Sermons on The Art Of War:

Just War

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 19, 2001

Should Christians go to war? (... in aftermath of World Trade Center)

A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON WAR Years ago, when I was in the military stationed in Great Britain, a zealous European accused me of being a hypocrite. He said, “How can you call yourself a Christian and serve in the U.S. Military?” (The implication was that Christians are to be peace-loving and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

War And Peace Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Feb 26, 2001

A look at conflict without and within, and a pathway to real peace between a Christian and God.

War and Peace James 4:1-10 James begins the fourth chapter of his epistle with the question, “Where do wars and fights come from?” Have you ever stopped to consider that question? I thought about it as well. I read the following statistical data this week regarding national and international ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

This Means War

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

We are in a war, we have an enemy who is taking from us things that should be ours. It’s time to declare war on him!

“This Means War!” SHOW DVD CLIP FROM THE MOVIE, PEARL HARBOR…OF INITIAL BOMBING We Are In A War In 1941 – the world was at war. And America had an enemy, though she tried her best not to believe or think about it. BUT – regardless of what they thought or believed - the empire of Japan ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Veterans Of War

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2001

In the light of Veteran’s Day, we want to look at a grand old veteran of the faith, Enoch.

VETERANS OF WAR Gen. 5:21-24 INTRO.- In Rom. 13:7 we are admonished to give honor to whom honor is due. Sometimes we wait until someone is gone to give them their due honor. Then it’s too late for them to appreciate our appreciation. ILL.- A Tisket, a Tasket, I’m Comin’ Outta the Casket! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christian War

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 12, 2001

As Christians we are spoken of as soldiers in a war.

A Christian War As Christians we are spoken of as soldiers in a war. 2 Timothy 2:3 “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” What are we to fight against? Eph. 6:12 “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Mark 16:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time Of War

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Mar 19, 2003

This message was preached at a special prayer meeting on Wednesday March 19, 2003.

NOTE: The primary thoughts and ideas of this message are not all my own. They come from research and gleaning from other preachers and authors. To them I give credit where credit is due and offer them my utmost apprectiation. Becuase of the many sources used they are not credited individually and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

On The Brink Of War Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 20, 2003

This message was given hours before the War with Iraq began. It is designed to encourage people to pray for our troops and trust God that He will work everything out.

On the Brink of War Dr. Marty Baker March 19, 2003 Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, GA www.stevenscreek.net Tonight the United States stands on the brink of war. After countless attempts at diplomacy, our nation is prepared to take a stand for justice in the world community. Saddam ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:8

Denomination: Church Of God

War Of The Worlds

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 20, 2003

A sermon about the spiritual war that every Christian faces and can be used to draw a parallel to the 2nd gulf war.

“War of the Worlds” 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 In 1898 H.G. Wells wrote his book “War of the Worlds.” It was a story about Mars taking over the Earth. In 1934, Orson Welles did a radio broadcast of this story. As you may remember, many people did not realize it was just a show and thought the world ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Winds Of War

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Mar 20, 2003

Our Christian Response to war

The Winds of War Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Three young men. They would tell you that they could not remember a time when they didn’t know one another. Their families could not have been any different one poor, another affluent, and the third from a military family. On the night of their High School ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

War And Worry Series

Contributed by Ken Sirmans on Mar 26, 2003

A broad look at some of the Bible’s teachings on the issue of war and the response believer’s should have to war and all fearful situations according to Philippians 4.

War and Worry Philippians 4:4-7 In this series called “Prescription for Joy,” we have worked our way to the final chapter of the book of Philippians. We have been moving through the book from beginning to end from verse to verse, but I want to make a slight change this morning. I want to stay in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

War And Peace.

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 31, 2003

A sermon that discusses the phenomenon of war and takes a look at some scriptures that will balance our view and points us to Christ’s peace. Some use of other sermon central material.

ECC 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: ECC 3:2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, ECC 3:3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, ECC 3:4 a time to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Means War

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 9, 2003

We Christians need to understand that we are in a spiritual war. This war is for the souls of the lost who are all around us. These individuals need to be rescued from the enemy which is made up of spiritual forces of evil. It’s our job as Christian warri

This Means War! Thesis: We Christians need to understand that we are in a spiritual war. This war is for the souls of the lost who are all around us. These individuals need to be rescued from the enemy which is made up of spiritual forces of evil. It’s our job as Christian warriors to fight for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The War With Iraq

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 1, 2003

What does God think about war in general ... the war in Iraq in particular?

“The War With Iraq” INTRODUCTION: Romans 13:1-5 Several things we need to consider: 1.- We must face the reality of evil in the world. There are some people that you just can’t negotiate with … because they are EVIL. War is never good … and should be avoided unless it is absolutely the last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

War And Morality

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 30, 2004

The Scriptural criteria that determine whether a particular war is morally acceptable. “My country, right or wrong” is not a Christian motto.

War and Morality…a Memorial Day weekend sermon by Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Scripture text: II Samuel 22 Historian Stephen Ambrose (Band of Brothers) observed: "During WWII, when soldiers from any other army, even our allies, entered a town, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-49

Denomination: Congregational

Uncertainty Of War Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2003

Is our nation withing God’s will as we prepare for war and what is the church’s responsibility?

Uncertainty of War and the Protection of God As we enter this time of uncertainty and war seems eminent, I question our position as a nation in God’s divine plan. Just over a decade ago we prepared for war in the Middle East. I was in the military at that time and was sent away from my family to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:6-13, Psalm 9:17

Denomination: Baptist