Sermons on Our Enemies:

Casting Our Cares On God And Trusting Him With Our Future Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2025

God's Word encourages us to cast our cares on Him..

As believers, we are not immune to worries about the future. We fret about our careers, finances, relationships, and uncertainties that lie ahead. But as Christians, we have a heavenly Father who cares deeply about our future and desires to guide us through life's journey. In 1 Peter 5:7, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, Genesis 39:21-23

Psalm 32 - Acknowledging Our Sin Is To Be Our Regular Practice

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 29, 2023

Have you ever felt that your relationship with God has been, not just stagnant, but wooden and hollow, with no life, no relationship, no joy, no vibrancy or flourishing? Like it is forced and faked and empty?

This morning we are looking at Psalm 32 and we find that it is written by King David. It’s a psalm paired with Psalm 51. They’re bound together. “Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your steadfast love.” And they’re bound together because the context of the psalm is 2 Samuel chapters 11 and 12. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Iii: Our Deliverer And Provider Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, mature Christians cherish life experiences of being delivered by the Lord our God and being provided for by our God whose goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives.

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR DELIVERER AND PROVIDER A dear saint of God went Home to be with the Lord one week between sessions at The Baptist Inn where we gathered each Sunday for Bible study, like we do here, until that senior adult facility ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-6, Isaiah 38:15-17

The Sideways Attack Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 1, 2007

Satan won’t play dead for long as we grow in our maturity for the Lord. Learn how Joshua and Israel was fooled by a sly enemy, and how not to be fooled by Satan.

There is only so much victory in a Christian’s life that Satan will accept without a fight. Know for certain that the stronger you get, the stronger the response from the enemy will be. We need to know this so we can be prepared for his onslaught. It will be both unexpected and sly. For Joshua, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Uncovering The Unseen Realm: Our Role As Believers Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

We accept the existence of things we cannot see, like gravity, wind, or radio waves. In the same way, there is a spiritual reality just as real, Yet most Christians say that Satan is just a metaphor of evil; the same with the demonic realm.

Uncovering the Unseen Realm: Our Role as Believers January 5, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Ephesians 6:10-17 2 Kings 6:15-17 Introduction: The Reality Beyond the Veil Good morning, church. Today, we step into a realm that few talk about but all of us are affected by—the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-17

Denomination: Brethren

Standing Firm In A World Of Threats - 1 Peter 5:8-9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 31, 2024

We may not always think about the reality of spiritual warfare, but Scripture calls us to be vigilant, to resist, and to stand firm in our faith.

Standing Firm in a World of Threats 1 Peter 5:8-9 Introduction: Church, we live in a world that is constantly competing for our attention, drawing us into countless distractions. But 1 Peter 5:8-9 brings us a strong reminder of what’s at stake: our enemy, the devil, is prowling like a roaring ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:11, James 4:7, 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 6:16, 1 Corinthians 12:26, Hebrews 10:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

When we forgive, We will not only set others free, but we will also set ourselves free, And then we can have the abundant life that Christ promised, both now and forever.

God loves us, • And because of that we can love ourselves, • And in turn we can love others. But in order for us to love others, we need to be able to Forgive others. • Because everyone of us has already been forgiven through Jesus. • When He became our sacrifice . . He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Christ Died For Us

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 9, 2021

These verses describe us as “enemies”, “without strength”, “ungodly” and “sinners”! It was while we were like that Christ died for us. He fought a fight against the devil and won!

Alba 9-5-2021 CHRIST DIED FOR US Romans 5:6-11 Scott Bayles, who is the minister of Blooming Grove Christian Church in Palmyra, Illinois, admits that he is a comic book geek. In a sermon titled “Super Heroes: Superman” he makes some interesting comparisons to our Lord Jesus Christ that I want to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Put That Down Before You Hurt Yourself

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017

FORGIVENESS -BECAUSE AS LONG AS YOU HOLD ON TO IT ---IT WILL CONTINUE TO HOLD ON TO YOU

Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV) 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Refugee Crisis

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016

This is a hot topic for many people around the world today; the refugee crisis. What do we do when mostly non-Christians use Matthew chapter 2 and say “Jesus was a refugee, wouldn’t you help Him?”

This is a hot topic for many people around the world today; the refugee crisis. What do we do when mostly non-Christians use Matthew chapter 2 and say “Jesus was a refugee, wouldn’t you help Him?” Well let’s take a look at Matthew 2 and try to put things in perspective and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"I Hate Camping"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

This lesson talks about how powerful it is for the Lord to encamp around us.

I hear the word camping and run for cover. Through the daily writings most of you know that a number of weird things happen to me. How much more in the open woods. Of all the times I camped OUTSIDE I have never had a good experience. If there are 1,000 people in a field and 1 mosquito guess who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7

"Three R’s” Of Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 6, 2017

How can we effectively resist the snares of the enemy? What are the guiding principals we need to win the battle over the Powers of Darkness?

Spiritual Warfare RECOGNIZE: Recognizing you’re in a war is a big part of victory, because knowing the enemy’s tactics is to be in the light – and the devil works in darkness. The devil takes advantage of our ignorance, but when there’s light, he can’t do what he planned. The Bible teaches us to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rescued And Redeeemed Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 3, 2024

David cries out for deliverance and expresses gratitude that God has rescued and redeemed him.

Summer in the Psalms 2024 Psalm 40 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-01-2024 Baby Jessica On October 14, 1987, a little girl fell into a well in her aunt’s backyard in Midland, Texas. Do you remember her name? Her name was Jessica McClure, but she became nationwide as “Baby ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen To Obey (Deuteronomy 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 26, 2024

Why was Israel chosen? Let's look at Deuteronomy 7.

What was Israel’s responsibility after taking the promised land from corrupt and perverse nations? What is our individual responsibility in a corrupt world? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 7. Did God forbid Israel from making covenants with corrupt and perverse nations? Why do our politicians do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let Not Goliaths Intimidate You….

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 11, 2012

Shouts of the enemy makes you a soldier for Christ! Torments of Giants make you Saints for God! Fear not the Goliaths today!

Let not Goliaths intimidate you…. Samuel 17:4”And a champion went out from the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, from Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.” Giants make you Saints for God! People who have never confronted strong opposition and if you have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal