Sermons on Know The Enemy:

Worship By The Book Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 17, 2005

If all of life is worship, what are the ground rules worship? If we know them, we know the ground rules for life.

Worship by the Book Colossians 2 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI Jan. 16, 2005 Last week Pastor Bob began a series on worship. In that sermon he taught us that worship is only worship when it is God-centered. If we come to worship with anything else in mind – if we come to a service looking for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowledge Or Faith?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 5, 2004

This sermon discusses the fact that a real faith is not just knowing something, but also believing what you know as 100% fact.

Pastor Bruce Ball CrossWinds Bible Church Please turn with me as we read today’s Bible text. One morning at a local elementary school, all the teachers were called into the teacher’s lounge for an unscheduled meeting. This meant they all had to leave their classrooms unsupervised. Mrs. Miles ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: *other

Clean Hands, Dirty Hearts Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 4, 2004

In this message we discover how to have a closer relationship with God, know God better, really get to know God.

CLEAN HANDS, DIRTY HEARTS Mark 7:1-23 INTRO: How do I have a closer relationship with God? How can I know God better? Really get to know God? Move from religion to relationship? You can’t drown if you don’t get wet; "Tradition is a fence around the law." But often our traditions become a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strong In The Lord

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 20, 2010

As a weightlifter knows his capabilities in lifting, the believer must also know the strengths and capabilities we have through the LORD

2010.Jan17.Sermon.Strong in the LORD By William Akehurst, HSWC Key Verse: Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. As a weight lifter in competition has strength, it is because of building his body for the purpose of the competition, the race, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come, Let's Go Up To The Mountain

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 30, 2009

A call to know God in an intimate way -- to know Him for who He is and not just for what He is or isn’t doing.

Come, Let’s Go Up to the Mountain Micah 4:1-2  Everyone who professes to know Christ should be driven by desire into His presence.  As the bride of Christ, it is our privilege to get to know Christ in a real, intimate way.  We must daily spend time in His presence, and make ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Amazing Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 5, 2010

Many people know or knew God in a partial sense, but through Jesus Christ we can know him deeply.

The Amazing Jesus Christ (John 1:14-18) 1. Most people know that Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, but they really do not understand as much as we think they do. In a small Southern town there was a "Nativity Scene" that showed great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

They Been With Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Aug 3, 2009

The key in ministry may not be that people know that we have been to seminary; it may be that they know that we have been with Jesus.

Intro. In our text this morning, There is something that stands out concerning the disciples of Jesus. Unlike the world, people were not impressed with their titles, degrees or church affiliation. Observed they were refferred to as unlearned men. But what was it about them that stood out? Let’s be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Opponents Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2022

Did the Apostle Paul have enemies? He sure did! I never thought about it before, but I think he had many opponents (enemies) because His preaching must have ruffled many feathers. I love him because I love the books of the Bible he wrote and the stand he took for Jesus Christ.

Paul's Opponents 6/4/2022 Did the Apostle Paul have enemies? He sure did! I never thought about it before, but I think he had many opponents (enemies) because His preaching must have ruffled many feathers. I love him because I love the books of the Bible he wrote and the stand he took for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Providence Part 3 - God’s Plan Now And Our Problem With It Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 8, 2018

What are God's requirements in the post-garden period, and man's problem with it.

DIVINE PROVIDENCE This is Part 3 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:3, Matthew 7:24, Micah 6:8, James 4:17, Romans 7:7-11, Hebrews 1:1-2, John 1:1, John 1:1-14, Philippians 3:8-11, Romans 7:7-25, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, John 16:13-15, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 13:50, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Revelation 21:8, Matthew 7:21, 2 Corinthians 5:1-4, 1 Peter 2:5, Romans 3:23, 1 Corinthians 15:35, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Revelation 20:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 5 - A Prayer For Protection Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 21, 2014

This message deals with David again in his request that the Lord would protect him from his enemies who were under the sway of Absalom.

A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION TEXT: Psalm 5:1-12 Psalms 5:1-12 KJV To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. [2] Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. [3] My voice shalt thou hear in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Test Of Loving My Neighbor

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

One of the main purposes of 1 John is to help the Christian, the child of God to know that they are truly in a right relationship with God, to know that your standing is true in the Lord.

Living the Life Series: The Test of Loving My Neighbor Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:7 – 11 Introduction I agree with one pastor who stated that he had yet to meet anyone who actually likes to take tests. In fact some people have a phobia about taking tests, they freeze up as soon as the test is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 23 – Clouded Prayer – Refuse And Rejects – John Newton – Israel’s Enduring Enemy - Chapter 3:44-46 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 8, 2025

Prayer that does not get past the ceiling; Israel will be restored; the remarkable story of John Newton (Amazing Grace); the off-scouring and refuse of the world; enemies’ mouths are against God’s people – Moab and Islam and their hatred – all these are considered here in this study.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 23 – CLOUDED PRAYER – REFUSE AND REJECTS – JOHN NEWTON – ISRAEL’S ENDURING ENEMY - CHAPTER 3:44-46 In the last four verses we were thinking about the personal aspect of the people in realising what God had done to the nation and why that had to happen. The people ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:44, Isaiah 30:26, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 18:10-12, Luke 18:13, Lamentations 3:45, Jeremiah 30:24, Lamentations 3:46, Obadiah 1:10-11, Obadiah 1:12-14, Psalm 137:7, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reclaiming What Is Ours

Contributed by David Butcher on Dec 8, 2006

Knowing who we are in Christ and reclaiming what is rightfully ours.

Readings Genesis 14:14-16 (NIV) When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he called out the 318 trained men born in his household and went in pursuit as far as Dan. During the night Abram divided his men to attack them and he routed them, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 1) A Favorite Psalm Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 11, 2019

Psalm 23 is one of the most common and well-know Psalms

PSALM 23 Scripture: Psalm 23:1 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 116:15, Isaiah 40:2, Psalm 97:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Truths About The Power Of Sin

Contributed by David Cook on Jul 31, 2010

Five truths about sins power that you need to know.

Intro: It was only a little comma, but it cost the Lockheed corporation millions of dollars! An error was made in a contract with an international customer—a misplaced comma in a crucial number. The company insisted that the manufacturer honor the contract as written. Unfortunately for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist