Sermons on Special Protection:

Dealing With Opposition Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2022

When dealing with opposition, realize that God has your back.

Dealing With Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: I’m reminded of an old song called “I’ve Been Redeemed.” It’s an old chorus that’s got like a million verse to it. One of those verses says, “Oh, the devil’s mad, and I’m so glad. Oh, the devil’s mad and I’m so glad. Oh, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Ricochet Of Hidden Arrows

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 26, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 64 describes how God provides a sure defense against hidden enemies and malicious words, turning their secret schemes back on themselves to reveal His justice to the world.

There is a unique kind of pain that comes from an unseen enemy. It’s the pain of a wound that leaves no scar, a battle fought in the shadows. We’ve all experienced it in some form. Maybe it was a rumor spread behind your back, a malicious whisper that tainted your reputation, or a secret plot to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Country?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 10, 2025

America is not Jerusalem. American is not the new Israel. Our country is not protected as Israel was. But WE, the church of Jesus Christ, are.

Is America Jerusalem? The Puritans in Massachusetts thought of their colony as a “city on a hill”, a great experiment in godliness which would shine like a beacon to all the nations as a testimony to the transforming power of God. But not everyone came to this country for religious reasons. Many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Security In Jesus Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

Trusting God as our constant refuge brings peace and steadiness, allowing us to face life’s uncertainties without panic, anchored in His faithful presence.

Friend, take a breath. The world may be loud—headlines shout, calendars crowd, and worries wander into your midnight hours—but your Father has a quiet place with your name on it. Have you noticed how the psalms sing about shadows and shelters? God could have impressed us with thunder or dazzled us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-2

Topics: Divine Protection, God's Strength, Confidence

Finding Safety In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

We are living in challenging and dangerous times. Ignoring this reality is as unwise as trying to confront a Tsunami or a tornado. However, under God's protection, we are invincible. This sermon explores the power of faith and God's protection in our lives.

In these perilous times, it is crucial to pay attention to a message that is often neglected. Just as it would be foolish to stand against a tsunami or a tornado, ignoring this message is equally unwise. The blood of Jesus is the key to victory and protection. "The priest is to take some of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 14:14-18

Topics: God's Protection, Faith In Difficult Times

The Witness And The Word Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 14, 2009

John the Baptist testified of Jesus Christ. His message was special because it was about a special topic, God in the flesh.

The Witness and the Word John 1:6-8, 15-36 * Overview of John the Baptist. A cousin of Jesus. Their mothers were cousins. * Luke 1 describes how Zacharias, a priest, and his wife, Elizabeth, were good folks, but childless and older. * An angel appeared to Zacharias during his rotation of burning ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-36, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Flight! Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

Flight of Israel to protection

Now when the dragon saw that he had been cast to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male Child. But the woman was given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness to her place, where she is nourished for a time and times and half a time, from the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:13-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Dangerous Voyage (Acts 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 19, 2025

Will God protect us?

Does God often protect the faithful? Even in martyrdom is our eternity protected? Let’s review Acts 27. What happened as Paul began his voyage? How kind was the guard Julius? Now when it was decided that we would sail for Italy, they proceeded to deliver Paul and some other prisoners to a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Football...football...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 3, 2012

Wrapping up spiritual lessons around "current hot topic" in the manner the Master "connected" to the audience of his generation by using the "media subjects" of His days’ (Luke 13:1-5) to drive home the message of "Repentance"!!!

FOOTBALL...FOOTBALL... Absorbed with Euro 2012 football? Well, I am one of those who gladly gets "infected" with Soccer fever contagion which “breaks out” once every four 4 years. Let me vouchsafe for the fact that one can never “get sick of” of the “kick” of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-5

Denomination: *other

Soccer's Sorcery!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 14, 2014

Drawing spiritual lessons from the World of Football, especially from the recently concluded WC 2014 in Brazil, .much in the way the Saviour "connected" to His audience by using the "contemporary events" to preach a message on repentance (Luke 13:1-5)...

SOCCER’S SORCERY… Absorbed with World up football? Well, I am one of those who gladly gets "infected" with Soccer fever contagion which “breaks out” once every four 4 years. Let me vouchsafe for the fact that one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: *other

Let Your Hand Be Upon Me! (Prayer Of Jabez) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 7, 2025

A Sermon on the Power of God’s Presence and Guidance.

LET YOUR HAND BE UPON ME! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 "And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Contributed by Joel Schulz on Sep 14, 2001

A special sermon for the September 11, 2001 tragedy.

Psalm 46 Pastor Joel Schulz September 16, 2001 A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD I am sure that for most of you, this past Tuesday started out like any normal day. It did for me. But that sure changed in a hurry, didn’t it? After my wife had called me out of my office to see such a strange ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Kept In Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 25, 2005

In these few verses, we learn: who Jesus is praying for; who He’s not praying for; His special relationship with the Father; and His request for our protection and unity. We find great comfort and confidence in knowing that our Savior is praying for us.

“Kept in Christ” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts &John 17:9-11, “My prayer is not for the world, but for those You have given Me, for they are Yours. All I have is Yours, and all You have is Mine; and You have given them back to Me, so they are My ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-11

Denomination: Congregational

Money Does Strange Things

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 8, 2003

Pastors’ Conference: A special sermon addressing the ethics of money. This was presented at a special worship service that was part of a monthly gathering of pastors.

Money does strange things to people. I found this cute little story on the Internet that was carried in the December 1980 issue of Campus Life. (p. 19) It starts by asking: What’s the most outrageous thing you would do for $10,000 cash? The question was posed recently by Chicago radio station WKOX. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Never Will I Forsake You!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 20, 2018

God’s people were assured that God would be with them, that He would never forsake ANYONE who feared Him & kept His commandments.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Hebrews 13:1-6; Deuteronomy 31:8 ILL. I wish you could have known Bessie Hanna. She was a long-time member of Central Christian Church in Brownsville, TX, & was 95 years old when she died. Bessie was a lovely & loving person. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6, Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ