Sermons on Ambushes:

God's Victory In Defeat

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

What looked like defeat, set up Victory over the enemy

God’s Victory In Defeat Joshua 8:1-8:7 Josh 1 And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear not, neither be thou dismayed: take all the people of war with thee, and arise, go up to Ai: see, I have given into thy hand the king of Ai, and his people, and his city, and his land: ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abimelech Appraised Of Gaal’s Move Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 25, 2020

This rebellious speech by Gaal was reported to Abimelech by the town-prefect Zebul, who sent messengers to him, either through deceit or secrecy or both, not allowing anyone to know that he sent them.

Chapter 42 Abimelech Appraised of Gaal’s Move [Judges 9.30-9.33] Scripture: Judges 9:30-33 (KJV) 30 And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. 31 And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

August: My Month Of Victory Without A Fight

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

Victory is the heritage of every child of God, but there are dimensions of victory where you don’t have to lift a finger in battle—God fights for you.

AUGUST: MY MONTH OF VICTORY WITHOUT A FIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Chronicles 20:17 (KJV) "Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Takes You On The Secenic Route -(Usher Annual)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 10, 2025

GOD IS ABOUT TO LEAD ISRAEL OUT OF EGYPTIAN CAPTIVITY AND IT`S IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A WELL TRAVEL HIGHWAY CALLED VIA MARIS

WHEN GOD TAKES YOU ON THE SECENIC ROUTE (Exodus 13:17-22 KJV) And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest peradventure the people repent when they see war, and they return ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Praises And Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Explores the power of worship as a spiritual weapon and emphasizes that our victory lies in God, not in our own strength.

Good morning, my dear church family. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, to share a message that I believe is timely and relevant for all of us. It's a message that touches on the very heart of our faith, our worship, and our relationship with God. Our text for today is found in 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:22-23

Topics: Victory, Enemies

Winning The Battle By Praising The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes trusting in God's protection, power, and provision, and the importance of prayer and praise in overcoming life's challenges.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a wonderful day to gather together, with hearts aflame for the Lord, to delve into the richness of His Word. Today, we turn our attention to a particular passage in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 20. A passage that is so profound, it resonates ...read more

Topics: Victory, Praise

The Poisonous Tongue Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 10, 2025

In the world, we encounter individuals whose words are like weeds, choking the life out of us, poisoning our minds, and seeking to hurt us.

In the world, we encounter individuals whose words are like weeds, choking the life out of us, poisoning our minds, and seeking to hurt us. The Bible warns us about the dangers of such people and provides guidance on how to navigate these toxic relationships. The Power of Words The tongue has the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:2-3

Our Refuge In National Crisis

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003

Wise indeed is the nation experiencing crisis to seek God and His will to find divine deliverance. Such is the promise of II Chronicles 7:14.

OUR REFUGE IN NATIONAL CRISIS "So Judah gathered together to seek help from the Lord; they even came from all the cities of Judah to seek the Lord." II Chronicles 20:4 I. THE CRISIS An overwhelming army from Moab and Ammon was invading Judah. By the time King Jehoshaphat got the message, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:4, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

5 Smooth Stones Series

Contributed by Ray Napier on Nov 7, 2012

Stones Godhas put in the Church.

1 Samuel 17:40 (KJV) And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. God has put five things in every chruch that has Killed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praising The Beauty Of Holiness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 31, 2025

Before we can talk about the “city of our God” we must recognise and acknowledge the God of the city. The Bible does not begin with Jerusalem, but with God. The New Testament does not begin with the church, but with Jesus.

PRAISING THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS. Psalm 48:1-7. This psalm begins with a simple statement of fact: “Great is the LORD” and, because of the greatness of the LORD, He is “greatly to be praised” (PSALM 48:1a). Where is the LORD to be praised? In the place that God has chosen (cf. 2 Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Us Army Soldier's Creed (Https://Www.army.mil/Values/Soldiers.html)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 16, 2025

NASB; A line from the creed is followed by a biblical reference.

I am an American Soldier. The first biblical reference is Judges 20:2 - The chiefs of all the people, even of all the tribes of Israel, took their stand in the assembly of the people of God, 400,000 foot soldiers who drew the sword. I am a warrior and a member of a team. The first biblical ...read more

Scripture: Judges 20:2

Denomination: Vineyard

Be Merciful (Psalm 56)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 29, 2026

To whom does God show mercy?

Does God know every detail of our hurts? Do we turn to Him for mercy when enemies are many? Let’s look at Psalm 56. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Silent Dove in Distant Lands.” A poem by David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. (WEB) Do enemies want to swallow us up, taking ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Soldiers Are Prepared For Battle Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

We can please our Commanding Officer by carrying out His orders.

We Were Soldiers Series Soldiers Are Prepared For Battle (1 of 3) 2 Timothy 2:1-4 March 23, 2003 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Spkr. Introduction: A (Enlist 3 to 5 veterans (one having battle experience preferably*) who are willing to be interviewed for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Civil Wars - Pt. 2 - The Art Of War Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 15, 2015

Brother against brother. Father against son. Son against father. It was a war that was anything but “civil”. Wars are inevitable.What if we could learn to fight fair? What if we could wage civil wars?

Civil Wars
Pt. 2 - The Art of War I. Introduction
The most costly war in our history in loss of life was the Civil War. Estimates put the death toll of the Civil War somewhere between 650-850,000 men. These were not soldiers from a foreign invader. These were not troops from some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

God And Caesar Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jul 14, 2011

As Paul stands before Festus he gives us an example of how a Christian should live as the citizen of an earthly nation.

A Father was trying to teach his fifth-grade son the value of tithes and offerings. The boy listened attentively, and then he went on to say, “I still don’t understand why you have to pay taxes.” To this the Father replied, “Because the Bible says we must give unto Caesar ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-12

Denomination: Baptist