Sermons on Protective Shield:

"A Fearless Walk Through A Dangerous Valley.”

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 6, 2009

Going through some valleys with His protection

Psalm 23: The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads me into deep depression, it hounds my soul. It leads me in circles of frenzy for activities’ sake. Even though I run frantically from task to task, I will never get it all done, for my “ideal” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Taking Life Seriously Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 18, 2014

Because the pre-born are people, they must be protected.

Taking Life Seriously Jeremiah 1:5 Rev. Brian Bill January 18-19, 2014 A lot of things happened in 1973, 41 years ago. I was a teenager with a face filled with acne and an appetite for adventure. Beth was a cute ten-year-old dreaming of her Prince Charming from the Dairy State. Notre Dame ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful

Contributed by Wayne Nickerson on Oct 3, 2013

Importance of protecting your heart from sin

BE CAREFUL… TXT:MT 15:1-10, 15-20 INTRO: Brain-eating amoeba found in water supply of New Orleans suburb Foxnews September 16, 2013. Scientists have found a rare and deadly amoeba in the water supply of a Louisiana parish where a child died last month from a brain infection caused by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Shepherd Is Not A Hireling

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 22, 2018

The Pastor/Shepherd feeds and protects his flock.

Weekend Message/Devotion April 22, 2018 John 10:11-18 A Shepherd Is Not A Hireling Today’s gospel reading brings us right back to the reference to Jesus as The Good Shepherd. I’ll bet everyone remembers the last message about the Good Shepherd. We shared that message November 27, 1917, how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Ephesians 4:11-12, Ezekiel 34:20-24, Ezekiel 34:11-16, John 10:11-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Blessings Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 22, 2024

Blessings are defined as God’s favor and protection.

Ulonda Faye, a female American author and freelance writer once remarked: “No matter the struggles we face, all injustices are balanced out in time. Strive to do right by you. Do no harm, while keeping your beautiful being safe and always nourished with love. All challenges, when consciously faced, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, James 1:17, Isaiah 41:10, Numbers 6:24-26

The Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 12, 2012

Part 3 in a series about spiritual war. We need to put on the FULL armor of God.

Ephesians 6:10-18 The Armor of God June 10, 2012 What do all of these items have in common — Homeowners Insurance Life Insurance Auto Insurance New wipers Winterizing your car Wills Oil Changes car seats Coats in winter seat belts Mouth pieces Safety gloves Cribs Training ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Apple Of God’s Eye

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 5, 2025

Being the Apple of God's Eye means that we are never forgotten or overlooked, His gaze is always upon us, guiding, protecting, and providing for us even when we fail to recognize it.

The Apple of God’s Eye By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The past 2 weeks I have been dealing with my eyes after having had emergency eye surgery due to a Retinal Detachment. I then was struggling with only being able to see through only one eye which was extremely rough and still I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:10, Zechariah 2:8, Job 3:25, John 3:16

Denomination: Apostolic

Enjoying Your Salvation

Contributed by Alan Affleck on Jan 23, 2001

How to protect yourself when the devil tries to take away the enjoyment of your salvation.

A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ Eph 6:10-20 Introduction Consider warrior in Eph. 6 in context of whole book – whistle stop tour of book · Book basically split up as follows: o Ch 1-3 Gods Purpose – That we should have the blessing of being in the body of Christ o Ch 4-5 Our walk / manner of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Brethren

The Lord Is To Be Praise Forever

Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 28, 2020

The Lord is always righteous and holy. Praise His name. Give thanks to the Lord that He has been kind to you. He will continue to do so.

Dear brothers and sisters, I wish to share a devotion from Ps 145:17 – 21 to encourage you. 1) The Lord is always righteous and holy. Praise His name. Give thanks to the Lord that He has been kind to you. He will continue to do so. v. 17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways and kind in all ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Ministry Of Angels

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 7, 2014

Angels are spirit beings created by God in order to protect and encourage Christians.

Today, we will talk about angels. They are God's special messengers. They encamp upon those who fear or love God. They deliver the Christians from the attack of the devil or demons. Psalms 34:7 (NIV) "The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them." To encamp means ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:11-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 9, 2001

An examination of the petition in the Lord’s Prayer for the LORD to protect us from the evil one.

A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 8 “Deliver Us From Evil” Matthew 6:13 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.(10) Your kingdom come.Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. (11) Give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Robbed Of The King-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2011

2 of 2. Jesus wept over Jerusalem’s lack of discernment in the midst of her visitation. Our Savior is grieved over a lack of discernment in spiritual matters. But Why? 7 faults of spiritual ignorance. Spiritual ignorance Robs us of....

ROBBED Of The KING-II—Luke 19:41-44 Attention: Lack of discernment brings us a great deal of grief. Likewise we can be robbed of something & someone of much grander importance....We can be robbed of our King! Need: Spiritual ignorance can be intentional(volitional) or can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-48

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Blessed In The Coming Judgment

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 10, 2013

reveals 3 ways God blesses His followers during times of judgment

“How to be Blessed in The Coming Judgment” April 14, 2013 Jeremiah 40:1-5 “The word came to Jeremiah from the LORD after Nebuzaradan commander of the imperial guard had released him at Ramah. He had found Jeremiah bound in chains among all the captives from Jerusalem and Judah ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Genesis 5 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 18, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 5 You know sometimes we see something and we really don’t know how it came to be. We know a little bit of its origin, but not the details. Like with Mount Rushmore. [Mount Rushmore creation illustration.] So if you want more detail of the creation of Mount Rushmore, you can go to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Palm Sunday Hosanna

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 16, 2011

Jesus didn’t come to save you from your circumstances. He came to save you from your sins. Even though the people were looking for a Lion King to come save them from the Romans, Jesus came as a Lamb to the slaughter so he could really save them.

A Palm Sunday Hosanna Matthew 21:1-11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God