Sermons on Overcoming The Enemy:

David’s 911 Call For Help (1-2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 4, 2022

Psalm 35 is another of David’s imprecatory prayers. In it David appeals to a righteous God to send judgment upon the enemies of God, and the persecutors of His righteous people.

WHY DID DAVID PRAY SUCH A PRAYER? It is believed that since Old Testament characters did not have the benefit of the New Testament, they did not have a complete revelation of the judgment seat of Christ. Therefore they believe the wicked had to be judged and to be rewarded in this life for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Not A Time For Sleeping

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 27, 2024

We are all wore out. Life drains us. The continual attacks of the enemy take our strength. But through it all, we must stay awake spiritually.

Not Time for Sleeping Romans 13:11,12 11 ¶ And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11, Romans 13:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Enigma Of Obed Edom

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 2, 2024

The enigma of Obed Edom, who was a Gittite (a citizen of Gath), and was also a Levite. And on top of that Obed Edom means a Servant of Edom, a kingdom that was an arch enemy to Israel

Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What does that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 1 Samuel 7:1-12, 1 Chronicles 26:4-8, 1 Chronicles 15:16-24, 1 Chronicles 16:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Living Among The Dead: A Portrait Of A Manipulated Destiny

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 22, 2025

The situations of some people whose destinies are being manipulated by the enemy can be described as the living among the dead, but deliverance is possible through the power of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Living among the Dead: A Portrait of a Manipulated Destiny Study Text: John 11:32-44, Revelation 3:1 Introduction: Lazarus was not supposed to die, because Jesus said his sickness was not unto death, but his destiny was manipulated. He died, and was buried four days before the Lord could ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joshua 10: Joshua And The Very, Very Long Day Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 27, 2024

Joshua and Israel needed extra time and daylight to finish defeating an enemy. The LORD heard Joshua's prayer and gave him a lot of extra light!

Introduction: Not everybody was pleased to hear about Israel’s victories at Jericho and Ai! The first two verses of Joshua 9 mention several kings of several groups decided they were going to fight against Israel. Of course, they must have hoped that delaying, if not destroying, Israel would make ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Guard The Ground PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

True victory comes by honestly bringing our struggles to God, trusting His gospel, resisting the enemy, and standing firm through prayer and God’s strength.

Friends, some of us arrived today with a tired soul and a brave smile. Others carry questions that keep you awake, temptations that tug at you, and memories that whisper shame. You are not strange, and you are not alone. The God who made you also sees you, loves you, and is not intimidated by what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25, Ephesians 4:27, Ephesians 6:10-12, Romans 1:16, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, No Footholds, Guard Ground

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 17, 2015

A study of 1 Corinthians 15: 54-57 examining our victory over the law, sin, and death

Has anyone heard or read this statement anywhere? “Helping people discover their victory and true identity through Jesus.” Anyone know the organization that has this as their mission statement? I hope that you have realized that this is our mission statement. It is on the front of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

Denomination: Foursquare

Handling Our Fear Of Change

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 12, 2013

This sermon looks at the need to overcome our fears by looking at how God changed Gideon. Our church is considering merging with another church and fear has some people paralyzed.

Handling Our Fear Of Change Glenville 4/7/2013 Judges 6:1-28 Matthew 14:22-33 How many of you are afraid some things, and you don’t even know why? You just know that if you see it you are going to go the other way. Our professionals have identified 322 unique phobias. The word ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Buried With Him In Christ

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 5, 2010

What is baptism and what is it’s significance? Who should be baptized? Is baptism a requirement of sal¬vation? Am I joining a church or denomination by being baptized? Why do some traditions baptize infants?

Dakota Community Church August 22, 2010 Buried With Him in Baptism Quick Questions: What is baptism and what is its significance? Why do we baptize by immersion when sprinkling would be so much more convenient? Romans 6: 1-7 1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Life From Death

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 27, 2017

A sermon on why God choose to resurrect a dead man with a dead man's bones

Life from Death 2 Kings 13:20-21 Why did God raise that guy from the dead. Why Him? 1. To Keep His Promise 2Kgs 2:9 And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Thrive Amid Adversity

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 9, 2021

Adversity has always been a part of our human experience. The challenges of life faced properly can help us grow. Maintaining faith in God helps us solve problems and overcome adversity.

Introduction: The Righteous can thrive in adversity because they understand several principles. Adversity has always been a part of our human experience. The challenges of life faced properly can help us grow. Maintaining faith in God helps us solve problems and overcome adversity. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, Psalm 55:5-8, Psalm 82:5, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Ephesians 6:10-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Let The Attitude Of Gratitude Elevate Your Altitude

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Feb 14, 2006

The attitude of gratitude is a conscious choice the Believer makes to the greatest event our world has known - the death and resurrection of Christ. That attitude enables us to live as overcomers irrespective of our circumstances.

LET THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE ELEVATE YOUR ALTITUDE Philippians 4:4-13 1. The cartoon by Mike Baldwin on the cover of your bulletin this morning (cartoon shows a long line of people at the "Complaints" window and none at the "Gratitude" window)is an apt description of and sad commentary on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Temptation - In The Ring With The Devil Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 30, 2020

We can ruin our lives or our witness in one careless moment. To overcome temptation we need to remember the price, resist ahead of time and run away from temptation.

TEMPTATION – IN THE RING WITH THE DEVIL Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com James 1:13-15 “A person is tempted when he is lured (a fishing term) away and trapped by his own evil desires. His evil desire conceives and gives birth to sin. And sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The War In Heaven

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 27, 2014

If we know the battle plan of the enemy, and we know the eventual fall Satan will take from Heaven, this message asks the important question of us: "What are we waiting for to actually GO and make disciples?"

The War in Heaven Revelation, Part 17, Revelation 12:7-17 Introduction - One of the greatest indicators of our faith’s strength is our commitment to the church and to bringing others to Christ which is the Gospel ministry - The bible tells us that the times ahead will be difficult ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year Resolutions - Killing The Monsters

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 8, 2007

How to keep your resolutions to overcome the monster inside. Not by strength or by willpower, but by falling in love with Christ’s vision for you. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

[New Year Resolutions – Killing the monsters] But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13b-14) This material was originally presented in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist