Sermons on Self Defense:

For Jesus' Love 13 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 11, 2017

Jesus power to free us is far more comforting to our hearts, minds, even our souls than the power that the fear of impending death holds over us.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 13 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 23, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

Winning The Lost Of This Generation Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 23, 2019

Millennials and Gen-Xers are the largest generation the world has ever known. Only 28% view Church as valuable enough to attend every week. Let's Change That!!!

1 Chronicles 12:32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment. John 4:35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35, Luke 14:12-24, 1 Peter 3:15-16, Titus 2:3-5, Titus 2:2, Titus 2:6-8, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

First Sunday Of Lent, Year C--Assume The Power, The Devil Told Him

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 7, 2025

An image or fantasy is presented to me...

Satan tries to drive a wedge between Jesus and his Father. “If you are the Son of God,” Satan begins two his temptations. Same with us, with baptism, “If you are a child of God.” Doubting baptismal identity. Lent is a time of self-appraisal and accountability. When we remember and reflect on our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Men We Are In Battle

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2006

This is a sermon preached on Men’s Day Targeted For African American Men. You can see the video or download the audio version at our website www.glenvillenewlife.com. There is a video on our website that goes with the sermon. See date 11-26-06 on our vide

Men’ We’re In Battle Joshua 1:6-9 Ephesians 6:1-18 November 26, Men’s Day There is a reason that we live, and we act the way that we do as men. We do what we do because of what we believe about the world and about life. Have you ever believed a lie and acted upon it. I have. In college ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Call To Authenticity Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four reasons authenticity with other Christians is absolutely essential to the spiritual life.

Barb’s life is a mess. Her drinking problem is out of control, and her husband Ken refuses to cover for her anymore. Everyone around her sees Barb’s problem, but they all pretend like everything’s just fine, a classic case of denial. Every Sunday Barb and her family dress in their Sunday best and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Can Be A New You

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 18, 2002

Discover how God changes us and learn 5 principles to facilitate change in others

I received an email this week titled, "Advice to be passed onto your daughter." Since I have a daughter, I read carefully, hoping to learn something. The first advice was, "Don’t imagine you can change a man - unless he’s in diapers." I’ve given counsel like that to wives. I generally say, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-14

Denomination: *other

Open Hearts And Minds

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

This sermon is part of a series dealing with our church mission statement. LOVE like Christ. the O=Open hearts and minds for outreach.

L .O.V.E LIKE CHRIST . . having OPEN hearts and minds January 15, 2006 Jay Robison 1 PETER 3:15-18 As I was in line this week to buy 2 ct stamps reminded of story yrs ago city of Pittsburgh build a large, multi-million $$ post office at grand opening, Gov made speech, bands played and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light - Get Real Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

John calls us to live open lives

1 John 1:5-2:3 Living in the Light - Get Real Last week I talked about two streams of thought about Jesus that have some similarities to groups that the apostle John was having to deal with. I think these streams are best represented today by people like Dan Brown & his novel, the Da Vinci Code ...read more

Denomination: *other

Saints And Suffering

Contributed by Hansel Young on Nov 15, 2007

comfort for people who experience pain and tragedy

Saints and Suffering II Chronicles 31:20-21, 32:1 He was a man of justice. He stood for right and proclaimed the truth to his people. He restored the true of worship of God. He saw to it that the nation obeyed the laws of God’s Word. He did all these things with his whole heart. Of all the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Our Victory Is Certain Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 4, 2008

If anyone had ever had a reason to be afraid and discouraged it would have been Paul as we find him here in a Roman jail writing to one of his closest friends. How can we have a positive outlook when we are living in a negative situation?

Our Victory is Certain II Timothy 4:16-18 Purpose: To describe the commitment we should have to serving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be inspired to stand up for Christ every day without wavering. INTRODUCTION: If anyone had ever had a reason to be afraid and discouraged it would have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Audacity Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015

. AS CHRISTIANS WE BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE TO MAKE A CHOICE AS TO WHAT IS RIGHT AND WHAT IS WRONG. TO BELIEVE IN CHRISTIANITY MUST MEAN THAT WE, ALTHOUGH WITH RESPECT AND COMPASSION,, STATE THAT WE DO NOT BELIEVE IN ANY OTHER RELIGION IS CORRECT.

THE AUDACITY OF THE CHURCH ACTS 26:16-23 SPORTS FANS WILL ALWAYS ARGUE OVER QUESTIONS SUCH AS, WHO WAS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME IN A PARTICULAR SPORT. I THINK IN REALITY IT IS AN IMPOSSIBLE QUESTION TO ANSWER BECAUSE YOU CAN’T FACTOR IN THE TIME VARIABLE. I CAN SAY GORDIW HOWE WAS THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Focus

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 1, 2013

When the Jewish people lost focus and became bitter against each other, Nehemiah brings them back into focus.

When We Lose Focus Nehemiah 5: 1-19 Intro: News article taken from the archives of Landover Baptist church in Maryland. 100 years of Christian fellowship, spiritual love, Godly unity, and community growth ended last Tuesday in a fit of congregational discord not to be rivaled in this century. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Pain Of Disappointments

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Aug 11, 2020

Have you ever felt the pain of being misunderstood and disappointed? How do you respond?

THE PAIN OF DISAPPOINTMENTS "23 “Now when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the children of Israel. 24 And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended and avenged him who was oppressed, and struck down the Egyptian. 25 For he supposed that his brethren ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:23-25, 2 Timothy 4:16-17, Exodus 15:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Accomplishes What We Can’t Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the concept of grace, demonstrating how God's intervention enables us to achieve what we cannot on our own, as seen in the experiences of Peter and the church's triumphs over the gates of Hades.

Hello Church! We are going to learn some incredible truths today about how God works in our lives. The gospel is good news. It’s better than that, really. It’s actually mind-blowing great news. And we don’t have to wait until we die and go to heaven to experience it. God is eager to do amazing work ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Topics: Grace Of God, Church Victories, Trust In Jesus

Portrait Of A Disciple - Part 2

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. REVIEW 1.

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Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16