Sermons on Self Defense:

The Way Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' foretelling of His suffering, Peter's misunderstanding, and the call to embrace self-denial and the cross for the Kingdom of God.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's such a joy to come together in this sacred sanctuary, where the echoes of our collective praises rise to the heavens and the whispers of God's Word soften our hearts. We're gathered here today, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine appointment of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Topics: Putting On Christ

The Purpose Of Temptation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of knowing God, the strength to resist temptation, and the honor found in self-denial for Christ's sake.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, to share the living Word of God, to engage in a conversation with the Holy Scriptures and to let them speak to our souls. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24

Topics: Temptation

God Would Not Have Listened PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination of our hearts for hidden sin, emphasizing the importance of purity and honesty in our relationship with God.

Beloved congregation, as we gather together in the unity of our faith, our hearts beat with a shared rhythm, a rhythm that echoes the love and grace of our Savior. We are bound by a sacred tapestry of faith, woven together by the threads of God's Word. It is this Word that we turn to today, as we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18

Topics: Heart Examination

Stuck In The Middle; Smack Dab In The Middle

Contributed by Robert Castile on Nov 16, 2002

Moses and the Israelites find themselves stuck in the middle between Pharoah and the Red Sea.

Stuck in the Middle, Smack Dab in the Middle Exodus 14:1-31 Big Idea: Being stuck in the middle, smack dab in the middle sometimes is the best place to be to see God do his thing. Introduction: Remember when you were a kid and you’d come home from school, throw your books on the floor, and head ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Dennis Jones on May 19, 2003

To live in this world of evil, sin, and temptation you need all the protection and help you can get. The bible says we need the whole armor of God. The spiritual warfare that we face day in and day out can ware down your defenses. Spiritual strength an

To live in this world of evil, sin, and temptation you need all the protection and help you can get. The bible says we need the whole armor of God. The spiritual warfare that we face day in and day out can ware down your defenses. Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation, And God’s Church Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2011

Thyatira is between Pergamos and Sardis. Its been under Roman rule for over 3 centuries. Thyatira was destroyed several times because it had no way of natural defense. Remember Lydia, she came from Thyatira on business and was converted under Paul’s minis

Revelation, and God’s Church Revelation 2:18-29, 3:1-6 18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, ‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass: 19 “I know your works, love, service, faith, and your ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Partnership SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

The Power of Partnership is an exploration of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. It highlights four reasons why partnership is powerful: (1) Partnership enhances productivity; (2) Partnership provides support during challenging times; (3) Partnership offers warmth and comfort; (4) Partnership strengthens one's defense.

The book of Ecclesiastes serves as a somber follow-up to the book of Proverbs. While Proverbs imparts wisdom for godly living, Ecclesiastes laments the author's failure to heed his own advice. It emphasizes the importance of living a meaningful life, valuing relationships over possessions, and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Topics: Friendship, Teamwork

The Meaning Of The Ten Commandments

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand the meaning and importance of obeying the Ten Commandments.

The Ten Commandments – Exodus 20:3-18 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand the meaning and importance of obeying the Ten Commandments. Illustration;Peter T. Forsythe was right when he said, "The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom but its Master". Warren W. Wiersbe, The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Things God Hates (Part One) Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 10, 2008

Looking at the character of man that is not pleasing to God. It is in our best interest to allow the Lord to take these things out of our lives.

7 Things that God Hates(Part one) Proverbs 6:16-19 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to a moment about what proverbs 6 calls the seven things that God hates or the 7 abominations of God. 1.Pride 2. Lying 3. Shedding of innocent blood 4. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Nazarene

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Cool Under Pressure

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

The Holy Spirit enabled Paul to show coolness under pressure. Dr. Luke wrote, "At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. ‘You are out of your mind Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane.’ I am not insane, most excellent Festus. What I am s

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Wise Diplomacy (Acts 26:1-28) 1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to exhibit diplomacy in our dealings with people just as He led Paul before King Agrippa. Illustration;D.L. Moody had a keen memory for names and faces. If one of his children was missing from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Favor

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 19, 2025

We are not saved by rule-keeping or self-rescue but by God’s grace—grace received by faith—which alone can break sin’s dominion and lead us home.

Introduction Some of us feel far from God. Far from the person we wanted to be. Far from family. Far from our own true selves. And though we long to come home, we know that we cannot pave that road with our own effort. The Bible has a single word for the road back. That word is grace. Victor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14, Luke 15:11-24, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Chronicles 33:12-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Message We Declare Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 26, 2010

1- The message is: There is no darkness in God 2- The message is: Claiming to know God doesn't mean you do 3- The message is: Confession and walking in the light go hand-in-hand

INTRO.- ILL. The 23rd Channel The TV is my shepherd, I shall not want. It maketh me to lie down on the sofa; It leadeth me away from faith; It destroys my soul; It leadeth me into the paths of sex and violence for the sponsors sake. Yea, though I walk through the shadow of my ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Measure Of A Church's Value

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2010

“What is the value of the church?” Consider the standard of the Word of God as opposed to how the world measures the church.

The Measure of a Church’s Value Mark 8:34-38 Introduction: When we were setting up the new property insurance policy for the church the question of the replacement value of the church came up. What would it take to replace our buildings and all our equipment and supplies? The reality is that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Living On Purpose

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jul 25, 2009

I got this idea from a sermon I saw on SermonCentral. Very few fulfill the purpose of God in their lives so they never fully know the fulness of life God has for them.

“LIVING ON PURPOSE” LWC July 26, 2009 I’ve teaching on “PURPOSE” on Wednesday nights for some weeks now. It’s something God has impressed on my heart. I know that if we are to live any kind of “Righteous, Successful Christian Lives” we need to understand our “PURPOSE” in life, given by God! God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tradeoffs Series

Contributed by John Tung on Feb 12, 2009

There are tradeoffs in life in general and in spiritual life: A. Some things need to be denied in order for other things to be gained B. Some things need to be lost in order for other things to be found C. Some things need to be carried in order for ot

I. Introduction Is being a Christian supposed to be a joy or a burden? Is being a Christian supposed to be something that brightens our life or weigh us down? Some people think that being a Christian means it creates a heavy burden and weighs them down. I want to show you today that that is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational