Sermons on The Defense Of The Apostle:

Perplexed Peter Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 8, 2013

I want to start today by reading the eighth verse of Acts chapter 1. The disciples were listening to Jesus just before he was about to ascend into heaven. No doubt eager Peter was up at the front when Jesus gives his great commission.

There was a man in Boissevain who was paralyzed in a farm accident and was bedridden for the last 8 years. This guy just came to town late last week out of nowhere and healed him. The formerly paralyzed man obviously started walking around town and being a small town just about everyone saw him ...read more

Twelve Ordinary Men - Judas Iscariot - Fill In The Blank Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 31, 2012

This is the fill in the blank for the Bible study of Judas Iscariot from 12 Ordinary Men. See also notes from the Bible Study found in the series of sermons here.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. This is the fill in the blank outline that is a companion to the study also posted online. Twelve Ordinary Men Judas the Traitor Matthew 26:25 Then Judas, who was betraying Him, answered and said, "Rabbi, is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:25

Denomination: Church Of God

Will You Also Walk Away From Salvation?

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 3, 2013

One of the most vital characteristics of a true Christian is loyalty. Even in the secular realm, loyalty is a highly valued trait of character, yet one that is often abused. How loyal are you to God? To your husband or wife? To your nation? To your employ

“Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the Words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. Introduction Branch Rickey, whose name was recently ...read more

Scripture: John 6:67-69

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Work Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 7, 2013

The entire Word of God is prophetic because it is futuristic, but it is also apostolic because the word “apostolic” is a doing word

Doing The Work Of The Kingdom The entire Word of God is prophetic because it is futuristic. Amos 3:7 - Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets. We know that we can prepare boldly for what is coming because Jesus gave us the prophetic signs. He ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Reaction: How Do We Account For Jesus? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2013

What is your response to this miracle working Jesus? The responses we saw years ago are still common today. Who understood him best?

Reaction: How Do We Account for Jesus? (Mark 3:13-30) 1. A middle-aged, wealthy woman has a heart attack. While on the operating table she has a near death experience. She sees the angel at the gates and asks if this is it. The angel says no, she has another 30-40 years to live. She recovers, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's A Masquerade

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Jul 2, 2013

As Christians we must realize no matter how much we feel in control, we are not. Satan was so full of pride he thought he could be God. Only when we realize God is in control can we sense God’s power in our lives.

It's A Masquerade 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 Elder Clarence Weaver "For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Launch Out In Devotion Series

Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on Jul 5, 2013

A message about seeing the Lord in our life everyday

Let Down Your Nets Pastor Jerry Burns launch Out Into the Deep Luke 5:1-11 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Rev. # 46~13:11-18 The False Prophet Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 16, 2010

This beast, the false prophet will be actively busy in the work of Satan except he plays a different role, but in character he is one who is beastly, cruel, and hostile to the people of God, he is like a wolf, though dressed in sheep clothing.

We’re here in chapter 13: of the Revelation and today we’ll talk about the false prophet Lord willing. Ø Listen as I read verses 11 11And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. This word “Another” in the Greek carries the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who's The Boss? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

This describes a conversation had by Jesus' fishermen disciples, talking about the miraculous event later, spoken with the local accent. Better heard than read.

John 21:1-14 – Who’s the Boss? Today, we look at one of my favourite stories in the whole Bible. I can’t exactly tell you why I like it so much. Maybe it’s Jesus’ playful and whimsical nature shining through. Maybe it’s because I grew up in a fishing village, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 9, 2008

To walk on water we have to get out of the boat

Get out of the Boat. Peter Matt. 14:22 MT 14:22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Useful Or Useless? Your Choice! Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009

This message focuses on the wasted life of Judas and describes how we can make a difference in the lives of other people.

The Power of a Changed Life Useful or Useless? Your Choice! Acts 3:1-10 Turn in your Bibles to Acts 3:1-10. We come today to the 5th message in this preaching series titled The Power of Changed Life. Acts 3:1-10 One of the men God used in the 19th century was D.L. Moody. He was not a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Teaches And Heals

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Jul 12, 2008

A study of Jesus’ teaching and healing in Mark and encouragement for Christians to have faith in Christ and to reach out and minister to someone/anyone in the name of Jesus.

Todays sermon takes a look at Mark chapter 6 verses: 30-34; and Mark Chapter 6 verses: 53-56. We will begin by looking at how Jesus talks about resting and getting rest from the crowd. We read in Mark chapter 6 verse 30 that the Apostles had been sent out by twos and they returned to tell Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Lutheran

More Than Keeping Up Appearances

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008

Jesus’ words to the disciples in the days following the Resurrection

MORE THAN KEEPING UP APPEARANCES John 20:19-21:19 Sunday, April 6, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Did you ever wonder where Jesus was when He wasn’t appearing to people after the Resurrection? My first guess is that He was in Paradise and would come and go from there. I conclude this because He ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Bringing God Into Our Decisions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2008

Much of life is out of our hands, but our lives are greatly influenced by the choices we and others make.

Bringing God Into Our Decisions (Acts 1:15-26) 1. This was a very rough week for many people. 2. The Williams family had a traumatic time. 3. We had 8 surgeries in the church family within a 7 day period, all during one of our two busiest weeks of the year, camp time. 4. I have been through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

12 Disciples - Philip & Bartholomew Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008

Study of the lives of teh 12 Disciples

12 Disciples – Philip & Bartholomew Monday 23rd October 06 Philip is the 5th disciple mentioned in Matthew 10:3 John 1:43 - 51 The name ‘Philip’ means “fond of horses” 1. Occupation & Call Jesus called Philip personally and Philip trusted Him and followed Him. Philip proved his faith by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Baptist