Sermons on Contend In Battle:

The Raging Battle Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 19, 2009

In the battle that rages about us, many are taken captive. Many more are unawasre that we are at war. However, the Bible insists that we are engaged in war with a brutal enemy. Are we ready?

EPHESIANS 6:11 THE RAGING BATTLE “Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” If you seek a religion that will make you comfortable, Christianity is not for you. Despite the emphasis on peace and benefit that emanates from Christian pulpits, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of The Church

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 18, 2012

Instruction on battling Satan and his schemes.

The Battle of the Church Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Introduction: True story....A Christian leader was traveling recently by plane. He noticed that the man sitting two seats over was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contending For Your Destiny: Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 2, 2005

#3 of 3 teachings. There is a great need for Christians to awaken to the unique call & destiny awaiting all those who follow Jesus. Yet how many treasures of God’s Kingdom are never claimed because we try to remain civilians in a time of war?

We’ve been discussing the great need to CONTEND for YOUR DESTINY.Pick up the sword & FIGHT! Promises from God...that cannot be fulfilled without YOUR ACTIVE, INTENTIONAL PARTICIPATION. TODAY...I want to bring the point home personally…. WHY CONTEND? WHAT ARE WE CONTENDING FOR? Paul puts it this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping And Being Kept Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 11, 2012

How does a pastor confront growing sin in his church?

Introduction How does a pastor confront growing sin in his church? How does he arrest the sin’s spread and kill the virus? Jude presents a case study of one pastor’s effort. He has revealed the sin – perverting grace into sensuality and denying Christ’s lordship. He has ...read more

Scripture: Jude 0:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Contending For The Sanctity Of All Human Life

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

How would you advise a mother who was pregnant with her fifth child based on the following facts? Her husband had syphilis. She has tuberculosis. Their first child was born blind. Their second child died. Their third child was born deaf. Their fourt

Contending For The Sanctity Of All Human Life How would you advise a mother who was pregnant with her fifth child based on the following facts? Her husband had syphilis. She has tuberculosis. Their first child was born blind. Their second child died. Their third child was born deaf. Their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Join The Battle Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

In this chapter Abram goes to war to redeem his nephew. We also are called into a battle to redeem those around us. Make alliances, use strategy and bring them back alive.

GENESIS 14: 1-24 Last week was missions conference and we sang a song called, "The battle belongs to the Lord." Tonight I want to talk about a battle in the Bible as it relates to a battle in our world. Our source is the continuing stories surrounding the Life of Abram in Genesis chapter 14. In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heavenly Battle

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 25, 2005

The story gives us insight into an unseen battle that wages in the unseen spiritual realm, but has effect here on earth.

Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land March 13, 2005 Daniel 10 The Heavenly Battle The story gives us insight into an unseen battle that wages in the unseen spiritual realm, but has effect here on earth. The angelic being that Daniel sees has been detained ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Battle For The Mind Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 27, 2005

Which should take precidence - the mind or faith? Are the two mutually exclusive or can they get along together? Such are the questions out of Colossians 1: do you have the mind of man or the mind of Christ?

In our world today there is a fight going on - which is more important, intellect, or faith? Especially amongst Christians these two ideas fight for preeminence. Some think the two are mutually exclusive - you either have blind faith or you have intellect - but not both. Others say that our minds ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Battle Of The Ages Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Oct 8, 2004

This series is based on A. M. Hills book "Holiness in the Book of Romans."

Read Romans 7. Paul shows here that following the law can do nothing to save us or sanctify us. It diagnoses our problem. It doesn’t cause us to sin. A doctor isn’t the cause of disease when he points it out to us. 1. I know the law is GOOD, but I am a SLAVE. (14-17) When I was a kid, I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Noise Of Battle

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 2, 2004

In observance of the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, we must understand that persecution is a battle that is real.

The Noise of Battle International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Intro: Video from Open Doors In the 20th century more believers were martyred for their faith than all the previous centuries combined. An estimated 200 million Christians currently live in areas where their faith in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Cry

Contributed by Glenn Hamel on Nov 17, 2004

Inspirational message to stand up and fight against Satan.

Battle Cry Sound the trumpet Isa 42:13 13 The LORD will march out like a mighty man, like a warrior he will stir up his zeal; with a shout he will raise the battle cry and will triumph over his enemies. Sound the trumpet The battle cry has sounded the war has begun The Lord our God is now ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Battle Gear Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004

Week three in a four week series on the essentials for conquerors.

29, February 2004 Dakota Community Church The Essentials The Essential Characteristics of Conquerors WEEK THREE: BATTLE GEAR Introduction: We have been talking about defeating the giants in our lives this year. We looked at the necessity of courage and at the importance of competence in defeating ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:23-26, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Battle For Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 6, 2004

The authority of Jesus flashes in our hearts and minds and brings light and deliverance from demonic darkness. But beware! Armor is essential to spiritual survival!

At the heart of Luke 11 is a message about the battle for the heart. This chapter contains 54 verses of 1,314 words with 10 paragraphs in the NASV, or 1,311 words with 6 paragraphs in the KJV, or 1,244 words with 25 paragraphs in the NIV. I didn’t get a count of these in the Greek New Testament. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle For The Mind

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

Explains the importance of the thought life, our accountability for our thoughts, and how to win victory--by winning the battle for our minds.

The Battle for the Mind I. We are responsible not only for our actions, but also for our thoughts. A. God has judged people based on thoughts in the past. Acts 8:22 Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. [Simon the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ready For Battle

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 6, 2004

It is time to rise up and realize the battle before us is won, so get suited up to participate in the victory.

Call to Battle New Hope Community Pastor Bob Briggs July 9, 2004 Stumbling in lethargy, the trumpet is sounding, it is time for the church to awaken to the cry of battle, the sound of distant thunder is on the horizon, there is a battle brewing, and the church had better prepare herself. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal