Sermons on Fight The Fight:

Give Me This Mountain

Contributed by Mark Christian on Dec 14, 2003

Lessons from the life of Caleb.

Give Me This Mountain Mark Christian This morning we talked about God sending people for a particular mission. Tonight we are going to examine Caleb, one of the spies sent into the Promised Land to scout it out. We will read from Deuteronomy 1:19-33. In this passage, the Israelites are ready to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-14, Deuteronomy 1:19-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When Satan Attacks

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Feb 18, 2003

IS SATAN ATTACKING YOU....? FEW OF US HAVE EVER BEEN IN THE POSITION OF THE MAN JOB, BUT IF YOU EVER ARE HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO WHEN SATAN ATTACKS!

TITLE: WHAT TO DO WHEN SATAN ATTACKS TEXT: JOB 1:1 - 11 INTRO: HERE IN THE BOOK OF JOB, WE READ OF A – A. GODLY MAN V.1 – HE FEARED THE LORD B. RIGHTEOUS MAN V.1 – PERFECT AND UPRIGHT C. BLESSED MAN V.2 – 4 TELLS OF HOW GOD HAD PROSPERED HIM D. TESTED MAN V.12 WE FIND THAT ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-11, Job 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Wars And Rumors Of War

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

On keeping our focus as a church during a time of national buildup toward war.

Wars and Rumors of War Matthew 24:6-7 Once again we come to a time in history when the sabers of battle are rattling around us. And once again we are faced with widespread opinion concerning the need for war, the ethics of it, the wisdom of it, etc.—everyone’s got an opinion, including myself. My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-7, James 4:1

Denomination: Brethren

How Deep Is Your Love

Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2006

Are you willing to follow Christ even at the exspense of losing your family?

How Deep is Your Love? Matthew 10:34-42 Text v.34 In V.34 Jesus say’s Don’t think that I came to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace ,but a sword. i.e. I came to kill some things , to cut up some things, I came to fight, I came to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Never Forget That God Is For Us Not Against Us” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

Christians: God is for us, not against us!

1. So is God for us or against us? Hmmm. 2. I know the answer in good times comes real easily, but in other times… we might just think God is against us somehow. NOTE: Some people read v31 and walk away thinking, “Well, God is for me in this situation. He’s not for me this time.” But what does ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer: "Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008

The Christian life is not a Church picnic, attending a nice worship service or adopting the power of positive thinking. It’s a battle with an enemy who relentlessly tries to destroy us and the work of God.

Elmer Towns, the vice president of Liberty University and dean of its school of religion shared how he was conducting a seminar for about a 150 people at a seminar in California. At the conclusion of the day, he walked over to the end of the first row of chairs by a row of windows, asked every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Power Encounter

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

There is a war yet to be fought, an enemy still capable of inflicting great harm...if we allow him to. We must equip ourselves by allowing the power of the Spirit to come into our lives and work through us to defeat the enemy.

POWER ENCOUNTER ACTS 1:8 The good news Jesus proclaimed was the gospel of the kingdom of God. Mark, in the first chapter of his gospel, summarized Jesus’ preaching at the beginning of his public ministry by quoting Jesus in vs. 15 "The time has come. The kingdom of God is near. Repent and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Taking Risks And Living A Life Of Adventure

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 9, 2009

Living a life of risk taking for God is the key to experiencing the abundant and adventurous life God has for us - this message is a challenge to a life of godly calculated risks.

Cultivating a Spirit of adventure. Anyone here tonight who wants to live a boring life? How about a meaningless life? Jn.10:10 – “I have come that they might have life and have it to the full.” Fear paralyzes us and prevents us from experiencing the abundant life. Fear impacts every area of our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Destroying Your Discouragement

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008

Discouragement can destroy us if we don’t destroy it first. Here is how.

Destroying Your Discouragement Nehemiah 4:4-14 From the series "Slaying The Giants In Your Life" Introduction: Most of you have never heard of Lawrence Hanratty, who was named the "Unluckiest Man In New York City." (Profiled in the Los Angeles Times) A Nearly electrocuted to death in a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Slaying Our Giants

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The Second of the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

(Slide 1) (The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘The Boy King’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 2) Have you slain any giants lately? I am not talking about the New York Giants (especially if you are New England Patriots fan) or the San Francisco Giants. I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Is There A Man In The House?

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

It is time for the men of God to rise up.

“Is There A Man In the House?” Text: Genesis 1:26; 2:7-9, 15-17; 3:1-9, 14-15 Ezekiel 22:23-30 Introduction: The Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced in the political arena in 1914. However, it was not ratified until 1972. This amendment allows for the equal rights of women in the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:22-30, Ezekiel 22:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Us" - Care To Connect

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009

We are called to belong, not just believe

When we think of small groups and sharing, we somehow have this mental idea of a shallow conversation. [Show “Mixed Nuts” video[1]] Of course, we don’t like the opposite either. We don’t want complete strangers to approach us and then share their dark secrets. That would be scary! We also don’t ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas ... Dragon?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 6, 2005

Christmas day is often depicted as a time of peace, tranquillity and hope. However there is another aspect to the arrival of Jesus which should make the church realise that we are in a serious battle with Satan.

Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ Think of “Christmas” and what are the thoughts that come to your mind? • peace and tranquillity. • shepherds on a hill being serenaded by an angelic choir. • Magi crossing the desert on a quiet night as they make the long journey to Bethlehem. • a child ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

War Is Hard

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

Preached after the Asian tsunami. It shows that we have an enemy who wants to steal, kill and destroy.

Job 1:6 -21 – War is Hard Well, a week ago I had planned to start a series on the life of David, from now until the Lent season. As the week progressed, I felt the growing need to speak about the situation in Asia. Three years ago, after 9-11, I preached on, ”Why, God?” And after the tsunami ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Help Resolve Conflicts With The Reactionaries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Steps to Resolving Conflicts

Resolving Conflicts is a Matter of Perspective, Attitude and Replacing evil With the Good of God’s Acceptance. Rom. 15:7 Illustration:In the spring of 1894, the Baltimore Orioles came to Boston to play a routine baseball game. But what happened that day was anything but routine. The Orioles’ John ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational