Sermons on battling sin nature: showing 616-630 of 169,011

Spiritual Battle Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 16, 2012

id we not read in the Bible that the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour? (1 Peter 5:8) Get ready to read the next attack that the enemy plans on Abraham.

Sodom deal! – Abraham – Part 4 Genesis 4:17”And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale.” Did we not read in the Bible that the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle Is Not Yours But The Lord's

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Feb 23, 2009

Our struggles in life are not for us to fight. The battle is not ours but the Lord’s.

Introduction: Being a Christian in this life, we are often up against insurmountable odds. Bills are out of control, the children are acting worse that Bay Bay’s kids, and our job situation is on shaky ground from day to day. Gas prices are steadily going up, gas and electric has climbed to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:9-15, Exodus 14:13-14, 2 Chronicles 32:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Battle To Forgive Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008

Forgiveness is easy depending on where you focus is Inward, Outward or Upward You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Sep 2008)

The Real Battle to Forgive Ideally Forgiveness is instant, however in the real Christian world it can be a real battle to Forgive Its easy to instantly Forgive the Stranger who bumps into you and says “sorry” Forgiveness is a real battle when it is some you know, love & trust, Friend or Family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fully Battle Ready Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 28, 2015

We have available to us two powerful weapons of offense. This ermos discusses the Word of God and prayer.

Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at the armor worn by a Roman soldier. We have looked in great detail at the helmet, the body armor, the belt, the shoes, and the shield. We have compared the helmet to the knowledge of our salvation. The body armor to the righteousness given to us by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Building In The Midst Of Battle

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 27, 2010

Encouraging believers to stay the course and finish the task.

Whenever the people of God start doing the work of God, there is opposition. A worker of weak faith and purpose will quit, but a person of resolution and confidence will overcome the opposition and finish the task. Nehemiah was such a person. Notice in these chapters the opposition that he faced ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Before The Breakthrough

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 14, 2014

Here is a sermon encouraging the Christian to keep on pressing even in the midst of the battle. The battle that we are going through is a set up for our breakthrough...

"The Battle before the Breakthrough" Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. This morning I would like to speak a message entitled "The Battle before the Breakthrough." Great Military ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Winning The Battle Of The Mind

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 13, 2022

The mind is our most basic battlefield. In order to maintain control of our mind, we must fix our on the right kind of thoughts. Satan main forces of attacks are doubts, depression, fear, and discouragement. Proverbs 23:7 “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.”

Sermon “Winning the Battle of the Mind Scripture Lesson: Philippians 4:4-9 NLT 4 “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, 2 Corinthians 10:4, James 4:7, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Methodist

The Battle For Our Courage Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 7, 2022

God knows how to give us courage. The enemy is skilled at taking away our courage.

Nehemiah Chapter 4 The Battle for Our Courage September 11, 2022 Nehemiah 4:7-12 NIV “But when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites and the men of Ashdod heard that the repairs to Jerusalem's walls had gone ahead and that the gaps were being closed, they were very angry. 8 They all ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-12, Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Violent Battle Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 22, 2020

So many of the Christmas stories happen at night. The shepherds are surprised at night by an angel. Jesus is born at night in a filthy manger. The Magi see a star that leads them to Jesus.

The Last Word – Revelation 12 The Violent Battle of Christmas October 11, 2020 So many of the Christmas stories happen at night. The shepherds are surprised at night by an angel. Jesus is born at night in a filthy manger. The Magi see a star that leads them to Jesus. Revelation 12:1-6 NIV A great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6, Matthew 2:13-16, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Revelation 12:17, Revelation 17:14, 1 John 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Battle After Breakthrough

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 22, 2019

Elijah was up on the mounatin in chapter 18 but then hit a low spot in chapter 19. How did he overcome his depression.

Title: Battle After Breakthrough Theme: Dealing with depression. Text: 1 Kings 19 Introduction Review chapter 18 Epic battle of the prophets. Prophets of Baal – 450 vs. Elijah – 1. In my mind I hear the song “Eye of the Tiger”. The battle is beginning. Then I see the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Battle Plan: Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2020

In Colossians 4, Paul provides believers with a three-point battle plan for a successful and satisfying prayer life.

The Battle Plan (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/3/2016 There was a pastor who had a pet parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s kiss. Let’s kiss.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. He learned that one of his deacons had a parrot. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2, Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Battle For Our Courage Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 11, 2023

God knows how to give us courage. The enemy is skilled at taking away our courage.

1 Kings 19 The Battle for Our Courage 1 Kings 19:1-4 NIV And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4, 1 Kings 19:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting Spiritual Battles

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2024

The Lord, and only He, gives prosperity of mind, heart and spirit, but only when we follow His commands in right worship and righteous living.

Eleventh Sunday in Course 2024 The Word of the Lord endures forever. However, the language it is expressed in can differ by the time and place it is written. Remember that it has three meanings. The meaning intended by the human author is inspired by God. The meaning understood by the people of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24, Psalm 92:2-3, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, Mark 4:26-34, Psalm 92:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Conclusion Of The Battle Of Armageddon Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 26, 2024

The focus for some time now has been Satan’s army. Satan’s has used the deception and coercion to gain control of his vast 200-million-man army..... How can God’s little army stand? They are weak and oppressed and hunted – All who have waited in faithful anticipation turn their eyes heavenward:

July 27, 2024 There is an interlude between the description of Babylon’s judgment in chapter 18 and the conclusion of the Battle of Armageddon in chapter 19:11-21. Revelation 19 begins with another Sanctuary Scene and the jubilant celebration over the downfall of Satan’s end-time religious ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-3, John 14:1-3, Isaiah 61:10, Joel 2:28-29, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10, Isaiah 25:9, Habakkuk 3:17-19, 1 Samuel 12:16, Matthew 24:30-31, Isaiah 11:4-5, Hebrews 4:13, Ephesians 6:17, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Thessalonians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Battle Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 14, 2024

Jehoshaphat faced an impossible foe. He was outnumbered, out-gunned, and out-maneuvered. He knew his only hope was divine intervention. He called on God & God answered. We need to know that the battle belongs to the Lord, not us!

THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD 2 Chron. 20:2-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BRAIN TRANSPLANT NEEDED 1. A man needed a brain transplant and met with a brain surgeon to discuss the prices. The surgeon said, “One pound of chimpanzee brain costs $1,000. One pound of human brain costs $5,000. Lastly, one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:2-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God