Sermons on Angels As Warriors:

Why Do The Seemingly Ordinary, Rise Up?

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 28, 2017

Have you ever thought about those seemingly ordinary people that go above and beyond for causes that would change our lives? Why did they do what they did? Why do they care? What makes them so strong? How could they bear so much? Were they born that way?

Have you ever thought about those seemingly ordinary people that go above and beyond for causes that would change our lives? • Why did they do what they did? • Why do they care? • What makes them so strong? • How could they bear so much? • Were they born that way? • Did they already know they ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9, Judges 7:15-16, Judges 7:18, 1 Samuel 16:7

The Key To Freedom

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The more you read of the history of our nation the more you realize the heroes of our history were not gods come down to earth, but they were weak and fallible men. It was their dependence upon God that enabled them to declare their independence from tyranny.

The story I am about to tell is fiction, but it is funny and it has a point. After 38 years of marriage I thought I knew everything about Lavonne. But I discovered something new when we got back from our trip to Washington. I was putting things away and I was pushing something under her side of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6

We Are Stronger Together PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores finding strength in God, achieving triumph through unity, and securing victory through faith, using Gideon's story as a biblical example. Key

Good morning, friends. We gather here today under the shelter of His grace. We're here to share and learn. To grow and to be nurtured. We're here to find strength. A strength that is not our own, but a strength that comes from above. G.K. Chesterton once said, "Courage is almost a contradiction in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-15

Topics: Strength, Lord

From A Loser To A Leader

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 17, 2003

God uses a man who considers himself a loser to become a powerful leader ! God can do the same thing with you and I.

From A Loser To A Leader Judges 6:1-40 Story & Song: Stuart Hamblin The chimes of time ring out the news--another day is through. Someone slipped and fell, was that someone you? You may have longed for added strength, your courage to renew. Do not be disheartened, for I bring hope to you ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas According To Isaiah (2023) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 26, 2023

Isaiah predicted that the Messiah would be a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.

What’s in a Name? Isaiah 9:6 First Baptist Chenoa Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 12-24-2023 Scavenger Hunt [Cutting up slips of paper] Every Christmas Eve, long after everyone has gone to bed, you can find me downstairs cutting up slips of paper. I thought I’d get a head start tonight. Each ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Courage Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 5, 2008

Fear is a part of life. I don’t believe people who say they’re not afraid of anything. Everybody’s afraid of something.

Fear is a part of life. I don’t believe people who say they’re not afraid of anything. Everybody’s afraid of something. I used to be afraid of eighth graders. They terrified me, bullied me, threatened me and laughed at me. Of course, I was a seventh grader at the time. I’ve gotten over that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Snake Is A Snake Series

Contributed by John Petty on Nov 2, 2009

God is calling us to come out of the fox holes and go on the offensive. But before you can attack the enemy you must be able to recognize th enemy. And when you do remember... a snake is a snake.

Genesis 3:1-7 (NKJV) 1 Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, "Has God indeed said, ’You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?" 2 And the woman said to the serpent, "We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

One Ordinary Guy Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 20, 2006

Message 3 of 4 on the Judges. How did timid careful Gideon become a great hero of God? There was a Call, a plan, and a Gift - all from God.

The Verdict on Judges One Ordinary Guy February 19 – Gideon 120,000 Midianites came like a plague of locusts against the Israelites. Gideon raised an army of 32,000 to take them down. He cut down the number to 10,000 and then to 300. He armed them with trumpets, torches and pitchers. They ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your People Shall Be Delivered

Contributed by Charles Scott on Nov 20, 2006

Christ appears many times in Old Testament History to deliver his people even as he comes to day to rescue us from the world, the flesh and the devil.

(Proper 28B) Your people shall be delivered Daniel 12:1-4a, (5-13) Mark 13:14-23 The Lord spoke to Daniel in a vision and said, “At that time shall arise Michael, the great prince who has charge of your people. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

God's Battle Axe

Contributed by Pastor E Cavenaugh on Sep 15, 2012

Reminding God's People we are at War and we have an assignment to fulfill.

God’s Battle Axe M. Moyer>> ( GREAT WORD ) From her devotional book Today in my quiet time I found myself in Jeremiah 51:20..... "You are My battle-ax and weapon of war, for with you I will break the Nations in pieces; with you I will destroy kingdoms.... God was speaking about Cyrus...He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

21. Romans Chapter 5 Verse 2- Messages In Romans - Glory In The Scriptures – How Does It Affect Us? - Message 21 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 15, 2024

The glory of God, and our relationship to glory are examined through several scriptures. This is an important subject as we consider many issues relating to glory, now and in the future. The connection of glory with light.

21. ROMANS CHAPTER 5 VERSE 2- MESSAGES IN ROMANS - GLORY IN THE SCRIPTURES – HOW DOES IT AFFECT US? - MESSAGE 21 {{Romans 5:2 through whom also WE HAVE OBTAINED our introduction by FAITH into this GRACE in which we stand, and we exult in HOPE of the GLORY of God.”}} GLORY GLORY – THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2, Mark 9:2-3, Exodus 34:29, Exodus 33:18-23, Revelation 5:6, Romans 1:23, Romans 3:23, Romans 8:18, 1 Corinthians 2:7, 1 Corinthians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 1 Corinthians 15:43, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Peter 1:7-8, Colossians 1:27, 1 Peter 4:13, Luke 2:8-10, Genesis 1:3-4, John 1:4-5, John 1:9, John 8:12, Acts 9:3-4, Acts 22:6, 1 Corinthians 15:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering Your Full Potential

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 22, 2010

If Samson is man of extra-ordinary strengths and power, Gedeon is an exact opposite. He is the man hiding on the back stage and afraid of the lime light. His life is a proof that God can use ordinary people like us.

DISCOVERING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL JUDGE 6:1-16 It amazing to see how God can transform a fearful man into a mighty warrior. If Samson is man of extra-ordinary strengths and power, Gedeon is an exact opposite. He is the man hiding on the back stage, afraid of the lime light and prefer the low profile ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Big Victory From A Small Army (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 14, 2019

I want to address the fact that some people have left the church in the past year. You might be discouraged as you look around and see the empty chairs.Hopefully I can provide some encouragement for you. Let's see what God did through Gideon's army.

A BIG VICTORY BY A SMALL ARMY (part one) Judges 6-7 Today I want to address the elephant in the room-the fact that some people have left the church in the past year. You might be discouraged as you look around and see the empty chairs. You might be wondering if we're doing something wrong. You ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Expectations

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 16, 2011

An introduction to the titles and roles prophesied for the Christ.

“GREAT EXPECTATIONS” (taken from a message by Matthew Rogers) ISAIAH 9:2-6 OPEN Every so often, in the world of high school boy’s basketball, there comes a player with incredible talent and skill. He and his team become the focus of a lot of media attention. That player becomes one of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer As A Military Strategy Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

Warfare Prayers

PRAYER AS A MILITARY STRATEGY Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, in this edition, we are considering a rather unusual topic. We cannot but benefit immensely from this discourse if only we read curiously with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. We shall move straight into action by commencing with the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-14, Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Pentecostal