Sermons on Safe Guard:

Guard Your First Love

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 9, 2002

Is your love for Jesus exclusive? Do you regularly take quality time to be with him? We must guard our "first love."

Guard Your First Love Pastor Bob Ashcraft June 2, 2002 (RealAudio) ------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION: · In the first three chapters of Revelation, Jesus addresses the churches: · He has come to judge these churches in righteousness · 1 Peter 4:17 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guarding Against Faith Fakers

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 27, 2010

The church has the task to root out those who profess faith in Christ, but in reality they are faking their faith in order to destroy the church

As we consider the sea of apostasy around us and the effectiveness of faith fakers activity in today's church, it seems as though the church has little hope in stemming the tide. But according to the book of Jude, not only can we stem the tide, we can take positive action to deal directly with ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding Time - Using It Wisely

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2008

WHAT DOES GOD WANT US TO DO WITH OUR TIME? If tithing is giving back 10% of our firstfruits to the Lord...With 24 hours in a day, What are you doing 2.4 hours each day? Are you redeeming your time with the LORD?

2.10.2008 "Watching Time" Being Good Stewards of our Time by William Akehurst, HSWC Key Scriptures: Mark 14:32-38 Deut. 26:2 Ephesians 5:15-17 Colossians 4:5a James 4:14 Romans 13:10-12 Revelations 22:7-10 As a guideline, a tithe is 10% of our treasures, talents and even our time. With 24 hours ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guarding Against Spiritual Obesity

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 12, 2007

Being fed in church is fine, but if all we do is eat and not put our faith into action, all we get is spiritual obesity.

Guarding Against Spiritual Obesity Mark 10:35-45 November 11, 2007 We are coming to the end of our autumn stewardship emphasis. Next week is Consecration Sunday when we will present our Estimate of Giving cards to God’s work through Calvary church. Throughout the last few weeks, we have been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

Guarding Against Spiritual Leaks

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

losing out with Christ

Intro: visiting with my Grandmother in Maine she began to list all the ministerial failures and laity fallings throughout the local churches in the Bangor area. It was amazing that some of the spiritual giants of that area had fallen into terrible sins. We need to be on the guard of our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping Your Guard Up

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 7, 2005

guarding against spiritual deception in the world we live in.

Intro: at our house we have posted a beware of dog sign, we did it as a joke because the only thing Milo could do to hurt anyone is maybe lick them to death. Webster defines the word beware—to stay on guard, to be alert. The Bible gives us some verses that say: keep your guard up Keeping Your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Guard God's Flawless Word

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 15, 2009

How precious God’s Word is! The Holy Spirit moves us to cherish that word and hold it dear in our hearts. Parts: A. By seeking your God in it. B. By clinging to it for life. C. By drawing others to its wisdom.

Text: Deuteronomy 4:1, 2, 6-8 Theme: Guard God’s Flawless Word A. By seeking your God in it B. By clinging to it for life C. By drawing others to its wisdom Season: Pentecost 15b Date: September 13, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Spiritual Erosion, Guard The Foundations

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2015

What an exciting day to be alive. Opportunities around us abound. The darker the night the greater the light. Beware of the undermining of the truth and our faith. Watchman what of the night?

SPIRITUAL EROSION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is an exciting day to be alive. We have great opportunities to LET OUR LIGHT SO SHINE... ARISE, MY LOVE --- JESUS HAS HIS WHITE HORSE SADDLED.... INTRODUCTION: SPIRITUAL EROSION WILL UNDERMIND THE TRUTH AND THE ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Antichrist Guard Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message12 Continuation from message 11 two of John's warning against the antichrist. The best guard is to abide in Christ.

Anti-antichrist Armor Pt 2 Abide In Him 1 John 2:24-29 Review/Introduction Warnings comprise a good portion of the communication with our children in the beginning years. We warn against threats to our physical well being. We warn against threats to our social well being. John warned his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:25-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Guarding The Heart Of Your Home" Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 25, 2016

The idea for this series came from a series of the same name that is offered free by Life.Church. You can find it at open.church. There you will find videos, transcripts, outlines, and graphics. This message is loosely based on the life.church series.

INTRO: Raising kids made me realize that much has changed from the time I was a child until the time I became a parent; especially, in the area of child protection. For instance, when I was a child, I’m not sure car seats were even invented yet. Truth is, the first car with seatbelts that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be On Guard Against All Greed

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 7, 2020

Guard against greed. Earthly treasures do not matter. Being rich toward God matters.

“BE ON GUARD AGAINST ALL GREED” (Outline) October 11, 2020 - Pentecost 19 - LUKE 12:15-21 INTRO.: In our text today the Lord Jesus Christ reminds us of the special relationship believers have with him. Our association with Jesus is the most important bond we have with anyone or anything. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

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

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