Sermons on Fighting Pride:

Fight Or Love? (What Happened In Gethsemane)

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 5, 2022

There is a lesson in Mark 14:43-52 that every Christian should learn. Love can only conquer all if the impulse of violence and fleeing is dealt with.

Fight or Love? Mark 14:43-52 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 43 Immediately while He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came up accompanied by a crowd with swords and clubs, who were from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 Now he who was betraying Him had given them a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: United Methodist

The Sword And The Trowel - The Call To Build And To Fight

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 15, 2019

Sermon from Nehemiah that commends believers to engage in the call to destroy one kingdom while at the same time work together to build another

The Sword and the Trowel A Call to Build and to Fight Introduction: The church that the world loves the most is sure to be the church that God despises. I am not sure if I am one of the few or one of the many who feels that, as believers we are growing tired as we build the kingdom of God while ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Never Take A Knife To A Gun Fight!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 6, 2019

This is about spiritual warfare, about the dangers of being unprepared for spiritual battles. What makes the difference between defeat & victory? Here's five differences between spiritual champions and spiritual weaklings.

“NEVER TAKE A KNIFE TO A GUN FIGHT!” 1 Sam. 17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pharaoh fought an expensive war and his country was bankrupt. He had a very valuable diamond so he decided to pawn it to float his country for about a year. 2. So he took the Star diamond down to the largest pawn shop in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:8-50

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Fights For His People

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025

No battle is too great for the Lord. He fights for His people, intervening in impossible situations, giving divine strategies, frustrating the enemy’s plans, providing supernatural protection, and ensuring victory in spiritual warfare.

THE GOD WHO FIGHTS FOR HIS PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:14 "The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace." Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 20:4, 2 Chronicles 20:15, Isaiah 41:10-13, Psalm 35:1-3, Romans 8:31 INTRODUCTION: God is a mighty warrior who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14, Deuteronomy 20:4, 2 Chronicles 20:15, Isaiah 41:10-13, Psalm 35:1-3, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Fights Invisible Battles Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

We serve a God who not only sees the invisible but fights our battles on that level. God is not only a warrior; He is the LORD of Hosts, the Commander of the armies of Heaven.

THE GOD WHO FIGHTS INVISIBLE BATTLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:16-17 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:14, Psalm 91:1-8, Isaiah 54:17, Ephesians 6:12, Psalm 35:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Life is more than what meets the eye. There is a spiritual realm that governs much of what happens in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Fights Without Losing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025

The God we serve is the God who fights without losing. He has never known defeat and never will. If He is for us, no one can be against us. Every spiritual and physical battle we face is already won in Him.

THE GOD WHO FIGHTS WITHOUT LOSING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-14 Supporting Texts: 2 Chronicles 20:15-17, Isaiah 54:17, Romans 8:31, Psalm 24:7-10, Revelation 19:11-16 INTRODUCTION: God is not only a loving Father; He is also a Mighty Warrior. When He arises to fight, no ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Fights His Own Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

The battles of life are inevitable, but you are not alone in the fight. The God who created the heavens and the earth is also the God who defends His own. When He fights, He fights to win, and He never loses.

THE GOD WHO FIGHTS HIS OWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-14 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 1:30, 2 Chronicles 20:15-17, Isaiah 49:25-26, Romans 8:31, Psalm 68:1 INTRODUCTION: Life is a battlefield, not just a playground. Spiritual warfare is real, and every child of God is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Fights In The Night Season Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 3, 2025

The night season is not a time to fear or withdraw; it is a sacred moment where God demonstrates His power and presence.

THE GOD WHO FIGHTS IN THE NIGHT SEASON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:19-20 Supporting Texts: Psalm 121:3-4; Acts 16:25-26; Job 35:10; Psalm 30:5; Genesis 32:24-30 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey filled with both day and night seasons. While the day is often associated with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fight Against Fear: Walking In Courage Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 9, 2025

“Fear is the first cousin of anxiety.”

Common Negative Acronyms 1. F.E.A.R. – False Evidence Appearing Real: Suggests that fear often arises from imagined or exaggerated threats. Rutter 2. F.E.A.R. – Forget Everything And Run: Highlights a flight response and avoidance mentality. Introduction: A powerful example of a Bible character who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Armies Of Heaven Are Here Fighting For Me

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

Every believer must understand that we are not fighting our battles alone. Heaven is fully aware of the challenges we face, and God has assigned His armies—mighty angels, heavenly warriors, and chariots of fire—to fight on our behalf.

THE ARMIES OF HEAVEN ARE HERE FIGHTING FOR ME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:16-17 (KJV) “And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Is How I Fight My Battles!

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Last week I challenged you to consider how you prepare yourself for worship before you enter the Lord’s house and His presence. Crystal closed out the message with a prayer that we worship everyday, not just on Sunday’s!

Today’s word is about worship. I looked back at all my sermons since 2020 and strangely enough, not a single one was on the topic of worship. So I am rectifying that today! The title of today’s message is “This is how I fight my battles”. We will examine 4 passages, 3 of which are centered around ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Fighting Our Common Enemy Together

Contributed by Richlove Taylor on Oct 12, 2024

It touches on the challenges faced by many in marriages and emphasises the need for unity and support between spouses. The idea of "fighting our common enemy together"

Introduction We thank God for an opportunity to be able to stand be for you this morning to share the word of God with you. Today is a day dedicated for fathers the world over. But like it has become the tradition, rather if there is any day that fathers are dishonored, and insulted it is rather ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-20, Genesis 2:17-25, 1 Samuel 22:23

You Can't Fight With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon encourages us to wrestle with God's Word, surrender our wills, and trust in His steadfast love, as exemplified by Jacob's encounter with God in Genesis 32.

Greetings, beloved, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior, and Redeemer. It is always a joy to gather with you, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, and to turn our hearts and minds toward the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our gracious God has called ...read more

Topics: Genesis, Jacob, Wrestling

Drawing Close To God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2017

God's desire is for us to desire Him.

Drawing Close To God Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 4:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Com ’on Put Em Up

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 29, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 14: 1 – 29

2 Kings 14: 1 – 29 Com ’on put em up 14 In the second year of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, became king. 2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 14:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel