Sermons on Attack:

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 31, 2019

"The faith once for all entrusted to the saints" is under attack inside and outside of the church. We are called to contend for that faith. What reward is in store for those who do so?

Contending For The Faith Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-3, Jude 1:24-25, Ephesians 2:20, John 8:12, Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Peter 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Making An Impact For God Sermon Vi: Let God Do For You What He Did For Joshua Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 20, 2020

Mature Christians must step forward and not remain silent in the face of evil intent on the part of non-Christians whose attacks on the Christian Faith have gone viral in these times of massive media complicity.

WHAT GOD DID FOR JOSHUA, HE DOES FOR YOU “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho” but God made him fit for the battle. This mighty commander, appointed by Moses after the Exodus, earned his stripes but, more importantly, having been born in bondage, he ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

The Church Is Prevailing

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 10, 2019

With so many scandals inside the Church and attacks from outside the Church, we can sometimes wonder if the Church will survive. Jesus promises that His Church will prevail! And as it prevails, we prevail, too.

Opening Remarks and Introduction In the past few years, Christian churches have been rocked by problems both inside and outside the church. In 2017, we saw a shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, and recently a mega-church in town hit the news recently with one youth worker and some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18, Philippians 1:12-14, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 8:14-17, John 8:11, Ephesians 2:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Myths About Temptation Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 10, 2020

How can we hope to live victoriously in and for Christ if we believe temptation attacks us because we’re horrible human beings of because God is mad at or wants to mess with us?

Myths about Temptation I Corinthians 10:6-13 Introduction: Have you ever heard the stories about siblings who convince one of their siblings that they were adopted? It often really affects the one that is made to believe they are adopted. What a relief they feel when they finally talk to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Lion’s Den Without Being Eaten

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2014

Many times we are attacked. We see 5 characteristics about Daniel that, when the lions came to eat him, were the things responsible for keeping him from being devoured.

LIVING IN A LION’S DEN WITHOUT BEING EATEN Dan. 6:1-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HELPING OUT 1. We all love it when other drivers blow their horns at us. It can really test your Christianity! I remember the story of… 2. Sandra, while out driving her car, stopped to obey a red light ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Happens When The Church Prays Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 28, 2023

The way I want to attack this conversation is by looking at 3 statements: 1) What Prayer Is 2) What Prayer Can Do 3) When the Church Prays (6 awesome things happen)

What Happens When The Church Prays Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Hebrews 10:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Origin Of The Marriage Covenant

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 16, 2022

Marriage is the one institution in America that is under the most satanic attack! I believe the main reason so many couples are getting divorced is because they have forgotten the origins of the Marriage Covenant itself.

Marriage is the one institution in America that is under the most satanic attack! For years, Hollywood has been the leading majority of divorces in the country. Celebrity marriages often happen at the drop of a hat and crash and burn just as quickly. Some celebrity couples stay together for years ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Answers Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 31, 2023

Last time together we looked at Elijah and the great victory that was given to him. Would it be great to live in the victory of the moment forever? What frequently follows a victory is an attack from our enemy.

“When God Answers” 1 Kings 19.1-18 Last time together we looked at Elijah and the great victory that was given to him. Would it be great to live in the victory of the moment forever? What frequently follows a victory is an attack from our enemy. It should not surprise us nor should we be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Against Household Wickedness And Household Enemies Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 8, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on household wickedness, its manifestations, and strategies for overcoming it.

The concept of "household wickedness" refers to the presence of evil or malevolent influences within one's own family or close relationships. These influences can manifest as envy, jealousy, betrayal, or other forms of destructive behavior that hinder personal growth, relationships, ...read more

The Stranger Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 21, 2006

Part 2 in a 4 part series dealing with temptations that we all face. This message deals with the attack of our old nature upon our physical body as Paul understood the struggle in Romans 7.

AN APPLE A DAY The Temptations We Face Part 2, The Stranger Romans 7:21-25 May 7, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee The Scripture refers to a part of life that everyone has experienced—even those with a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Billy Joel wrote a song entitled, “The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Friendly Fire

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 12, 2007

Gordon McDonald in his book: Restoring Your Spiritual Passion presents 4 destructive spirits leading to friendly fire--attacking our fellow-Christians. This sermon takes a deeper look at two.

“FRIENDLY FIRE!” (Basic outline taken from a chapter in Gordon McDonald’s book: Retoring Your Spiritual Passion) A. FRIENDLY FIRE ILLUSTRATION: Pat Tillman played safety for the Arizona Cardinals for four years and was offered a 3.6 million dollar contract to return in the fall of 2002 when he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Wanna Bet?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 21, 2008

I sometimes feel so vulnerable to the attacks of Satan but Jesus says that NO ONE will be able to snatch Jesus’ sheep out of His hand. That is extremely comforting, especially when I’m at my lowest.

-The high school that I went to was a big football, track and wrestling school -All of the best athletes played football -The coach of the team highly encouraged his best players to not play basketball anymore but to concentrate during the winter on lifting weights instead of shooting a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Packin Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 14, 2013

As long as churches, schools, post offices, and government buildings are perceived as “soft-targets,” assailants who are intent on killing as many people as possible will continue to attack such places. Now is not the time to reject the teachings of Jesu

Are You Packin’ An elderly lady declared, “No one would ever carry a gun in our church!” These words were heard by a pastor of a mid-size church in a rural community. The pastor engaged the older lady in conversation, “There are likely several concealed handgun license holders present in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The One Critical Need

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 17, 2008

Beware Satan will do whatever he can to destroy the working of God’s grace in your life. We live in a society where our personal relationship with Jesus Christ is under constant attack.

Beware Satan will do whatever he can to destroy the working of God’s grace in your life. We live in a society where our personal relationship with Jesus Christ is under constant attack. Satan is a deceiver and if he cannot tempt you with the temporary pleasures of sin, or convince you are of no ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Reason?

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 8, 2010

When atheist and others attack Christmas, should Christians be intimidated? Is believing in God a crutch for weak minded people? (part of this sermon was adapted from a sermon by Craig Groeschel entitled What Child is This)

Albert Schweitzer, accepting the Nobel Pease Prize- Humanism, in all its simplicity, is the only genuine spirituality. Christmas is a time of celebration for many, but it has increasingly become a source of controversy. David Silverman, president, American Humanist, said- The invisible man in the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Charismatic