Sermons on Shielded:

No More Mr. Nice Guy Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Nehemiah, Pt. 4

NO MORE MR. NICE GUY: FROM ALARM TO ASSERTION (NEHEMIAH 4) I went into a small post office in Pasadena that had only two workers on duty. Taped to the side of the sales window was a smiley face minus the smile. In its place was a glum, flat, expressionless line of a smile, with words on top of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Delusion?

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 29, 2007

An examination of faith based on Psalm 46 with reference to The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins.

THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST August 26, 2007 Proper 16C The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Psalm 46 The God Delusion? On Monday and op-ed piece appeared in USA Today by Tom Krattenmaker titled "Secularists, what happened to the open mind?" Krattenmaker ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

God, Our Refuge

Contributed by William Yates on Jul 3, 2004

This sermon discusses the security, peace, and triumph over adversity we can experience in God when we look to Him as our refuge.

Psalm 91 Safety of Abiding in the Presence of God 1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust." 3Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

No More Mr. Nice Guy

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003

Nehemiah, Pt. 4

NO MORE MR. NICE GUY: FROM ALARM TO ASSERTION (NEHEMIAH 4) I went into a small post office in Pasadena that had only two workers on duty. Taped to the side of the sales window was a smiley face minus the smile. In its place was a glum, flat, expressionless line of a smile, with words on top of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Warrior Returns Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013

Jesus rose from defeat to be the Victor.

The Warrior Returns October 21, 2012 There is a distinctive facial expression that is common to people from all countries and cultures. It doesn’t matter what language you speak, what color your skin is, or what country you live in. The response is always the same. The expression is known ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Mighty To Save

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 5, 2009

It is time for the church to worship the God of the Bible and not the God of our experience.

September 6, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Zephaniah 3:14-17 Subject: God’s Might Title: God is Mighty to Save Last week I shared with you about how God is ready to take us to the next level. He is calling the church to a higher place and is preparing us for something great. The work of God is not ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17, Zephaniah 3:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009

In spite of all that David has been through in his life, a song of praise has always been on his lips. In 2 Samuel 22, David sings a song of praise that teaches us about how we can always depend on God.

Introduction: A. How many of you like to go to the Department of Motor Vehicles? 1. One day a man went to the DMV and stood in line for what seemed like eons. 2. When it was finally his turn, the clerk typed his name into the computer and said, “That’s odd.” 3. “What’s wrong?” the man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-120

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like The Stars

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 10, 2010

Faith is ultimately abandonment to divine sovereignty.

Like The Stars, Genesis 15:1-6 Introduction The Bible: It has often been reviled; but it has never been refuted. Its foundations have been examined by the most searching eyes. In Hume, and Gibbon, and Voltaire, and La Place, not to mention a multitude of vulgar assailants, the Bible has had to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 11, 2008

THE CROSS GIVES US DELIVERANCE FROM 1. SINS 2. SICKNESS 3. SCOURGE 4. SORROWS 5. SATAN 6. SHAME 7. SCARCITY

THE POWER OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. SINS 2. SICKNESS 3. SCOURGE 4. SORROWS 5. SATAN 6. SHAME 7. SCARCITY THE MESSAGE THE POWER OF THE CROSS ******************************************************************** 1.SINS We must have total faith and confidence in the power of the blood of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fear Of God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Fearing God is essential in order to be spiritually successful. Christians need to cultivate this virtue in their lives.

Today, we are going to examine a topic that once was considered to be a very basic part of religious life. It was discussed quite often even to the extent that it was part of common conversation back in the days of our great-grandparents. Today, the topic is shunned by society and even by most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Wisdom: Let's Make A Deal Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

The wise father shares the value of wisdom with his children, as well as the vanity of the world and its promises.

The Value of Wisdom: Let's Make A Deal (1 Kings 3:3-14) Proverbs 2 There abounds stories about people getting to make wishes, or even 3 wish. The old story of finding an ancient bottle on the beach, rubbing it, and a Genie coming out to grant the finder three wishes is a classic. Can you imagine ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

We Walk By Faith Part 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 15, 2011

This message focuses on shipwrecked faith.

We Walk By Faith Part 8 Shipwrecked Faith Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Timothy 1:18-20; Romans 10:17; 2 Timothy 2:16-18; 4:14-15 Introduction: This message will close out my current series on faith. As you recall, in this series I have explained that faith is an unquestioning belief and that there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Lose Your Mind Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

Keeping a salvation mindset will protect us from distraction, disorientation, and discouragement as we keep our eyes on the prize.

Don’t Lose Your Mind Ephesians 6:13-17 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Covenant Of Promise Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 15, 2012

When God makes a covenant with us He makes good the guarantee.

A Covenant of Promise Text: Gen. 15:1-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: In modern times we define a host of relations by contracts. These are usually for goods or services and for hard cash. The contract, formal or informal, helps to specify failure in these relationships. The Lord did not establish ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer: A Warfare

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 23, 2014

One of the prescribed weapons to destroy the recrimination of Satan is prayer. As you stand in holiness,whatsoever you decree shall come to pass. You should bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.

“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Anglican