Sermons on Army Chaplain:

Tenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Combat Boots

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 4, 2024

“feet shod with the kind of shoe created for the Gospel of peace.”

General Douglas MacArthur wrote that there are 4 things necessary to win any battle. One is strength-- We hear Mark 3:27 in our Gospel, “no one can enter a strong man's house to plunder his property unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder the house.” Jesus explains that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:27, Genesis 3:15, Ephesians 6:15, Ephesians 4:27

Denomination: Catholic

William Booth's 11 Discipleship Questions To Challenge Yourself To Grow

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Questions are excellent. Our savior Jesus of course so often asked people questions. Someone would come to Him and ask him a question, and Jesus would reply by asking them a question.

Questions are excellent. Our savior Jesus of course so often asked people questions. Someone would come to Him and ask him a question, and Jesus would reply by asking them a question. Questions help us to reflect on our own presuppositions, those things we believe and think without even fully ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 John 3:6-8, Romans 8:5-6, Matthew 12:36, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Responding To Spiritual Attacks Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

There is an unseen war taking place around us at all times, and the devil is working hard against those who serve and obey the Lord. But God has warrior angels in His charge, and He sends His angels to guard us and help with the fight.

To fulfill the task of protecting us the angels fight against the devil and all our enemies, and carry out God’s vengeance. - John Calvin(1) In Billy Graham’s book Angels: God’s Secret Agents, there is the story of a missionary named John Paton who was stationed along with his wife in the New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Baptist

God And His War Horses, Antsy To Bring Judgment (Zechariah 6:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 11, 2026

God sometimes holds back judgment, for various reasons, for a time. But when that time is out-- watch out. Whether that judgment is scary, or reassuring, depends on whether God is fighting for you, or against you.

Today, we have the privilege of tackling the first eight verses of Zechariah chapter 6. The first few times I read these verses, I thought that there wasn't much there. It seemed confusing, to be sure, but it also seemed like the type of passage where it's difficult to preach a full ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:1-8

"Every Spiritual Blessing"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 4, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to afirm to others that "ALL SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS" come to us from God through Christ.

"… Every Spiritual Blessing …” 4 January 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: All Spiritual Blessings (prayer, faith, love, hope, peace, patience, righteousness, deliverance, etc.) come to us from God through Christ. REFERENCES: Second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Cost Of Following Jesus" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 16, 2005

How do we determine the cost of following Jesus? What does it take to follow Him wholeheartedly.

Iliff and Saltillo UM church Second Sunday of Lent February 20, 2005 “The Cost of Following Jesus” Mark 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION: At the beginning of this chapter we see 4000 people fed with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. Jesus told his disciples to feed the people and when they said, “yes, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

"Encouragement"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

We extend compassion as wounded healers. But before we can help others, we have to learn how to weep. The word compassion means “to suffer with others”.

“Encouragement” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts King David is faced with a bittersweet victory. His son Absalom turned against him, raised up an army to overthrow his father, and in battle against David’s forces he met a violent death. In the previous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Bandages Of Love Ii

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 11, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to show compassion for their neighbors.

“Bandages of Love II” Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 11 March 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Christians should be compassionate to their neighbors. References: Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); Romans 15:1-2 KJV - (We then that are strong ought to bear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship And Distortion (September 20, 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

In this passage of scripture, we can see three things. First, we can see where caution hinders compassion. Secondly, we can see where compassion builds community. Finally, we can see where members of the community must be accountable to God and each other.

DISCIPLESHIP AND DISTORTION Text: Mark 9:38 – 50 There is the story of an army chaplain who once told his men that he did not believe in hell. Some of his men responded by saying that his services would no longer be needed. The one who tells this story (Warren W. Wiersbe) also says ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

"Come To The Table"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002

The significance of the special meal God has prepared for us.

“Come to the Table” I Corinthians 10:14-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Someone sent me a cartoon this week. It shows a mother and son walking home from church, and the mom says, “The next time Pastor Bob ask you what the sermon was about, don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Congregational

Giants, Keep On Coming"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001

This sermon is designed to motivate the hearers to become victorious in their battles and WARS WITH GIANT SPIRITUAL STRUGGLES.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia REFERENCES: Isaiah 40:31 (But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount with wings as eagles; they shall run,and not be weary and they sall walk and not faint); 1 Samuel 13:14 (“a man after God’s own heart); ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22, 2 Samuel 21:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah And The Worm Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 19, 2003

Jonah’s burning because Ninevah isn’t. God appeals to Jonah, and rather than show us Jonah’s response, He invites us to respond. Will we show compassion, or will we run from our responsibility?

“Jonah and the Worm” 4:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In our final chapter, we see Jonah as a pouting prophet. Jonah reluctantly obeyed God, and now he’s sulking. He experienced such a wonderful display of God’s mercy; he saw God work in a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18, Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

The Commitment Factor

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 27, 2003

Commitment is the key to a successful marriage. First, commitment to Christ, which leads to commitment to one’s spouse.

The Commitment Factor—Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts It’s been said, “A successful marriage is one in which you fall in love many times…and always with the same person.” (Mignon McLaughlin) However, marriage in America is in trouble--the divorce rate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Congregational

How To Slay Giants That Keep On Coming

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 5, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to TEACH the hearers HOW TO slay Giant spiritual battles that continues to come in their lives.

2 Samuel 21:15-22 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris South Post Chapel Seoul Korea BIG IDEA: No one goes through this life with ONLY ONE GIANT to SLAY. REFERENCES: Isaiah 40:31 (But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount with wings as eagles; they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Young People Should Live

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 14, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is TO TEACH the hearers HOW YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD LIVE for God.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD REMEMBER TOMORROW THAT GOD HAS NOT FORGOTTEN THE CHOICES THEY’VE MADE TODAY. REFERENCES: Eccl 11:9-12:1 (MSG) You who young, make the most of your youth. Relish your youthful ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal