Sermons on Thine Enemies Thy Footstool:

The Armor Of God: The Helmet Of Salvation And The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 23, 2022

If we are going to win the battle, we must know the enemy possesses the power. We must also understand that Satan is a vanquished foe and we have the equipment to fully protect ourselves. This week we will study the last two pieces of spiritual armor that God provides.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/156328 Introduction It comes as a shock to the new or the uninformed believer that the Christian life is a battleground and not a playground. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Brethren

Don't Put God In A Box

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 27, 2022

In I Samuel 4, the Philistines have attacked the Israelites. The Philistines were one of the greatest enemies to Israel during this time. In this episode, Israel makes a big mistake. They do something which we are quick to criticize them for, yet we do it sometimes as well.

In I Samuel 4, the Philistines have attacked the Israelites. The Philistines were one of the greatest enemies to Israel during this time. In this episode, Israel makes a big mistake. They do something which we are quick to criticize them for, yet we do it sometimes as well. They put God in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Fight Against God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 11, 2025

Church, we’re on the winning side! Who can stop what God’s doing? Today we’re looking at how God used an enemy to save the life of the apostles and reveal a great truth about how God’s work cannot fail.

YOU CAN'T FIGHT AGAINST GOD Acts 5:12-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Devil Provided 1. There was a poor woman who lived next door to an atheist. He often mocked her faith and derided her “imaginary friend.” One day he overheard her praying for some groceries. He went out and bought a couple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Daniel’s Amazing Thankfulness

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 19, 2022

When Daniel learned that his enemies had published a decree specifically designed to make him break the law by giving thanks to his God in prayer, he went home, opened his window toward Jerusalem, and in the sight of his foes, gave thanks to God!

DANIEL’S AMAZING THANKFULNESS DANIEL 6:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During his years in the White House, President Harry Truman began an unusual Thanksgiving tradition. Every year since, United States presidents have used the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to pardon a turkey. A preselected bird is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Custody Battle

Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 23, 2024

Today, more than ever before, the enemy of our souls is targeting our children. If we, as parents aren't careful to raise our children in the light of God's Love and Truth, satan will be happy to raise them in the shadows of immorality and apostasy.

I found myself torn between two topics I felt led to preach on this week, but I believe the Lord used elder Jermaine’s last sermon to help me decide. I don’t know what part of that message resonated with you; but for me, the most powerful point that he brought out was this: Speaking of the great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6, Mark 9:42, Luke 17:2, Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:4-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 7, 2024

We have a determined enemy who wants to destroy us. His weapons are engineered just for us. They are not ones we're looking for. Criticism is a main one. But you have been made invincible in Christ! No weapon shall permanently hurt you!

NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU SHALL PROSPER Isa. 54:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A young couple, very much in love, were getting married in a church. However, Sue, the bride, was very nervous. So the Pastor decided to include the verse, 1 John 4:18 to calm her down, “There is no fear in love, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Is With You

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 12, 2015

In this passage, it almost seems like Peter is heavily focused on persecution of the Christians he's writing to... and then he just switches gears and talks about something totally unrelated. It seems that way, but it's not.

OPENING: When I asked you to turn to I Peter 3:13 this morning, did you realize that about 800 years ago… you couldn’t have done that? Do you know WHY you couldn’t have turned to I Peter 3 back then? Because there were no chapter divisions. That didn’t happen until 1227, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Realization Of God’s Guidance-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2025

6 of ? Luke records prophetic events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. God’s ‘guidance’(1:79) has been realized or brought to fruition. ?How is God’s guidance realized? God’s guidance is realized thru a Prophetic...

The REALIZATION Of GOD’s GUIDANCE-VI— Luke 1:67b-79[Part-3--:71-74](:57-80) Attention: On any given morning, Hershey(our dog) usually follows me into the bedroom, curls up on the bed, & watches me get dressed & fill my pockets. If I put on my ‘suit’ or ‘preaching outfit’, he doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:71-74, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Of Mutually Assured Destruction Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2015

It's one game board, but two games. Checkers and Chess are not only played differently, but they illustrate for me the difference between how the world deals with conflict and how God would have us do so. Do you know the difference?

OPEN: (We showed a picture of a checker board on the overhead) What is this game? That’s right, it’s a checkers game. How many of you have ever played checkers? (almost everyone held up their hands) You know, I did not realize it until I began my research for this morning’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beholding The Glory Of God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 26, 2019

He is all we need.

BEHOLDING THE GLORY OF GOD John1: 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Only born again, spirit filled sprit led can make the immortal trip ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Tomb Is Empty

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 2, 2002

Because Jesus rose from the dead – so will we. We can look our ancient enemy death, straight in the eye and say, I’m not scared of you.Christians don’t stay in their tombs when they die. Neither are they meant to live in tombs while they are alive.

Easter 31/03/02 The Tomb is Empty - Matt. 28:1-10 Chris Jordan Tombs, graves, cemeteries, burial places Every town in Australia – from major cities to your average one horse – 4 pub outback town They call them the dead center of town In my family, we have a running joke that when we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Finding The Strength To Stand

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 23, 2006

Sometimes life feels like an F5 tornado. How can I find the strength to stand? 1. Look to the Lord (vs. 10). 2. Recognize your real enemy (vs. 11-12). 3. Apply God’s armor (vs. 13-17).

Finding the Strength to Stand Ephesians 6:10-17 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 18, 2012 (Updated from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 15, 2006) *Last Sunday we talked about the power of a tornado, and I told you that an F5 tornado can have winds of over ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Escape - Prison Break! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006

Jesus set us free to live in freedom! Live as someone who is free and don’t let yourself be taken captive again! You have the choice to live in freedom or to be taken captive by the enemy. It sounds like a simple choice: live in freedom. Far too many

THE GREAT ESCAPE – Prison Break! Galatians 5:1 INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: In July 1976, one hundred and three Jewish hostages were taken by terrorists in Entebbe, Uganda. The Jewish nation sent secretly their commandos into Entebbe to free their people. The problem was tremendous; how do they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deliver Us From The Evil One Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 29, 2007

When you and I pray: "deliver us from the evil one" we are admitting that thkis life is a struggle with an evil spiritual enemy who opposes us and the work of Christ in our midst. May God grant us faith and spiritual gifts for the ongoing spiritual warfa

In Jesus Holy Name May 27, 2007 Text: Matthew 6:13 Easter VII - Redeemer “Deliver Us from the Evil One” 6th in the Series: “Prayer: Connecting to Our Father” (read text) The words in Matthew that we just shared are a correct translation of the Greek text. When you and I pray: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Crossing Over

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2012

Moses tells Joshua not to be afraid, or not to fear his enemies. “Wow, now that’s the pot calling the kettle black!” Are maybe it’s Moses’ experience speaking; experience can be a great teacher. Someone who failed, but he got back up, and desires hi

Crossing Over Deuteronomy 3:22-29NLT   Do not be afraid of the nations there, for the LORD your God will fight for you.’23 “At that time I pleaded with the LORD and said, 24 ‘O Sovereign LORD, you have only begun to show your greatness and the strength of your hand to me, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:22-29

Denomination: Pentecostal