Sermons on A Sword:

The Power Of The Word

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Aug 4, 2010

The power of God’s Word to change lives goes far beyond anything we can imagine.

THE POWER OF THE WORD The story’s told of a South Sea Islander who rescued a wounded G.I. during WWII. While the G.I. was recovering, the Islander proudly displayed his Bible to the G.I. He explained how he’d received it as a present from a missionary just a few years before. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Yes You Can Change The World

Contributed by Ken Crow on Aug 14, 2010

When one person gets full of God and the anointing they can change thier world.

Yes You Can Change The World Pastor Ken Crow 1 Samuel 17:23-32 (King James Version) 23And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them. 24And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:23-32

Denomination: Church Of God

A Victorious Body Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 27, 2007

A message on the spiritual Victory of the Body, preached as part of a series and on Memorial Day.

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT III: The Supreme Mystery In Action 7. The Victorious Body (Eph. 6:10-24) IMAGINE: Imagine for a moment that you are in First Century Rome. You are an uncommon Jewish citizen, born in Syria and raised to be a great teacher and preserver of the law. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Waffle House Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 6, 2006

The church needs to stand firm in what it believes and teaches.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  “When you think of the most evil place in the world to live, where would it be?”  Imagine if you will that you are living in a city that Jesus says is the place where the throne of Satan resides.  Would it be hard to live for Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary?

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Apr 7, 2007

Could be used for Christmas or Easter...

Just How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary? December 13, 2006 How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary – Jennifer Mears 12/12/2006 Read Luke 2:1-7 Christmas is coming but soon it will be here then gone. Soon it is going to be all over...’ll be over, · the presents opened, · ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Shofar-Call To Arms Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 13, 2007

There is a battle raging today. Know it or not, you are part of it. Which side are you on?

Shofar-Call To Arms(NIV) There is a battle that is going on today whether you know it or not. It used to be in the headlines and many people have died fighting it. The battle is not against another country or power state. We are not talking about the battle in Iraq, but the battle between good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is God's View Of War

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 2, 2003

As Christians we need to know what God says about war. Didn’t Christ come preaching peace? If so how can war be compatible with the life and teachings of Jesus Christ? Isn’t war a contradiction to the teachings of God’s Word?

"But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it. And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-4, Micah 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian War Perspective

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 11, 2003

The sermon examines the Peace the Prince brings in light of the War with Iraq.

Is the Prince of Peace against war? Jesus said, according to John 14:27, “ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” What does this word peace mean? Does it mean what the war protestors say, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breakthrough: Run Towards Your Giant

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 11, 2013

What giants are you facing in your life? The story of David gives us the keys to having confidence to run towards our giants and defeat them.

BREAKTHROUGH: RUN TOWARDS YOUR GIANT OPENING TEXT: “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.” (1 John 5:4). • If you are born of God, then His desire for you is to experience overcoming victory. • If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: *other

He Could Have Called 72,000 Angels Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 14, 2014

A sermon on the arrest of Jesus Christ (Seed thoughts from a Christology class; Outline from James E. Smith's book, The Longest Night in the Bible; So What? from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/new%20testament/John%2018_1-14.htm)

HoHum: Quote from John MacArthur- The reason that Jesus Christ was born was to die. It greatly concerns me today that there are some who are always talking about the fact that Jesus was a wonderful person who through a set of circumstances got Himself into a mess and wound up getting crucified. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Fear And Trusting In God

Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 16, 2011

God has promised to never leave you nor forsake you.

David the Shepherd had been anointed King by the Prophet Samuel. Though Saul still sat on the Throne of Israel the Lord has promised David that he would one day be King of Israel. The first time Saul meets David was when the Philistine Goliath challenges Israel to a duel. David - filled with faith ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watchman, What Of The Night? Give Hope!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 26, 2021

The world seems to be entering what is called THE SEASON OF TIME OF SORROWS. God's word says it is high time to redeem the time. We have nothing to fear. This will develop into a series on the second coming. We must establish Christian have no need to fear.

WATCHMAN WHAT OF THE NIGHT? GIVE HOPE IN THE DARK NIGHT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Beginning of a serious on “Expecting the Rapture.”) It would be very helpful if you would read and study: MATTHEW 24, MARK 13, LUKE 21, 2 TIMOTHY 3 before teaching this lesson. We ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Word Cuts Both Ways: An Exposition Of Hebrews 4:11-16

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 8, 2021

Jesus wants us to enter into His rest.

The Word Cuts Both Ways Hebrews 4:11-16 The passage we are studying this morning is often cut out from the Book of Hebrews and preached by itself. This isn’t improper as it adds to our understanding of the power and discernment of the Word of God. We tend to equate “Word of God” with the Bible as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David's Faith (1 Samuel 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2025

What kind of faith does it take for a young man to do what hardened soldiers were afraid to do? Let's look at 1 Samuel 17.

How did a young man come to so much faith? How did he conquer a giant problem that had all of Israel cowering? Do we have that kind of faith? Let’s look in 1 Samuel 17. Was the Philistine threat a seemingly insurmountable problem? The Philistines got ready for war and brought their troops ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The House Of God - 21 Meditations

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 13, 2026

THE HOUSE OF GOD - 21 MEDITATIONS

THE HOUSE OF GOD - 21 MEDITATIONS 1. Hebrews 10 : 25 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. *************************** 2. Luke 19: 47 - 48 47 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal