Sermons on Soldier:

Holy Armor

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 27, 2015

This sermon (preached the Sunday after the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly) illustrates the Ephesians "Armor of God" imagery with the actions of the ELCA.

Several weeks ago, when I chose today’s Ephesians text to be my preaching text, I didn’t realize that the text corresponded with the weekend after our ChurchWide Assembly and how absolutely appropriate it would be today to talk about Holy Armor. Many of you have noticed that our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by James Parker on Jun 18, 2011

This morning we will continue to look at the armour that God has provided for our protection in this spiritual battle. Today we will finish verse 14. Which says, "14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate o

We have begun this series on Ephesians 6 verses 10-18. This passage of scripture is a familiar one for most christians. I’m sure that most of you at some time have done a Bible study or heard sermons preached on "The Whole Armour of God". And although we have heard before the Lord has laid it upon ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Banquet And The Battle

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 10, 2020

A free meal almost cost this king his life!

Background: the kingdom of Israel, or the ten northern tribes, had been at peace with Syria for three years. Peace didn’t seem to last very long back then, and Ahab, king of Israel, now decided to reconquer a city which had been lost to Syria. Apparently it was still under Syria’s control. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building Memorials

Contributed by James May on May 30, 2010

A Memorial Day Sermon. We should be building memorials before God in prayer and service.

Building Memorials Sunday, May 30, 2010 – AM By Pastor James May The USS New York was built with steel from the rubble of the World Trade Center after the attacks on 9/11/2001. It was launched in November of 2009. 7 1/2 tons of twisted and mangled steel from ground zero had been melted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Few People Meet A Savior Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003

Tonight we are going watch clips from the Jesus video to show the reality of Christ’s death, the results of Christ’s death, and the response to Christ’s death.

A Few People Meet the Savior We’ve been walking to the cross over the last three Sundays ­ now we’re finally there. Watching some clips from the Jesus video has helped us, and we’re going to watch another one tonight. Clip #1: The Reality of Christ’s Death The first clip we’re going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon's 300

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 14, 2009

Are you willing and able?

GIDEON’S 300 People love stories of courage. Recently there was a movie called 300. It was a retelling of the historic account by Herodotus of the Battle of Thermopylae which took place around 480 BC. King Leonides and his 300 Spartan warriors made a last stand against the 400,000 strong ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lesson 27 - The Believer’s Present Relation To Satan: Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 7, 2018

The closing portion of Paul’s letter contains his account of this conflict of the Christian with the forces of evil.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/11/18 Lesson 27: The Believer’s Present Relation to Satan: Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6:10-20) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Works In Strange Ways

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Jan 29, 2019

GOD WORKS IN STRANGE WAYS

GOD WORKS IN STRANGE WAYS (EPH3:3-6) ILLUS: SOLDIER/SPIDER The young soldier was under a lot of stress, he had been separated from his outfit for hours. One moment he was next to his comrades , then the shooting started and everyone scattered, now he was all alone on this jungle infested island. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unknown People Of Significance

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 2, 2009

Unknown people of significance are the real heroes of today and they deserve to be honored and remembered for their sacrifice. Their sacrifice of their lives, their precious time, their loyal hearts, have bestowed on us our personal freedoms today.

“The unknown names of significance” “A band of brothers” Thesis: Unknown people of significance are the real heroes of today and they deserve to be honored and remembered for their sacrifice. Their sacrifice of their lives, their precious time, their loyal hearts, have bestowed on us our personal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2015

1) The Belt of Truth (Ephesians 6:14a) , 2) The Breastplate of Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14b), and 3) Feet prepared with the Gospel (Ephesians 6:15)

John Nyland, was a former lineman for the Dallas Cowboys and later for the Philadelphia Eagles. He believed there were only two kinds of sports: the “easy” sports everybody else did, and the “contact” sports in which men over two hundred pounds took part. Thinking of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-15

Denomination: Other

In The Dark

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 17, 2011

The old joke is Where were you when the lights went out?" This sermon uses the lights going out when Jesus was on the cross and leads the listener to examine... Where are you... in your relationship with Jesus?

In the Dark! Mark 15:12-37 It was a hot night in the middle of summer in 1977. The Big Apple was abuzz with excitement and life of a mega city. Bars were filled; movies and theaters were in the middle of the story. Life went on like usual. But then it happened... or should I say, then it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:12-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 31, 2006

In the spiritual battle we are called to be those whose lives are in solidarity with the life of Jesus. Are we going to live as He wants us to live? Or are we going to live with our own purposes in mind?

Ephesians 6:14a The Belt of Truth Scripture Readings:- Isaiah 11:1-9 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 Ephesians 6:10-18 Sermon Text Ephesians 6:14a Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, In the Macquarie Dictionary the word "truth" has 10 different definitions. • “Truth” can be a description of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Passion According To The Centurion Series

Contributed by David Cain on May 4, 2013

A centurion recognised God on the cross. How did he see the events that led to his conclusion?

The Passion by the Centurion Although today is Palm Sunday, this is one of the rare times when we hear a reading of the passion on a Sunday. As you will have heard, it is a long reading and one which I thought would stand best on its own. The events told in the reading are those which brought Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Died Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 13, 2012

Jesus died we need to have no doubt about that. Without Jesus’ death we would have no resurrection. Without the resurrection, we would have a worthless faith.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of my favorite innovations is the DVR. I LOVE the DVR because even when I am watching “live TV”, if there is something I want to see again or if I missed what someone said, I can rewind the program a little bit in order to see what I missed. • I catch myself rewinding ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Art Of War - Pt. 3 - Warfare Wardrobe 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2017

Security systems. Car alarms. But are you still vulnerable? Defenseless? Feel like you are under attack? Are you dressed for battle? Let's learn the "Art of War!"

The Art of War Pt. 3 - Warfare Wardrobe 1 I. Introduction On May 9, 1864, at the site of the Spotsylvania Courthouse, General Sedgwick was personally overseeing the placement of a battery directly to the rear of his entrenched 14th New Jersey while enjoying a conversation with his young ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal