Sermons on The Defense Of The Apostle:

From Humbug To Hallelujah

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A look at the Apostle Paul’s conversion.

Text: Acts 9:1-9 Sean Smuts Subject: Salvation Theme: Salvation through Christ From Humbug to Hallelujah! Introduction: We all require salvation at one point or another. (Illus.) Scrooge (Illus.) George Bailey (It’s A Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Grace Is About Transformation

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011

Saul the zealot becomes Paul the apostle

What does the word ‘zeal’ mean to you? Do you picture some running around fanatically shouting and calling our attention to some-thing very important that needs our focus immediately? Do you have a picture in mind of Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders charging up San Juan hill in Cuba ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Palm Sunday as told by Apostle John

Big Idea - Who is Jesus in your life? Is He King? What does that mean? Back track to John 12:12-36 Show video clip John 12:12-36 The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Wall.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 17, 2021

‘I’ will be unto her a wall of fire — Her safety shall consist in my defense. I shall be as fire round about her. No adversary shall be permitted to touch her.

The Ultimate Wall. Zechariah 2:1-5 The Great Wall of China was erected in the third century BC as a defense raids by nomadic peoples from the north. Throughout succeeding centuries, especially during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Great Wall was repaired and extended in length, finally ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-5, Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walk A Mile In Their Shoes Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000

If I am going to do battle for peace and justice, I need appropriate equipping -- sometimes for hard work, sometimes for self-defense, and always for a teachable spirit.

There may be some things of which it can be said that one size fits all, but shoes are not among them. Shoes are very personal, and when they’re wrong, they’re wrong. If they hurt, they hurt. With some things, you can make do with the wrong size – a belt that’s too long, pants that are a bit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In 700 B.c.

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 13, 2000

The best defense of the faith is fulfilled prophecy. The prophecy of the atoning death, burial, and resurrection of Christ both affirm that Jesus is the Messiah and help us understand the nature of the atonement.

Jesus in 700 B.C. Isaiah 53 intro... 1. There is a lot of unbelief out there. 2. Being phoney is an issue in many areas, including theology. 3. Many people think our beliefs are phoney: they think the Bible is anything but supernatural, that Jesus was a mere man who died never to rise again, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truth And Lies: Does God Eventually Save Everyone?”

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 21, 2004

When the question is asked, “Will people in other religions eventually be saved by Christ? How do we respond? Learn how to give a strong defense of the truth.

Can you visualize in your mind…a woman in a third world country is living in horrible conditions and her two sons cling to life because of the curse of AIDS. Her husband has been killed because of their countries civil war that has lasted for decades. After months of unbearable suffering because of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:47-48

Denomination: Baptist

Defender Of Religious Liberty Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 15, 2012

St Robert Bellarmine would be an excellent candidate for the patron of the Church in defense of religious liberty, as we face a determined political system who would destroy us.

17 September 2012 St. Robert Bellarmine Verbum Domini Today’s saint is one who is not quoted in Verbum Domini by our Holy Father. Perhaps the reason is that Robert Bellarmine, who lived in the sixteenth and seventeenth century, was a controversial theologian in his time. We might say that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:17-21

Denomination: Catholic

Job's Battle

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 5, 2009

Knowing our temptation isn’t new and that people through out time has faced the same battles helps. Also God is our shield and defense.

Job’s Battle Text: Job 1:6-12 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them. 7 And the LORD said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the LORD and said, “From going to and fro on the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

If You Were Accused Of Being A Christian, Would There Be Enough Evidence To Convict You?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 28, 2024

Imagine if you will a court room. God is the judge. Satan is the prosecuting attorney, and he is telling the court everything that we have done wrong. Jesus is the defense attorney.

At the time when the Jewish remnant returned to Israel to rebuild the walls, Joshua was the High Priest (Haggai 1:1, 2:4). In verses one - four: Satan “resisted” (accused) Joshua, who depicts the country of Israel here. The allegations were exact, Joshua remained in “filthy garments” (sins). In ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moving Right Along Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 21, 2008

Exposition of Acts 15:22-35 about the church’s implementation of the Apostle’s decision regarding the controversy from Antioch

Text: Acts 15:22-35, Title: Moving Right Along, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/24/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Recount a little bit of the Conservative Resurgence conflict in the SBC, and now the Great Commission Resurgence that is beginning to take place B. Background to passage: This meeting, known as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Commendation Of Tychicus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 12, 2018

“Tychicus” is the informant of Paul’s immediate circumstances to the Asian churches; and he is warmly commended with the apostle’s fine character reference.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/25/18 Lesson 28: The Commendation of Tychicus (6:21-22) (Ephesians 6:21-22, KJV) 21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, , a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: 22 Whom I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Travesty To Majesty Part Two - At Dawn On Friday: "don't Know This Man?" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so the travesty of injustice gains momentum . . . As predicted by Jesus, a few of his intimidated followers do, in fact, employ the defense mechanism of "denial" when asked about their association with Him.

MARK SERMON XII – TRAVESTY TO MAJESTY – MARK 14:53---16:8 Series Within A Series PART TWO – AT DAWN ON FRIDAY – “I don’t know this man.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Homeland Security

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 25, 2003

The Christian’s defense from Fear and Anxiety in the present distress. Christians have their own "Homeland Security" because "Our citizenship is in Heaven.” Our Security lies in God, Jesus and Heaven.

Homeland Security Romans 13:1–4, Philippians 3:17–21 INTRODUCTION Anxiety, and even fear, of war and possible terrorist attacks on American soil has made its way into the hearts of almost everyone in our country. After ‘9-11’ our lives changed forever. Gone was the untouchable sense of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4, Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Men Who Had Been With Jesus Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Easter. Will examine the changed lives of the Apostles as proof of the resurrection of Jesus.

(Sometime previous to the message – maybe during announcements) Joseph Bayly - in Psalms of My Life: Let’s celebrate Easter with the rite of laughter. Christ died and rose and lives. Laugh like woman who holds her first baby. Our enemy death will soon be destroyed. Laugh like a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ