Sermons on The Net Of The Enemy:

Temptation Management-101—2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 8, 2001

Part 2 of a 4 part sermon dealing with the importance of managing temptation effectively so that it will not become sin, thus freeing God to work in our lives.

Temptation Management 101-II—Luke 4:1-13 We must learn to control/manage life’s temptations. Control our falling into the temptations—Sexual/Drug/Alcohol/Food/ Social-Relationships/ Financial, etc....— so they do not become sin, hindering God’s work in us. Jesus was able manage temptation so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013

Every believer has three enemies - the world system, the flesh, and the Devil. If we don't wake-up, heed and act on Biblical warnings, we will not only be spent but also taken down. God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies.

Opening illustration: As we moved to our new home in the Middle-East after the government transferred Maureena and me to a previous location in the mountains, we never expected the place to be hiding scorpions which would show up regularly in our bathrooms and poisonous snakes that would appear in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worst Of Them All Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 11, 2013

What would you do if your pastor had lunch with an IRS agent who you knew abused you? Or, what if that same IRS agent became a dynamic pastor? Would you listen or turn away? Can you set judgement aside? Want-a-be Pharisees in your church?

September 15, 2013 The Worst of them All There was a man who computed his taxes for the year and found he owed $3407. He packaged up his payment and included this letter: Dear IRS: Enclosed is my Tax Return and payment. Please take note of the attached article from the USA Today newspaper. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: *other

The Doctor Is In. Who's Speaking Into Your Life? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 24, 2013

Lucy is best known in the Peanuts comics for her five cent advice, which is neither helpful or uplifting. Different people spoke into Nehemiah's life and he had to decide who he would listen to.

The Doctor is In I don’t know if Lucy is anyone’s favorite character in the Peanut’s universe. But the reality is that we all either know a Lucy or are a Lucy and if you are a Lucy there is really no way to see that as complimentary. Lucy is not a nice person, she calls ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love Conguers All!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 15, 2014

Do you hate your enemy? That's logical, but not biblical.

"I have fought against the people of the North because I believed they were seeking to wrest from the South its dearest rights. But I have never cherished toward them bitter or vindictive feelings, and have never seen the day when I did not pray for them." — Robert E. Lee Matt 5:43-48 43 Ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Man? How Jesus Shaped Our View Of Education And Enemies Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 9, 2013

This series was inspired by John Ortbergs book by the same title this message looks at how Education and how we treat our enemies has been shaped by Jesus.

Who is this Man? How Jesus Shaped our Minds and Our Emotions. How was high School for you? I loved high school, well actually it was a weird time of life, on one hand I couldn’t wait to graduate so I could do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. For me graduation signified freedom. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

It’s The Last Hour Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

It’s the last hour - recognize, remember, remain. 1- It’s the last hour - recognize the enemy 2- It’s the last hour - remember you’re united 3- It’s the last hour - remain in Christ

INTRO.- It’s the last hour. I don’t like the sound of these words: THE LAST HOUR! ILL.- Three buddies die in a car crash, they go to heaven to an orientation. They are all asked, “When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning upon you, what would you like to hear them say about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Anointed Go Forth

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 3, 2010

When David became king the Philistines become concerned.

When The Anointed Go Forth Pastor Ken Crow 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 (King James Version) 8And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them. 9And the Philistines ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Battle For Your Heart

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 21, 2011

The spiritual battle for your life is a battle for your heart where the Spirit of God abides.

January 23, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Title: The Battle for Your Heart I want to begin today by reassuring you of who you are “in Christ”. 1 Corinthians 5:17, Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Epic - The Battle Series

Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011

Sermon Series based on the John Eldredge book

I. Introduction A. You get up one morning early to give yourself plenty of time because you have a big presentation to make at work. a. When you get in the shower the water is inexplicably cold. b. You go to get dressed and that skirt, or pair of pants, that you knew was in a certain place in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-9

Denomination: Methodist

"Addicted To Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 29, 2010

Could Jesus Christ’s blueprint for life become our own?

Matthew 5:38-48 “Addicted to Love” There once was a father who had to go out of town… …away from his young family for three or four days on business. Worried that his kids would drive his wife mad, he had a word with his oldest son, who was nine at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Rulers Disarmed Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009

God disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame by triumphing over them in Christ’s work at the cross.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 2. We’ll read verse 15 this morning as we continue in the letter to the Colossians. This verse completes Paul’s paragraph in which he is helping the Colossian believers and us to understand all that we have in Christ; all that is true ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Denomination: *other

The Garden Of Evil Planters

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

The Bible says that evil men shall wax stronger and stronger. Therefore, in this age of so much spiritual contamination, it is important for every believer to know how to deliver himself and how to help others.

THE GARDEN OF EVIL PLANTERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya This week, our message is entitled, “The garden of evil planters.” We shall start by considering Matthew 13: 24-28: “Another parable put He forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which seweth good seed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

#1: Jesus Came Because We Were Enemies With God Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 1, 2010

First in a series leading up to Easter about why Jesus came.

Series: Why Did Jesus Come? Sermon Title: 1-Because We were enemies with God Scripture: Philippians 3: 17-4:1 Sermon Notes I. Jesus Came because We Are E______________ of God A. Becoming an Enemy of God “enemies”—comes from the verb that means, ‘to H_______.’ Adam and Eve ate from the tree of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Bullies Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 27, 2009

1) The Misinterpretation, 2) The Mandate , & 3) The Motive.

In His sixth, and last, illustration contrasting the false righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees with the true righteousness of God, Jesus contrasts their kind of love with God’s. Nowhere does humanistic, self-centered system of religion differ more from God’s divine standards than in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Other