Sermons on Self Defense:

Attitude Counts

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Aug 11, 2020

Your attitude represents your very character. The Word of God says in Prov. 23:7; "For as a man (or woman) thinks in his or her heart, so he/she is..."

The other day, I was in the grocery store, and I noticed a lot of gloomy faces. I began thinking about my mother, who a year ago lost my father, her husband of over 60 years, and she seemingly has been in a funk ever since. I have tried cheering her up, but her mood stays the same. Now, I know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23, Nehemiah 8:10, Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divided Mind

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Nov 20, 2024

We cultivate learned responses in life that we call upon as the need arises. This is a gift from God and represents the way in which we become productive people. However this same process also teaches us how to be a casualty of life. Renewing the mind is then found at the Cross of Christ.

Read it or watch it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa-2TCf28HM&t The following information presents a biblical point of view and is provided only for educational and entertainment purposes. It represents the opinions of its author alone. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-13

Denomination: *other

Attitude Counts

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Mar 17, 2021

Many of us concern ourselves with the outward approach to sin, but are attitudes have not changed. Well, attitude counts tremendously in our walk with the Lord.

The other day, I was in the grocery store, and I noticed a lot of gloomy faces. I began thinking about my mother, who a year ago lost my father, her husband of over 60 years, and she seemingly has been in a funk ever since. I have tried cheering her up, but her mood stays the same. Now, I know ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, Ephesians 4:23, Nehemiah 8:10, Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Not Be Managed Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 9, 2022

Inductive sermon looking at Uzzah's fatal touch of the Ark of the Covenant and the issues that led to it.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID GOD WILL NOT BE MANAGED 2 SAMUEL 6:1-15 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION We are going to read and think about a passage of Scripture that leaves us scratching our heads many times and even after we dig a little and understand a little more, we still don’t like what we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living At A Higher Level

Contributed by Wade Allen on Apr 9, 2007

Preached at the "Sermon at the Mount" in Rogers, OH at the Lake Mount Church of Christ.

None of us want to be average. I doubt that anyone got up this morning and thought to themselves, “I want to see how bad I can look today.” Now, before you judge me realize God made me this way. None of us want to simply be average. Parents do not dream about their children being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dismiss The Fear Of Sharing Your Faith Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 18, 2002

Fear is the biggest boundary to sharing our faith until we realize that fear need not be an issue if we share according to Peters instructions.

Dismissing the Fear of telling others about Christ. I Peter 3:13-17 I. Dismiss your fear with a strategy to do good works. (v. 13) A. Telling others about Jesus begins with our actions, not our words. 1. This shatters most stereotypes of evangelism. a. IE. Street evangelist: Crazy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Submitting To God? Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 13, 2007

Redo of Armed to be set free

What is submitting to God? (Psalms 37:23-29; Matthew 6:32-34) Why should we submit? As children of God, we live in complete dependence upon the promise of the Scriptures that God will be for us. The Scriptures is our swords and our faith in that word is our shield to fend off the attacks of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-29

Denomination: *other

"A Pledge To God Series

Contributed by Gary S. Blosser on Oct 4, 2010

A comparison between the recent Republican Party Pledge to America and A Pledge to God's Kingdom.

“A PLEDGE TO GOD’S KINGDOM” Hope Community Church of Fleetwood, PA - September 26, 2010 Sermon by Pastor Gary Blosser This past week there was a lot of action on the News concerning a new Pledge to America. Which developed out of our present political climate, anticipating the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Mennonite

When A Deadly Disease Strikes Us: Six Important Lessons That Covid-19 Teaches Us

Contributed by Joel Tejedo on Mar 31, 2020

2 Samuel 24: 1-25 is about a situation when a disease struck a nation because the leader became proud of his military might and strong fortresses.

15 So the Lord sent a plague on Israel from that morning until the end of the time designated, and seventy thousand of the people from Dan to Beersheba died. I recalled an experience when I was in the 5th grade, my male classmates and I disobeyed our teacher by not paying attention to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Through Adversity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 14, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 33

November 13, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 2 Thess. 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19 Faith through Adversity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. On Tuesday mornings I enjoy chapel with the Rachel’s Place day care children. One ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

20 Spiritual Steps That May Indicate God Did Not Approve Your Spouse For Marriage: Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 3, 2024

Follow these traits and be careful and discern before you marry.

1. _Lack of Peace_: You feel a persistent lack of peace or unease about the relationship. (Colossians 3:15) 2. _No Confirmation_: You do not receive confirmation from God through prayer, fasting, or seeking counsel. (Romans 8:14) 3. _Red Flags_: You notice red flags, such as a history of abuse, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15, Proverbs 12:17

Falling Without Failing

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 15, 2002

Failure is temporary. Giving up is what makes it permanent.

Falling without Failing George Washington won the Revolutionary war and founded a nation. BUT, the first president of the United States lost 2/3 of the battles he fought in the war. Babe Ruth was considered one of the best baseball players of his day. He hit 714 home runs. BUT, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breach In The Wall

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 15, 2009

Time for the ‘Body of Christ’ to wake up from the slumber and get going by restoring the shattered walls and foundations of the Church; being always alert of the enemy attacks, positioning ourselves firmly in God’s Word and building a lifestyle of prayer.

Opening illustration: The 4,000-mile-long Great Wall of China was built to keep invaders from the north. The first wall was constructed by Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, who lived between 259 – 210 BC. But in AD 1644 the Manchus broke through the Great Wall and overran China. They ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are We Still Playing War?

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014

This is a sermon about the foolishness of War. This sermon also looks a the cost of War in this country and the fact that a lot of the resources in this country go to feed the war monster.

December 1, 2013 [Blue or Purple]
First Sunday of Advent (Year A)
Psalm 122 (UMH 845)
Romans 13:11-14 Isaiah 2:1-5 St John “Why are We Still Playing War” As we gather this first Sunday of Advent, the Isaiah 2 passage is a great reminder that the God we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Counterfeit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores discerning divine truth from deception, and defending against the devil's schemes, using wisdom from 2 Corinthians 11:13-15.

Good morning, beloved. In the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, "Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong. It is knowing the difference between right and almost right." How fitting are these words as we gather today to delve into the depths of God's Word, seeking wisdom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Topics: God Creates, Satan Counterfeits