Sermons on distractions in the battle: showing 2,491-2,505 of 42,476

Girdle Of Truth

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 20, 2013

Whole armor of God.

Girdle of Truth Ephesians 6:13-14a http://gbcgracenotes.podbean.com/2013/11/20/girdle-of-truth/ How do we dress for success in the Christian battle? In a spiritual garb, illustrated here by Roman armor of that day. This girdle is not just a strip of cloth like a girdle of today, or leather ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Deliver Me, I Hate What I See PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Struggles in a Kingdom Marriage are not just physical but spiritual, and we can overcome them through the Lord's deliverance and the power of transformation in Christ.

Good morning, family! Today we're going to dive deep into a sometimes tricky but always rewarding topic: The struggle of a Kingdom Marriage. But not just the struggle, folks, we're also going to explore the Lord's Deliverance and the Power of Transformation. As we go on this journey, let's take to ...read more

Topics: Kingdom, Marriages

Spiritual Warfare: Shoes And Shield

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 10, 2009

What helps us to stand and face our enemy in spiritual warfare? Shoes of peace and a shield of faith. Shoes for stability and shield for security.

Intro: What is the secret to winning at spiritual warfare? Does success in spiritual warfare come from knowing the enemy? Do we merely need to know what types of tactics we need to use? We must of course realize the reality of spiritual warfare. That life from beginning to end is a battle. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Your Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on Jun 9, 2006

This is message 4 in a series of messages on the family called "Your Family Matters!"

Our mothers matter / your children matter / your time matters / your marriage matters! This is perhaps one of the timeliest messages I have preached at this church in the past 5 + years I have been pastor. Why? Marriages are under attack all around us! Never before have I seen Satan attacking men ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Through It All

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 2, 2011

Even when we follow Christ storms come into our lives..It is in the midst of the storms that the Lord comes to teach, touch, and train each of us.

Through It All Matthew 14:22-32 * Have you ever felt like you had a word from God about the direction you should go, the ministry you should do, or an action you should take – only to be hit in the face with a struggle? * If you have, perhaps you are like me, but pondering the personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Clay Jars

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Mar 18, 2019

Where does God place the indescribable treasure of Eternal Life?

Where do you hide your emergency house key? (And if you’ll give me that information, you’ll give me your Bank PIN number) Do you have it near the back door in a fancy marble box engraved with the words: Emergency House Key? Do you have it encased in an alabaster jar sitting on a pedestal on your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

When You Just Want To Give Up Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 13, 2014

If you cover everything you do with prayer, you will live closer to God’s purpose and God will help you succeed.

When you just want to give up Text: Nehemiah Challenge from last week Worship like no one is watching Give everything that doesn’t produce fruit to Jesus That challenge was hard, I know. That’s why it’s called a challenge! Difficult to ignore everything the world and your ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Muzzling The Lion's Roar

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jun 3, 2008

These are the 6 roars of the lion as implied in Peter’s warning about the devil and how to deal with them.

MUZZLING THE LION’S ROAR “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion…” (1 Peter 5:8). Our cat epitomizes evil. Twice in the last week or so he has appeared at the patio doors with a bird in his mouth. He’s trying to impress us but I find it revolting to see this poor bird in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Casting Your Cares Upon Him Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 21, 2008

Humbly cast your cares, soberly resist the devil, and confidently stand in God’s grace.

1. It’s been my prayer that we all gain a greater love & appreciation for Pastor Peter. a. He loves Jesus and because of that love he loves the flock! b. Writing to those scattered, hassled believers in the first century, he encouraged & exhorted them. c. And through Him, the Holy Spirit has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Manhood SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Help encourage men to act like men.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has called us together to reflect, to learn, and to grow. Today, we are going to focus on a topic that is of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Topics: Manhood

Don't Worry [part 2] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 1, 2022

God gives us insight and wisdom through His word, which gives us understanding. The Psalmist wrote in Psalm 119:100, "I understand more than the aged Because I have observed Thy precepts."

WORRY [part 2] INTRODUCTION The Philosopher said, "life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forwards." in life, particularly that of a believer, many things are encountered that are not understood right away. Sometimes not even until the end of our lives do we grasp an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 16, 2006

How is your heart? Is it resolute or does it surrender to your flesh when the flesh gets tired? Hebrews 12:1-4 gives us principles for allowing Jesus to make our hearts strong!

Flesh & Spirit – Part V: How is Your Heart? 1. Overview a. This week is the last sermon in our series of the “flesh and the spirit.” b. I hope that you learned more than head knowledge but also learned and are practicing some of the tools for walking in the Spirit and not in the flesh. i. Even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Shouts We Must Do To Have The Victory

Contributed by Absalon De La Cruz on May 9, 2011

God does not want us to always be in defeat,to wake up each day wining about our troubles. In this lesson you will see the three clues to have victory in your life that God wants you to know.

(II Chronicles 13:12-19)(NCV) 1. SHOUT OF WAR Here we see how powerful it is to rely on God in times of trouble, and in all times. We see how Abijah and Judah look around them to only see that they were completely surrounded by there enemy, talk about being in trouble. You see a lot ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 13:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Students Of Christ

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

As disciples we are primarily students of Christ. God gives us his word to train us and correct us.

I sat the last exam for my engineering degree in January 1973. I had to sit it in January because I’d failed one of my final exams the previous June. That had nothing to do with the fact that I’d got married three months earlier nor that I’d just started reading Lord of the Rings a few weeks before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

Winning Life’s Race

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 3, 2014

A sermon on Hebrews 12:1-2 that examines the the metaphor of the Christian life as a race in a track and field event.

Winning Life’s Race Chuck Sligh November 2, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12 INTRODUCTION Illus. – When I was in high school, I participated in track and field. When we’d arrive at a track meet, we’d begin by warming up with various stretching and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist