Sermons on The Defense Of The Apostle:

Recognize The Bonafide

Contributed by George Warner on Aug 30, 2022

Bonafide apostles exist today but there are not many of them

There is an old saying that It takes one to know one. End quote. When a human sees another human the first human knows that the second human is not a dog. When a dog sees another dog the first dog knows that the second dog is not a human. Apostles are rare nowadays. Therefore if you are not an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:12-15

The Joyous Entry SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A retelling of Palm Sunday as narrated by Apostle John

Today, we will be exploring the story of Palm Sunday as told by the Apostle John. The main idea we will be focusing on is the question of who Jesus is in our lives. Is He our King? And if so, what does that mean for us? Let's start by going back to John 12:12-36. In this passage, we see that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36

Topics: Triumphal Entry, Palm Sunday

My Lord And My God

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 8, 2015

Do you sit with Thomas, as one seeking? Do you sit with the others, still excited from the week before? Perhaps you sit on your own, neither excited nor doubting. May you proclaim as Thomas did "My Lord and My God". Updated March2021.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings prior to the Message. The readings assigned for today are: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133:1-5; 1 John 1:1-2:2 and John 20:19-31 So here we are... One week ... after Easter. How has this week been ... for you? How are you this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Luke 11:9, Matthew 7:7, John 20:19-31, 1 Peter 1:8-9, 1 Peter 1:12, 1 Peter 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

A Complete Change Of Heart - The Conversion Of Saul

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 30, 2021

This message is about the dramatic change that the Apostle Paul went through, from being the chief enemy and persecutor of the church to its chief defender and Apostle.

May 30, 2021 Sermon - A Complete Change of Heart (Saul) - Acts 9:1-31 Today we continue in our short series on highlights from the book of Acts, and today we are looking at the main figure in the narrative of the book of Acts, Paul. His story is amazing because he experiences a complete ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouraging Dads To Tell Their Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 8, 2021

You see, the gospel is not just something you hold onto but the gospel has its hold on you. The power of the Gospel on a person is most evident when you see its hold on a person.

Happy Father’s Day! Dads, there are too few good fathers around. Dads, I want to speak to encourage you to deepen your commitment to living a life of integrity in Christ. To know Jesus is to have a story of how you came to know Jesus. This story is often referred to as your “testimony.” In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

How Does Jesus Grow His Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2007

In this text the Apostle Paul explains how Jesus grows his church.

Scripture About five years ago someone apparently stole several copies of the Miami Hurricanes’ football playbook from an assistant coach’s office. Later, some of the contents from those playbooks appeared on the Internet. It didn’t help the Hurricanes’ opponents! A playbook, as I understand it, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Job's Condemnation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 13, 2002

Job’s defense of himself and his disturbing questions about God’s justice upset his friends. In their eyes such impious thoughts proved that Job must be numbered with the wicked.

JOB’S CONDEMNATION JOB 22–27 “Is not your wickedness great? Are not your sins endless?” (Job 22:5) Job’s defense of himself and his disturbing questions about God’s justice upset his friends. In their eyes such impious thoughts proved that Job must be numbered with the wicked. Overview Eliphaz was ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great White Throne Judgment - Judgement

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 9, 2005

The Courtroom, the Judge, the Accused, the Evidence, the Defense, the Verdict, the Sentence. Link included to Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint, as well as links to "The Judgment Seat of Christ" and "5 Bible Judgments".

The Great White Throne Revelation 20:11-15 [Link at bottom...] These verses describe the final event of all of human history. God is putting the last period on the last sentence of the last paragraph of the last page. This is the final judgment of all who die lost, never having repented and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Helmet Of Salvation

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jun 26, 2009

This is the the 6th sermon in the series on Spiritual Warfare. This morning we look at the Helmet of Salvation which is the 5th piece of defensive armor mentioned by Paul in Ephesians chapter 6.

Sermon Notes: June 28, 2007 Sermon # 06: The Helmet of Salvation Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-18 Ephesians 6:10-18 ‘Therefore my beloved brethern, be ye strong in the LORD & in the power of HIS might. Put on the whole armor of GOD that you may be able to stand against the wiles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

How To Use The Bible To Win Spiritual Victories Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 31, 2013

This sermons gives practical advice on how to use the offensively (offensively as in offense and defense). What does it mean that the Bible is the sword of the Spirit - our one offensive weapon in the armor of God.

[Skit idea: A guy talking big (“saved by God, power of Holy Spirit, etc.,” he has a sword of the Spirit) then when an enemy comes and engages him in battle, he cowers, girl-screams, hops backward in retreat, head tucked down, blindly and wildly waving his sword around in the general ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

You Live What You Think

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 11, 2020

We are in warfare – a battle – we are in it whether we are aware of it or not. If you are not aware of it, you will be like a blindfolded man in a boxing ring. Taking the blows but no defense. This conflict is worldwide.

YOU LIVE WHAT YOU THINK Proverbs 23:7 We are in warfare – a battle – we are in it whether we are aware of it or not. If you are not aware of it, you will be like a blindfolded man in a boxing ring. Taking the blows but no defense. This conflict is worldwide. 2 Cor 10:3-5 For though we walk in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 2:1-10 - Message 4 – Paul’s Strategic Position As Apostle To The Gentiles Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 9, 2023

The Galatians had been seduced into error by false teachers trying to put them under Law instead of grace. Paul writes decisively to them and recounts his own involvement in the gospel dealing with this error and his visits to Jerusalem.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 2:1-10 - MESSAGE 4 – PAUL’S STRATEGIC POSITION AS APOSTLE TO THE GENTILES [A]. INTRODUCTION TO THIS MESSAGE (a). Let’s look at the background so far we have covered in the previous messages. Paul had been commissioned by God to preach to the Gentiles the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-3, Acts 15:39, Galatians 2:4-5, Acts 15:1-4, Galatians 2:6-10, Acts 15:5-12, Acts 15:13-21, Acts 15:22-30, 1 Corinthians 12:13-14, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Wedding Garment Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 8, 2007

God’s justice in His courts leaves the lost standing naked with no defense -- Provision, invitation, inspection, detection, interrogation, conviction & expulsion. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Wedding Garment Matthew 22:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WeddingGarment.html Yesterday was 7-7-07, and there were more weddings than in the whole month of June they say. Each one wore their best for the occasion. We all should try to wear our Sunday best, though we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Take To Be A Church? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 11, 2004

The early Christians devoted themselves to: 1. The Apostle’s teaching - learning. 2. The Fellowship - worship. 3. Breaking Bread - friendship. 4. Prayer

This description of the early church is truly amazing. Something had happened to these otherwise ordinary people. The people who were a part of this church no longer thought of themselves — their own rights and possessions — their whole identity was a group identity. They found their meaning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Obey God Rather Than Man

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 2, 2016

We are latter day apostles. We get to follow the first apostles and speak the gospel to people who are gathered in places where anyone can come.

Have you ever noticed that people aren’t always receptive to the Good News of the Gospel? We’re living in a world where it is increasingly forbidden to share the Good News with a desire to win converts. The situation is getting to the point where the only place where the Gospel can be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Anglican