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1. Augustine, Defender of the Faith

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Jerry L. Schmalemberger

... ) evil does not stop at the church doors, and 3) as a member of the human race, it is only by God’s grace that we are saved. The Manicheans claimed there was an evil god or power which was eternally opposed to the good god. Augustine defended the essential goodness of all creation. He claimed evil is the product of free will and our own imperfect nature. Augustine knew first-hand! He had tried out the lust of the flesh and lived a self-indulgent life, right up to his baptism. His writings, The Confessions ...

2. Defended By the Divine

Mark 14:1-11

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... thing, it is a beautiful act. Stop judging her by your standards ... let her alone - I like what she has done." Now any act that Jesus applauds and approves deserves our special consideration. It means that perhaps we can learn from the example set and find ourselves defended by the Divine, as well. Look at some of the ways that Mary of Bethany’s action could be called beautiful. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL IN ITS MOTIVE Mary acted out of a heart of pure love and devotion to her Lord. We need to learn, better than ...

3. On the Ropes: Round 3 - Defending God

Habakkuk 3:1-19

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James Merritt

... which is on God, and His plan, and His purpose, and His priorities. He is no longer doubting that God has a purpose in crushing the nation of Judah. He is no longer doubting God’s method of using an even more wicked nation to do so. He is now defending God’s ways and God’s workings. His whole perspective has changed. Now, he no longer wants what he wants; he wants what God wants. He has one desire and that is that everything go according to God’s plan, because His plan is best and His plan is right ...

4. Augustine, Defender of the Faith

Children's Sermon

Jerry L. Schmalemberger

Object: large lump of modeling clay Good morning, boys and girls. Today I brought this lump of clay to this church service. It comes from the toy box at our house. I’ll bet many of you use clay at your house or at school. What I like to do best with this clay is make something nice like a house, a car, a castle, or some letters. Then I like to take what I made and mash it together, like I’m doing now, and reshape it into something else. It’s the same clay, but it takes a different shape. Over the next few ...

5. Defending the Faith

Deuteronomy 7:1-26

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

Destroying the Canaanites will really be the work of the Lord, for he will “drive [them] out” (7:1). The same Hebrew verb is also used for “loosening” or “taking off” a sandal (Exod. 3:5; Josh. 5:15); thus the Lord will free Israel from these seven nations just as one loosens a sandal from the foot. Elsewhere Canaan is listed as having eleven nations (Gen. 10:15–18), or ten (Gen. 15:19–21), six (Exod. 3:8; 33:2), or three (Exod. 23:28). Israel is to “destroy them totally” (Hebrew haram, a verb meaning “to ...

6. Zion’s Divine Defender

Psalm 48:1-14

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

Like Psalm 46, Psalm 48 is a psalm of Zion. Both psalms begin with descriptions of Zion that are cosmic in nature and colored with familiar ancient Near Eastern imagery and then move to report political and historical events that demonstrate these claims. Here we see faith vindicated by history. This liturgy is performed “within your temple” (v. 9) and is punctuated by “we/our” confessions (vv. 1, 8, 14), perhaps sung by a choir on behalf of the congregation. The opening confession focuses on Yahweh ...

7. In Defense of the One-Talent Servant

Matthew 25:14-30

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... -Talent have had more to work with all their lives. And we all know it takes talent to make talent. The risk factor for them was not so great as for One-Talent. Had their investments gone sour, they could have withdrawn them before losing everything, but the defendant never had that kind of margin to play with. Don’t misunderstand me, your Honor, I’m not trying to pass the buck (or should I say "talent?"). But I feel compelled to note that Five-Talent and Two-Talent have had an easy life compared to the ...

8. Visit

2 Corinthians 13:1-10, 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... 5:10). As Paul goes on to imply, who can judge him as an apostle is a matter of jurisdiction. The reason he does not defend himself is that he speaks in the sight of God in Christ, his only true judge (cf. 5:10). Paul alludes thereby to his earlier ... When the Pharisees claimed that Jesus was bearing witness to himself and that, therefore, his testimony was invalid (v. 13), Jesus defended himself by appealing to Deuteronomy 19:15, claiming that the joint witness of the Father and the Son fulfills the ...

9. It Is Right To Fight When You Fight For Right

Jude 1:3-4

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James Merritt

... it, so that they can fight for all the others. Yet, each Christian should be so armed that he himself is sure of his belief and of the doctrine, and is so equipped with the sayings from the Word of God that he can stand up against the devil and defend himself when men seek to lead him astray.4 What Martin Luther was really saying was, it is right to fight when you fight for right! Jude has sounded the alarm. You could title his book "Battle Stations," for the book of Jude is God's reveille sounding the call ...

10. Paul's Concern for the Corinthians

2 Corinthians 12:11-21

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... of his love despite the fact that he refuses to accept support from them, in verses 16–18, he must now defend himself against the charge of exploiting the Corinthians by means of his coworkers. In effect, Paul is being accused of a ... . 1:12; 5:10). As Paul goes on to imply, who can judge him as an apostle is a matter of jurisdiction. The reason he does not defend himself is that he speaks in the sight of God in Christ, his only true judge (cf. 5:10). Paul alludes thereby to his earlier statement in 2 ...

11. Loud and Clear

Acts 2:1-13

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Leonard Sweet

... attired". Everyone saw this but the District Attorney. "Would you repeat the question, please?" In a slightly irritated voice the District Attorney said, "And how were you attired when you pulled the defendant over?" The witness still was puzzled. "Say that again", he pleaded. "How were you attired when you pulled the defendant over?" barked the District Attorney. My friend said you could suddenly see the light bulb come on in the officer's head, and he proudly proclaimed "I was traveling on standard issue ...

12. Paul’s Second Visit to the Jerusalem Church

Galatians 2:1-10

Understanding Series

L. Ann Jervis

... in contexts of political consultation when a cause is presented for approval or judgment. The implication is that Paul knew that he was on trial. But for Paul the gospel to the Gentiles is in accordance with God’s will and so, while he is called on to defend it, there is no question about its truth. Paul at once identifies himself with the gospel he preaches and considers himself a servant of the gospel (1:15–16). His credibility is determined by the gospel, which he knows to be true. I preach is in the ...

13. Believing The Living Word

Isaiah 55:1-13

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... Word seemed ineffective, but was actually working quietly and powerfully in Harry's heart. Charles Spurgeon was once asked how he would defend the Bible. "Defend it?" he asked. "Would you defend a lion? The Scripture does not need to be defended. Just set it free. It will defend itself." That happened to Harry. Words of Scripture graced his baptism. The Word, as Scripture, was set free to defend itself and create a new life. The preached Word was also effective in Harry's life. The preached Word is not just ...

14. Water Boy

Exodus 2:11-25

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Justin Tull

... heavy responsibility. It is my strong conviction that we are called to do much more than offer the cup of cold water; we also may have to defend the rights of those at the watering hole. We may have to be more than angels of mercy; we may have to be angels of justice. I ... not one of arrogance or pride but that of humility. If we are to serve our world as Christians, if we are to defend the weak, it is justice we seek, not limelight. Ruth Calkin gives us cause to ponder our motives and the proper posture for ...

15. Spin-masters Need Not Apply

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5

Sermon

King Duncan

... please the audience would be wrong. He wanted converts, not compliments. (4) There are some lessons we can draw from Paul's approach to the Gospel lessons we can carry with us along life's journey. HERE'S THE FIRST: THE GOSPEL IS TRUE; IT DOES NOT NEED TO BE DEFENDED. That's where we must start the Gospel is true. We don't need a spin-master when we are talking about the things of faith. They are real. What is the Gospel the Good News anyway? I believe it can be summed up in three verses: "In the beginning ...

16. God Is Pro-Life

Exodus 20:13

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James Merritt

... Americans are killed on our highways every year by alcohol related accidents. Over 50% of all murders, and 30% of all suicides are directly related to alcohol. They ought to put over every liquor store and every bar in America "You shall not murder." Alcohol has many defenders, but it has no defense it is a killer. b. Murder Is an Attitude You may never have laid a hand on another person, and yet be a murderer. Because murder can live in your heart without being seen. Even though no blood is shed, no gun ...

17. The Client

Zechariah 3:1-7

Sermon

James Merritt

... me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him." (v.1) Remember this is a courtroom. It is the Supreme Court of the universe. God is the Judge, Joshua the high priest is the defendant, and Satan is the prosecuting attorney. Satan is bringing his case against Joshua before the Lord. Notice that Satan is standing at Joshua's right hand. Remember, the only time the devil is on your side is when you are against God. The word oppose in the ...

18. What to Wear to the War

Ephesians 6:13-17

Sermon

James Merritt

... it, so that they can fight for all the others. Yet each Christian should be so armed that he himself is sure of his belief and of the doctrine, and is so equipped with the sayings from the word of God, that he can stand up against the devil and defend himself when men seek to lead him astray. If you will take the armor of God everyday, and from head to toe put it on, and then go do battle with the sword of the Spirit, you will live in victory. 1. "Losing Touch with Scripture," Clayton Hardimon, The Atlanta ...

19. How Were You Attired?

Acts 2:1-41

Illustration

Leonard Sweet

... was assaulting was a police officer. And the easiest way to do that is to show that the officer was wearing a police uniform. So the District Attorney asked the officer on the witness stand "And how were you attired when you pulled the defendant over?" The witness looked at him blankly. It was clear he didn't know what the District Attorney meant by "attired". Everyone saw this but the District Attorney. "Would you repeat the question, please?" In a slightly irritated voice the District Attorney said, "And ...

20. Job's Third Reply to Bildad

Job 26:1--31:40

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... bowstring.” NIV’s translation “unstrung my bow” seems to capture the basic meaning of the phrase. But what is Job’s bow[string], and what does it mean that God has unstrung it? In 29:20, the image of the bow describes Job’s power either to defend the poor and oppressed or, as Clines suggests, to maintain his own influential position in society (Job 21–37, p. 992; see the discussion on 29:18–20 in §97). The Hebrew for afflicted me can also have the sense of “humbled me,” but in any event ...

21. Accusations

2 Corinthians 2:12--3:6

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... ). Paul, on the other hand, refuses financial support from the Corinthians, insisting instead on preaching the gospel free of charge (11:7–11; 12:14–18). The apostle does not want to be open to the charge of extortion, against which Moses himself had to defend himself during Korah’s rebellion (cf. Num. 16:3, 15). Like the profit-seeking false prophets in the OT (cf., e.g., Num. 22:7; Mic. 3:5), Paul’s opponents evidently claimed visions and revelations (cf. 2 Cor. 12:1) and pretended to communicate ...

22. One Stone Faith

1 Sam. Chapters 16-19

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... the story, he is a beast, likened to a predator like the lion or bear David slew as a shepherd in the past. And he has been threatening the Israelites already for 40 days. The story then is of shepherd (David) and predator (Goliath). David, defender, and Goliath, aggressor. But these are only a few of the many metaphors in this story, metaphors such as living water (brook/stream), stones (5 of them), one stone David chooses, 5 cities of Philistine of which 1 Goliath is the representative, the shepherd’s ...

23. Proper 23

Job 23:1-9, 16-17, Mark 10:17-31, Hebrews 4:12-16

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Russell F. Anderson

... is he of his innocence (v. 7). A man who killed several people in the subway of New York insisted on being his own lawyer, which was a big mistake on his part. He only succeeded in showing how wacky he really was. When we think we can defend ourselves before God, we stand on shifting sands. We cannot see things as God does. Fear of God (vv. 16-17). Job confesses that he is terrified of God, feeling that God has been cruel and unfair. Luther also was possessed of great angst concerning his relationship with ...

24. Gentle On My Mind (Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness)

Galatians 5:23

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James Merritt

... it. You see, we are to carry out certain duties of the Christian life in the spirit of meekness and gentleness. a. We Are To Defend the Faith with Meekness "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks ... to all remember that there was a time we were blind, and a time we were deaf, and a time we were lame. We need to defend our faith, yes, but do it in a spirit of meekness. b. We Are To Deliver the Fallen With Meekness "Brethren, if a man is overtaken ...

25. Boasting

2 Corinthians 11:1-15, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... , other revelations and visions should not be discounted (cf. Acts 16:9; 18:9; 22:17–18; 23:11; 27:23). The vision that Paul describes in 2 Corinthians 12:2–4 (and others like it) is crucial to Paul’s claim to apostolic authority, which he is defending in chapters 10–13. Paul describes himself as a man in Christ (en Christō). Assuming the unity of the letter as it stands, in Christ recalls 2 Corinthians 2:14, 17, the only other place in the letter in which the apostle uses the phrase in Christ in ...

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