Sermons on Fighting The Good Fight:

Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 6, 2008

As The Lord first fought FOR Israel & IN Israel. So He does the same for us today

Marine Corp - Founded November 1775 - Marines first were infantry serving aboard naval vessels and was responsible for the security of the ship and her crew by conducting offensive and defensive combat during boarding actions, and defending the ship’s officers from mutin - March 1776 - ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Remember

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 9, 2010

We sometimes get bored with the story of salvation, here's why we must remember

I don’t remember the war, because I have not been put in the position of being in a war zone. But in these days I have been confronted with the horrors and heights of war in new ways. I have seen on TV this week the horror of the trenches, when wave after wave of young men were cut down by ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Killer Hostility Or Hostility Killer

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jul 15, 2009

When we have hostility we need to remember that we all hang on to the same cross for our salvation. Nothing else is more important than that.

Sermon 071909 Ephesians 2:11-22 Anne and I love where we live. We live in an area of town called Clintonville with lots of old homes and families and stuff like that. The thing is, we live just south of a major dividing line in the community. That dividing line in North Broadway, and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Lutheran

3d - Pt. 2 - Surrounded Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Is our world restricted to what we can see? What if there was another dimension? Activity . . . but we only catch glimpses. We need to open our eyes and see the unseen.

I. Introduction I recently read this statement about loss of sight. Vision problems may signal serious health conditions, and they can increase your risk for injury or death. I asserted last week that we have become so consumed with earthly things and in a knee jerk response to seeing demons behind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:13-23, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Are You Kidding Me"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 11, 2011

Trusting God no matter how outnumbered is the powerful leson of Gideon and his fight with the Midianites. This lesson will show that God deserves the Glory in all that we do.

One of the best stories of God’s strength and desire for Glory is in the book of Judges in the Old Testament. First Moses had died and the Lord had given leadership to Joshua. Joshua captured in the Lord’s power many of the new territories in the Promised Land. After Joshua died there ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:2-3

The Cure For The Common Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 8, 2012

Don't try to hide the fact you have quarrels and fights. Deal with the fact that there is divisions and disagreement. Divisions distract us. Learn the principles that can be the cure for the common church.

Intro: What is it that causes fights and quarrels or division? We see division in families, marriages, teams, governments, and of course churches? Why? Listen to what James the brother of Jesus has to say. James 4.1-3 “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Aren’t they caused ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

3d - Pt. 1 - Surrounded Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Is our world restricted to what we can see? What if there was another dimension? Activity . . . but we only catch glimpses. We need to open our eyes and see the unseen.

I. Introduction Out of sight . . . out of mind can be more than just a statement about forgetfulness. It can also be a dangerous and costly spiritual condition. I can remember growing up hearing this statement about church folks . . . "They are so heavenly minded that they are no earthly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 2 Kings 6:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Message Of Jahaziel Part 2

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: GOD is winning in us thru CHRIST our LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is winning in us thru CHRIST our LORD. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 20:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

I. EXORDIUM: GOD is winning in us thru CHRIST our LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is winning in us thru CHRIST our LORD. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 20:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 3, 2016

This is a subject many Christians would rather avoid (But we are in a Spiritual battle so we might as well admit it and learn how to fight) Our victory exists in only one place and that's the realm of the Spirit.

Exodus 17:8-13 Have you ever felt like life is throwing at you everything but the kitchen sink, and then (pow here comes the kitchen sink)? It feels like your theme song is (when it rains it pours) and nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen? Let me take it a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hostile Desires - James 4:1-3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 3, 2021

If you struggle with anger or are having conflicts with people, this is an important message for you. It shows how good desires become hostile desires and how to fix the problem.

James 4:1 What causes wars and battles among you? Don’t they come from your desires that wage war within you? 2 You covet something but don’t get it – you murder. And you envy, but you cannot have [what you want] - you battle and war. You do not have, because you do not ask. 3 When you ask, you do ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

What's It Worth To You?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 29, 2025

We live every day in the balance between risk and reward. Don't think living for God comes free. Jesus said count the cost. There is a world waiting for us to decide what it's worth to us.

Judges 6: 2 - 5 And the hand of the Midianites prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites Israel made them Den's in the mountains, and caves, and strongholds. It was, when Israel had sown that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the East, even they came ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speak Out With Boldness

Contributed by Lee Houston on Apr 11, 2021

We are to fight against the evils of our time with truth, righteousness, faith and we are to proclaim the Gospel boldly.

Speak Out With Boldness Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Luke 4:1-13 Central idea: We are to fight against the evils of our time with truth, righteousness, and faith proclaiming the Gospel boldly. Delivery style: Speak forcefully Paul was in chains in prison when He wrote this letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Luke 4:1-13

Content For The Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 24, 2023

Christianity survived for centuries for a simple reason its built on Faith in God. It would survive till the end of the earth, end of the humanity and end of everything. Because God has built His Kingdom through one man and till the last person holds the faith, it would exist.

Jude 1:3 - Content for the Faith Delivered to Saints: Jude writes to encourage his readers to violently defend the faith that the apostles had taught. Jude writes that "the faith … was once for all delivered to the saints" (Jude 1:3). To be a saint means you stand shoulder to shoulder ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Methodist

"fights" From Other Believers? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 17, 2020

We can expect "fights" from outside and within the church and we must know how to handle them.

Please open your bibles to Judges 12…… Last week we learned about Jephthah who led Israel to victory over God’s enemies the Ammonites. Read along with me now Judges 12…… Let us summarize what happened… First of all, who is the Tribe of Ephraim?? Let us note…………… Ephraim is one ...read more

Scripture: Judges 12:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Can Battle With The Lord?

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Sep 26, 2025

“Who can battle with the Lord? Who can battle with the Lord? Who can battle with the Lord? I say, NOBODY!”

“Who can battle with the Lord? Who can battle with the Lord? Who can battle with the Lord? I say, NOBODY!” The lyrics of this chorus aptly sums up the awesome power of our God! Nobody fights with God and wins. Ask Pharaoh of Egypt! Ask Haman the Agagite! Ask Jonah as he tries to run away from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32, Exodus 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist