Sermons on Defeated Foe:

Hasten To Be Heroic Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Peter is saying here, hasten to be heroic. The Christian life is a battle, and it is no place for idleness and indifference, or cowardice. God calls for energetic excellence in every believer.

In the days when there was little freedom of speech in England Thomas Paine spent sometime in prison for speaking his mind. Benjamin Franklin urged him to come to America. He did so in 1774. The difference was so great, and he so fell in love with the value of freedom that he caught a vision of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

The Art Or War (Part 3)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 17, 2011

We are not ignorant of Satan’s devices (2 Corinthians 2:11) and knowing his character, strategy, and tactics equips us for victory.

THE ART OF WAR (PART 3): THE DRAGON-SLAYER Rev. 12:1-17 Sermon Objective: We are not ignorant of Satan’s devices (2 Corinthians 2:11) and knowing his character, strategy, and tactics equips us for victory. Supporting Scripture: Genesis 3:13-15; Psalm 41:11, Psalm 103:9-12; John 10:10; John 8:44; ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

What Do You Know About God? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Often our responses to life’s circumstances reveal how we think about God, whether it’s falling down stairs, getting a promotion, or discovering that your child has a learning disability.

Please note: the Scripture passage will be read before the sermon. “A PSALM OF DAVID, WHEN HE FLED FROM ABSALOM HIS SON. 1 O LORD, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; 2 many are saying of my soul, “There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah 3 But you, O LORD, are a shield about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Homeland Security Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 18, 2010

When we understand the Israelites song of celebration we can discover the sources of our security.

“Homeland Security” Exodus 15:1-18 In the aftermath of 9-11 a Federal position was created to help insure the safety and security of Americans and others living in the United States. So we now have a Director of Homeland Security. It is an attempt to help alleviate ongoing fears of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deborah The Delightful Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

The record of Deborah is in the Bible because God inspired it to be there. It was real history, and God ordained history. It is there for an example of how God uses women as well as men in the highest roles of leadership.

I have enjoyed war stories and war heroes since I was a small boy watching the news on the movies screen in the local theater. I never realized, however, that not all of the heroes were men. I heard of Joan of Arc when I got into the upper grades of school, but I never had the concept of the ...read more

Overcomers

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001

Just like in the life of David, obstacles will come our way, but how will we overcome our obstacles and struggles, the giants of our lives?

“OVERCOMERS” I SAMUEL 17: 41-51 JANUARY 14, 2001 INTRODUCTION: What was your New Years Resolution? Congregational response: New Years Resolutions are really about overcoming Life struggles/Life Obstacles. Church Struggles are just the same. They are opportunities to overcome. TRANSITION ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:41-51

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Just Do Something...stand There!

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

Sometimes all you need to do is stand!

I. Don’t Just Do Anything…. A. Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

A Soldier's Song

Contributed by Antonio Carlisle on Oct 9, 2006

Preached at the Funeral of Mrs. L. Barrington.

A Soldiers Song For the Funeral of Sis. L. Barrington By: Dr. Antonio Carlisle Senior Pastor of the Greater Truevine Missionary Baptist Church in Lake City, FL 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 27:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Establishes A House For You

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 5, 2008

Advent 4(B) - The Lord God Almighty establishes a house for you: it is not built by human hands and, it is an eternal home.

THE LORD ESTABLISHES A HOUSE FOR YOU (Outline) December 23, 2007 - ADVENT 4 - 2 Samuel 7:8-11 INTRO: During Advent we study promises that are made and examine promises that are kept. This morning we will look at promises made to David and promises kept. It is the Lord who makes these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:8-11

Denomination: Lutheran

O Is For Overcome Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word overcome

Introduction 1. 2. Learning our ABCs is a part of every child’s early development... Learning our Biblical ABCs is a part of every Christian’s ongoing spiritual growth... As we continue to learn our Biblical ABCs, we come to the letter “O”... O is for Overcome... Overcome and its forms is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Where Do You Keep Your God?

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 4, 2008

Have you lost Him? Where is God on your priority list?

Where Do You Keep Your God? Psalm 42:1-3 Warren Keeting tells this story: "There once was a rich man who was near death. He was very grieved because he had worked so hard for his money and he wanted to be able to take it with him to heaven. So he began to pray that he might be able to take some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Has Got Your Back

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 15, 2007

God has already seen your trials and troubles for the next year. The Lord Jehovah has gone before you. He has already been to where you are going. He gets there first. However, the church also facing danger behind; enemies may attack her in her hinder

WHO HAS GOT YOUR BACK? Isaiah 52:12 The Church of Christ is continually represented under the figure of an army. How comforting is this text to the believer who recognizes himself as a soldier and the whole church as an army! The church has its infallible guide - PROVISION, “For the Lord will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:12

Denomination: Baptist

Promised Land Doesn't Mean Problem Free Series

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Aug 26, 2009

Often we have a crazy notion that somewhere along the Christian journey things should become really easy and we equate that with our lives being blessed. When we adopt this thinking we add societal truths to biblical truths, which leads to disappointment

Often we have a crazy notion that somewhere along the Christian journey things should become really easy and we equate that with our lives being blessed. When we adopt this thinking we add societal wants to biblical truths, which leads to disappointment and disenchantment. Nowhere in all of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 1:8

A Vision, Or A Cause

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jan 9, 2009

A vision is something you can possess, but a cause possesses you. This message is about the difference between a vision and a cause.

A Vision or a Cause Pastor Donny Granberry Good Morning, if you are our guest, welcome to Central and thank you for worshipping with us today. To our church family, welcome to the Lord’s house as we gather together today and give praise and adoration to the King of Kings and Lord of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, King Of Kings?

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Nov 19, 2015

This sermon takes the journey from I Samuel 8 wheh the Israelites "rejecti" a God they cannot see to the "visible presence of God in Jesus" whom they can see and still reject. The cosmic war of Rev. 12 is on going. quotes from Max Lucado and John Stott

In Jesus Holy Name November 22, 2015 Text: Revelation 19:11,16 Christ the King Redeemer “Jesus, King of Kings?” When we think about the return of Jesus, the first image that may appear in our mind will be His arrival in the clouds, surrounded by angels. We may look ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran