Sermons on Defenses:

The Landmine Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Ken Pettigrew on Mar 23, 2007

The power of encouragement in the daily life of the believer. When we are presented with a challenge, and everything we know has been taken from us, we must stand on faith and follow the direction of God, without the involvement of our emotions.

The Landmine of Discouragement I Samuel 30:1-6 David was distressed for the people spake of stoning him. There have been plenty of times in our lives where we are discouraged. We get distressed for various reasons. Sometimes it is because we are under attack. Other times it is because we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recognizing The Enemy Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

How to recognize the strategic mind of Satan

Recognizing the Enemy - God or the World #1 - Ephesians 6:10-13 Where God is at work, the Devil is as well. Most all of us have heard that statement before. The statement is oh so true in context. The next two Sundays, we are going to focus on the strategy of Satan to bring you and I down. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Of The Believer #3

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 5, 2010

your God given authority over all things is secured in Jesus Christ

Intro: authority—delegated power, authorized to do things Here’s the thought: God authorized Jesus to have all power given to Him, exalted to the right hand of God. He came to this world, destroyed the works of the devil. Now He had given the church, His Authority. Through Faith in Him, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Decade In God’s Grasp

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 3, 2010

❶ Ruin ❷ Resolve ❸ Realize ❹ Remedy

Ps 31 The Boston Globe review in pictures - 1/00 Y2K computer crash scare - 10/00 — USS Cole a Guided Missile Destroyer was attacked - Florida ballot recount - Nov. 00 - George Bush won the election by 1000 votes in Florida 2001 - Wikipedia the largest encyclopedia in human history began 1/01 - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Condemnation? I Don't Want To Hear It.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

The dictionary defines condemnation - the condition of being strongly disapproved of; "he deserved nothing but con-demnation"

John 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, be-cause their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Good To Be Here

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 4, 2011

Mountaintop experiences are wonderful; but, we must move forward to reach the world for Christ Jesus.

Matthew 17: 1 – 9 / Good To Be Here Intro: The lawyer for the defense rose to his feet to give his summation speech. He began, “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you must find my client not guilty of murder, if there is the slightest doubt in your minds. In conclusion, I want to say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ordinary Man Hey...extra-Ordinary God Part 1

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011

We all have felt ordinary, second rate...But how does God see us and is there really a plan for my life?

Just an ordinary man hey? With an extraordinary God! „H Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 12Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Wheat And Weeds"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 27, 2017

Dealing with wheat and weeds.

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “Wheat and Weeds” 1. Today's text is an answer on how to deal with weeds in the fields? • You know the constant complainers, the my way or highway folk, • Growing up mom made me pull weeds and pick rocks out of the garden. I wish I had read this text and showed mom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Methodist

Turn Always To The God Of Power

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 15, 2018

Turning to God for refuge - for healing - for overcoming and for strength

Reading: Psalm 62:1-12 Turn Always to the God of Power At the first sign of trouble, who do you turn to? If it’s a legal issue do you quickly call your attorney? If it’s a health issue, is the first thing you do – make a doctor’s appointment? Marital discord – Mom or Dad, perhaps Pastor? Bill ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uncovering The Deception Of Hidden People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 27, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the concept of hidden people, how to identify them, and what we can do to protect ourselves.

We often think of our homes and friendships as safe havens, free from deception and hidden agendas. However, the truth is that there are hidden people everywhere, even in our closest circles. These People may present themselves as trustworthy and loyal, but beneath the surface, they may be hiding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 8, 2023

Jude exhorts us "to contend for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." A falure to clearly identify "the faith" has resulted in the proliferation of denominations and sects because divisions arose of opinions on matters of expediency.

CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH “Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude v.3) INTRODUCTION A. Many speakers and writers became fixated on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-30, 2 Peter 2:17-22, 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit Is With And In Us As We Share Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 11, 2023

The Holy Spirit equips the whole body of disciples to continue the work of Christ.

Sixth Sunday of Easter 2023 For several weeks now, after the Paschal celebration, we have been hearing the last teaching of Jesus from the Gospel of John. This long speech and promise is positioned by John at the Last Supper, but it would also make sense in the period between Easter and Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 Peter 3:15-18, Psalm 66:1-20, Acts 8:5-17

Denomination: Catholic

Proverbs 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 17, 2023

Proverbs 5

Wisdom | Proverbs 05 My son, pay attention to my wisdom… - Wisdom does well when it is given undivided attention. That you may preserve discretion… - Discretion is something we must continue to fight for. For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey... - Honey is sweet (represents the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ye Would Not

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 4, 2024

There is no rest in running from God when He opens His arms to you!

Isa 30:15 For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not. 16 But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A.- Forgiveness In 621 Words

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 8, 2023

The New Jerusalem Community in Cincinnati has “70 x 7” painted over the main doorway.

We hear in our Gospel, we have to forgive, “not seven times but seventy-seven times.” One guy responded, “Great, not only do I have to forgive my brother, now I have to do math.” Jesus adds: Forgive from your heart. Without forgiveness, the weight of the debt over time means the residual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic