Sermons on Prisoners Of War Wives:

2 Natures At War

Contributed by James May on Feb 8, 2004

There is a war that rages between the nature of the flesh and the nature of the Spirit. Which one is winning in your life?

2 NATURES AT WAR Today, as we sit here in this sanctuary there is a war going on. There is a war that is raging in Iraq and in Afghanistan. Those wars are wars against evil in the earth. That evil is the threat of terrorism that would threaten the very freedoms and peace of not just the USA but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-19, Romans 7:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tug Of War With Oneself

Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Jul 12, 2002

Romans 7 allows us to see the tug of war we face each and every day

With the weather being so hot I was surprised to find upon returning from out biannual visit to my sisters in Chicago that there were still strawberries available for picking. I had noticed when we left the area that the signs were up that said, “pick your own” so I honestly felt that there ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy War – Then And Now Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 23, 2002

struggling with the "complete destruction" of the residents of Canaan, especially in light of our culture and the prevalence of Holy War talk since Sept. 11

Holy War – Then and Now Joshua 10-11 - July 20/21, 2002 Intro: Plans were introduced this past week detailing various proposals for what to do with the site on which the World Trade Center towers stood until last September 11. The clean-up is completed, the search for human remains abandoned. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The War Has Begun

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 20, 2003

This brief sermon was written to be delivered at a special prayer service scheduled to be held at 7 PM on the day following a war with Iraq.

THE WAR HAS BEGUN A meditation for a special service of prayer scheduled to be held at 7 PM on the day following the day America attacks Iraq. Psalm 27:1-14 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Peace And The Iraqi War!"

Contributed by Dave Martin on Mar 22, 2003

Do you have peace as you view the current world situations? Talk of weapons of mass destruction, E-Bombs, the MOAB, cruise missiles, 24 hour news coverage of the war in Iraq...

Peace and the Iraqi War! Text: Jer. 50:21-46 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – March 23, 2003 Introduction – current events Modern day Iraq is the cradle of civilization – Adam & Eve. Gen 2:10-14 speaks of the Garden of Eden and four rivers that flowed from it. Two ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:21-46

Denomination: Bible Church

How A Win A War

Contributed by William Noel on Apr 6, 2003

Necessary steps in defeating our spiritual enemy, the devil.

“How To Win A War” I Tim. 1:18-20 Introduction · Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. --John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20, 2 Corinthians 10:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian War Perspective

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 11, 2003

The sermon examines the Peace the Prince brings in light of the War with Iraq.

Is the Prince of Peace against war? Jesus said, according to John 14:27, “ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” What does this word peace mean? Does it mean what the war protestors say, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Holy War Indeed

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 12, 2003

This sermon addresses the concept of war from a literal standpoint as well as from a spiritual standpont.

A Holy War Indeed (Joshua 10:1-15) We have been bombarded with literature, media coverage, and may have even had persons come up to us and state that a war is being fought as a result of God’s intervention on behalf of a people. While in most instances that I have just ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

The War We Wage

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 25, 2004

God said we should also be on the offensive.

The War We Wage Eph 6:10-17 Introduction: Our nation has known many wars, but Vietnam was an especially frustrating campaignrn. Think jungle terrain made the enemy hard to find, and guerrilla warfare made him hard to fight. Many Vietnamese who peacefully worked the rice paddles by day put on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Wars Are Not Won By Evacuations"

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 23, 2003

We cannot win by doing nothing

“Wars are not won by evacuations” 2 co 2:9The reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. 10If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Biblical View Of War

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 23, 2003

Looking at war and the biblical view for the Christian about war

The Biblical View of War Romans 13:1-4 Primary Purpose: To show the Biblical viewpoint of when war is necessary and just There is a lot of talk these days about a possible war with Iraq. In the news this week, President Bush said again that for the sake of peace, he (being Saddam Hussein) must ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Declaring War On Sin

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 8, 2003

If we desire to know God, we must declare war on sin.

For the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about seeking God. What it means to pursue God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. And why it’s necessary to do so; why it’s not only desirable and beneficial, but even essential, that we continue striving for God throughout our lives. Last week, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

War And The Bible 1

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 18, 2003

Messages regarding war taught at the time of Desert Storm but applicable to the present conflict.

Chico Alliance Church WAR AND THE BIBLE INTRODUCTION Will God appear in response to our summons and intervene in what is taking place in the Middle East? There is much confused and emotional debate concerning this international crisis. There are those violently opposing violence. There are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Bible And War 2

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 18, 2003

This message was the second in a series presented during the Desert Storm conflict but is applicable to today’s conflict.

Chico Alliance Church WAR AND THE BIBLE Part Two IV. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL WARFARE? There are many parallels between the realities of our seen physical world and the realities in the unseen spiritual realm. In fact, God has specifically created the physical world as an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:14-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"A Declaration Of War"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 27, 2003

How are Christians to be "peacemakers?" In John 4, Jesus makes five declarations of war in order to establish the peace. As Christians, we need to make a declaration of war!

Text: John 4:1-19 “A Declaration of War” Introduction: Matthew 5:9 ”Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Peace does not come unless it is made. If we are to be peacemakers, we need to live to make the peace. Sometimes that requires war. We need to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist