Sermons on God As Defender:

Broken Arrows Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD CONFIRMS HIS MAJESTY BY DELIVERING THE HUMBLE FROM THE ATTACKS OF THOSE WHO REFUSE TO FEAR HIM

BIG IDEA: GOD CONFIRMS HIS MAJESTY BY DELIVERING THE HUMBLE FROM THE ATTACKS OF THOSE WHO REFUSE TO FEAR HIM I. (:1-3) GOD DEFENDS HIS DWELLING PLACE AGAINST ALL WEAPONS OF WARFARE / GOD THE DEFENDER A. God Dwells Among Those who Know Him 1. "God is known in Judah" 2. "His name is great in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 76:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 48: Preach Apologetics Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 7, 2018

Basic elements of preaching to defend the Christian faith

Lesson Goal Introduce some basic elements of preaching apologetically. Lesson Intro In Philippians 1:7, 17 Paul defended the Christian faith. Defending the Christian faith has a long history. Those who have a particular gift in this area have served the church well throughout Christian history. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

Witnessing means that we demonstrate, defend and disarm

BE PREPARED The photographer for a national magazine was assigned to get photos of a great forest fire. Smoke at the scene hampered him and he asked his home office to hire a plane. Arrangements were made and he was told to go at once to a nearby airport, where the plane would be waiting. When he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

In The Beginning ... Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 1, 2023

Understanding (and being able to defend) creation is critical for all believers. Why? Because, Creation causes us to marvel at who God is by seeing His complete authority over everything.

Alpha and Omega, Part 1 “In the beginning …” Genesis 1:1-5 Introduction - Begin the year with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Resolutions change and fluctuate, so instead let’s go with “one purpose” -- This will frame our year, word: GROW; and allow us to dive deeper - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Just For The Unjust Series

Contributed by Tony Fox on Apr 26, 2016

1 Peter 3:18 is a powerful verse when memorized and utilized in sharing your faith. All of the elements of the gospel are here. Link verse 18 to verse 15. If you want to be ready to answer meditate on this verse and commit it to memory.

The Just for the Unjust April 24, 2016, a.m.& p.m. (1Peter 3:18-22) Command Baptist Church For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: By which also he went and preached unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

Part of a sermon series on Galatians

Introduction What is the Gospel – the good news of Jesus Christ? Even among Christians only 60% could answer the question correctly. Paul describes it in one of my favourite verses in Romans 1:16-17. “It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Anglican

Thoughts For The Third Sunday Of Advent Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 3, 2016

I and you need to ask who Our Lord is in relationship to ourselves, and who we are in relationship to Him.

Third Sunday of Advent 2016 In nomine Patris, . . . “Who are you?” “Just who do you think you are?” “Who in the world???” All of these questions strike at the fundamental awareness of our personal existence. All of these questions merit an answer, because what ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Catholic

Neither A Slave Nor A Slave-Owner Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2016

We must stand up for the freedom of the Gospel and the rights of pre-born humans.

Thursday of First Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel I can’t imagine what it is to be a slave, or, for that matter, like Lincoln, a slave-owner. But all of us have sinned, and many have been addicted to one sin or the other. That’s the worst kind of slavery. The nation of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Why Are You Acting So Foolish? Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 13, 2014

Examining the foolish decision o turn away from Jesus Christ.

Why Are You Acting So Foolish? Galatians 3:1-5 Like many children, Little Johnny had certain responsibilities and chores that his parents expected him to accomplish. He was to keep his room clean, his bed made, take the trash out daily and the yard was to be mowed each week. One Friday afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Got This

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 6, 2022

When situations arise especially when they arise for someone else, we are quick to try to give words of encouragement we will often say cheer up God’s got this acting like it is the catch all fix all statement, that is not true according to the Bible.

“God’s Got This” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - So many times when situations arise especially when they arise for someone else, we are quick to try to give words of encouragement. If a person is depressed, we will often say cheer up God’s got this. If they are facing a sickness ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-14

Denomination: Apostolic

David – A Man After God’s Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 15, 2021

Today we’ll see the greatness of David’s faith through his heart. And what we will discover are four heart characteristics David possessed that revealed this faith.

David – A Man After God’s Heart Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU8QCJZmfvM Today, we’re continuing in our series on faith by looking at the faith of our forefathers. And, if you haven’t noticed by now, I am usually in the Psalms and quoting from King David a lot, and so I thought that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Acts 13:36

Denomination: Foursquare

Paul Imprisoned Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 8, 2021

It is painful to learn that religious people join hands with wicked rulers, leaders, and those in power. So-called religious leaders indeed go to any extreme to trouble the saints for their survival.

Acts 24:1-27 Paul imprisoned for two years under trial 24:1-9 Jewish Accusations 24:10-21 Paul defends his case before Felix 24:22-27 Politics of Felix Acts 24:1-9 Jewish Accusations The Jewish religious leaders, especially the High Priest Ananias with Tertullus, a lawyer, sailed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Methodist

A Conversation With God Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 3, 2018

Habakkuk wonders why God is slow in answering his prayers and why He delays in punishing Judah's evil. He is surprised that God will use the even more wicked Chaldeans as His rod of punishment.

Otab so“A Conversation With God!” Habakkuk 1-3 David P. Nolte Please turn in your Bible to the book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk was one of the Minor Prophets of which there were 12 in number. They not called Minor because they’re under 21. They’re not called Minor because they’re ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17, Habakkuk 2:1-20, Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communion With God Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

blessing is the gift of the Holy Spirit not only renewed their bodies and spirits to carry on the mission of Jesus but now gave them the last thing needed to carry on the work of Jesus, the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Now they are complete to b

Communion with God Acts 2:1-11 We’re in a series looking at the Holy Spirit and how you can have a more intimate relationship with God. The Book of the Acts of the Apostles is really about the Holy Spirit’s interaction with the Apostles. The beginning of that story is the Day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

An Inspired Message Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 24, 2001

Paul’s Gospel was given to him by God. Therefore it is worth defending. The gospel is Truth - God’s Truth

Compromise is a tricky thing isn’t it? You’re never quite sure whether you’re going too far or not far enough. The trouble is it’s so important in today’s world. JFK once said "Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate." Negotiation, compromise, finding the middle ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican