main reason is because of discouragement. I think this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Saints In The Defense Box

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 6, 2018

Saints in the Defense Box

People think there is one judgement only? 1. Sin and Satan on the Cross – Rom 8:3 2. Self – 1 Cor 11:31 3. Believers for their works – 1 Cor 5:10 4. Israel – Ezekiel 20: 35-38 5. Nations – Mathew 25: 31 – 46 6. Angels – Jude 6; 1 Cor 6:3 7. Wicked – Ecclesiastes 12:14 #2 is for us to do; #3,5,7 – ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Defense (Job 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2025

How do we defend ourselves and our faith?

How should we defend our faith, respond to criticism and false accusations? Let’s begin in Job 6. Did Eliphaz’s tasteless words just make Job’s calamity heavier? Though he didn’t yet understand why, did Job realize that God ultimately had allowed his suffering? Then Job answered, “Oh that my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Defense (Job 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 30, 2025

Did Job's good works save him?

Did Job prove his faithfulness to God by his good works, a light in his community? Do we? Let’s look at Job 29. Did Job wish for the months of old when God watched over him and blessed him? And Job again took up his discourse, and said: “Oh, that I were as in the months of old, as in the days ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Vindicates Himself Before The Church In Jerusalem

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Oct 8, 2013

it plays an important role in proving the distinction between Israel and the church and explaining the worldwide mission of the church.

PETER VINDICATES HIMSELF BEFORE THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 11:1-18 Introduction: Luke documented this recognition in this pericope because it plays an important role in proving the distinction between Israel and the church and explaining the worldwide mission of the church. Body: I. PETER ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

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

Nicodemus X3

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Jan 13, 2022

Nicodemus is specifically named in the gospels on three occasions.

We hear of Nicodemus three times in the gospel of John. 1. When Nicodemus speaks to Jesus at night. John 3:1-21 There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. He came to Jesus during the night. Nicodemus: Master, we know that you are a teacher come from God, because no man can do ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42, John 3:1-21, John 7:31-53, Numbers 21:5-9, John 1:4-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist