Sermons on Battered Face:

Winning The Invisible Battles SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Many believers prefer to avoid the topic of spiritual warfare, yet it is a reality we must face. Our victory lies in the spiritual realm, and it's time we learn how to fight and win these invisible battles.

Many Christians tend to avoid the topic of spiritual warfare, but it is a reality we must acknowledge and learn to fight. Our victory lies in the realm of the Spirit, and we must understand the battle we are in. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life's challenges, as if everything is going wrong? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Victory In Spirit

God's Powerful Rescue SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

God, in His immense power, is our ultimate savior and protector. We all face a common adversary, known as Satan or the Devil. However, with God's mighty hand, we can be saved and delivered from this enemy.

God is a powerful God, and because of this, His hand is powerful to save and deliver us from the hands of our enemy. We all have an enemy, and his name is Satan or the Devil. The hand of God is powerful upon us, His children. God created us all in His own image and likeness, as stated in Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Topics: Faith In God, Overcoming Adversity

Keep The Light Burning Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

It's important to keep our light shining for Christ, even when we face challenges. This can be achieved through community, stepping out of our comfort zone, and allowing the Holy Spirit to convict us.

First off, we can't do life alone. We need our squad, our friends, our community. Remember when the Holy Spirit showed up at Pentecost? All the believers were hanging out together, and boom! The Holy Spirit showed up big time. When we've got a crew that loves us and loves God, people notice. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:28, Acts 2:2-4

Topics: Faithfulness, Perseverance, Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance

A Covenant Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 21, 2024

What Tamarisk trees are you planting today - what will your legacy be? What are we doing to prepare and equip the next generation practically and spiritually to face life ... long after you and I are gone?

Last week, we were in the first part of Genesis 21 where Sarah gave birth to Isaac, 25 years after she and Abraham first received this promise from God. Though we sometimes have to wait for what seems like a long time to see a promise from God fulfilled, He is never too late, never too early - He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Hand In The Critical Moment Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2025

There are moments in life when we face challenges that seem insurmountable—critical moments where the outcome seems uncertain and the path forward unclear. However, it is in these very moments that God’s hand of deliverance is most evident.

Title: GOD’S HAND IN THE CRITICAL MOMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:21-22 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 46:1, Daniel 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when we face challenges that seem insurmountable—critical moments where the outcome seems uncertain and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:21-22, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 46:1, Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can Anything Good Come Out Of This?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 13, 2025

Can anything good come out of this? At some time or another, we all face this dilema. But thanks be to God the Bible is filled with evidence of him turning impossible situations around, over and over again.

John 1:43-46 KJVS The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. [44] Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. [45] Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Mother's Worst Dilemma

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 9, 2025

She went in disguise to find out if her son would live after he became ill. The disguise didn't work, and she came back with a dilemma no mother ever wants to face.

Introduction: She was the queen, but not even she could overcome her son’s illness. When she sought a message from a prophet of the LORD, she received news that shook her to her core. (Full disclosure: Sermon Central has previously accepted a message based on this text, called “The Message This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Barrenness Through Divine Visitation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025

This message is for everyone who has faced long-standing unfruitfulness in any area of life. As we explore this passage, we will discover how divine visitation brings fruitfulness, renews hope, and turns delay into testimony.

BREAKING BARRENNESS THROUGH DIVINE VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 18:10-14 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 1:9–20, Luke 1:5–25, Isaiah 54:1–3, Psalm 113:9, Romans 4:17–21 INTRODUCTION: Barrenness in Scripture is not limited to physical childlessness—it represents ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following Where He Leads

Contributed by David Zachrich on Dec 17, 2025

What we sometimes sing, we also think and feel in our hearts: who of us do not want to be with family and loved ones this time of year? To see smiling faces that reflect love, acceptance, and goodwill?

Matthew 2:13-23 “Following Where He Leads” Friends in Faith and Christ, In 1943 – the middle of World War II – Bing Crosby recorded the popular song, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas … if only in my dreams.” I learned this week that the song was not written to be understood the way many of us think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Risen PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to explore and understand the power, joy, and hope that comes from the resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that despite our challenging circumstances, we can face tomorrow because our Savior is alive.

Good Morning! I'm thrilled to welcome you all as we jump into the heart of the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 28, verses 1 through 10. Today, we're going to explore The Power of the Risen Christ, The Joy of the Risen Christ, and The Hope of the Risen Christ. Billy Graham once said, "The resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Topics: Passion

Loosing My Religion

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION We continue this morning our study of the apostle Paul's elaborate assessment of the plight of a hopelessly sinful mankind before the face of the eternally righteous God, as set forth in the first three chapters of the Epistle to the Romans.

A. INTRODUCTION We continue this morning our study of the apostle Paul's elaborate assessment of the plight of a hopelessly sinful mankind before the face of the eternally righteous God, as set forth in the first three chapters of the Epistle to the Romans. We began last week a consideration of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Thanks Be To God Who Gives Us The Victory Through Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 10, 2003

This sermon is about the victory that God gives to His children in the battles that they face in their lives and highlights the following namely 1.INSPIRATION 2.INTERCESSION 3.INTIMACY 4.INVOCATION 5.INHERITANCE 6.INTERVENTION 7.INDIGNATION

THANKS BE TO GOD WHO GIVES US THE VICTORY THROUGH JESUS CHRIST ************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.INSPIRATION 2.INTERCESSION 3.INTIMACY 4.INVOCATION 5.INHERITANCE 6.INTERVENTION 7.INDIGNATION THE MESSAGE THANKS BE TO GOD WHO GIVES US THE VICTORY THROUGH ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Pentecostal

Yes! He Lives. Jesus Has Risen

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 21, 2003

Jesus’ resurrection means he has conquerored death by paying for all our sins; therefore, through him we, too, are conquerors not only over death but also over every other problem we face.

YES! He Lives! Jesus Has Risen! Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit kindles Easter joy in our hearts is the account of Jesus’ resurrection recorded in Mark 16 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Consequences Or Freedom Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 15, 2003

Jesus gave Barabbas the chance not just for a shortened sentence, but for a rebuilt life. When we break the law, we will face consequences; but our experiences can become the basis for redemption from what has happened to us.

Let’s play Jeopardy this morning. I’ll be Alex, you can be the contestants. The category is institutions. The answer is: The following people all spent time in this kind of institution: the prophet Jeremiah; Al Capone; the apostle Paul; Marion Barry; Bugsy Siegel; Nelson Mandela; John Dillinger; ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

Priority Of The People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it states, "if my people who are called by name, will humble themsleve, and pray, and seek my face". We are called to make the main priority of our life to seek after God.

PRIORITY OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:18-20 INTRO: Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddleboats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they traveled side by side, sailors from one vessel made a few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Exodus 34:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan