Sermons on The Defense Of The Apostle:

It Wasn't Me!

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 14, 2008

When we fail to take responsibility for our own mistakes, we fail to recognize that we too are sinners. By taking responsibility for our actions, we repent and receive the gift of forgiveness.

It wasn’t me! Exodus 32:15-26 Introduction Dorthy Sayer wrote in “The divine ‘scheme of things,” as Christianity understands it, is at once extremely elastic and extremely rigid. It is elastic, in that it includes a large measure of liberty for the creature; it is rigid in that it includes the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:15-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Partaking The Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 25, 2010

How should we approach the Lord

Partaking the Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:17-30 * The Last Supper (or the “Lord’s Supper”) has been portrayed in a myriad of artistic paintings. Some artists have rendered this occasion as a festive time while others give the feel of a more solemn time. When we combine the gospel accounts, it would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ Alone: "A Credible Witness"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

When a witness has no bias or ulterior motive and is truthful, then he can be considered a 'credible witness'.

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 13, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “A Credible Witness” [Part Two] John 1:19-28 Last August, I received a jury summons and was selected as a potential juror in a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Partnering With One Another PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the interconnectedness of partnering with God in proclaiming the Gospel, fellowship in suffering, and the joy of knowing Christ, emphasizing that our joy, purpose, and strength come from our union with Christ.

Good morning, family! We're going to be diving into a passage from the book of Philippians today – a passage that speaks about partnering with God in proclaiming the Gospel, fellowship in suffering, and the joy of knowing Christ. It's interesting how all these elements are interconnected, and as we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-8

Topics: Fellowship, Suffering

Defending Hope - 1 Peter 3:15-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 22, 2025

Be ready to defend not mainly a body of doctrine, but the feeling of hope you have in you when you are abused.

1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that is in you. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that when your good behavior in Christ is being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Our Declaration Of Faith

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002

The vital importance of Peter’s declarative confession and how it relates to the building of the New Testament Church today.

Our Declaration Our Faith! Matthew 16:13-19 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" [14] They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Armour

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 26, 2008

The real meaning of putting on the whole armour of God and what we as believers need to be doing.

The Christian’s Armour Ephesians 6:10-18 The story has been told of a mental hospital that many years ago came up with an unusual test to determine when their patients were ready to go back into the world. They brought the patient who was ready for release into a room where a water faucet was left ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Belonging To A Spiritual Family

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

Just like a natural family with parents, children, and siblings, the church family is God’s idea. God knew that people would need help along the way as they struggle against an unseen enemy. It is a privilege and a blessing to belong to a spiritual family

Belonging to a Spiritual Family 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Intro: There are many organizations or groups you could be a part of these days, but I believe none is more meaningful to your life and spiritual health than belonging to and being part of a spiritual family. Your church family should be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Content Of The Mystery Revealed To Paul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 1, 2018

“Paul,” calls himself “the prisoner of Jesus Christ;” that is, a prisoner in the service of the Lord Jesus; or made a prisoner for His cause. Not a prisoner for crime or debt, or as a captive in war, but a captive in the service of the Redeemer.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 5/16/17 Lesson 12: The Content of the Mystery Revealed to Paul (3:1-7) Ephesians 3:1-7 (KJV) 1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, 2 If ye have heard of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Courtroom

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 3, 2006

A Good Friday Sermon

Good Friday Service John 18:1- 19:41 The Courtroom Grace and Peace to your from our Lord and Saviour, Jesus who is the Christ. Amen I would like you to imagine that you are in a courtroom. In this courtroom there is the prosecuting attorney seated behind a table, the defense attorney seated ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Protection For Christians In Combat Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002

Can we stand in the face of terrible threats?

Protection for the Christian in Combat Does it ever seem to you that you have had more trouble after becoming a Christian than you did before? You may not be imagining that. When you accepted Christ as Savior you enrolled as an agent of Heaven and declared yourself an enemy of all evil and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Listen To Your Wife

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

By listening to his wife he could have become a noble hero. There could have been St. Pilate churches all through history, and Pilate could have become a popular Christian name. But Pilate blew it because he would not listen to his wife.

Is there a man alive whose wife has never said, "You should have listened to me?" The pages of history are red with the blood of men who should have listened to their wives. Calpurnia pleaded with Caesar on that fatal Ides of March not to leave the house. She had a restless night, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Elisha’s Last Sermon

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 28, 2018

Since Elisha was near death, Joash paid him a final visit. Although Joash had not been a follower of God, he still regretted losing the prophet of God, because he was his only point of contact with God in times of emergency. As he lay on his deathbed. . .

1-8-04 Title: Elisha’s Last Sermon Text: Then (Elisha) said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” And he put his hand on it, then Elisha laid his hands on the king’s hands. (2 Kings 13:16) Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 13:14 –19 14 Elisha had become sick with the illness of which he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Infernal Jailhouse Rock Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006

God’s plan of redemption cannot be thwarted.

The Infernal Jailhouse Rock I Peter 3:18-20 1. A children’s Sunday School class was learning the Apostles Creed. Each child had been assigned a sentence to repeat. The first one said, “I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” The second child said, “I believe in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Writer & Readers Of James Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 13, 2009

An introductory message to a study of the book of James.

JAMES 1:1 THE WRITER AND READERS OF JAMES [Hebrews 5:11-14] The book of James belongs to the wisdom literature of the Bible. This sort of literature was common to the writings of the Old Testament but James is the only book of this genre or type in the New Testament. Wisdom literature is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist