Sermons about Guarding Yourself

Guard Against Legalism Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

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Legalism hinders the work of the true gospel of Jesus Christ and wreaks havoc with the spiritual lives of those affected by it.

We continue on in our series of messages through the New Testament book of Titus. It’s written by the apostle Paul to his protégé whose name is (anyone?). Paul has left Titus on the isle of Crete for a reason. Titus 1:5a – The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guard Against Discouragement Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2016

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Discouragement distorts our perspective and leads us to compromise.

I read a story once that says Satan once held a sale and offered all the tools of his trade to anyone who would pay the price. They were spread out on the table and each one was labelled – hatred, malice, envy, gossip, lust – all the weapons that everyone knows so well. However, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guarding The Sabbath Doors Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 13, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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We live in a hurried, frustrating world. What can bring peace in such an environment? Answer: Sabbath

February 16, 2003 In those days saw I in Judah [some] treading wine presses on the Sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all [manner of] burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the Sabbath day: and I testified [against them] in the day ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 8, 2023

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'Guard the Heart' - Proverbs chapter 4 verses 10-27 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Choice to Guard the Heart (vs 10-19) The Command to Guard the Heart (vs 23a) The cause and effect of a Guarded Heart (vs 23–27 SERMON BODY: iLL: • There is a myth that says the Great Wall of China. • Is the only man-made structure that can be seen on the moon. • But it’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:10-27

Denomination: Brethren

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Peter Langerman on May 6, 2003

based on 126 ratings

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Guard your heart, for from it come the issues of life

Proverbs 4:20-27 20 My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. 21 Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; 22 for they are life to those who find them and health to a man’s whole body. 23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Guarded Heart" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 16, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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We guard our heart against error by knowing that we’ve been made right with God, and how. (#19 in The Christian Victor series)

“…and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,” The breastplate on a Roman soldier really covered more than the chest. It extended down and covered the abdomen as well. So the entire trunk of the body, in the front at least, was protected by this piece of armor. Notice please, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Orthodox

"The Guarded Mind" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 9, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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Our minds must be guarded against error, and direct attack of the enemy, with sound doctrine (#22 in The Christian Victor series)

“And take the helmet of salvation,…” Well, we all know what a helmet is for. They protect the head. There are many reasons to wear a helmet. Work on a construction site, riding a motorcycle, going to war, preparing to tell your wife you just bought a brand new Jeep Grand Cherokee on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Orthodox

Guarding Your Heart

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

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Guarding your Heart

Hook A.W Pink once said, For the Christian to keep his heart… means for him to pay close attention to the direction in which his affections are moving, to discover whether the things of the world are gaining a firmer and fuller hold over him, or whether they are increasingly losing their charm for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 7, 2021

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Solomon, being taught of David and being gifted with the gift of wisdom which God had given him, realized that wisdom and knowledge of the things of God should bring a person even closer to God; and therefore, keep him from failure and ruin.

Guard your Heart Proverbs 4: 1-27 Biblical authors claim that the kings of Israel and Judah were divinely chosen and that they were expected to abide by the Mosaic covenant (see, for example, Deut 17:14-17, 1Sam 8-12, 1Kgs 2:3-4). Thus, Israelites saw their king as an agent of God, ruling on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guarding Against Gossip Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025

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🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

“Guarding Against Gossip” Proverbs 11:13 NLT 13 A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. Introduction: So, here we are—today we are talking about one of the biggest dangers facing the church today! It’s something we don’t always recognize right ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Bart Leger on Nov 20, 2002

based on 101 ratings

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Be careful what you allow into your mind.

Proverbs 4:23-27 Guard Your Heart How many of you love to receive advice? Oh, isn’t advice great? It’s cool as cornbread. That is as long as you’re the one giving it. The great thing about advice is it’s free to give out. You can give out all you want to, spread it all around, and it doesn’t cost ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be On Guard Against Deception

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 13, 2004

based on 32 ratings

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PENTECOST 6(A) - Be on guard against deception realizing false prophets distort the truth but knowing God’s prophets report God’s truth.

BE ON GUARD AGAINST DECEPTION Jeremiah 28:5-9 - July 11, 2004 – PENTECOST 6 JEREMIAH 28:5-9 5Then the prophet Jeremiah replied to the prophet Hananiah before the priests and all the people who were standing in the house of the LORD. 6He said, "Amen! May the LORD do so! May the LORD fulfill the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 28:5-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Solomon knows the treacherous world that his son is about to encounter and he counsels him to guard his heart against all that would seek to lead him away from God.

Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:20-27 Today we will dive into the seventh lesson of Solomon given to his son to help him learn about the importance of wisdom for all of life. Last week, in lesson six, we heard about how important it is for us to stay on the path of wisdom and to avoid at all costs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guarding Our Dignity Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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The message is part three of a series on end of life issues and deals issues surrounding dignity.

ETHICS AT THE END OF LIFE: GUARDING OUR DIGNITY TEXT: Various Sunday, September 1, 2002 Today we will conclude a series on end-of-life issues. This message is hard but necessary. A large segment of our society is advocating that we should terminate our lives when things get difficult ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Guarding Our Hearts

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 23, 2004

based on 142 ratings

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We must be careful to guard our hearts. From it proceeds the issues of life !

Guarding Our Hearts Psa 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Intro: A list came out this past week listing the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 19:14

Denomination: Baptist

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