Sermons on Fighting Back:

God Of Isaac Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them? We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them?

The Godfathers Pt. 3 - God of Isaac I. Introduction The movie, directed and written by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972, is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. The film paints a chilling portrait of the Corleone family's rise and near fall from power in America ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stretch

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 31, 2022

What does stretch mean to me? It means busting loose and busting out. It means new territory. It means new opportunities. It means going beyond. It means the devil made a big mistake, he didn’t kill me when he had the chance. It means fresh fire.

I have a One word Sermon today: Stretch Our text is Philippians 3:13-14 [13] Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Walk Of Victory (Why We Are Losing The Battle) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 8, 2005

In the closing words of this letter Paul talks about the battle we are in and how we can have victory. (Ephesians 10)

"THE WALK OF VICTORY; WHY ARE WE LOSING THE BATTLE?" TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:10-24 EVERY YEAR WE AMERICANS CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY. A TIME SET ASIDE TO HONOR THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE LAID DOWN THEIR VERY LIFE FOR THEIR COUNTRY.... WE WHO HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 3 - David The Giant Slayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 9, 2026

The story of David and Goliath is many people's favorite Bible stories. It teaches us not to fear the giants we face, but to put our trust in God and keep our eyes on Him.

Introduction: A. The story is told about an archaeologist who was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a casket containing a mummy. 1. After examining it, he called the curator of a prestigious museum and said, “I've just discovered a 3,000 year-old mummy of a man who died of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Hope In Trapped Situations SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

If you're feeling trapped or cornered, if you've hit a roadblock, or if it seems like your adversary is winning: It's time to celebrate and trust in the Lord. This is a divine set up for a breakthrough.

Today, I want to share a prophetic message with you. If you feel trapped, like you've hit a wall, or if it seems like the enemy has the upper hand in your life, it's time to praise the Lord. This situation you're facing is actually a set up for God to bring about victory in your life. In Exodus 14, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-28

Topics: Hope, Faith, Overcoming Challenges

The Larger Story Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Jesus Came To Rescue You. He cares about more than what you have done. He cares about what has been done to, said to, and said about you. Not just forgiveness but healing, redemption and restoration is available too.

ILLUST> In the movie Patch Adams, Patch is a medical student with a huge heart for people and a dream to be able to offer health care to the less fortunate in society. So he rallies some others around him and begins to chase his dream. Then tragedy strikes; his girlfriend is murdered by one ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-17

War Of The Worlds

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 20, 2003

A sermon about the spiritual war that every Christian faces and can be used to draw a parallel to the 2nd gulf war.

“War of the Worlds” 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 In 1898 H.G. Wells wrote his book “War of the Worlds.” It was a story about Mars taking over the Earth. In 1934, Orson Welles did a radio broadcast of this story. As you may remember, many people did not realize it was just a show and thought the world ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Heavenly Battle

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 25, 2005

The story gives us insight into an unseen battle that wages in the unseen spiritual realm, but has effect here on earth.

Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land March 13, 2005 Daniel 10 The Heavenly Battle The story gives us insight into an unseen battle that wages in the unseen spiritual realm, but has effect here on earth. The angelic being that Daniel sees has been detained ...read more

Denomination: *other

Submission To God

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

Too often we want to steer the ship. Only when we let God lead us to we arrive at the destination He plans for us.

Submission to God – James 3:13-4:12 Today we look at what may be the key in “Practicing Our Faith”. James deals with our yielding or submission to God. Let’s pick our way through this passage. There is much we could cover in great detail, but we’ll give you some thoughts to consider and much of it ...read more

Final Thoughts

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 21, 2016

It’s important for us to look above what’s here on earth and to know where our treasures are. It’s also important for us to be true witnesses for God by showing others that we serve someone greater than us.

hat would you say to someone if you knew you were speaking to them for the last time? What advice would you give? These same questions were likely on Paul’s mind when he wrote his second letter to Timothy. Paul wrote this letter from a prison cell in Rome, and he knew that he would soon be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:6-18

Denomination: Anglican

Jephthah - Zero To Hero

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007

An inspiring look at a believer in God who went from being a zero to a hero in the eyes of his family and neighbors.

Hebrews 11 is called the “Faith Chapter” because its primary subject is the importance of faith. Its also called the “Faith’s Hall of Fame” chapter because it talks about men and women of the Old Testament who became spiritual heros and heroines because they trusted God and obeyed Him…they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of The Spirit Part 2

Contributed by Jed Smith on Feb 19, 2022

In my last message, we went over 4/9 fruits of the Spirit, in this sermon, we will go over examples of people producing the fruit of the spirit.

Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." My first one is an example of Joy. Philipians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Smooth Stones Series

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007

On his way to face the giant Goliath, David picked up five smooth stones from a brook. But David stood up to Goliath with more than just simple weapons; he defeated Golliath with F-A-I-T-H and trust in God.

Introduction: Daisy Cutters, Bunker Buster, Smart Bombs…maybe you have heard about them! These are some of the modern weapons technology that US armed forces have used in the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Today’s battles are fought with a dizzying array of weaponry that was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satisfaction Under Fire Series

Contributed by Micah Fries on Nov 29, 2003

Learning to live as satisfied Christians, even in the face of great persecution.

A man passed by a cage at the zoo and noticed that in the cage was both a large lion and an active monkey. He saw a zoo worker nearby and asked, ‘How does that work having both a lion and a monkey in the same cage? The worker replied, “It works ok for the most part.” The man spoke back, “ Do they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Storming The Gate Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 13, 2007

If you capture the gate, you can capture the objective.

Storming The Gate Of The Enemy(NIV) In ancient and biblical times, most people lived in large cities. These cities were defended by huge walls. The gate was the weakest part of the city’s defense. They were usually made of wood or metal. If you could storm and occupy the gate you could capture ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational