Sermons on Guard Down:

How To Guard Your Faith

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Oct 11, 2004

We are very good at guarding our valued possessions. Let us also quard our faith, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

C-PENTECOST 18 2 Timothy 1:14 “How to Guard Your Faith.” Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, how would you guard a treasure? Perhaps you would put it into a safety deposit box in a bank. Or, you could get a big heavy vault, install a good alarm system with cameras, maybe even some mean dogs ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Guarding The Treasure Within You

Contributed by Samuel Olumoko on Aug 13, 2004

Most of us have no problem guarding our material possessions. We have no problem putting our money in the bank. No problem at all keeping our cash money away from thieves. But when it comes to our spiritual treasures, we tend to be careless. We expose ou

GUARDING THE TREASURE 8/12/04 TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 1:14; "Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you". (IISBV). "Guard the good Deposit given through the Holy Spirit indwelling in us". (MKJV). "You have been trusted with a wonderful treasure. Guard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:14, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guarding Your Loyalty To God Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Part of a series on 1 John, this sermon is a call to a steadfast commitment to God alone.

Guarding Our Loyalty to God — 1 John 5:21 As we come to the end of First John, we come to a surprising text. John doesn’t give one last word of encouragement to his people. No, he gives a new command, one that doesn’t seem connected to anything he has said in the letter. In our text, John told ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

We Stand On Guard For Thee!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 7, 2006

The seed of all actions and behaviour are born in the mind and it is the birth of these thoughts that give permission to our deeds and choices. If we can guard the mind, claiming the capacities of intellect for God, there is nothing that can defeat us!

Title is taken from our National Anthem – e.g. we’ll stand on guard for Canada! I’ve borrowed the line in reference to our pledged allegiance to guard our minds for God. Our minds belong to him; our bodies belong to him; the seed of all actions and behaviour are born in the mind and it is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Guarding Our Huddle Time Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 24, 2013

When a married couple has this regular huddle time, they can handle the day’s pressures with calm and confidence. Why is this?

Peacemakers of the Heart Guarding our Huddle Time Introduction: 1. We are commanded to pursue peace (Psalm 34:14; 1 Peter 3:10-11). God intended for His children to live a peaceful and sane lifestyle. 1 Timothy 2:2 • Read Psalm 23 2. But if this is to become a reality, we must put in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Guard Against Backsliding Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

Guarding against backsliding requires spiritual discipline, vigilance, and intentionality. The devil is always seeking to weaken our faith, but through deep engagement with God’s Word, a fervent prayer life, and staying connected to godly fellowship, we can maintain our spiritual strength.

HOW TO GUARD AGAINST BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:12 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 2:1, Galatians 5:1, Revelation 3:11, Jude 1:24 INTRODUCTION The Christian journey is a continuous walk of faith, requiring diligence, commitment, and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12, Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 2:1, Galatians 5:1, Revelation 3:11, Jude 1:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Importance Of Guarding Your Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

The heart is the battleground of life and destiny. If you lose it, you lose everything. If you guard it, you preserve your soul, your faith, your joy, and your purpose.

THE IMPORTANCE OF GUARDING YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:23 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 17:9-10, Matthew 15:18-19, Psalm 119:11, Philippians 4:7, Ezekiel 36:26 INTRODUCTION: The heart, in Scripture, represents the seat of our thoughts, emotions, will, and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Matthew 15:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guarding Your Blessings And Identity Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2025

The Bible provides guidance on how to protect our blessings and identity from those who might seek to steal them.

In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, it's essential to recognize the threats that can compromise our spiritual well-being and sense of self. The Bible provides guidance on how to protect our blessings and identity from those who might seek to steal them. The Enemy's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, James 1:5

Knocked Down? Stay Down? Get Up?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 29, 2003

Ministry and working with real people can be so draining, we must ARISE and Go to the Father with joy, zeal, and enthusiasm to accomplish His Plan.

KNOCKED DOWN! STAY DOWN? OR GET UP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 15:18 I WILL ARISE AND GO to my Father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee. Jeremiah 20:9 Then I said, I will not make mention of Him, nor speak any more in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18, Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Came Down

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 8, 2008

When the time had fully come, God sent His Son... A Christmas sermon which poses the question, "How have you received Him?"

Dakota Community Church December 07, 2008 (am) Love Came Down Galatians 4:1-7 1What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. 2He is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. 3So also, when we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Not Able To Be Kept Down

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002

Because of the resurrection of Christ, we can now display the certainties of Easter faith.

Easter Sunday April 12, 1998 INTRODUCTION 28 years in a cave. That’s how long Shoikoi Yokoi was in hiding. 28 years. Near the end of WWII, as a Japanese soldier, he was stationed on the island of Guam. In fear that defeat would mean capture by American forces, he ran into the jungle and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tearing Down The Walls

Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 12, 2005

This short message deals with tearing down the walls that keep us separated from a lost world that needs us.

Tearing Down the Walls II Timothy 1:3-14 We have a problem with walls. Aside from holding up the roof – what is the purpose of a wall? What walls do we have that separate us from the world today? Walls of fear, walls of inadequacy, walls of insecurity, walls of self, and walls of sin. Three ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Denomination: *other

"Slowing Down For Reflection" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

We need to slow down in order to assess where we are spiritually.

liff and Saltillo UM Churches First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2002 “Slowing Down for Reflection” Luke 21:25-26 Introduction: When I was growing up, there was a woman at our church who would always say, “STAY ready so you won’t have to GET ready.” She was saying basically what today’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-26, Luke 21:23

Denomination: Methodist

The Upside Down Kingdom

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 9, 2001

Four characteristics of God’s upside down Kingdom to remind ourselves of on Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday is the Christian community’s celebration of Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem. It’s a time when we reflect on Jesus as our King. But sometimes we talk about Jesus as our king without pausing to think about just what kind of Kingdom it is that Jesus is king ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Throw Down In The Synagogue - Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 3, 2023

To be qualified to be Messiah, Jesus must have the power to overpower the forces of evil.

Mark 1:21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. 23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-27