Sermons on The Army Of Light:

The Wisdom Of Abigail: The Woman Who Defeated A Murderous Warlord - 1 Samuel 25:1-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 1, 2025

Abigail did what not even the mightiest armies of the time could do--stopped an angry, rampaging David using nothing but food, some quick thinking, and a whole lot of wisdom.

Introduction – Meet the Odd Couple We have been studying through the book of 1 Samuel and we come this morning to chapter 25, where we are introduced to the odd couple. The chapter starts with some sad news – Samuel dies. 1 Samuel 25:1 Now Samuel died, and all Israel assembled and mourned for him; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-31

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

Strength For The Church

Contributed by Js Collins on Jan 25, 2012

Purpose; To give light, life and hope to Gods people during trying circumstances and to promote Spiritual revival in their hearts causing them to return to the Lord.

Strength for the Church Zechariah 4:6-10 6. So he answered and said to me: "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the LORD of hosts. 7. ‘Who are you, O Great Mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Spiritual Workout Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2016

If you want to shine as lights in a dark world, work out your salvation with fear, light and joy. Out of respect for Christ, choose to praise Him rather than protest your situation.

In January 2010, Jeff Miller, 26, set the Guinness’ world record for the most hours of non-stop TV viewing in one sitting. He did it while participating in ESPN’s Ultimate Couch Potato competition at Chicago’s ESPN Zone. It was actually his third consecutive Ultimate Couch Potato ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Gideon's Victory Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

God gives Gideon the victory over the enemy after reducing his army to 300. God displays His power and will in Gideon’s life. Part 4 in a series of 5 sermons on Gideon.

Gideon’s Victory Judges 7 Intro: Review Judges 6 -Israel was under the oppression of Midian because of their sin. Judges 6:1-10 -God calls Gideon to deliver his people. Judges 6:11-40 -The battle alarm had been sounded. Vs 6:34 -No the armies are in place for the battle to begin. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Despair...hope Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 22, 2006

Rather than shine light into the darkness, God brought light out of darkness, hope out of despair for Israel and will do so for us.

Introduction: In America today, when most people think of Christmas, they think of images like these. (Show slides of Christmas images.) We have a very glamorous, glittery, plastic, cheery, bright image of Christmas here in America. It’s a holiday of parties, and gifts and shopping and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Town Of Perfect

Contributed by James Brennan on May 21, 2005

A sermon that discusses some of the elements of the 5th doctrine of The Salvation Army:We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency but, by their disobedience, they lost their purity and happiness; and that in consequence of the

The fifth doctrine of The Salvation Army is: We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innoceny but, by their disobedience, they lost their purity and happiness; and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Holiness

"Yongghwan Style" Or The Glory Of God And Necessity Of Praise

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 21, 2015

Even when you think you can't deal with it anymore, praise is part of God's plan for moving you forward.l

Obviously, Koreans are getting a lot of attention from PSY’s video about Gangnam Style, his parody of materialism, status, and shallowness. It’s funny. It’s preposterous. It’s entertaining. But this morning, I want to talk about “Yonggwan Style.” If I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: *other

Eating With The Troops Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2009

The early church "gathered together to break bread." Why was this activity so critical to them and what can it mean to us?

OPEN: There’s an old saying: “An army marches on… (its stomach).” What that means is: if an army doesn’t feed its men it’s not going anywhere. Without food the troops eventually can’t march, they can’t maneuver, and they can’t fight. So one of the logistical problems for armies has always been - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Language Of The Kingdom! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 23, 2014

Follow up on the first in the series, Love is the Pursuit of Relationships. This is as a result of a Hui that we had two weeks ago. What is a Hui, Maori word for discussion, in depth discussion. We continue to address the perceptions arising from the Hui.

I’m continuing on with the theme today of how we respond to the Hui that was held here a couple of weeks back. The point that I talked on last week was that ‘love was the pursuit of relationships’. There’s an interesting question that we can address attached to this point ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-9, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 16:13-16, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Corinthians 5:22, 2 Corinthians 9:11, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Funeral For "a Character"

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 26, 2019

Charlie was an Army man who gave his life to Christ. He was also "a Character" - a little eccentric, and offbeat. Find out why he made it to heaven.

One of my favorite books in the Bible is Ephesians. Paul wrote it as a letter to the church at Ephesus and the first chapter focused on how important that group of Christians was to God. But then, when you get to what we call Chapter 2, Paul gives them a reality check. (God tells us that once) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Take Off The Masks And Let Our Light Shine Before Men

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

HOW TO TAKE OFF THE MASKS AND LET OUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE MEN

HOW TO TAKE OFF THE MASKS AND LET OUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE MEN Seldom are people willing to take off their masks of security without sufficient stimulus and reassurance. Many contextualizers have to come to a point of desperation, loneliness, or failure before they are willing to open their lives ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“it’s About Time! Walk As Children Of The Light” Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 13, 2013

It's about time Christians to recognize the characteristics that must be in you to be a follower of God. all my sermons have a / in them to compress the words of the text.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church June 2nd 2013 Eph. 5:8-14 “It’s about time! WALK AS CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT” Intro: Eph. chap 5 is all about change. • Designed/teach us we are different/world around us. • Now that we are different/should live lives ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Jesus' Yoke Light? (Matthew 11:1-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 7, 2022

Jesus' expectations are high (Matthew 5-7). So how can he say his yoke is a light burden? Jesus' yoke is not optional, and not secondary. You come to Jesus, in part, by taking on his yoke.

What makes Jesus' yoke light? (Matthew 11:1-30) We were doing family devotions the other night, and I was so proud of two of them, and found their insights so helpful, that I thought I'd sidetrack for a week and just make a record of this for myself. And the best way I know to do that, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-30, Matthew 5:17-48, Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 7:21-29

Go! And Let His Word Light Your Way - Psalm 119:130 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 5, 2025

God’s Word is not reserved for scholars only—it is for the simple, the broken, the lost, and the seeking. It is light for all who choose to receive it.

Go! And Let His Word Light Your Way - Psalm 119:130 INTRODUCTION: Let me begin by asking you a simple but profound question: Have you ever tried walking through a room in complete darkness? You stumble, you bump into things, maybe even stub your toe. But the moment the light is turned ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:130, Psalm 119:105, John 1:1-5, Matthew 11:25, John 5:39, John 1:12, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 10:9, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal