Sermons on Spiritual Conflict:

10. Saul's Victory Through The Spirit's Empowerment Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

History is filled with leaders who, at the right moment, rose to the challenge with courage. Yet, true empowerment comes not from charisma or human strength alone, but from God’s Spirit working through a person.

Saul’s Victory at Jabesh: The Spirit’s Empowerment April 30, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 11 Introduction: The Power to Lead Comes from God History is filled with leaders who, at the right moment, rose to the challenge with courage. One such leader was Winston ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Othniel: From Dominated To Domineering Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2025

Many men have lost their leadership ability because they wouldn’t be the spiritual leader in the home.

A. WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM? 1. “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (21:25). a. No spiritual leadership to give godly direction. b. No one preached God’s standard. “In his own eyes.” c. When left to themselves, they turned to sin … self … satan’s ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:5-8, Judges 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Battle (1 Chronicles 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 22, 2025

Are we victorious in our spiritual battles?

Did David’s victories continue? What giants are we battling? What are our spiritual battles preparing for? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 20. Did Joab and David continue fighting against Ammon plundering treasures in Rabbah (modern Amman, Jordan)? The next spring, the time when kings go to war, Joab ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Old Gods, New Names: The Spirits Behind Post-Modern Idolatry

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 25, 2025

Idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. The names have changed, but the spirits behind them remain.

Introduction: The Return of Old Spirits Brothers and sisters, Idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. From Eden to Egypt, from Babylon to the boardroom, the human heart has always had a tendency to build altars to other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22, Romans 1:25, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Who Are Thirsty

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 21, 2025

“To hunger and thirst for God is at the very root of our being. It’s the way God made us. When there is no hunger for the presence of God, it is an indicator that something is wrong spiritually.” - Dave Butts

All Who Are Thirsty, Come   Isaiah 55:1-13 Introduction “To hunger and thirst for God is at the very root of our being. It’s the way God made us. When there is no hunger for the presence of God, it is an indicator that something is wrong spiritually.” - Dave Butts Scripture is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Destructive Nature Of Man’s Human Spirit

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Apr 14, 2025

The Old and New Covenants meet with God in different ways. But few have asked whether these differences create spiritual powers that work against the Christian life. This maybe why Paul struggled with a Church in transition.

The Destructive Nature of Man’s Human Spirit Life sets before us an interesting journey of discovery. Within that journey we record what our eyes perceive as beauty, what our hearts cherish as food for the soul and what our spirit learns of eternity. Hence every endeavor in life relies upon body, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: *other

Faith That Moves Mountains

Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 2, 2025

Hebrews 11

Faith That Moves Mountains “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Dr. Joseph Lowery, often called the “Dean of the Civil Rights Movement,” exemplified a faith that could not be shaken. His life was marked by an unyielding trust ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: United Methodist

Victorious Living - 3 John V-2 Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 9, 2025

Spiritual well-being is deeply rooted in our relationship with God and how we live out His teachings in our daily lives. Let us meditate and discuss the following. 1. The key factors behind a healthy spiritual life 2. Importance of Spiritual Disciplines in our daily Life

The key factors behind a healthy spiritual life 1. Relationship with God: The cornerstone of spiritual well-being in the Biblical context is an intimate, personal relationship with God. This relationship is cultivated through prayer, worship, and studying the Scriptures. In Jeremiah 29:13, God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39, Acts 2:42, 1 Timothy 4:7, Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cosmos: Satan’s System Of Control Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

As we continue our journey into spiritual warfare, we turn our focus to what the Bible calls “the world”—not the physical earth, but the organized system under Satan.

The Cosmos: Satan’s System of Control January 12, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 John 2:15–17 Introduction: The Hidden Hand Behind the World Good morning, church. As we continue our journey into spiritual warfare, we turn our focus to what the Bible calls “the world”—not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Brethren

Demons: Agents Of Deception And Destruction Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

One of the most dangerous mistakes Christians can make is to either underestimate or overestimate the influence of demonic forces. While some ignore their presence altogether, others attribute every inconvenience to demonic activity

Demons: Agents of Deception and Destruction March 9, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Mark 5:1-20; Revelation 16:13-14 Introduction: The Reality of Demonic Forces One of the most dangerous mistakes Christians can make is to either underestimate or overestimate the influence ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Revelation 16:13-14

Denomination: Brethren

Are We So Good And Polished In The Outter Court That We Bypass The Holy Place Of God. The Veil Is Gone, Come On In...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 24, 2025

The battle of the carnal vs the spiritual.

CARNAL VS SPIRITUAL: EXTERNAL VS INTERNAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I once read where a Bedouin was traveling across the desert. He had traveled all bed. He stopped to set up camp. He sat up the tent. He fed and watered the camel. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Acts 23:3, Ezekiel 40:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unchecked Decay Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 26, 2025

This is the 20th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#20] UNCHECKED DECAY Judges 21:1-25 Introduction: This last chapter of Judges is a really sad and troubling story. It shows what happens when people forget God and do whatever they want. Their community starts to fall apart. We see a whole Tribe, Benjamin, almost wiped ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

To Grow Or Not To Grow, That Is The Question PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon encourages personal and church growth through understanding God's word, cultivating love and faith, and accepting God's grace, as inspired by Psalm 1.

Beloved friends, I greet you today in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whose love for us is as boundless as the ocean and as constant as the sunrise. We gather here, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. We are not here because we have all the answers, ...read more

Topics: Personal Growth, Spiritual Growth

Confession Of Identity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores understanding spiritual reformation, embracing our identity in Christ, and living out the new covenant through the lens of Nehemiah's story.

Good morning, family! It's always a joy to come together like this, isn't it? We're here to share, to learn, and most importantly, to grow in our faith. I've got something special planned for us today, so let's get comfortable and ready to receive. I'm reminded of a quote by the renowned Christian ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:14

Topics: Spiritual Reformation, New Covenant

Faith That Fortifies For The Fight

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 14, 2025

Hezekiah did all the right things in preparing for spiritual warfare with Sennacherib: He rebuilt the walls, organized the soldiers, stopped up the springs, entered into intercession each time threatened, encouraged his people, and held onto God in faith.

FAITH THAT FORTIFIES FOR THE FIGHT 2 Chron.32:1-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was having trouble getting his neighbor to keep his chickens fenced in. The neighbor kept talking about chickens being great creatures, and as such they had the right to go where they wanted. 2. The man was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God