Sermons on Prayer For Battle:

Being Ready For The Enemy

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 8, 2003

When Jesus Christ organised His church, He equiped her for battle, He did not leave her powerless.

When the sun rose over Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, it seemed like the most unlikely place to start a war. The weather was perfect. Light winds. Cool temperatures. Blue skies dotted with puffy clouds. The birds had begun to fill the morning air with the songs given them by their Creator. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Welcome To The Battleground

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

A fresh look at Ephesians where we look at 1) The heavenly battle 2) The methods of attack 3) The prayer of the warrior

Ephesians 6:10-20 This week there has been much in the news about Britain’s involvement in Iraq, and North Koreas nuclear missile attempts. The “war against terror” looks set to continue for some time to come yet, and as one looks around the world battles, skirmishes and wars continue to rage. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pick Your Battles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There are many battles not worth fighting. Here we can learn when we need to engage in the good fight of faith.

How To Pick Your Battles (I Sam. 17:1-15) Illustration: Paul wrote, "Fight the good fight of faith." People who fight fire with fire usually end up with ashes. Abigail Van Buren. Stan Mikita, a professional hockey star, used to get into a lot of fights during games. He stopped when his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle Cry Of The Persecuted Believer Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 2, 2001

ULTIMATE DEFEAT IS RESERVED FOR OUR PERSECUTORS

BIG IDEA: ULTIMATE DEFEAT IS RESERVED FOR OUR PERSECUTORS I. (:1-4) THEY CAN BEAT ME BUT THEY CAN NEVER DEFEAT ME (THEY CAN WHIP ME BUT THEY CAN NEVER TOTALLY WHIP ME) A. Numerous Persecutions But Divine Perseverance 1. Numerous Persecutions “Many times they have persecuted me from my youth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Valuable Lessons For The Day Of Battle Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 22, 2004

the 9th in a series of messages from Joshua

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 10:6-14 Title: Valuable Lessons For The Day of Battle (Joshua #9) Date: February 15, 2004 Introduction: Chapter 10 opens with 5 of the kings of Canaan joining forces to attack Gibeon because Gibeon had made a peace treaty with Israel. These 5 kings ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare Well To Battle Satan

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 15, 2005

Prepare well to battle Satan by watching how Jesus’ handled temptation, and by trusting Jesus defeated temptation.

v When I was coaching high school basketball I learned that the key to defeating our opponents was to know them well. Ø We’d even drive for hours to watch our opponents play. Ø We’d study our opponents so thoroughly that we could teach our team their plays. Ø The time spent scouting paid off ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

When Christians Face Battles

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

how to face the trials of life

Intro: as we look around our world today we see a world in the midst of battles and struggles. Christians face the same battles that those do in the world, it truly rains on the just and the unjust. But as Christians we face our battles not from a worldly perspective but a Godly one. The Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Battle Gear Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on Sep 30, 2004

We are in a spiritual battle, knowing how to fight and use our spiritual weapons in this war is vital for winning.

Battle Gear-pt1 We are people who enjoy our stories and movies about battles. Countless movies and books have been written about the famous and sometimes not so famous battles in history. And out of those stories we have raised up the heroes we have today. Let’s face it. As much as we talk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Battle Gear Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on Sep 30, 2004

part 2 in a series on the spiritual battle we are in and how to use the spiritual weapons we have in order to win the battle

Battle Gear Pt 2 Last week we talked about the spiritual battle that takes place everyday. We looked at the soldiers in this battle, the armies of Satan armed with their lies, temptations, tricks and how they attack us at our weakest moments. How they attack our desires, thoughts and emotions. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Choosing Your Battles Wisely

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Dec 19, 2000

How can we as Christians decide when to discuss or not discuss what we believe with a fellow believer, especially one who differs with us?

CHOOSING YOUR BATTLES WISELY (1 Cor. 2:14-14; Mark 8:11-13; Matt. 10:11-15; 2 John 9-11; Col. 2:4-10) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/battles.html] PREPARATION THRU REBOUND Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-16, Mark 8:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David & Goliath - The Battle Is The Lord's Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

God is the one who saves, not by sword or spear, but by his power, by his word proclaimed in the gospel, by his Spirit who fills each one of us just as he filled David.

I guess this would be one of the best known, if not THE best known story in the Bible. In fact it’s so well known that David has become a metaphor for the victorious underdog. He’s the archetypal cutter down of tall poppies. The one who can overcome the greatest odds to win through to victory. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50, 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Denomination: Anglican

Where The Battle Of Faith Is Waged

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 17, 2002

A message challenging Christians to move beyond believing faith to "keeping the Faith". This sermon challenges the believer to grow in their Christian Faith.

Where the Battle of Faith is Waged Pastor Glenn Newton 2-20-00 Text: Hebrews 10:35 - 11:2 “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a very little ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Man Your Battle Stations

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 5, 2001

In the light of the terrorism of 9/11 we must "man our battle stations."

MAN YOUR BATTLE STATIONS Eph. 6:10-12 INTRO.- ILL.- The Army staff was planning war games but did not want to use live ammunition. Instead, they informed the men: "In place of a rifle, you go, ’bang, bang.’ In place of a knife, you go, ’stab, stab.’ In place of a hang grenade, you go, ’lob, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man Your Battle Stations

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003

There are things we can do to overcome the opposition.

INTRO.- ILL.- A Mr. Duffy said, “MY SON David enlisted in the Marine Corps and was sent to San Diego. At the base, he was greeted by a poster of a ferocious-looking drill sergeant, placed on a wall where no recruit could possibly miss it. “As the DI glared out of the picture, the caption read: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Winning The Last Battle

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Dec 12, 2005

"The term is over: the holidays have begun. The dream is ended: this is the morning" Aslan, in The Last Battle, 228

“Winning the Last Battle” John 5:28-29 Dr. Rick Bartosik Mililani Community Church December 2005 "There was a real railway accident," said Aslan softly. "Your father and mother and all of you are—as you used to call it in the Shadowlands—dead. The term is over: the holidays have begun. The ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational