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Just War

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 19, 2001

Should Christians go to war? (... in aftermath of World Trade Center)

A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON WAR Years ago, when I was in the military stationed in Great Britain, a zealous European accused me of being a hypocrite. He said, “How can you call yourself a Christian and serve in the U.S. Military?” (The implication was that Christians are to be peace-loving and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Just War, Or Just A War? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

Sermon 24 of our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Peace and War (BFM #24) A Just War; or Just A War? Text: James 4:1 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now today’s sermon should be required listening for any person running for the office of President of the United States of America. Now if you’ve been with us here at church or following along at home ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Joshua Fought The Battle Of Jericho" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 7, 2016

This was the Lord of Host's battle, and His victory. The strategy was unconventional, but effective, and a reminder of the holy wrath of God upon wickedness.

God is depicted in the Book of Joshua as a Warrior--One who leads His people into battle and gives them victory. Throughout Scripture, God is referred to as the “Lord of Hosts,” literally “armies.” Joshua engaged the enemy in the Name and power of God, a holy conflict. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Congregational

Just War (Or Just Another Act Of Madness?)

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 24, 2001

We grapple with the ethics/morality of being involved in a war because it keeps us from becoming what we¡¦re fighting against. Deal with these questions: What is a "just" war? Will we achieve "Infinite" Justice.

September 23, 2001 Scatter thou the people that delight in war. Psalm 68.30c What is America going to do about the terrorists? When President Bush addressed the nation Thursday night he ended with these words: Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:30

Denomination: United Methodist

The Christian And War

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 19, 2006

A sermon that explores three different views of war that Christians have traditionally advocated: The Christian Pacifist View, the Augustinian "Just War" View and the Christian Realist View (advocated by the author).

Fourth Sunday After Epiphany James 4:1-4 A Sermon The Christian and War "War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always evil. -Jimmy Carter I very reluctantly find myself addressing a situation that like you, a few months ago I wouldn’t have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

War: What Is It Good For? Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Mar 11, 2003

This sermon addresses the issue of war. It discusses the three main views on war held by Christians: holy war, pacifism, just war. It also gives some practical ways we can react to these stressful times.

War: What Is It Good For? Various Passages The front page of Sunday’s Cincinnati Enquirer carried a story about 7 boys from the village of Cleves (which is just down the road from our church building) who graduated from Taylor High School last year and joined the military and will all be fighting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Shall Not Murder Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 3, 2017

A message on the reason God gave the 6th Commandment as well as the difference between killing and murder

You Shall Not Murder CCCAG July 2nd, 2017 Scripture-Exodus 20:13 Today we will be delving into the 6th Commandment. There are some general rules of homiletics (The art of sermon preparation and delivery) and one of the most important is to craft an introduction that draws your audience into the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

War Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 27, 2008

This sermon examines how Jesus would vote on war.

Scripture We are in the middle of an 8-weeks series of messages titled, “How Would Jesus Vote?” We are examining key issues that confront us today and asking how Jesus would vote if he were here. Today, as we continue in our series on “How Would Jesus Vote?” I want to examine “War.” What does the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

War Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 31, 2012

As we consider politics according to the Bible, let us now examine what the Bible says about war.

Scripture We are in the middle of an 8-weeks series of messages titled, “Politics According to the Bible.” We are examining key political issues in light of the Bible. Today, as we continue in our series on “Politics According to the Bible” I want to examine ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Will Remember

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 13, 2015

Jesus defined the crucial test of friendship when he said on the night before he was crucified, “Greater love has no man than this, but that he lay down his life for his friends”.

In 1930, a movie was made about World War I called “All Quiet on the Western Front”. In one scene, some American soldiers were talking. One soldier asked, “Where do wars come from anyway?” Another replied, “Well, one country gets mad at another country, and they start ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Anglican

You Shall Not Murder Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021

The Bible’s opening plotlines show the firstborn man, Cain, killing his brother Abel. Think of it: the firstborn person in the human race was a murderer.

Contrary to many people’s thoughts that civilization is more civilized, evidence suggests that murder is on the increase. In 1963, in Scotland, two people were convicted of murder. In 2000, there were 128 reported homicides in Scotland. In 1960, the District of Columbia reported 81 murders. In 1991 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Genesis 9:5-7, Romans 13:14, Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Time Of War

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Mar 19, 2003

This message was preached at a special prayer meeting on Wednesday March 19, 2003.

NOTE: The primary thoughts and ideas of this message are not all my own. They come from research and gleaning from other preachers and authors. To them I give credit where credit is due and offer them my utmost apprectiation. Becuase of the many sources used they are not credited individually and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

War On Terror Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jul 25, 2005

What is the Biblical position Christ followers should have about war? And how does the current "War on Terror" fit into that position?

SE100304 STOP THE WORLD 1. The War on Terror For the next 5 weeks, I’m supposed to teach on all the issues that divide our nation and are making this one of the most hotly contested and testy presidential races ever. And I’m supposed to do this, in a totally non-partisan way, totally objectively ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

War

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

A view of war based on the book of Joshua

Turn with me in your Bibles today to the book of Joshua, chapter 10. We have been going through the OT, looking at God bringing the Jews out of slavery in Egypt, through 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, and finally into the land he had promised to their forefathers to give them. As we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

War And Morality

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 30, 2004

The Scriptural criteria that determine whether a particular war is morally acceptable. “My country, right or wrong” is not a Christian motto.

War and Morality…a Memorial Day weekend sermon by Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Scripture text: II Samuel 22 Historian Stephen Ambrose (Band of Brothers) observed: "During WWII, when soldiers from any other army, even our allies, entered a town, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-49

Denomination: Congregational