Sermons on Culture War:

A Holy War Indeed

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 12, 2003

This sermon addresses the concept of war from a literal standpoint as well as from a spiritual standpont.

A Holy War Indeed (Joshua 10:1-15) We have been bombarded with literature, media coverage, and may have even had persons come up to us and state that a war is being fought as a result of God’s intervention on behalf of a people. While in most instances that I have just ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Declaring War On Sin

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 8, 2003

If we desire to know God, we must declare war on sin.

For the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about seeking God. What it means to pursue God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. And why it’s necessary to do so; why it’s not only desirable and beneficial, but even essential, that we continue striving for God throughout our lives. Last week, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible And War 2

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 18, 2003

This message was the second in a series presented during the Desert Storm conflict but is applicable to today’s conflict.

Chico Alliance Church WAR AND THE BIBLE Part Two IV. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL WARFARE? There are many parallels between the realities of our seen physical world and the realities in the unseen spiritual realm. In fact, God has specifically created the physical world as an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:14-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"A Declaration Of War"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 27, 2003

How are Christians to be "peacemakers?" In John 4, Jesus makes five declarations of war in order to establish the peace. As Christians, we need to make a declaration of war!

Text: John 4:1-19 “A Declaration of War” Introduction: Matthew 5:9 ”Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Peace does not come unless it is made. If we are to be peacemakers, we need to live to make the peace. Sometimes that requires war. We need to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Peacemakers In A Time Of War

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

A look at Jesus beatitude about peacemakers in the context of possible war with Iraq but focusing on what it means for us.

v9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. "If you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee." -- Lady Astor "If you were my wife, I’d drink it." -- Winston Churchill Conflict we all recognise it is a fact of life and try to avoid it, yet none the less always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Holiness

"The War Is On"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the HEARERS TO ARM THEIR HOMES WITH TRAINED PRAYER WARRIORS, THAT ARE PREPRARED TO pursue and engage their spiritual enemies (through God’s Word and Prayer) in order to take back their love ones AND POWs.

“ BIG IDEA: PEOPLE OF FAITH SHOULD USE THEIR SPIRITUAL RESOURCES TO AFFECT THE OUTCOME OF WAR - LONG BEFORE IT AFFECTS THEM PERSONALLY. REFERENCES: Genesis 11 (The start of nationalism); Genesis 14:1-24 (The First War … was fought with Abraham – our patriarch of faith); Ephesians 6:10-18 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

2 Natures At War

Contributed by James May on Feb 8, 2004

There is a war that rages between the nature of the flesh and the nature of the Spirit. Which one is winning in your life?

2 NATURES AT WAR Today, as we sit here in this sanctuary there is a war going on. There is a war that is raging in Iraq and in Afghanistan. Those wars are wars against evil in the earth. That evil is the threat of terrorism that would threaten the very freedoms and peace of not just the USA but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-19, Romans 7:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Wars Are Not Won By Evacuations"

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 23, 2003

We cannot win by doing nothing

“Wars are not won by evacuations” 2 co 2:9The reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. 10If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Biblical View Of War

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 23, 2003

Looking at war and the biblical view for the Christian about war

The Biblical View of War Romans 13:1-4 Primary Purpose: To show the Biblical viewpoint of when war is necessary and just There is a lot of talk these days about a possible war with Iraq. In the news this week, President Bush said again that for the sake of peace, he (being Saddam Hussein) must ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The War Of Self-Control

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

TITUS 1:8 / PROVERBS 16:32

THE WAR OF SELF-CONTROL TITUS 1:8 / PROVERBS 16:32 There was once an elderly couple that was traveling through the upstate NY. As they were driving along they saw a sign that said, "Helicopter" rides ahead". Pa said to Ma that he always wanted to ride in one of them helicopters. So they ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8, Proverbs 16:32

Denomination: Bible Church

Reasons To Go To War

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

Fortantly we are on the side of God. We have confidence then to tackle anything that comes are way

I John 4:16b-21 Reasons to Go To War Introduction A. Remembering back to 9/11 I was at the lighthouse watching CNN. I was sitting there saying that no one attacks USA B. I was so upset that anyone would try such a thing C. I knew that enemy would have a problem right then and there though. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The War Against Fear

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

“The War Against Fear” Fear is the great tool of The Enemy to bring down the walls of Christianity in America and The World. Since the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and The World Trade Center, the words of promise from 2 Timothy 1:7 has been

“The War Against Fear” Fear is the great tool of The Enemy to bring down the walls of Christianity in America and The World. Since the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and The World Trade Center, the words of promise from 2 Timothy 1:7 has been speaking to my heart: “For God hath not given ...read more

Scripture: John 11:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Terror; The Lost War.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 27, 2005

Why cant people see that Gods prophecy’s, will and are, taking place.Many Christians will be immune from violence and terror and then again many will be victims of it.

Terror; The Lost War. {Terror; Intense, overpowering fear.An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight).A feeling of agitation and anxiety ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The War

Contributed by Ken Durham on Sep 10, 2005

We all hold different views on war and that’s O.K. ~ but we can learn some vital lessons for our Christian walk.

LESSONS FROM THE WAR Who Packs Your Parachute? Charles Plumb was a U.S. Navy jet pilot in Vietnam. After 75 combat missions, his plane was destroyed by a surface~to~air missile. Plumb ejected and parachuted into enemy hands. He was captured and spent six years in a communist Vietnamese ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

We're At War!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 9, 2005

We’re at War! 1) Pray with confidence 2) Pray for confidence

An egg, a piece of bacon, a couple of sausages, a bit of cheese, a slab of butter, a pork chop, some liver, and a scoop of pudding. No, it’s not what I had for breakfast this morning. It was the weekly allotment of food per person in Britain during World War II. Can you believe that? Most of us can ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran