Sermons on Praying For Our Enemies:

Conquering An Enemy (Numbers 31)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 9, 2024

What was God's last task for Moses? Let's look in Numbers 31.

As Israel overcame nations with vile practices like idolatry and child sacrifice, do we overcome sin in our lives? Let’s look at Numbers 31. What last task did God give to Moses before his death? And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Avenge the children of Israel of the Midianites: afterward ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Warm At The Enemy's Fire Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

When we see an apparently strong Christian face a spiritual defeat, we tend to think, "I would have expected that to happen to anyone but him." Peter’s denial while keeping warm at the enemy’s fire creates a similar surprise.

Title: Keeping Warm at the Enemy’s Fire Text: "Peter followed at a distance. But when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them" (Luke 22:54-55 NIV). Scripture Reading: Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 Introduction When we see an apparently ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Enemy Situation (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 18, 2021

To establish that the Christian must prepare to be fit-to-fight. Paul gives the saints at Ephesus their operations order to engage the forces of evil successfully. It outlines the enemy situation, rules of engagement, and equipment safeties (protections).

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Enemy Situation Remarks. 1. This is lesson one in this sermon-series: “Fit-to-Fight,” “The Enemy Situation,” in “Ephesus’ Operations Order.” This lesson will deal with the saint’s need to understand the enemy situation in this fight: for the saint’s battle in their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer 3 - The Pattern Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 18, 2024

Sometime we repeat prayers over and over again and do not stop to think about what we are saying. The Lord's prayer falls into this category - we need to stop and think about each phrase and use it as our prayer.

The Pattern of prayer Sometimes when we say something in worship perhaps we do not stop and think what we are actually saying and when we do we wonder what on earth do we mean by that? Even though we might have been saying the same things over and over again we do not really think about what we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Luke 11:2, Matthew 6:9, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

#2why Should I Pray? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 14, 2005

God loves for His people to pray and seek His face. Prayer is communication with our Father. May we learn to know our Father in prayer.

#2 WHY SHOULD I PRAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of a two part series. I do part #2 in two parts. God teach me not only to pray, but to love those for whom I pray. I LOVE THIS POEM: I STAND AT NIGHT Author Unknown I STAND AT NIGHT, AMID THE CITY’S ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Defeat Your Enemies

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

Exposition of 1 Sam. 24

How to Defeat Your Enemies 1 Samuel 24 A reporter was interviewing an man on his 100th birthday, and asked, “What are you most proud of?” “Well,” said the old man, pondering the question, “I don’t have an enemy in the world.” “That’s quite an achievement!” said the reporter. “Yep,” added the old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22, 1 Samuel 24:22

Denomination: Baptist

Pray In Jesus' Name

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Sep 1, 2020

Why we end our prayer by saying, "In Jesus' name, we pray, amen."?

We usually end our prayer with the words "In Jesus' Name, we pray, amen." Why do we do that? Why don't we say "In the name of one of the Apostles or Father or Holy Spirit" or "In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit we pray," like when we do ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13, John 14:14, John 15:16, John 16:23, John 16:24, John 16:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray With Every Kind Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021

As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

July 11, 2020 We have been given a list of Spiritual Armor and a direct command to put it ALL on – Don’t leave off one piece – Don’t get lazy in your battle prep – PUT ON ALL THE ARMOR!! A potential problem arises when our singular focus becomes the Armor at the expense of the last instruction ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Pattern For Praying & Receiving

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 5, 2003

This sermon takes a look at a story which serves as a good pattern for all who are seeking God for a miracle

“A Pattern Of Praying And Receiving” TEXT: II Chr. 20:1-5 (KJV) 1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Am-mon, and with them other beside the Am-mon-ites, came against Je-hosh-a-phat to battle. 2 Then there came some that told Je-hosh-a-phat, saying, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Nehemiah 3 - Enemies Outside Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 3, 2010

To finnish the work we need to overcome discouragement, overcome fear and always be ready to resist the enemy.

ENEMIES FROM OUTSIDE A few years ago I was invited to play basketball at the Union centre in Chicago. We were just an average bunch of guys trying to get some excercise. As we were warming up a guy came up and asked if his team could play against us. We said sure. They ended up being the farm ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

108? --- What Is The Enemy Of Better?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2015

108? Stats say 108 people die a minute. One day you will tie your shoes and the undertaker will un-tie them. What opportunities are we missing? God grant us open doors!

108 --- YES 108 ... WHAT IS THE ENEMY OF BETTER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. EVER CONSIDER WHY SOME DOORS OPEN AND SOME DOORS CLOSE? LET US WEIGH IN ON THE SUBJECT OF OPPORTUNITIES... Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Character Sermon Iii: God Our Banner Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, God's people look to the Lord their God for protection from enemies without as well as the enemy within.

GOD OUR BANNER The highlight of the International Olympics, for me and my household, is always the parade of nations during which youth from all over the world - who have gathered in a designated country to compete in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16, 1 Peter 2:8-9

Praying At A Prize Fight

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 20, 2007

The stakes have never been higher!

Prayer is a wrestling match! Colossians 4:12-13 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. 13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Defeating The Enemy: David's Determination SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 18, 2023

David's Determination

Good morning, family. It's a joy to be here with you today, to share in the warmth of our fellowship and the light of God's word. As we gather here in this sacred space, let's take a moment to center ourselves, to quiet the noise of the world outside and tune our hearts to the divine frequency of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Topics: Defeating The Enemy, David's Determination

Thy Enemy Thy Footstool

Contributed by Samuel Darwin on Sep 20, 2021

Thy Enemy thy footstool

“The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool” (Psa.110:1). “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of enemy and nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Lk.10:19). First one is a prophecy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1