Sermons on Good Soldiers:

Soldier On!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 14, 2007

We got through trials sometimes. Jesus said that we will have troubles in this life but that we should take heart because he has overcome the world. This was preached at a military chapel but it could easily be preached in a civilian church.

-We’re in a war! -I know that the people in the military get that – they’ve deployed to fight in it -Their families know it – because they’ve missed their loved ones while they’ve been fighting -If you are a retiree you know it – because you’ve been there before -But I don’t think the American ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Soldiers Faith

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 16, 2011

Freedom is purchased by great sacrifice and maintained by those who stand ready to be sacrificed. Today we owe our freedom to men and women such as these and we pause to honor them and to remember and reflect on their sacrifices both past and present.

A Soldiers Faith Matthew 8:5-13 Luke 7:1-10 This week we mark Remembrance Day as a Nation. It is a day that holds a unique significance for each of us. For some it marks the Remembrance of a loved one who fell in service to their country or those who had been taken prisoner never to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faithful Soldiers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2024

Remember that privates get medals even the Medal of Honor like Jacob Parrott and Sergeants are the backbone of the Army. Not everyone is called to be a General in the Lord's army.

2 Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6, Leviticus 26:7-9, Acts 13:1-3, Mark 9:33-35, Luke 16:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Soldier, Athlete, And A Farmer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 24, 2012

A message from 2 Timothy about what God expect from us after He gifts and calls us.

Introduction Paul here is giving Timothy some instructions as a father in the ministry. He makes an analogy between three areas of life compared to being a Christian. I believe that Paul does this to help Timothy understand the using of his gift of pasturing. This can also be applied to 1) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

No Brave Tin Soldiers

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 18, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 20: 1 - 20

Deuteronomy 20: 1 - 20 No Brave Tin Soldiers 20 “When you go out to battle against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God is with you, who brought you up from the land of Egypt. 2 So it shall be, when you are on ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fight The Good Fight Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 5, 2007

God’s Word tells us to fight the good fight of faith. We are called to be spiritual warriors in God’s kingdom. We are soldiers in the Army of God.

1 Timothy 6:12. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. God’s Word tells us to fight the good fight of faith. We are called to be spiritual warriors in God’s kingdom. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wise Words From An Old Soldier

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 6, 2021

Veteran's Day Sermon inspired by this sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-old-soldier-whose-words-never-faded-away-mitchell-leonard-sermon-on-veterans-day-205015.

Wise Words From An Old Soldier Introduction Today we celebrate and honor our veterans. We thank you for your service. 2 Timothy 2:1-4 NKJV 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Onward Christian Soldiers Marching As To War

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 5, 2019

clarifying misconceptions about the hymn Onward Christian Soldiers

Devotion Weekly Message November 10, 2019 Ephesians 6:12 Onward Christian Soldiers Marching AS TO War Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Endure Hardship

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 10, 2014

The apostle Paul charges Timothy to endure hardship like a 1) Good Soldier 2) Striving Athlete & 3) Hard-working Farmer. And at the end of it all there will be a crown and a harvest if we do not give up.

How to Endure Hardship 2 Timothy 2:3-6 Introduction: Ill. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting The Good Fight Of The Faith

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

Every now and then I guess we all think realistically about that day when we will be victimized with what is life's final common denominator--that something we call death.

"Every now and then I guess we all think realistically about that day when we will be victimized with what is life's final common denominator--that something we call death. We all think about it and every now and then I think about my own death and I think about my own funeral. And I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-12, Psalm 18:28, Proverbs 4:18-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

So That Is What A Christian Is

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 12, 2022

There is definitely a military vibe to what the bible teaches about God and the Christian life.

1. Exodus 15:3, Psalm 24:8 2. Our Lord is pictured as a conqueror riding a white horse, in His return. Revelation 19:11-21 3. Spiritual armor and weapons. Ephesians 6:10-12, 13-18, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 4. 2 Timothy 2:1-10 I. The Soldier’s Enlistment 1. Upon salvation we were “drafted” or say it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Soldier In God's Army Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 24, 2006

INTRODUCTION: This week begins our three week study through the book of Ephesians called “A soldier in God’s Army”

This week we are studying: (1) Proper recruitment into Christianity, which is our having passed from death in sin to life in Christ Illustration: “Back from the dead: Part I” Have you ever seen the television show ER? It is a television show that portrays events happening in a county emergency ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Veteran?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 25, 2009

On Veterans Dy we honor those who have served in the Armed Forces. But are you a veteran in the service of the Lord?

Are You A Veteran? I wonder how many veterans we have in attendance today? If you have ever served in any branch of the armed forces, please raise your hand. I am a veteran of WW2, serving in the army from 1943 to 1945 in the U.S., Great Britain, and France. WW2 veterans are passing off the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Brother, Worker, Soldier Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 10, 2011

Epaphroditus is a Christian model for us to consider. Paul's words about him remind us of who we are to be as Christians.

Philippians 2:25-30 Risking Your Life/ Brother, Worker, Soldier Paul said of Epaphroditus, he is my brother, my fellow worker, my fellow soldier for Christ. He risked his life in the service of Christ. Honor men like him. Have you ever observed one of your children doing something or saying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soldier Of Christ In Service

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 10, 2014

To show that we need to do our soldier function here on earth, not to be entangled again with the affairs of this world, and to satisfy and please our LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a soldier of CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to do our soldier function here on earth, not to be entangled again with the affairs of this world, and to satisfy and please our LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:4 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal