Sermons on Fighting Back:

"Look What God Chose"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2014

A sermon about the wisdom and power of the Cross.

"Look What God Chose" 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 There's an old story about a woman named Ruby Turpin. Ruby was obsessed with status and class. In the story, Ruby was in a doctor's waiting room, sizing up everyone there in the room according to their class. In fact, at night Ruby would spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Conflcit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 13, 2019

Christian leaders will suffer at times and should speak the truth in love to those who oppose them. We must lead with love and truth in times of conflict.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What is one thing we all face, many times on a daily basis? • Sometimes, unfortunately, we face this use even within our own homes and families. • We all, at times, find ourselves in the midst of conflict. • Because of conflict, Paul is writing from prison. • Both of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gideon Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 17, 2022

The Cowardly Deliverer

September 17, 2022 40 years have now passed and I bet you cannot guess what happened next…. • The Israelites did what was evil in the eyes of Yahweh. • Yahweh gave them into the hands of the Midianites for 7 years o The hand of the Midianites prevailed over Israel ---- the Israelites made for ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40, Judges 7:1-25, Judges 8:1-35

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Who Do You Think You Are, Goliath? (1 Samuel 17: 1-54)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 22, 2024

One of the unfortunate realities about living in this world is the existence of bullies who intimidate and threaten others. The Bible describes one such bully named Goliath. His threats against Israel and God ceased when he encountered David and one smooth stone.

Bullies have existed in this fallen world ever since Cain killed Abel at the beginning of civilization (Genesis 4:8). However, as the days get darker spiritually and the love of people grows cold (Matthew 24:12; Romans 1:18-32), the problem of bullying is only going to grow like a cancer across ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Ultimate Daylight Savings Program

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 14, 2004

God created time, and will someday end it, and in heaven time will be no more. In the meanwhile, we shouldn’t be surprised at the fact that God can stop time if He so desires. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Ultimate Daylight Savings Plan Joshua 10:8-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DaylightSavings.html God created time, and will someday end it, and in heaven time will be no more. In the meanwhile, we shouldn’t be surprised at the fact that God can stop time if He so desires. Sometimes I wish ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-25, Joshua 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

My Advocate, My Lawyer

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 29, 2009

We have an advocate, we have a Lawyer that will go to battle for us. Satan wants to trap us in sin and he wants us to think after we have sinned, then there is no hope. Jesus came to set us free, and who He sets free is free indeed.

My Advocate, My Lawyer 1 John 2:1-2 1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why You Don't Have To Worry About The Future - Part Two

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 24, 2001

This second part of the message deals with three of five promises of God that we can count on, that will help dispell worry.

The future is something that, especially right now, for many people in this country, seems to be uncertain, questionable, and even fearful. But we have began talking about solid Biblical reasons why we don’t have to worry or be fearful and distressed over the future. 1. God will be with me ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Keys To Running Your Race Well Series

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 16, 2003

Are running your race to win?

1 Cor 9:24-27.doc GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ Seven Keys to Running Your Race Well- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world; our faith. The word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 John 5:4-8

Denomination: Foursquare

The Christian's Armour

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 26, 2008

The real meaning of putting on the whole armour of God and what we as believers need to be doing.

The Christian’s Armour Ephesians 6:10-18 The story has been told of a mental hospital that many years ago came up with an unusual test to determine when their patients were ready to go back into the world. They brought the patient who was ready for release into a room where a water faucet was left ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting A Good Example (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 1, 2018

Paul was a good example. Paul said in 1st Cor. 11:1, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." How did Paul set a good example?

SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part two) In life there are good examples and there are bad examples. We need to set a good example for the lost to see and be drawn to and for the church to see and want to follow suit. Recap: Jesus was a good example of humility and service. When he washed the disciples' ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Philippians 3:12-17, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Among Giants

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Oct 7, 2020

Have you ever lived among the giants? This is an important question that will help encourage us as we serve Christ.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever lived among the giants? Many of the great fantasy books have a land of giants. Of course we have great children’s literature with giants as well. You have Jack and the Bean Stalk. That giant was not so friendly when Jack stole his gold egg laying goose. Then you have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of Unity

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 27, 2021

Come together for worship and for war, and be satisfied, be special, and be successful for the glory of God!

Mike Atkinson tells the story of a man, who was stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific for years. One day a boat came sailing into view. The man frantically waved and got the skipper's attention. The boat landed on the beach, and the skipper got out to greet the stranded man. After a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Knows The Devils Plans Against You

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 14, 2007

God can reveal to you the strategies of the enemy

Jehoshaphat in the battle of the Lord. 2 Cronicles 20:14-19 There are 42 kings listed in the OT in the history of the nation of Israel. That number includes both northern and southern kingdom. Guess how many out of these 42 kings are described as good kings? 6 Six were generally good kings, who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:14-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Come In From The Storm

Contributed by James Cloud on Aug 2, 2009

Where do turn to when the storms of life threaten your very existence?

Come In From the Storm Father James Cloud St. Mark 4:39 “And He arose, and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea, "Peace, be still." And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” Last night was a noisy evening. The thunderstorms rolled in from the east and towards us to the south. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36

Denomination: Anglican

Memorial Day Sermon

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An Expositional Series on the Book of James

Memorial Day Sermon James 4:1-6 5/27/2012 This weekend we take the time to honor those Americans who died on battlefields across the earth. “For love of country they accepted death...” ~James A. Garfield • A total of almost 2.5 million men. • 9 major wars (from the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational