Sermons on Tactics:

Whose That Lion

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001

Too often we give the too much credit and too much power. This message’s purpose is to bring his ability into focus.

I want to talk about what I feel to be one of the most misunderstood scriptures in the Bible- 1 Peter 5:8 This scripture has been interpreted as a warning - be careful your going to get attacked.......WHEN IT WAS GIVEN FOR INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL! Tonight we will find out what this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not By But For Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Ephesians 2 contrasting our state "before" Jesus and "after" Jesus.

Not By But For – Eph 2:1-10 Steve Simala Grant – Aug. 19, 2001 Intro: before and after pictures Have you seen the popular advertising tactic of “before” and “after” pictures? They are probably most common for diet products, but I’ve also seen them for hair and make-overs. The “before” picture ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Barry Davis on Aug 16, 2004

This sermon is designed to introduce the audience to the reality of spiritual warfare and equip them to be prepared for it.

THE REALITY OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE Ephesians 6:10-12 War is a fact of life -- the US has been involved in many different conflicts including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World Wars 1 and 2, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars and literally hundreds of other conflicts throughout our history as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Escape Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 7, 2006

How do we handle temptation, a better question may be how do we escape temptation, This message looks at the temptation Adam and Eve faced in the garden and gives practical ways we can escape temptation. This message is #2 in a 6 part series, Life.com

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Those are comforting words for everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"False Teachers Among You" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 10, 2007

Sermon 20 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. 2 Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

Sound The Battle Cry! (Spiritual Warfare, Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 11, 2007

Being prepared for our battle against Satan.

(Announce Text) BACKGROUND: The book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul sometime around A.D. 63 while Paul was a prisoner in Rome. The theme of Ephesians is “the glorious church” and its purpose is to describe the redemptive grace of God toward his church. The chapter themes of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bully On The Block Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 14, 2005

Failure to understand these elementary insights about a REAL DEVIL will leave gaping holes in your defenses, thus allowing Satan, to advance against you.

Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests 15and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty silver coins. 16From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over.Matthew 26:14-16 (NIV) That is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shield Of Faith Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses the Shield of Faith

Faith Part 4: The Shield of Faith Part 2 Scripture: Ephesians 6:16; 1 Peter 1:3-5 Introduction Last week I got half way through this message on the shield of faith. The foundational scripture was found in Ephesians 6:16 which says “In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 11, 2012

Every believer should know that they were born again into a battlefield. In order to successfully live as a believer we need to know our enemies and understand how battles are won for God’s kingdom.

Every believer should know that they were born again into a battlefield. In order to successfully live as a believer we need to know our enemies and understand how battles are won for God’s kingdom. The vacuum of Paul’s absence in Corinth had allowed some false ...read more

The Cross - The Answer To Guilt Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

We need to bring our guilt to the Cross, because: The Cross is the only place that we can be forgiven; The Cross is where we experience God’s love; The Cross is where we know God’s victory over our sin.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Tonight, after all the church events are over, after the boys have gone to bed, you’ll find me flopping down on the couch. There I’ll indulge in at least three of the top five guilty pleasures. I’ll have some chocolate treat on the coffee table, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-26

Denomination: Anglican

The Masqueraders Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 4, 2015

The devil and his workers will not appear as satan & deceivers. They will appear to be on your side & on God’s side. But they will take your attention off God, off Jesus Christ, off sharing His Gospel & place attention on man & his frailties.

2 CORINTHIANS 11: 11-15 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE MASQUERADERS [Matthew 24: 1-5 / 1 John 4:1-3] A attack on the purity of Paul's motives was a disguise for the false preachers actions. They acted like they were concerned for what was right so that they could divide the unity of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Revelation 36 The Great White Throne Judgment Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 18, 2009

Study in Revelation using "The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide.

11STUDY IN REVELATION 36 The Great White Throne Judgment Revelation 20: 11-15 Many people today scoff at the idea of a final judgment. They think that the preaching and teaching of the final judgment is absolutely hysterical. Scripture tells us that every believer and every unbeliever will stand ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Word Breakers & Will Benders Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

How we talk and interface our will with the will of others says something about our Father in heaven. Our words, promises, and intents reflect on people’s view of God. God desires an accurate reflection of Himself in and through us.

Word Breakers & Will Benders Matthew 5:33-37 33 "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'm Not Going There And You Can't Make Me!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 8, 2013

Let me tell you, “All men fall, great men and women get back up when they fall and keep pressing towards the prize.”

I'm not going there and you can't make me! I can remember saying that as a child, when I would get coerced into trying something, or doing something that I didn't want to. Wether it be trying some kind of food my parents thought I should, like my dad for example, he always wanted me to eat beets ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Battle Ready: Mighty Weapons - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023

There is nothing more powerful than the words of God. The words of God can impart eternal life and take you to heaven. Knowing the word of God, taking up the sword of the Spirit is the only offensive weapon that we are given. We fight the devil knowing the word of God and authoritative prayer.

There is nothing more powerful than the words of God. The words of God can impart eternal life and take you to heaven. Knowing the word of God, taking up the sword is the only offensive weapon that we are given. We fight the devil knowing the word of God. The reason we are defeated in our battle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-20, Hebrews 4:12, Deuteronomy 8:3, 2 Timothy 2:15, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed