Sermons on Fighting Against Evil:

Dealing With Family Squabbles Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

A family will fight that never talks together

A. A FAMILY WILL FIGHT THAT NEVER TALKS TOGETHER 1. Jacob schemes to get the birthright, i.e., to be the spiritual head. 2. Isaac, Rebekah and children didn’t communicate. a. Isaac didn’t talk to wife about pregnancy (25:21). b. Rebekah didn’t talk about physical problems (25:26). c. Did parents ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Applying Surrender Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 1, 2014

Surrender, Unity, Fighting, The Church

LIFE APP – Applying Surrender James 4:1-12 (p. 848) October 5, 2014 Introduction: In my ministry life I’ve spent a great deal of time talking to people who couldn’t or wouldn’t see any reason to be a part of God’s family, the Church. Almost always ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 The Mighty Tempest Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 10, 2020

This is the 4th of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where I compare Jonah with The Global Church. This devotion is about the great tempest that God sent on the sea and a few learnings from that.

# 4 - The Mighty Tempest Jonah 1:4 - “But the Lord sent out a great wind on the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship was about to be broken up.” But the Lord sent out a Great Wind on the Sea Jonah had just boarded a ship to Tarshish and was doing a good job of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Smooth Stones

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

We don’t fight a flesh and blood giant with natural weapons, so what do the five smooth stones of David symbolize for me? How can I use them effectively against my giants?

1 Sam 17:40 ¶ And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him (five smooth stones) out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling. Here are what I believe these 5 smooth stones represent in the life of the child of God (CALLED) 1 Cor 1:9 God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Wilma De Waal on Feb 24, 2016

How does guarding my heart set me free?

Proverbs 4:23 Above everything else guard your heart, because from it flow the springs of life We begin today or deliverance process with emotional wounds. Emotional wounds is those things that have hurt you and are still hurting you. It can at times dictate your reactions or behavior. It is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: *other

Living In The Tree Of Life (Part 2)

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

The tree of the knowledge of good and evil is the formation of a value system; or rather, a "judgement" system. Living in the tree of life is making decisions from life and liberty, and what stimulates life in both you and others.

This morning’s message is a continuation of last week’s on the tree of life, and I have entitled our sermon, “Living in the Tree of Life” – Part 2. I would like to begin with some food for thought by sharing a real life illustration of a historical figure who walked in the tree of life. George ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-13, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Unique Approach To Our Conflict

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2023

Sometimes God fights for us, and sometimes with us.

A Unique Approach to Our Conflict After being wounded and captured during Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg, the Union captors sent Captain Benjamin Farinholt to the Federal prisoner-of-war camp on Johnson’s Island in Ohio. There he and his fellow prisoner John Latane devised a daring escape plan. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enemies - Part 1 - Enemy Appeal Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 30, 2010

Enemies . . . you have them. You need them. You must be aware of them and handle them correctly. Welcome to the fight!

Enemies Pt. 1 – Enemy Appeal Text Backdrop for Series: Read these to you as a backdrop for entire series and then will come back and read some specific text for today’s thoughts. Ecclesiastes 3:1, 3, 8 1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 3 a time to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Is God Shaking Up Our World?

Contributed by Steve Mays on Aug 20, 2014

Has God been shaking you? Are you afraid of what you see? Do you have an answer?

"See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, 'Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Better To Be Poor And Honest Than To Be Dishonest And Rich Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

The love of money can motivate any evil on this earth. Rich sometimes get rich by oppressing the poor.

1) Worldly rich: The love of money can motivate any evil on this earth. Rich sometimes get rich by oppressing the poor. There are many wicked rich people in this world who have hardened their hearts filled with arrogancy, selfishness, harshness, cold-heartedness throwing rich parties wasting their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:18, Luke 14:12-13

Part 14 - Matthew 8:28-34 - An Unhealthy Fascination With Evil Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 6, 2010

Today, our culture seems fascinated with death and vampires and witches and ghosts and horoscopes and clairvoyants and numerous other dark pathways to evil. It is disturbing because people feel they can control it. These kinds of choices have consequences

Part 14 - Matthew 8:23-34 - AN UNHEALTHY FASCINATION WITH EVIL He writhed on the floor while men and women gathered around him hurling their prayers. That’s the best way I can describe it. "Come out in Jesus name!" they said, and he writhed all the more as if in pain, and certainly in turmoil. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Ways The Holy Spirit Equips Us For Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 12, 2004

Ask the Lord to help you fight the good fight of faith in overcoming your sinful desires that oppose God’s purposes, plans and priorities.

Ten Ways the Holy Spirit Equips us For Spiritual Warfare (Eph. 6:10-20) Illustration: Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day. --Ephesians 6:13 As believers in Jesus Christ, we are engaged in spiritual warfare with unseen wicked forces. To overcome our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Gods Looking For Fighters Not Fakers”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

There is no need to fight in others armor/anointing when God has called and equipped you to fight in your own tailored armor.

(32) And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. (33) And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth (37) David said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-33

The Battle Within

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 9, 2006

Fighting Temptation/ Keeping your faith

(James: 2-8 :) 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance, 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Other

The Deception Of Lying Spirits Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 30, 2024

The Bible provides numerous examples of lying spirits and their tactics, serving as a warning to believers and non-believers alike.

Lying spirits, also referred to as deceiving spirits or false prophets, have been a part of human history for centuries. These malevolent entities have the ability to deceive and manipulate individuals, leading them away from truth and righteousness. The Bible provides numerous examples of lying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:22-23, Proverbs 26:28, 1 Kings 18:20-40, Acts 16:16-18