Sermons on plowshares into swords:

Are You Packin Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 14, 2013

As long as churches, schools, post offices, and government buildings are perceived as “soft-targets,” assailants who are intent on killing as many people as possible will continue to attack such places. Now is not the time to reject the teachings of Jesu

Are You Packin’ An elderly lady declared, “No one would ever carry a gun in our church!” These words were heard by a pastor of a mid-size church in a rural community. The pastor engaged the older lady in conversation, “There are likely several concealed handgun license holders present in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Warfare Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

The Christian does not win in the war with evil by making the enemy suffer. He wins by suffering for the sake of the enemy. This is the new message of the cross.

William H. Taft, the 27th President of the United States, was a big man in more ways than one. When he was inaugurated in 1909 at age 51 he weighed 325 pounds. His goal was not to become President, however, but to be the chief justice of the Supreme Court. In 1921 he achieved his goal and became ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Who Needs Armor?"

Contributed by Kevin White on Jan 20, 2001

This sermon challenges believers to examine their lives--do they need the full armor of God, or are they staying "in the rear with the gear?"

Sermon 07 January 2001 Ephesians 6:10-18 Who Needs Armor? Introduction: Bill once had a job as a truck driver. Twice a week, he hauled loads between Cincinnati and Atlanta. He always stopped for lunch at Joe’s Diner, a friendly little truck stop about halfway between the two cities. One day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Living Word Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

A quick view of the power of the Bible according to Hebrews 4:12-13

Title: The Living Word Theme: Show the importance of the Word of God and how it works. Text: Hebrews 4:12-13 Heb 4:12-13 For the word of God is living (quick) and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Dressed For Battle

Contributed by Warren Curry on Jun 16, 2005

A brief discussion on Spiritual Warfare. My own heart and mind are being stretched at the time of this sermon prep.

Dressed for Battle Ephesians 6:10-18 The last few weeks we have been dealing with the things of the spiritual world. The last two weeks in specific, we have looked at the reality of our enemy the devil and his angels, A.K.A., demons. We began a journey back at the first of January in regards to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David's Mighty Men

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jun 12, 2006

David’s Mighty Men and how they picture the spirit filled man of God today.

David’s Mighty Men I Sam. 23:1, and 8-22 Introduction Read Vs. 1 There are few men in the Bible that attract our attention as much as David. He is mentioned more than any other man in the Bible except Jesus. From the time that Goliath’s body hits the ground, until he was anointed King and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-22, 2 Samuel 23:8-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven, Part 9 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014

Pergamum: The Dangers of Tolerance and Compromise

The Seven, part 9 Pergamum: The Dangers of Tolerance and Compromise Revelation 2:12-17 July 14, 2013 We have seen that the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century. As we look at these letters we see that they are as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Singing Saints Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Singing Saints

Psalm 149 Singing Saints 1. The Sovereign - 1 Praise ye the Lord. 2. The Song - 1 Sing unto the Lord a new song, A Song of Revelation - Rev. 5:9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: A Song of Redemption - for thou wast ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Believers Weapon O F Prayer Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

The most powerful force in the earth is prayer, It is as omnipotent as God Because nothing is impossible to God Therefore nothing is beyond the reach of prayer.

Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; There are all kinds of prayer, there is a prayer to fit each particular situation or condition. There is public prayer- Private prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, Acts 6:4, Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

War And The Christian Response Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 6, 2001

A Biblical look at how Christians can respond to our Government’s handling of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF WAR, CARL VON CLAUSEWITZ, IN HIS EPIC BOOK "ON WAR" WROTE, "WAR…IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE INTENDED TO COMPEL OUR OPPONENT TO FULFIL OUR WILL." TERRORISM HAS BECOME THAT NEW FORM OF VIOLENCE USED AS A WAY OF COMPELLING OTHER NATIONS INTO SUBMISSION. THE TERRORISTS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Secular's Best Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#4] SECULAR’S BEST Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction: The church in Pergamum is the 3rd of the 7 Churches. By now you have probably noticed the pattern repeated in each of these 7 letters. First, Jesus identifies and says some things about Himself. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Five Smooth Stones That Hit The Mark Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 21, 2003

Whatever your giant, picking up these "stones" will help you kill it!

FIVE SMOOTH STONES THAT HIT THE MARK I Samuel 17:32-51 Whatever the giant picking up these five “stones” will you help you kill it! 1 Samuel 17:32-37 David said to Saul, "Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him." Saul replied, "You are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Anger Is One Letter From Danger...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

DANGER, DANGER... ANGER AND WRATH CAN GIVE BIRTH TO TERRIBLE CONFLICT AND PROBLEMS... One temper fit can be spiritually costly. Naaman almost missed his miracle due to anger?

BEWARE: TAKE HEED TO ANGER/ WRATH A HOT TEMPER IS A GREAT TOOL IN THE ENEMY'S HAND... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LET US LIKEN THE SWORD UNTO ANGER, WRATH, GOD HAS A JACOB'S LADDER... STAIRWAYWAY OF HOPE... HE WHO LIVES BY THE SWORD SHALL DIE BY THE SWORD... A. As a believer we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Harvest Field Becomes A Battlefield

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 9, 2013

A sermon examining the importance of fighting the good fight.

WHEN THE HARVEST FIELD BECOMES A BATTLEFIELD 1 Chronicles 11:12-14 Sunday morning, December 7th, 1941, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor that caught the United States completely off guard. In less than two hours, Japanese airmen destroyed two U.S. battleships and badly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sin's Aftermath Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 25, 2009

Sin is serious and the church is doing a disservice to people if we of all people, do not take it seriously.

SIN’S AFTERMATH (Genesis 3:14-24) Sin is serious and the church is doing a disservice to people if we of all people, do not take it seriously. Some of the stories about sin may be humorous, but the effects of sin are anything but. Today we are going to see the reality that sin, which often begins ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-24