Sermons on Battling With Self:

Facing Our Fears

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Apr 8, 2019

We all have our giants to face in today's society. Our giants may be our fears, our difficult challenges, our health or our finances. Let us battle our giants as those in our Bible have done so in the past.

We have been talking, over the past few weeks, about some of the challenges we’ve all been facing. Some, more than others but nonetheless, challenges… and how they tore at our hearts and, more sadly, tore at our faith. I like to think of these challenges as our giants. What is a giant to you? They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:16, Luke 12:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Let Your Guard Down

Contributed by William Davis on Nov 26, 2012

This lets the people know even though the road may get tough don't give up. Don't let down the guard you have because the battle isn't over yet

Looking verse 10 it is telling us that by us being human our powers compare nothing to God’s, and we need the strength of God’s might that God gives us through prayer because it tells us that in verse 18. People wonder why us people of the flesh don’t have the same powers as God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Cycle Of Sin Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 1, 2016

We have the tendency to commit sin, then repent, then give our devotion to God, then when all is well, we sin again and we fall into bondage. This is the experience of Israel in the Book of Judges. Only Jesus can break this bondage of sin.

Judges 2:18-19 (NIV) " 18 Whenever the Lord raised up a judge for them, he was with the judge and saved them out of the hands of their enemies as long as the judge lived; for the Lord relented because of their groaning under those who oppressed and afflicted them. 19 But when the judge died, the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:18-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Guard Your Minds

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 27, 2016

A message about the spiritual war that rages against our minds and how God gives us certain resources to fight the corrupt thoughts that assail our minds.

Guard Your Minds Introduction: In Dr. David Jeremiah's sermon series “I never thought I would see the day” He depicts a Christian alternative to the popular AMC television series 'Mad Men' from the 1950's. In the last episode we see the ad agency 'Wyndam and Ridgestone' promoting a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Condemnation

Contributed by Michael Forsyth on Jul 10, 2017

Why is it that we still feel guilty? Does sin mean that we are not really saved? This sermon looks at Paul's response to the question 'why do I keep on sinning even when I do not want to!'

What in life do you find hard to believe? When we came to the states almost four weeks ago, we arrived at London Heathrow with a mountain of luggage. We were flying with Air India and their luggage rules were a little vague, and I was looking at this mountain of luggage and trying to make sense ...read more

6 Things To Consider Regarding Life's Worries

Contributed by Bruce Readling on May 18, 2017

Where we focus our lives and minds when life happens and worries come, can have a huge impact on how well we make it through. Jesus gives us several things to consider when these happen to us.

Luke 12:22-31 The Lord Jesus had just left off in vs. 13-21 speaking a parable of the rich man who in his own mind had no needs. He ended with the powerful reminder that the rich will one day also face death and all their treasures will be left behind. He was reminding of a greater purpose and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fight Of Our Lives

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 30, 2014

We are living in a time when evil is being glorified as good, and good is vilified.

The Christian is in a daily battle with the three-fold enemy of the soul: Flesh, World, Devil. We also fight the same battle for our children. This passage tells us we are in a battle against dark, demonic forces all around us. We are living in a time when evil is being glorified as good, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons Why The Lord Let Our Enemies Stay

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 8, 2014

To show that GOD is our Trainor in life, experience and war, all spiritual in nature.

I. EXORDIUM: Did GOD trained us to win wars and be trained by our spiritual experience? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is our Trainor in life, experience and war, all spiritual in nature. IV. TEXT: Judges 2:22-3:1 (New International Version) 2:22 I will ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Soldier Left Behind Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 14, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of rescuing our fallen comrades in Christian Battle.

NO SOLDIER LEFT BEHIND Genesis 14:13-16 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning December 7th, 2024) In battle, United States armed forces are expected to resist as far as they are able. They are expected to never surrender, to attempt to escape if captured, and to resist revealing information ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Stuck In The Middle Of Good And Evil Games

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Aug 18, 2021

Is there a battle going on between God and Satan? Is there a competition of intelligence -like a chess game. You're left thinking that there’s a chance that the devil might win. But is this what's going on?

Stuck In the Middle of Good and Evil Games Far too often do we see the concept that in this world is a battle going on between God and Satan. It's in the movies and in TV shows all saying that there is this fight It’s portrayed as a competition of intelligence -like a chess game. And your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-2, Habakkuk 1:12, 1 Timothy 1:17, Isaiah 40:28, Colossians 1:16, Job 1:6-7, Psalm 3:3, Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 5:10-11, Revelation 21:3-5, Revelation 20:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Acts 1:10-11, James 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

God’s Cause For Our World

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 6, 2022

The Lord has called us all to prayer, especially seeing the time that we are in, with fear, deception, and war increasing around the globe. And in our prayer, we need to ask God to plead His cause. Learn more about the cause of God in this Sunday’s teaching.

God’s Cause for Our World Psalm 74:22 Watch: https://studio.youtube.com/video/h-WkxN1Y4XU/edit?c=UCnsKqgXUXKLZ13J7FrnC6uQ The other week I was forced to give careful consideration what the Psalmist is asking God to do, which in so many ways is or should be at the heart of our prayers to God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:22, Matthew 6:9-13, Jeremiah 51:36

Denomination: Foursquare

Satan's Devices - Reality Check!

Contributed by Brandon Max on Oct 21, 2021

Every once and while when it comes to my walk and relationship with God, I need a “Reality Check !” I need to be snapped out of my complacency, I need to be shaken out of my own personal delusion, and set back on the right course. Our text today stands as a Spiritual Reality Check for us all.

REALITY CHECK ! TEXT: 1 Peter 5:8 Every once and while when it comes to my walk and relationship with God I need what I am going to call a “Reality Check !” And what I mean by that, is that I need to be snaped out of my complacency, I need to be shaken out of my own personal delusion... And set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Times: A Spiritual Perspective

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 21, 2025

As Christians observing these unfolding events, we are reminded that these are not mere geopolitical struggles; they signify deeper spiritual truths and battles, reflecting what the Scriptures have long forewarned.

The tension between Israel and Iran has historical and spiritual significance. Persia, modern-day Iran, played both a redemptive and antagonistic role in biblical history: >> HISTORICAL CONTEXT: Cyrus the Great (Persian): Freed the Jews from Babylon and facilitated the rebuilding of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fallen Babylon And Armageddon Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 18, 2023

Study #10: This study looks at the Fall of Babylon, the Five No Mores, the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, the Second Coming of Christ, and the Battle of Armageddon. It also touches on the role of Christians in the final battle.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Tonight, we are going to be looking at chapters 18 and 19, and then there will be three chapters remaining in the book of Revelation. We will first begin by looking at “The Fall of Babylon.” Now, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24, Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Strategic Goals Of Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002

What are we striving for when we do battle for Christ?

The Strategic Goals of Spiritual Warfare What is the mission? That question is one of the most important ones we ask as we work on any challenge or project. When we take up the challenge of Spiritual Warfare, we need to understand our mission, our strategic goals. Knowing our mission ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, 2 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God