Sermons on Internal Battle:

The Lost Battle Series

Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Nov 21, 2020

Jehoshaphat joined himself to go to war to aid Ahab despite the word of God which was clear that they were going to lose. In this sermon we extract lessons from this story which we can apply in our lives today

In the previous sermon (it's not over until it's over), we learnt about a war which started in heaven and was fought by celestial beings. In this chapter, we shall consider another war which happened on planet earth involving humans and is recorded in 1st Kings Chapter 22. Jehoshaphat the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:12, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Adventist

The Battle Within

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

If we want to be useful for God, we will need to learn to say "no" when our body calls for food or rest in ways that hold us back. When the devil tried to deter Jesus from his mission by tempting him to turn stones to bread when he was supposed to fast, Jesus stood strong.

Perhaps once or twice in a century a truly titanic battle occurs in which the history of earth hangs in the balance. The D-Day invasion might be one. Both armies had invested many thousands of their men, millions of dollars worth of equipment and their very best modern strategies. It was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

The Unseen Battle Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021

In addition to a prayer of repentance, Daniel also offered up a prayer for the release of the Jews from their captivity in Babylon. Yet, the answer to his prayer was delayed, and it had something to do with an unseen battle.

In Daniel chapter 9 (which I said would be our last message in this series) we see where Daniel took it on himself to intercede on behalf of all the people of Israel who were in captivity in Babylon; and Daniel was just one individual, yet the Lord heard his supplication. Daniel’s prayer reminds ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-23, Daniel 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

No Battle, No Victory Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 15, 2020

In this message we will look at a period of history of God's people in the OT known as 'The Conquest Period.' And in this period we will uncover 5 battles that we must face if we want to see a victory in our life.

No Battle, No Victory O God, we have heard it with our own ears— our ancestors have told us of all you did in their day, in days long ago: You drove out the pagan nations by your power and gave all the land to our ancestors. You crushed their enemies and set our ancestors free. They did not ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle For Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Paul is convinced that failures can become successes. He knew this for he was one of the most successful failures in history. One of the great themes of literature and the Bible is this theme of success out of failure.

In the 35 years following the Civil War 3 success writers towered high above all others, and they became successful by writing about success. All 3 were ordained men. One of them was Russell Conwell who was the pastor of the Baptist Temple of Philadelphia. He delivered his famous lecture over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Baby Battle Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 13, 2021

If you want to find peace, don’t look down on some with disdain; don’t look up on others with jealousy; don’t look within at your own schemes. Instead, look to the Lord.

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her class of five and six-year-olds. After explaining the commandment to honor thy father and thy mother, she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?” Without missing a beat, one little ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-24, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, James 4:1-2, Ephesians 2:14-15, Genesis 29:31-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Battle Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 18, 2019

So many of the Christmas stories happen at night. The shepherds are surprised at night by an angel. Jesus is born at night in a filthy manger. The Magi see a star that leads them to Jesus.

The Battle of Christmas December 22, 2019 So many of the Christmas stories happen at night. The shepherds are surprised at night by an angel. Jesus is born at night in a filthy manger. The Magi see a star that leads them to Jesus. This is not a message about public nativity scenes or arguments ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-16, Revelation 12:1-6, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Revelation 12:17, Revelation 17:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Banquet And The Battle

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 10, 2020

A free meal almost cost this king his life!

Background: the kingdom of Israel, or the ten northern tribes, had been at peace with Syria for three years. Peace didn’t seem to last very long back then, and Ahab, king of Israel, now decided to reconquer a city which had been lost to Syria. Apparently it was still under Syria’s control. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of Depression

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 4, 2022

All of us at some point have dealt with depression. How do we overcome it? How do we defeat it? Today, we'll look at Asaph's account battling depression and trouble in Psalms 77. And more importantly, how to overcome.

Introduction When you review the great names and personalities of the Scriptures, you become aware very quickly that almost all of them knew, at one time or another, great discouragement and deep depression. Job is singled out as a man of God. Blameless and upright, whose staggering losses and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle Is Not Yours

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022

How do we fight when we see the enemy is so great? How do we let go and not fight when we feel we must?

A great multitude came against King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah. Jehoshaphat called to the people to get serious with God and fast. Consider their sins and pray. This would reinforce their penitence and remind them of their weakness and need to depend on God. The prayer had essential ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Battle Within Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

The solution to my struggle with sin is a Person - Jesus.

ENGAGE Tommy Lasorda, the former Los Angeles Dodgers manager, once described his battle with bad habits: “I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, stared at it and said, “Who’s stronger, you or me?” The answer was me. I stopped smoking. Then I took a vodka martini and said to it, “Who’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Is On! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 24, 2022

A message about the temptations of Jesus.

The Battle Is On! Matthew 4:1-11 Good morning MGCC… OKAY – we are in week six of our study of Matthew’s Gospel, “The King and His Kingdom” our text in Matthew 4:1-11 LET’S – get to it. Matthew 4:1ff Then (after His baptism in the Jordan River by John the Baptist) Jesus was led by the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stealing? The Battle?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2022

Consider stealing the 8th commandment? Have you ever stole something from God? The battle is not yours! Stand still and see... PRAISE AND WORSHIP WILL ALWAYS WIN... Don't steal.

STEALING? THE BATTLE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a jar of peanut butter, a spoon and a few pieces of bread sitting on a table. *STEAL: TO TAKE SOMETHING THAT IS NOT YOURS WITHOUT PERMISSION OR A LEGAL RIGHT. One that steals has no intention of returning. To take ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Malachi 3:8-9, 2 Chronicles 20:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Battle In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2022

We are engaged in a spiritual battle, and we must hold our ground at all costs.

The Battle in Christ Text: Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg." Scene 28. Key phrase, "We've got to hold it!" 2. It is fitting that this text, which may be one of the richest texts in all the New Testament, occurs at the end ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Battle Of The Mind

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Today we hear the alarming news about the cloning of human beings.

There are already some serious questions that keep coming up about cloning, such as: • Could you clone Larry King, or would it have to be living tissue? • If we clone our generation will there be enough of them working to support Social Security when I retire? • If Larry King clones himself and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist