Sermons on Fighting Pride:

What Game Are You Playing?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

This message is for anyone who desires to live for God and sees there’s still room for improvement.

WHAT GAME ARE YOU PLAYING? 2 Timothy 4:7 Sunday, July 5, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee A beginner golfer sliced his tee shot into the woods, then hit a tree trying to get out, hit a third time across the fairway into the woods on the other side. Finally he hit into a sand trap. All the while the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 19, 2013

A short grave-side message for a godly person who fought a long hard battle to overcome sickness. He fought the good fight, finished his race, & he kept the faith.

GRAVE-SIDE Service 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8 FINISHING WELL “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. (7) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; (8) in the future there is laid up for me the crown of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where Will I Go?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 1, 2019

This sermon is going to review the story of the children of Israel at the Red Sea in order to show that while many battles in life cannot be won through our own effort, God is more than capable and willing to secure our victory if only we would stand still and let Him fight for us!

Where will I Go? Exodus 14:5-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Self-esteem is that speck in the eye which most effectually mars human vision; the Great Surgeon of souls removes this from us chiefly by sanctified afflictions.” Charles Spurgeon Ever face a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-14, Hebrews 11:1, James 1:2-5, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

When Paul Got One-Star Reviews

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 30, 2019

The Corinthians criticize Paul's preaching. What can we learn from this conflict?

[First half of church fight story from Andy Stanley about his Dad - this can be found at the start of Andy Stanley's book Deep and Wide] TRASHING PAUL: It is both stunning and comforting that Paul got some negative reviews. - 2 Corinthians 10:1, 9-10. - We usually think of Paul as the great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-2, 2 Corinthians 10:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Chase Your Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 2, 2015

To show that GOD our ALEPH-TAV chases and defeats our enemies for us as we continue to fear the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you chasing your enemies? Yes. Reverential fear is only due the LORD. Matthew 10:28 Matthew 10:28 (Amplified Bible) And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell (Gehenna). II. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Soldiers

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 9, 2013

Be in the best army in the world.

CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS 2ND Tim.2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3 Thou ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Greater Mentality

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 5, 2014

K1 John.4:4 “You are of God, little Children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” (NKJV)

Greater Mentality. None of us are going to make through life without ever facing a problem, test, trials or tribulations. But when we face the challenges of life, we need to maintain an attitude that recognises “Greater” Mentality! Some times we face so many challenges that our ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do With A Knife In The Heart

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011

It's one thing to take a slap in the face but what do you do with a knife in the heart? Jesus tells us not only how to deal with offences but the enmey who delivers the offences.

Bunbury Wed pm 3/08/2011 “What to do w/ a knife in the heart” Intro: *** In the movie the Cross & the Switchblade David Wilkerson manages to get the Mau Mau’s & the Bishops together at a large theatre complex w/ the intention of preaching to them & seeing them converted. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle Of The Church

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 18, 2012

Instruction on battling Satan and his schemes.

The Battle of the Church Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Introduction: True story....A Christian leader was traveling recently by plane. He noticed that the man sitting two seats over was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 16, 2013

To show our enemy has been defeated 2000 years ago, we act in faith and insist on our eternal life.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we in a war? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our enemy has been defeated 2000 years ago, we act in faith and insist on our eternal life. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:12 (Amplified Bible) Fight the good fight of the faith; lay hold of the eternal life to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Quit- How I Should Fight My Battles Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 11, 2022

This is the 115th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 17th sermon from 2 Corinthians. It is also a remembrance of September 11th.

Series: Action [#115] DON’T QUIT- HOW I SHOULD FIGHT MY BATTLES 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 Introduction: We live in a great country of technology, government structure, wealth, military defense, military intelligence service, etc… Unfortunately, our country has learned this week that sometimes all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Signs A Woman Is Shielded By God From Evil People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 7, 2025

As children of God, we are promised protection and deliverance from the evil that surrounds us.

As children of God, we are promised protection and deliverance from the evil that surrounds us. For women, this protection can manifest in various ways, providing them with strength, courage, and peace in the face of adversity. Here are few signs that may indicate a woman is protected by God from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:15

Weapons For A Spiritual War

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

God provides us many weapons to use against our adversaries.

WEAPONS FOR A SPIRITUAL WAR A minister died and went to heaven and ahead of him at the Pearly Gate was a guy in sunglasses and a leather jacket and the guy said to St. Peter. "I'm Joe Renko, cabdriver from Las Vegas." Saint Peter gave him a golden robe and golden staff and then it was ...read more

David The Warrior Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 21, 2024

David's experience as a warrior is unparalleled. There is a huge amount we can learn from him when it comes to fighting battles. The biggest lesson of all is that the decisive factor in a battle is God being with us.

INTRODUCTION Today we’re returning to our series on ‘Learning from David’ and looking at the subject of ‘David the warrior.’ I thought we’d look at this subject this way. We’ll start by thinking about David and consider three questions. Did David fight? Why did he fight? And how did he fight? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Upside Down Kingdom

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 31, 2011

Pride has no place in the heart of a born-again child of God. If it is filled with the Holy Spirit, there’d be NO ROOM for pride!

The Upside Down Kingdom May 29, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Pride has no place in the heart of a born-again child of God. If it is filled with the Holy Spirit, there’d be NO ROOM for pride! Focus Passage: Mark 9:33-37 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Baptist