Sermons on strongholds: showing 76-90 of 3,871

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2006

Learn how to overcome obstacles as you study the trials which Nehemiah faced.

As Nehemiah led the Israelite people to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem they faced many obstacles. They faced challenges and obstacles as a group. (2:19---laughter and ridicule) (2:19---slander) (4:1-6---mockery) (4:7-9---plots) (4:10---tired ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kings Clash

Contributed by Noah Martinez on May 15, 2008

A Christmas Sermon. Herod was invaded by another King and was conquered. This sermon is an in depth look at the wicked king vs. the King of Kings.

Two Kings Clash Matthew 2:1-16 Has anyone ever heard Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carole? The story of scrooge and his transformation. At one point Scrooge cared less for the holidays. Humbug was his attitude. Today we will discuss a man who hated Christmas more than scrooge, the grinch, or anyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Had Enough Of The Enemy’s Bluff?

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 8, 2020

The Jebusites "trash-talked" to David that even their lame and blind could fend off his troops from taking Jerusalem. We too have strongholds we've allowed that Satan tells us we can't overcome, but Jesus has come to help us defeat them!

HAD ENOUGH OF THE ENEMY’S BLUFF? 2 SAM. 5:3,6-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FACT OR FICTION 1. I spend a lot of time with my grandkids and sometimes they have some very perceptive questions. 2. One pastor (not me) had just been telling his grandchildren a fascinating bedtime story. When it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whose Voice Will You Believe

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 5, 2017

The believer is challenged to know and heed God's voice verses the world or Satan's voice.

Some are falling away from the faith and will spend eternity, separated from God. In 2 Peter 2:4, Peter basically says, if God did not spare the angels who sinned against Him, what do you think He will do to those who reject Him after they have experienced fellowship with Him? According to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Armed And Dangerous. -Spiritual Warfare Pt.1

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2023

2. We refuse to depend on the flesh. Hear me, “Anyone can carry a gun.” Anyone can be a bully on the internet. I believe saints ought to confront human weapons with spirit?

Armed And Dangerous. -Spiritual Warfare 2 Corinthians 10:1-6NLT False apostles are people who masquerade as Christian leaders, they work to get other people to follow them, and then lead them astray. A true apostle is one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6, Psalm 144:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Fourth City Of Refuge - Bezer Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 1, 2022

We are studying the meaning of the name of the fourth city which was called ‘Bezer’ which means, ‘inaccessible place or stronghold or fortress.’ It is a place where no evil could come near. Bezer reminds us that God is a refuge to all those who trust in Him.

Today’s meditation is based on Numbers 35:15,“These will serve as cities of refuge for Israelites and for foreigners who are temporary or permanent residents. Anyone who kills someone accidentally can escape to one of them.” (GNB) When the people of Israel inherited the Promised Land, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:15

Denomination: Other

Something's Got A Hold Of My Life

Contributed by Paul Berkley on Oct 9, 2001

The destruction of Satanic strongholds is a spiritual battle that can be won.

Something’s Got a Hold of My Life II Corinthians 10: 3- 5. First Baptist Church September 26th , 2001 P.M. In 1863 the Emancipation Proclamation was proclaimed in America. The word spread from Capitol Hill down into the valleys of Virginia, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Granted Permission

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN AUTHORITY TO ACCESS STRONGHOLDS.

GRANTED PERMISSION NEHEMIAH 2:7-8 I also said to him, “if it pleases the king, may I have letters to the governors of Trans-Euphrates, so that they will provide me safe-conduct until I arrive in Judah? And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the kings forest, so he will give me timber to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pursuing The Call Part 8 How The Good-News Affects Christ-Followers Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

When Paul came to Ephesus in Acts 19, the city was locked in a stronghold of pagan superstition. But within two years of ministry in Ephesus, Satan’s stronghold was crumbling.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 7 Dr. Tom Bartlett August 11, 2019 Acts 19:21-41 OUTLINE How the Good-News affects Christ-followers Acts 19:21-41 (ESV) THE GOSPEL HAS A PROFOUND AFFECT ON . . . How we think about money Now after these events Paul resolved in the Spirit to pass through Macedonia ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Destruction Of Spiritual Fortresses Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 23, 2015

God wants us to know Him and wants us to tear down anything that keeps us & others from knowing Him. Old patterns of thinking & behavior keep us bound from thinking about & doing the ministry of God.

2 CORINTHIANS 10: 1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE DESTRUCTION OF SPIRITUAL FORTRESSES [Ephesians 6:10-18] Paul now turns to the third part of the letter in chapters 10 to 13. In this section he will vigorously defend himself against the accusations of the stubborn legalistic Judaizers. Sold ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Tearing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 Part 2 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Last time we looked at the open door of opportunity, placed in front of Paul. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Tearing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Paul stayed in Ephesus for 3 full years because there was much work to be done there. He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27

Denomination: Baptist

Striving For The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 1, 2004

Break the stronghold of your mind and strive to have the mind of Christ.

“Striving for the Mind of Christ” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Introduction: A stronghold is a mind set that is impregnated with hopelessness that causes a person to accept as unchangeable something in their lives even though they know it goes contrary to the will of God. The devil ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Apostolic

David Gathers A Band Of Outcasts In The Cave Stronghold Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 27, 2023

Two houses are being built, one is solid, the other is brittle, and caving in on itself. These are the two paths, one of David, the man of God, and Saul, the man in rebellion.

Two roads are beginning to form, two roads in two starkly different directions. We’ve both been on these roads. Maybe not to this extreme, but we have. We’ve seen where God’s path leads, to hope, to challenges, to victory, and yes, the valley of the shadow of death too, dark times, but, we’ve also ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Power Of Your Thoughts

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 19, 2014

The enemy loves to put thoughts into the believer's mind. Those thoughts (if meditated on), produce strongholds, which produces feelings, which lands you into bondage... all because you listened to the devil more then your heavenly Father!

The power of your thoughts - Where many strongholds begin The enemy loves to put thoughts into the believer's mind. Those thoughts (if meditated on), produce strongholds, which produces feelings, which lands you into bondage... all because you listened to the devil more then your heavenly Father! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Pentecostal