Sermons on Cave Stronghold:

Living With The Bats

Contributed by James May on Oct 15, 2003

David was in a state of depression while in the Cave of Adullam. He was in there with all the bats, both winged and two-legged. But he found a way out of that cave and so can we.

LIVING WITH THE BATS Psalms 142:1-7, "<Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave.> I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7, 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take It To The Limit- Morals Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 10, 2008

Don’t cave under pressure, keep your convictions.

Take It To The Limit February 3, 2008 Daniel 1:1-21 On the top of your bulletin is a quote. A quote I found in an article in our Skagit Valley Herald back in December. It was an article about learning to say no. In order to live into your life. In order to live your life. In order to not let ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After Christmas Mourning

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

An expostion of David’s time of discourgement in the cave of Adullam from Psalm 142.

After Christmas Mourning…Psalm 142 Pastor Jeff Williams 12-26-04 After Christmas Mounring…. Yesterday started earlier than I would have liked. Our two wide-eyed dreamers got up before sunrise to see what was under the tree. Maxine and I stumbled out of bed and tried to corral Josh and Austin ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Striving For The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 1, 2004

Break the stronghold of your mind and strive to have the mind of Christ.

“Striving for the Mind of Christ” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Introduction: A stronghold is a mind set that is impregnated with hopelessness that causes a person to accept as unchangeable something in their lives even though they know it goes contrary to the will of God. The devil ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Apostolic

The Lord Is Near

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Sep 17, 2024

David hiding in a cave, communicates that the LORD is near and protects His children

The LORD is Near Psalm 34:7-18 Good morning, As we have been studying the Book of Psalms, we have learned many things about the Lord's character and His attributes. King David had such a close walk with the LORD, that as he was inspired by the Holy Spirit to write some of the Psalms, he was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Shall I Fear? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 21, 2024

Title * We can trust God's Protection, Presence, Promises, and Power

Summer in the Psalms 2024 Psalm 27 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church?07-21–2024 Hola When I first finished seminary, I worked in a large psychiatric hospital's needs assessment call center. I would take calls, set up assessments, and answer questions from patients, family ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts For The New Year

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 23, 2013

This message deals with the danger of negative thinking and how to retrain our minds towards more a more faith filled mindset. 2 Cor. 10:3-5 is the text.

Title: Thoughts for the New Year Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 CHCC: December 30, 2012 INTRODUCTION: This is the last time we’ll be together in 2012. It’s the time when we think: "out with the old and in with the new". There’s a scripture that talks about that: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Garrison Of The Philistines

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 10, 2012

1 Sam 10:5 speaks of a garrison of the Philistines on the Hill of God. This is a message about strongholds of the enemy in the hearts of believers.

The Garrison of the Philistines Text 1Sa 10:5 After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where [is] the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choose Your Weapons

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 9, 2011

You have been given all you need to defeat your enemy on every front.

September 11, 2011 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Title: Choose Your Weapon 10 years ago the World Trade Centers were attacked and 2977 people became victims of a terrorists attack that rocked the world. All this was done in the name of a false religion ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knocking Down Prison Walls Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 1, 2015

Often our spiritual battles are fought behind bars made of human reasoning. This sermon discusses breaking through that stronghold and destroying the debates of Satan.

A new soldier was on sentry duty at the main gate. Security levels were high. His orders were very clear. No car was to enter unless it had a special sticker on the windshield. A big Army car came up with a general seated in the back. The sentry said, "Halt, who goes there?" The driver, a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Foursquare

(A Stonghold In The Day Of Trouble)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 22, 2018

THE WORD STRONGHOLD MEANS A PLACE OF SAFETY IN OTHER WORDS NAHUM LETS US KNOW THAT NOT ONLY DO WE HAVE DIVINE ASSURANCE BUT WE AS CHILDREN OF GOD HAVE DIVINE ASSISTANCE BECAUSE GOD IS OUR PLACE OF PROTECTION AND OUR PLACE OF REFUGE

Nahum 1:7 (KJV) 7 The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. (WE WANT TO FOCUS IN ON CLAUSE B& C) , a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. AND WITH THE HELP OF THE LORD GUIDIANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Your Mind

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 10, 2005

The process and importance of bringing our thoughts under subjection to the Word of God.

2 Corinthians 10:4-6 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6, Romans 12:1-13, 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Word Possessed Authority

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 26, 2013

God's word is not dormant but alive and powerful to the pulling down of strongholds in our life.

We live in a power-hungry culture. Whether it is religious, political, business, sports or entertainment people are hungry for power at whatever cost. The definition of power… A: general (1): ability to act or produce an effect (2): ability to get extra-base hits (like a power hitter) (3): ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

David's Mighty Men: The 37 Men Who Stood With David At The Cave Of Adullam Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 4, 2023

Bravery is a hallmark of a Christian. A true follower of Jesus is brave and bold. They know God is with them.

"Leonidas, King of Sparta, was preparing to make a stand with his Greek troops against the Persian army in 480 B.C. when a Persian envoy arrived. The man urged on Leonidas the futility of trying to resist the advance of the huge Persian army. "Our archers are so numerous," said the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Destroying The Unchangable

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 27, 2004

There are many strongholds that Satan brings upon the lives of people to make them believe that there is no hope, but I want to assure you that with Christ all things are possible. Pull down those strongholds and find hope in Christ.

“Destroying the UNCHANGEABLE” Intro: Have you ever had Satan come to you to make you believe that the thing you are encountering is unchangeable and there is no hope of even seeing God work in our life. You see one of the hardest thing that people faces is that they have a hard time seeing that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal