Sermons on Guard Ground:

Searching For The Everlasting Life

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 5, 2023

Many live today in public they portray a different persona than when they are alone. He let down his guard. He is searching to fill the emptiness in his life that only can be filled by Jesus.

John 3:1-17 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him." 3 Jesus answered and said to him, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 4): Jesus, Lord Of The Harvest Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 30, 2024

Today, we are diving into a beautiful truth about Jesus that sometimes catches us off guard. We know Jesus as the Saviour, the Shepherd, and the King, but did you know that He is also the Lord of the Harvest?

The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 4): Jesus, Lord of the Harvest Matthew 9:37-38 (NLT) – “He said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.’” Introduction Today, we are diving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38, John 4:35, Luke 10:2, Colossians 3:23-24, Romans 10:14-15, Psalm 126:5-6, Luke 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defending The 10 Commandments

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 4, 2005

Sadly Christianity has lost ground over the last 40 years! Why? The main reason…the 10 commandments have been aggressively attacked in America and reduced this country to a moronic and miniscule mindset of morals!

“Defending The 10 Commandments” Exodus 20:1-17 Proverbs 4:7 “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. Notices that it says get “wisdom” and not “knowledge”. I believe that the application of knowledge by way of Biblical wisdom is paramount for the believer in today’s world! We live ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Feelings In Line

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008

If our feelings are often misleading because they spring from thoughts that are not grounded in God-reality, then how do we know which feelings are legitimate and which ones are not, and what do we do with this?

Getting Feelings In Line Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 30, 2008 We talked last week about the role our thoughts play in determining how we feel. The relationship between thoughts and feelings is undeniable and we cannot pay enough attention to it. We’ll be talking more about it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Flexing To Adjust To What Is Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 20, 2008

The early church was comfortable with innovating and changing its methodology; even today, Biblically grounded churches have freedom to adjust to the times as long as the truth of Scripture is not sacrificed in the process. Our text provides us with a mo

Flexing to Adjust to What Is (Acts 6:1-7) 1. This was in Friday’s news: LAGOS (Reuters) – A father took his 20-year old son to an Islamic court in northern Nigeria for idleness, asking that he be sent to prison for refusing to engage in productive activities, state news agency NAN said Friday. "He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Office Of The Teacher

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

God has set teachers in the body of Christ to purge spiritual ignorance and to ground believers in the Word. Intellectuals often make simple truths difficult to understand. Teachers make even difficult or complex issues understandable.

The Office of the Teacher Intro.: Educators tell us that a 3rd grade reading level is the benchmark educational level for success in our society. This means that anyone with a 3rd grade education can function adequately in life. They should be able to deal with the bank, the IRS, the government, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Led To Golgotha Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2020

Christ is sentenced to be crucified. He was forced to carry the heavy cross, but as the procession neared the gate, He succumbed to exhaustion and fell to the ground, unable to go any further. The cross is then forced upon one Simon of Cyrene.

HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (35) Led to Golgotha Scripture: Matthew 27:31-34; Mark 15:20-23; Luke 23:26-33 (focal passage); John 19:16, 17 Tom Lowe 3/23/2008 Christ is sentenced to be crucified. He was forced to carry the heavy cross, but as the procession neared the gate, He succumbed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-33, Matthew 27:31-34, Mark 15:20-23, John 19:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered To Deal With Problems (We Are Built For This)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 26, 2021

In spiritual conflicts, even strong saints sometimes wax faint; then Satan attacks them furiously; but those that stand their ground and resist him shall be relieved and made more than conquerors. We are built for this!

Introduction: Some commentators say that it is a Psalm belonging to the captivity, and upon that system it may be well interpreted. And yet others contend that it was written by David after he had been in danger of losing his life by the hand of a gigantic Philistine. David would have perished had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Herods Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2022

In regard to overcoming sin, what should be your aim as a Christian? You should aim to overcome each and every temptation that you encounter, knowing that you have been given the grounds and the means to overcome such temptations,

The Herods During my study of the Herods, I realized that many people get confused about who "Herod" is in the Bible. This is not surprising since there are six different "Herods" in the New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Not Bow Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 21, 2020

In his final letter, Paul gives his "son in the faith" Timothy a series of charges to ensure that his ministry in Ephesus will be firmly grounded on Jesus Christ and to never bow to the pressures brought on by the world.

My calling to the Lord's service occurred at the same time I gave my life to Him in December of 1975 while I was in high school. Like a lot of new believers, I was ready to share my newfound faith with anybody who would stop to pay attention. I wish I could tell you that my journey with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of A Stranger Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Watch Joseph’s strategy here. Joseph is alternating the sun and the frost in order to break the brothers open to God. When things alternate between really hot and really cold, it breaks things. It breaks the ground.

We’ve called Joseph’s life a roller-coaster… … where his dips included two years of languishing in prison and eleven years of slavery. And we meet him in today’s story, he’s been promoted over the world empire, Egypt, and second only to Pharaoh inside the world’s most important nation of the time. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Not Just Stories — It Is Authentic History Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 27, 2024

The Bible is foundational to our faith. Not just as a spiritual guide but as a book that reveals the authentic history of God’s interaction with humanity. The Bible is the inspired Word of God, grounded in real events, real people, and real history.

The Bible is Not Just Stories—It is Authentic History Introduction: Today, we’re going to talk about something foundational to our faith: the Bible. Not just as a spiritual guide but as a book that reveals the authentic history of God’s interaction with humanity. It is easy for some to dismiss ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:9-12, Micah 5:2, Luke 24:44, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Luke 22:19, 1 Chronicles 1:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Staying True In Disappointing Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Psalm 44 reminds us that God’s message is not just for the people of the past, but it holds meaning for us today as well. In times of disappointment, it teaches us how to stay grounded in our faith, no matter the circumstances.

Staying True in Disappointing Times! Psalm 44 Introduction: Psalm 44 = sang in the public worship of Jehovah-God – “to the chief musician.” “Sons of Korah” = “Maschil” = instruction – teach us. Remind = that God didn’t just have something to say then… has something to say to us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Turn The Wilderness Into A Pool Of Water PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon's main point is to explore how God transforms our life's desolation into joy, turns our wilderness into fertile ground, and showers us with His abundant blessings, as depicted in Isaiah 35:1-7.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive deep into the Book of Isaiah, specifically Isaiah 35:1-7. Allow me to share the passage with you: "The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus, it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-7

Topics: Wilderness, Water

A Soiled Faith

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

Jeremiah's prophecy of the sash. The effort put forth in holding up one’s clothes represents a willingness to labor for the Lord, and letting ones clothes drag along the ground is symbolic of laziness and a lack of zeal for God's work.

In days of old, ladies who wore long dresses would lift them up past their ankles when they were walking near a mud puddle or climbing up some stairs. One reason why they did this was so they would not trip and fall; but another reason was to keep their clothing nice and clean. In order to keep ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist