Sermons on Guards:

God’s Wisdom Is Health For The Whole Body

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Nov 21, 2021

Either our heart is slowly being filled with evil things, or gradually being filled with good. One heart condition ends in death, the other leads to life. So guard your heart! Then God will bless your life, from the inside out.

Some of us are involved in health care. In our church, we have nurses and others who work at nearby hospitals or nursing homes. Health and wellness are their daily focus. But health is vital for everyone, of course. We should all give it attention. How do you care for the body God has given you? Do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27, Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Avoiding A Critical Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 19, 2023

There is a place for honestly confronting others when done in a loving and gracious way. Yet maturity means learning to guard our hearts from an unhelpful, critical spirit, as we'll learn in this story of Miriam and Aaron's criticism of Moses.

It’s summertime folks. And the heat of Texas is here. And that heat causes many to be on edge—on edge enough to gripe or complain about the smallest of things. Do we have any complainers here today? This coming November, I will have been pastor here at SEBC for 27 years. Through those years I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Preaching To The Sanhedrin Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 6, 2022

Paul’s arrest in Jerusalem marked a new term of his work. He completed his third Journey and now his next Journey from Jerusalem to Rome would be in chains. He would address powerful leaders, the High Priest, Felix, Festus, King Agrippa and on to appeal to Caesar.

Context of Paul to Sanhedrin Paul had finished his third missionary journey and was in Jerusalem and explaining to the Jerusalem leaders all that had happened through the Lord to the gentiles. Paul was led to Jerusalem by the Holy Spirit, but Paul was also anticipating troubles in Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Securing & Dedicating The Completed Work Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#12 in the Nehemiah Series. Though we may be safe within the walls of salvation, we should make sure that our souls are secure and never let our guard down. We must fill the void left by sin that is removed with God and His Word.

Book of Nehemiah Series #13 Securing & Dedicating the Completed Work Nehemiah 11 & 12 By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah’s manual labor in building the walls of Jerusalem and rebuilding the temple was nearly done. Now there remained the task of securing and protecting the work that they had ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Evil Report

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Feb 4, 2005

God’s people must guard themselves from an evil report... (Credit is given to Rev Kelsey Griffin former instructor at Texas Bible College, Lufkin, TX for this Bible study is a result of notes taken while in his class. Thanks Brother Griffin!)

AN EVIL REPORT "God’s people must guard against an evil report" Num 13:29-33 29The Amalekites dwell in the land of the south: and the Hittites, and the Jebusites, and the Amorites, dwell in the mountains: and the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and by the coast of Jordan. 30And Caleb stilled the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:29-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Strong Becomes Weak

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

Some believers are strong in faith while some are weak. Nevertheless, even the strongest in faith can and will have times of weakness. Every one of us no matter how strong in the faith can fall into times of weakness. That is why we must guard against tho

Intro: Some believers are strong in faith while some are weak. Nevertheless, even the strongest in faith can and will have times of weakness. The Bible admonishes us, “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.” (I Cor. 10:12) Every one of us no matter how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: *other

Lu5t Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 9, 2008

The fifth deadly sin is lust. Like, the others, this one permeates our culture. It is everywhere. It tempts us all. It starts out so innocently but even the smallest seed can germinate to destructive proportions. We’ll see how to guard against it.

SE7EN: LU5T 2 Samuel 11; Philippians 4:7-8 June 8, 2008 The seventh deadly sin is lust. I hope you have been able to see how our culture and our lives are inundated with these sins and how they often run hand-in-hand with each other. Our cultural advertising motto is “sex sells.” Sex sells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Breaking The Power Of Household Wickedness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 8, 2013

Household enemies are more dangerous because you are usually less cautious with them. You usually have no problem dealing with known enemies. But you lower your guards at home because you believe you are in the midst of people who love and care for you.

BREAKING THE POWER OF HOUSEHOLD WICKEDNESS Study Texts: Daniel 6: 1 – 5, Micah 7:5-8, Mat 10:36 - Household enemies range from a wicked husband or wife to a greedy step-mother, an envious brother, an uncle or aunty who does not want your mother or father’s children to do better than ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Plot Against Paul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 25, 2017

Alone, locked up, and held under guard; it would be natural for Paul to be depressed, fearful, and discouraged by all this. Perhaps he was secretly chastising himself for the commotion he had caused. He had failed and now what about his plans to go....

April 18, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.6: The Plot Against Paul (23:11-22) Acts 23:11-22 (KJV) 11 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Worst Fall Of All

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024

We all know what it means to fall. Babies a few months old instinctively guard against falling the first time they pull themselves up. We constantly warn and take precautions from falling. Safeguards are seen in dangerous places to prevent falls.

We all know what it means to fall. Babies a few months old instinctively guard against falling the first time they pull themselves up. We constantly warn and take precautions from falling. Safeguards are seen in dangerous places to prevent falls. A lot of people in hospitals with broken bones and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Depart And Abstain From The Appearance Of Evil

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 30, 2023

At Halloween, people decorate with of skeletons, goblins, ghouls, witches, etc… Evil. What are they allowing into their homes, minds, souls? What are they exposing themselves to? The Bible says to Depart from Evil, even the appearance of it. Guard your heart and mind in CHRIST JESUS.

2023.10.29.Sermon.Depart from Evil. Abstain from the appearance of evil. William Akehurst Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, Proverbs 3:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Proverbs 4:23-27, Matthew 12:34, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Philippians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, Proverbs 3:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Proverbs 4:23-27, Matthew 12:34, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Philippians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17, Proverbs 23:7, Matthew 7:1-5, Ephesians 5:8-12, Romans 13:14, Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Hidden Family Challenges SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Household enemies are more dangerous because you are usually less cautious with them. You usually have no problem dealing with known enemies. But you lower your guards at home because you believe you are in the midst of people who love and care for you.

Today, we will delve into the topic of household enemies and how to break their power over our lives. Household enemies can be more dangerous than known enemies because we often let our guard down around those we trust. These enemies can be found within our own families, such as a wicked spouse, a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-5

Topics: Envy, Family

Renewing Our Minds (A Journey Of Transformation)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 18, 2025

Your mind battles daily between world patterns and God's truth. Romans 12:1-2 offers the path to transformation through intentional renewal, eternal focus, and vigilant thought protection.

Renewing Our Minds: A Journey of Transformation You know that feeling when you've been scrolling through your phone for an hour and suddenly realize your mind feels cluttered, heavy, almost... polluted? I remember one morning waking up and immediately reaching for my device—before prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:2, Philippians 4:8, John 15:3, Hebrews 4:12, Joshua 1:8, Philippians 3:20, Colossians 3:1, Matthew 6:21, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 8:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon "Drinking From The Wellspring Of Life”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 20, 2025

Proverbs 4:20-23 is a passage that teaches how to live a wise and prosperous life by focusing on God's word and protecting one's heart. The central message is to "guard your heart with all vigilance" because it is the source of life.

Sermon “Drinking From the Wellspring of Life” Scripture Lesson: Proverbs 4:20-23 “My son, pay attention to my words and be willing to learn; Open your ears to my sayings. Do not let them escape from your sight; Keep them in the center of your heart. For they are life to those who find them, And ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Proverbs 4:1-23, Proverbs 11:2, Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Methodist

5 Blessings Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 7, 2007

The one who had opened blind eyes, made the lame to walk again, and the deaf to hear. The one who could raise the dead-was dead Himself! They placed Him in a tomb, sealed the door, and placed guards at the door. At that moment the devil rejoiced; he thoug

5 Blessings of the Resurrection Text: Matthew 28:1-8 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal