Sermons on Cage Fighting:

Resolving Conflict Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 11, 2017

Don’t be envious, and don’t be an enemy of God. Instead, submit to Him, and watch Him bring peace to your turmoil.

William Muir, a biologist at Purdue University studied chickens to determine what could make the egg layers more productive. Chickens live in groups, so first, he selected just an average flock, and he let it alone for six generations. He also created a second group of the individually most ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Heroes Of The Bible: David Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 26, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Daivd. (Alliterated Outline, PowerPoint Available)

Heroes of the Bible: David Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/22/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying the book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-6, 1 Samuel 26:25, 2 Samuel 21:22, 2 Samuel 6:5-22, Psalm 103:1, 1 Samuel 17:45-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Blessing Of Unity

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 27, 2021

Come together for worship and for war, and be satisfied, be special, and be successful for the glory of God!

Mike Atkinson tells the story of a man, who was stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific for years. One day a boat came sailing into view. The man frantically waved and got the skipper's attention. The boat landed on the beach, and the skipper got out to greet the stranded man. After a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Weapons Of Warfare Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

This message is intended to bring an awareness of the unseen war that’s all around us, and to reveal our weapons and equipment with which we can engage in spiritual battle and defend ourselves against our spiritual enemy.

I’m not going to fight in the physical with physical weapons . . . I’m going to fight with spiritual weapons, cause it’s a spiritual fight. - Stephen Baldwin(1) If you attended Vacation Bible School as a child, then you may recall marching into the church building to the tune of “Onward, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Warfare Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

The Christian does not win in the war with evil by making the enemy suffer. He wins by suffering for the sake of the enemy. This is the new message of the cross.

William H. Taft, the 27th President of the United States, was a big man in more ways than one. When he was inaugurated in 1909 at age 51 he weighed 325 pounds. His goal was not to become President, however, but to be the chief justice of the Supreme Court. In 1921 he achieved his goal and became ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Living Among Giants

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Oct 7, 2020

Have you ever lived among the giants? This is an important question that will help encourage us as we serve Christ.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever lived among the giants? Many of the great fantasy books have a land of giants. Of course we have great children’s literature with giants as well. You have Jack and the Bean Stalk. That giant was not so friendly when Jack stole his gold egg laying goose. Then you have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Armed And Ready? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 9, 2024

Spiritual warfare is real. We will either be armed and ready or unarmed and dead meat.

Armed and Ready? Ephesians 6:10-13 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Willams 04-06-2024 Stand When I lived in Mississippi, I volunteered with the youth ministry and one Saturday morning, we took a group to play paintball. I was told to wear my camo, but when I got on the bus I just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Slay Your Giant

Contributed by James Bryant on Nov 20, 2001

David did it and so can you!

HOW TO SLAY YOUR GIANT 1st Samuel 17:32-37 (32) And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. (33) And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Are You The Warrior Your Meant To Be?

Contributed by Jeffrey Smith on Jun 8, 2004

God is a Warrior--we see it from cover to cover in the Bible--Your who was created in his image--also are called to be a Warrior for Him in this world! Are you taking a Stand!

Are You Warrior Your Meant To Be? Show clip from a discovery Channel animal hunt! Your in a battle tonight also¡Xjust as this animal was! The things that your generation is facing on a daily basis¡Xare just overwhelming! „Ï Drugs! „Ï Sex! „Ï Pornography¡Xjust a click away! „Ï Materialism ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Exodus 15:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questioning God

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 10, 2003

There are times we are tempted to accuse God of negligence in the way he runs our lives. But God reminds us that we can trust him.

JOB 38:1-11 QUESTIONING GOD I was talking to a friend of mine the other day, who is also a pastor, and he was describing to me one of his members. “This member is a modern-day Job,” he told me. Why do you think he described one of his members as a “modern-day Job”? I’m sure it’s because of all ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

No One Said This Would Be Easy Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 29, 2004

On the day after Christmas, on St. Stephen’s Day, we learn that though getting to heaven is easy through Jesus, carrying his cross on earth often times isn’t. But if being a Christian is difficult, it is even more so for the unbeliever.

Festival of St. Stephen Matthew 23:34-39 I have always had a healthy respect for all branches of the military, and not to take anything away from the other divisions of our armed forces, but one branch particularly stands out in my mind: the Marine Corps. What is their slogan that you see on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Arrivals & Departures

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 16, 2003

I used this sermon for a memorial roll service...where we remember those from our congregation who have passed away. Using Paul’s "the time has come for my departure" and comparing that to flying in a plane.

Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Morning, January 19, 2003 Memorial Roll Sermon Title: Departures and Arrivals Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Introduction 1. Have you ever been to the airport? A. At the airport, one of the first things you might notice... B. throughout terminal, there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Indicators Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007

Exposition of Gal 5:22-25 second in a two part series comparing the lives of believers and unbelievers

Text: Galatians 5:22-25 Title: Indicators of Genuine Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/24/07, PM A. Opening illustration: "The Spirit produces one fruit, not nine fruits. The fruit, however, has nine facets or qualities. If a believer is walking in the Spirit, he will possess all nine of these qualities. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of Things Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Apr 1, 2006

This sermon will end our study of the Ten Commandments. The 10th Commandment commands us: "Thou Shalt Not Covet.."

Sermon #10 of The Ten Commandments: The Loving Desire of THINGS: Exodus 20:17 "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s house. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife, nor thy neighbor’s manservant, nor thy neighbor’s maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbor’s." I Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 31, 2006

In the spiritual battle we are called to be those whose lives are in solidarity with the life of Jesus. Are we going to live as He wants us to live? Or are we going to live with our own purposes in mind?

Ephesians 6:14a The Belt of Truth Scripture Readings:- Isaiah 11:1-9 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 Ephesians 6:10-18 Sermon Text Ephesians 6:14a Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, In the Macquarie Dictionary the word "truth" has 10 different definitions. • “Truth” can be a description of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist