Sermons on Battle Lines:

The Wonders Of His Love Series

Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jan 11, 2023

How did Jesus coming as a baby mean that there would be peace on earth and goodwill for us? My journey through Advent has brought me back to the manger where God shows up in the flesh, where the God-Man is all potential, just lying there. It's an offer. It's an invitation.

Babies change everything, or at least a lot of things change for a family when a baby is born. For mothers, a selfless devotion to her child kicks in. Life revolves around what the baby needs, not her own needs. New fathers find a place in their hearts that was not there before. A sense of pride ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, Romans 5:6-11, Colossians 2:13, Colossians 1:15-23, 1 John 3:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah’s Words To Ahab's Son Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 24, 2024

Ahaziah became king of Israel after Ahab died. He was injured when he fell through a lattice but sought guidance from Baal-zebub, god of the Philistine city, Ekron! But Elijah the prophet had a message for Ahaziah.

Introduction: After the death of Ahab, king of the northern tribes of Israel, his son Ahaziah became king. This new king also had a near-death experience after he fell through a lattice (networked wooden strips) of a window! This king sent messengers to a Philistine city, Ekron, about 40 or so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Enough To Serve

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

Jesus grants authority not for control but for compassion; strength flows through humility, and true greatness is found at the basin of service.

There are few sights more moving than real authority wrapped in humility. It’s rare. We’re accustomed to power that postures, rank that separates, and leadership that needs to be noticed. Every now and then, we glimpse the beauty of someone who is both strong and gentle—someone who knows exactly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45, Mark 6:7-13, John 13:3-5, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Peter 5:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

“accomplishing Victory Through Prayer!” Series

Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015

Spiritual warfare starts by using scripture as the foundation of your prayers. This results in confidence, and praying with the authority. We also must learn to incorporate worship and praise in our prayer times.

Introduction: Today I want to talk about how to overcome the enemy through spiritual warfare! Unfortunately for many, a message like this will seem utterly worthless… because according to Gallup poll… basically 60% of all Christians… don’t even believe in the devil. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:2-5

Denomination: Vineyard

False News

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 24, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 18: 1 – 34

2 Chronicles 18: 1 – 34 And now today’s false news 18 Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and by marriage he allied himself with Ahab. 2 After some years he went down to visit Ahab in Samaria; and Ahab killed sheep and oxen in abundance for him and the people who were with him and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 18:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Donkey In God's Plan Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 24, 2002

If God can use a donkey, then he can use you. The donkey’s preparartion for royal service is a guide for us.

Introduction Surely the text couldn’t have said a donkey. A white stallion, even a Camel, I’d take the old gray mare before a donkey. It’s pretty amazing don’t you think? The first truly public acknowledgment of Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah and he comes, as predicted in a way that seems, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-11, Matthew 21:1-9, John 12:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How The Holy Spirit Convicts Abusers Of Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to not be overcome by power abusers but to overcome with God’s goodness, love and truth

How the Holy Spirit Convicts Abusers of Power Illustration:In The Christian Leader, Don Ratzlaff retells a story Vernon Grounds came across in Ernest Gordon’s Miracle on the River Kwai. The Scottish soldiers, forced by their Japanese captors to labor on a jungle railroad, had degenerated to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Odd Occurrence

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 16, 2003

I submit to us that, for the most part, KINFOLK LIVING TOGETHER IN UNITY IS AN ODD OCCURRENCE. For the most part,Kinfolk Getting Along on a Daily Basis, enjoying Peace and Harmony day after day after day is AN ODD OCCURRENCE. This messgae deals with the

I submit to us that, for the most part, KINFOLK LIVING TOGETHER IN UNITY IS AN ODD OCCURRENCE. For the most part,Kinfolk Getting Along on a Daily Basis, enjoying Peace and Harmony day after day after day is AN ODD OCCURRENCE. That is Different from what happens on a daily basis. It is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Cross That River Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

Are we people who live by faith, or by sight; are we afraid to cross the river, or are we willing to take the risk and live by faith.

Cross That River Joshua 3 I. There are a few things you need to know that will be foundational to understanding the principles of today’s lesson. A. First, you need to know about the Ark. The Ark of the Covenant was the piece of furniture that God directed Moses to build and place in the middle of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Civil Laws Series

Contributed by Steven Wunderink on Jul 24, 2007

In a series on those books we SKIP over: Lev. Num. Deut. this outline is on the Civil Laws and why we need them even today.

The Skipped over Books of the Bible Laws Laws and More Laws Absolute Laws – True then, true now Obeyed then, Obeyed NOW - Based on grammar – commands - Based on context applicable to today - Based on New Testament support Holiness Laws - How you are to be separate, set apart, and special to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Looking For The Lord's Leardership

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Looks at how a believer cabn find the Lord’s guidance. Expanded outline.

LOOKING FOR THE LORD’S LEADERSHIP - Read 2 Kings 6:8-23 We find here, an interesting account of the Lord at work. The king of Aram was waging was against Israel. In the war, he would make his battle plans and plan when and where he was going to attack Israel. Every time he made his plans, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Lucifer That Man Should Fear Him? Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 13, 2007

A redo of Armed to be set free.

Who is Lucifer that man should fear him? Understanding Lucifer The reason that we, as the children of God, need to understand Lucifer is, we are under constant attack from him and his evil forces. In order to defend ourselves from his attacks, we need be able to recognize him as the Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: *other

The Protagonist And The Antagonist

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 6, 2007

Jesus setting the Pharisees straight and shutting down their argumentative spirit.

The Protagonist and the Antagonist Luke 14:1-6 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Jesus was literally on display in midst of the Pharisees in home of one of their rulers. This was the primary group who would want to catch Jesus in some form of a compromise. So let’s look at our passage and see how the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch Walked With God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007

Everyone knew Enoch walked with the unseen.

Who Are You? Best Supporting Roles in the Bible Series (Part 3 of 4) Enoch: He Walked with God Gen. 5:22 Mar. 18, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A German writer wrote about a villager who, wherever he went, brought his unseen ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing And Wisdom In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 2, 2008

Moses shares w/ his father in law Jethro, who shares right back. Principles of priority, personnel, planning, and pride. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Witnessing and Wisdom in the Wilderness Exodus 18:1-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WitnessWisdom.html It’s a family reunion as Moses is reunited w/ his wife and sons, and his father in law, Jethro. The last time Jethro had been in Moses’ presence he heard him tell about his talk w/ some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Baptist