Sermons on Defy:

Revisiting Palm Sunday

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 8, 2006

Looking at Palm Sunday from different viewpoints and how we miss seeing Jesus

Revisiting the Triumphal Entry Lk. 19:28-44 God bless Palm Sunday! What if you were there to witness for yourself the events of the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday Celebration? How would you feel? What would you have seen or heard? What would you be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Cost From Running And The Blessings For Obeying The Call Of God

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Apr 9, 2006

When God call you to carry out the great mission he has commission you to perform the job. He doesn’t want any justification or explanations why you can’t do the job, but he rather you to be obedient and carry out the order. God doesn’t want us doing good

The Cost from Running and the Blessings for Obeying the Call of God Jonah 1:1-3:10 By Clarence E.Weaver, Sr. Introduction Through out time God has called ordinary people to do extraordinary work for building the Kingdom of God. When God call you to work for his kingdom, he doesn’t ask you for a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Giants Are Real And Formidable

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on May 27, 2005

When we trust God to deliver us we can face our giants with confident faith in Him.

James Dobson, of Focus on the Family was quoted as saying, “When I think of parents today, I’m reminded of a photograph of an elegantly dressed woman who is holding a cup of coffee. Her little finger is cocked ever so daintily to the side, and her face reveals utter self-confidence. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of A Shepherd - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2005

Psalm 23 is often quoted at funerals. But this is not a Psalm about death... it’s a song about life. The life that only the good shepherd can supply.

OPEN: I once read the story about a 1st-grader stood in front of his classroom. The class had been taking turns in front of the room answering the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This little boy stood up and said, "I’m going to be a lion tamer and have lots of fierce ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Knows How To Deliver!!!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 3, 2006

We see many terrible things going on in this world, but the Lord has prepared you and HE KNOWS HOW TO DELIVER US! TRUST HIM!

THE LORD KNOWS HOW TO DELIVER... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. I do parts 1-9 in the AM and 10- 13 in the PM service. I place a chair in front of the crowd, I walk around the chair, I ponder aloud, will this chair hold me? Will this chair break and drop me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Forgiving Father Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 14, 2006

God never gives up on his children.

THE FORGIVING FATHER A. As much as we like to believe that our Heavenly Father is a God of COMPASSION, MERCY, and GRACE, there are still some Christians who have difficulty accepting God’s complete FORGIVENESS. 1. There are those who look at their lives as being so STAINED with SIN that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Psalm Of The King Of Kings"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 16, 2007

A sermon on the second coming of Christ from Psalm 2.

Among the psalms, the second one is unique in three ways: It is the first of the Messianic Psalms. This psalm speaks of the coming Messiah, declaring His deity and sovereignty. It is the first of the Judgment Psalms. It is said that Revelation is but a fuller exposition of this psalm, which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Sorrow Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2006

Why would Jesus pray to have the "cup" taken away, if He knew that wasn’t going to happen? Was His prayer simply an excercise in futility, or was there something more to it? I learned some surprising truths as I prepared this sermon.

OPEN: A minister noticed a young boy kneeling off to the side of the room after youth group and praying very fervently. As the preacher came within earshot of the boy, he was surprised to hear the boy saying: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." After the boy finished his praying the preacher approached him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is God When Disaster Strikes?

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 28, 2007

In the midst of the emotional shock wave that has swept across our nation due to the still-burning fires in Southern California throughout this past week, finding that place where the Providence and grace of God merges with massive devastation and extreme

Can we trust and rely on God all the time, in every circumstance? What about when disaster strikes? Is He really there? Is He really listening? Does He really care and answer? In the midst of the emotional shock wave that has swept across our nation due to the still-burning fires in Southern ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should I Trust The Bible Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

Many people have misconceptions about the trustworthiness and relevance of the Bible. Evidence for the Bible’s veracity is abundant.

Why> Series # 3 Why Should I Trust the Bible? Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION: I want to thank Steve and Janet for helping us to focus on our topic for today. Our “why” for this week is “Why should I trust in the Bible?” In the text from Matthew 7 Jesus explains that anyone who listens to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submission: The Power Of A Tender Heart Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 10, 2007

Don’t let American society fool you. Godly submission is a very, very powerful thing. If you are able to apply this concept to your life. You will be able to live well, whatever your life’s circumstance.

Note to Reader: This is the second part of the topic of submission. For the first part, see the sermon - Submission: The Dilemma Of Submission. As we move into chapter 3 this morning we find the Apostle Peter continuing his thoughts on living a Godly life in the midst of difficult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Gonna Fish? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2007

Up until this "fishing trip" with Jesus, Peter has only had a casual relationship with Christ. On this day, Jesus challenged him with the question: "Are you gonna talk, or are you gonna fish?"

OPEN: There’s an old joke about two fishermen out in a boat. The day was calm and the lake was isolated enough that they were the only fishermen there. The first man baited his hook, threw it into the water and watched the bobber bob on the waves. Suddenly there was a terrific explosion just a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dominion Of Jesus -- Every Knee Shall Bow

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 8, 2007

Advent. Jesus has total dominion over all things. Paul give us theory of dominion and then practical advice on how to establish Christ’s dominion in our life.

This sermon goes along with the document titled Advent Reading 2007. This is for the second advent reading. A few years ago Sports Illustrated came up with a list of the top ten comebacks of all time, not just in the area of sports, but in all areas of life. Among other items on the list they had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Test Of Two Hearts Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 11, 2006

This message examines the heart and the play on words...do you have a "whole-heart" or a "hole-heart" - Using scripture the difference becomes obvious...especially when we talk about money and stewardship of our possessions.

The Test of Two Hearts…Whole or Hole? Matthew 6:19-21 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2006) “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Apr 2, 2007

Help students gain an understanding of what the Bible has to say about Homosexuality in the 1st sermon in the Untouchables Series

Pastor Ted was the founder and senior pastor of a 14,000 member church in Colorado Springs, who, in November, was accused of homesexual sex and drug use by a male prostitute named Mike Jones. Pastor Ted immediately denied those accusations, and later admitted that many of them were true. In a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: *other