Sermons on Fighting Evil:

12 Keys To Grow In Your Authority - Spiritual Warfare Part 3 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) We have been at war but not in a war. Understanding the critical fight we are engaged in, and the stakes we are fighting for.

Spiritual Warfare - Part 3 12 Keys to Growing in Spiritual Authority (A) Eph. 6:12 You and I are engaged in a multidimensional war that is being intensely, intentionally, intelligently and incessantly waged all around us in the invisible realm. I say multidimensional because it is being fought on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: *other

Finding Christ In Your Crisis

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 4, 2007

When Jesus invades your heart and life, the enemy fights back.

Finding Christ in Your Crisis Inspired by the work of Jamie Wright & Joyce Rodgers Sept. 2, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A How would you respond if the imperial guard of Iran army paratrooped 6,000 soldiers into Randolph County, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Along With Others Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2025

If we want the gospel to move along, we must get along.

Getting Along with Others Philippians 4:2-3 Rev. Brian Bill March 22-23, 2025 Several years ago, Thom Rainer, former CEO of Lifeway Resources, conducted an online survey to assess what kinds of conflict congregations are afflicted with. After sifting through a long list, he picked his favorites ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Birthmark Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022

Persecution stems from the world's anger with God and not being able to take it out on Him. The world wants to fight God, but choose to fight with Christians. Remember it is not personal, it is hatred for God.

This is the final message on the Beatitudes, the Birthmarks of the Believers. Jesus was the Messiah, but He was not the Messiah everyone was expecting. The Jews were in bondage. They believed that when He came, He was going to come as a mighty warrior. They were not as interested in being saved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Prayer-Directed Spirit

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Preparing our hearts through prayer for combat with evil

As we gather this morning we do so at a unique time in our lives.. a time in which our nation is preparing for war… perhaps a war that will unfold in a more drawn out manner… but still with a call to ‘readiness’ that is fitting of war. The National Guard has been called up. Reserves… possible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

Are you not sick and tired of what the devil has done to you? Are you willing to sit there until you die? The devil is fighting the Church! It’s time to make A Declaration of Independence and fight back!

A Declaration of War 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 was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 41 And the Philistine came on and drew near ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Retaking Our Safe Spaces

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 3, 2019

Theme: Victory Over Evil - What do you do when your safe space has been invaded? What do you do when you are ambushed or face defeat? In this story about Ziklag, David shows us how to turn our(s) defeat into victory/victories.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30: 1 - 31 Theme: Victory Over Evil Title: Retaking Your Safe Space What do you do when your safe space has been invaded? What do you do when you are ambushed or face defeat? In this story about Ziklag, David shows us how to turn our(s) defeat into victory/victories. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Nazarene

The Weapons Of Our Warfare

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 19, 2024

We need to know who we are fighting for, who our true enemy is, what weapons we need to employ to achieve victory, and to know where we need to fight this war.

The Weapons of Our Warfare 2 Corinthians 10:3–6 NKJV For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overwhelming Good

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 28, 2011

EOLS: The greatest weapon the Lord gives us against overwhelming evil is the passion and conviction for overwhelming good.

Overcoming Good Rom 12:9-21 (9) Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. (10) Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. (11) Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. (12) Rejoice in hope, be patient in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Methodist

You're Not Too Old To Serve (Joshua 14:6-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 20, 2022

If you act with courage, perhaps God will fight with you, and for you.

We've reached the point, in the book of Joshua, where it's mostly focused on the allocation of the land to the twelve tribes of Israel. It's important. It needs to be here. You should read it once, at least, if for no other reason than to keep seeing little notes about how Israel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13, 1 Timothy 5:9

The Bible, Our Foundation, 6.jesus A Man Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 24, 2015

If Jesus used Scripture to fight the Enemy, should we not?

5. The testimony of Jesus. There is no competition between Jesus and His Word for highest authority. The living Word and the written Word are one. It was Jesus the Son as a member of the Godhead from eternity, Who spoke all the Words of Scripture to the writers of it. To hear from the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Big Lie Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004

Christians must consciously fight Satan’s Big Lie.

The Big Lie Cornwall October 30, 2004 How many of you have never, ever, lied? The reality is that lying is something our society takes for granted. We, recently, had an election campaign, and we, as the voters, understand that political candidates lie. We expect that at least some of what they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembering Reggie Series

Contributed by Larry Pozza on May 24, 2007

The remembrance service for a pastor that passed away after a fight with cancer.

Reginald Bailey Funeral 1. Prelude – Anointed Gates Praise Band 2. Processional a. Family members march into the sanctuary 3. Welcome – Larry A. Pozza a. I would like to welcome you this morning to the memorial service of Reginald Dwayne Bailey affectionately known as Pastor Reggie. b. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Zero To Hero Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 3, 2009

Ruth- The personification of getting to the top by fighting your way to the bottom.

“Don’t go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.” These are the last words of Ruth in the entire book of Ruth. These are the words that define this woman. Ruth is a model of selfless concern for others. Ruth is the poster child of Jesus’ teaching: The greatest in the kingdom is the servant of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace Be Still

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 30, 2011

This message focuses on how fear fights against our faith.

Peace Be Still Scripture: Mark 4:35-41; 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 John 4:16-18; Introduction: I started writing this sermon back in February and never finished it. I guess there was a reason for this delay. When I started writing this message I had just gotten back to my hotel from having dinner with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational