Sermons on Military Battles:

Candles & Pitchers!

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 23, 2009

For way too long we have bought in on the misconception that bigger is the only way to win the battles as a Church.

Scripture: Judges 7:1 – Title: “Candles & Pitchers” THE PROBLEM! · God’s people were under persecution of an enemy as a result of “Idol Worship! (Again!) · Israel couldn’t be satisfied with ONLY One God, they wanted to worship other gods ALSO! / “Idol Worship” was a CONSTANT problem! / ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding The Times

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001

The line has been drawn, & the battle is on. But do we realize it? Are we people who understand the times & know what should be done? You see, there are four areas in which this battle is being fought.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Updated & Revised: 2022) TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:30-32 Acts 17:22-34 A. Tomorrow is officially designated as a holiday celebrated in many communities by a variety of solemn observances. All across the U.S. people will gather in parks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-24, 1 Chronicles 12:32, 1 Peter 5:8, Psalm 33:12, Proverbs 14:34, Acts 17:30, Hosea 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gaal Driven Out Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 21, 2020

There is nothing surprising about what is related here. The drunken celebration of the previous night had left Gaal and his men both mentally and physically unprepared for any kind of effective military activity, and Abimelech and his army easily defeated them.

Chapter 43 Gaal Driven Out [Judges 9.34-9.41] Scripture: Judges 9:34-41 (KJV) 34 And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies. 35 And Gaal the son of Ebed went out, and stood in the entering of the gate of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:34-41

Denomination: Baptist

Over-Throwing Strongholds

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

Life has many battles and a Christian must win. Christ has given us the weapons

Overthrowing Strongholds 2Cor 10:3-5 INTRO: Watch the evening news & see our gallant soldiers & marines attacking Insurgent & Terrorist Strongholds in Iraq & Afghanistan 1. Those in charge of waging this war against the tyranny of these thugs realize these fortress, strongholds bases ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Judges 10 Jephtha Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

Jephthah was the son of a harlot, he was thrust out of his family by his half-brothers, became a soldier, then a military commander, and lastly became a Judge. The Lord used this person from a lowly position to deliver Israel from her enemies.

Text: Judges 10:6-12:7 Theme: Jephthah Episode Life of Jephtha: Jephthah was the son of a harlot, he was thrust out of his family by his half-brothers, became a soldier, then a military commander, and lastly became a Judge from 1087 to 1081 B.C. The Lord used this person from a lowly position to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Battlefield Called Golgotha

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 20, 2018

In our minds does the battle of good and evil, light and darkness take place. Our minds are the war grounds for these daily battles. Christ won the victory at the skull that our minds will be free

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE BATTLEFIELD CALLED GOLGOTHA John 19:16-17 King James Version (KJV) 16 Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away. 17 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Fighting The Foe By Faith

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2007

It is by faith that we face our spiritual foe, and fight our spiritual battles. No other reliance will prevail for us.

FIGHTING THE FOE BY FAITH Text: Isa.36: 1, 2; Isa.59: 19 Intro: Inherent in the life of the child of God are the inevitable trials, tribulations, and battles that seem to dog our steps. Jesus Himself said, “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 36:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

I Think I'm Going To Throw Up...

Contributed by John Butler on Aug 11, 2008

Let’s learn to throw up our hands and praise Him in the battle.

I THINK I’M GOING TO THROW UP...My hands and praise the Lord I. Are You Sick?... How many in here this morning have ever been so sick of something that it made you want to throw up? I’m not just talking about being sick with the flu and feeling like you need to throw up! I’m not just talking ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:35

Star Wars - The Real Deal

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 29, 2015

There is a real war going on. 1. We are at war, 2. We have an evil enemy, 3. We need to put on our armor, 4. We need to get into the fight.

Star Wars January 3, 2016 Isaiah 14:9-16 9 The realm of the dead below is all astir to meet you at your coming; it rouses the spirits of the departed to greet you— all those who were leaders in the world; it makes them rise from their thrones— all those who were kings over the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:9-16

Denomination: Holiness

Consider God In Everything Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 9, 2015

Be aware that we Christians are in a constant battle and we must always consider God.

Some of you are not on Facebook, so you were not able to read about the statement I made during my last message; I just want to make sure I make this clear. I made this statement, When a person or a nation depends on God’s power, good things will happen; but when a person or a nation depends ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon V: Praising God For Victory In Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

Elementary to our Christian Faith is our awareness that God Is For Us and that the Spirit of God is with us, working in and through our situations to bring about that which is best for we who love Him.

ELEMENTARY TO OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH: VICTORY IN JESUS! “Elementary, Mr. Watson!” Most of us go back far enough to remember to whom that phrase was ascribed – Of course, Sherlock Holmes the inspector whose keen insight into otherwise mysterious situations ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

"Whole Lotta Achan Goin' On!"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Nov 18, 2014

Rahab trusts in the God of Heaven and Earth and as a Canaanite is set free and rescued while Achan a member of the Covenant Community with a relationship with God displeases God, acts like a Canaanite and is judged!

Cornerstone Church November 16, 2014 “Whole Lotta Achan Goin' On!” Joshua 7 “How’s That Again? The following ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Where To Turn In Your Darkest Moment Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 31, 2021

Part of the Revival Series, teaching from the life of Jehosaphat about how to turn to God when you don't know what to do. *This sermon and its series was taken from the Sermon Central Series and heavily edited for use in our church

Revival: Stronger Than Ever Where to Turn in Your Darkest Moment Scripture:2 Chronicles 17-20 When I was about six years old, my parents bought me a new bicycle that had decorations on it that made it look like a racing bike. It was the best thing ever and I rolled that all over the place. I had ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David's Victories Over The Ammonites: How To Walk In Wisdom Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 26, 2023

What does David do? He gathered his entire army, and marches out against them, time to end this once and for all.

Too many people in our world make dumb decisions and reap the consequences. The Bible calls this person a fool. But the Bible also talks about a person who lives differently. They "walk in wisdom." Let's discover how we can walk in wisdom. To do that, I think we’re going to be talking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:26, 2 Samuel 10:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

David And Goliath
 With Life Applications


Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 23, 2021

The story of David and Goliath. What can we learn from this story? How can we apply it to our own lives?

1 Samuel 17 vs 3 Valley of Elah Goliath - 9 feet tall, coat of mail weighed 120lb, spear head 15lb Vs. 4-7 Goliath’s challenge Vs. 8-10 Choose a man. Let him come down to me. ?If he kills me, the Philistine army will be your servants. If I kill him, the Israelite army will be our servants. King ...read more

Denomination: Baptist