Sermons on Thy Enemy Thy Footstool:

We Have Met The Enemy

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 21, 2025

True victory is not outliving opponents but surrendering self to Christ, who wins the unseen battle and grants lasting peace.

Introduction – The Old Man with No Enemies A reporter once sat down with a man celebrating his hundredth birthday. He asked, “Sir, when you look back on a full century of life, what are you most proud of?” The old man smiled and said, “Well, I don’t have an enemy in the world.” The reporter’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, Romans 7:18-25, Luke 9:23, Matthew 5:44, Psalm 23:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Will Expose Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 2, 2025

GOD will expose your Enemies

Throughout the Bible, we see instances where God exposes the enemies of His people, revealing their sinful intentions and bringing justice upon them. Haman's Downfall (Esther 7:1-10): Haman, a high-ranking official in King Ahasuerus's court, plotted to kill the Jews, including Mordecai, a ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10, 1 Samuel 24:1-22

The God Who Disgraces The Enemy Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 3, 2025

To disgrace the enemy means to expose and overthrow their plans in such a way that they are publicly humiliated and rendered powerless.

THE GOD WHO DISGRACES THE ENEMY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 118:10-12 Supporting Texts: Colossians 2:15; Exodus 14:24-25; Isaiah 41:11-13; Daniel 6:24; 2 Thessalonians 1:6 INTRODUCTION: The God we serve is not indifferent to the oppression, accusations, and threats of our enemies. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Behind Enemy Lines Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

A captive child’s compassion led a proud general to full surrender—five dips wouldn’t work, but obedience brought joy.

(The Little Girl Who Changed a General) --- I. Captivity and Compassion The Syrian army had been raiding Israel again. They rode in with torches and iron, leaving behind smoke and silence. One of those raids carried off a little girl. Scripture doesn’t tell us her name—only that she was very ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-7, Psalm 51:7, John 13:8-10, Philippians 2:8-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Identify The Enemy & Your Weapons PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To enlighten the church about the spiritual battle they are in, the tactics of the enemy who seeks to divide them, and the divine power of the spiritual weapons and the Gospel they have been given to fight this battle.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive into the heart of a battle. Not a physical battle, but a spiritual one. We're going to talk about recognizing our real enemy, the spiritual weapons we've been given to fight, and the amazing power of the Gospel. As we prepare to open God's Word, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-8

Topics: Arsenal, Warfare

The Promise Of God's Presence Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 21, 2011

Because God is here we should have no fear.

The Promise of God’s Presence Isaiah 41:10 Rev. Brian Bill 8/21/11 I’m speaking on a topic today that I really need to hear because I struggle with fear. I was reminded of this on Monday when Beth and I were out driving. When we came to one of the railroad crossings in town, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives Victory Over Enemies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand how God gives victory over our enemies when we trust, obey and denounce all forms of sin in our life

Victories for God’s People – Numbers 21:12-24:25 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how God gives victory over our enemies when we trust, obey and denounce all forms of sin in our life. Illustration:"Duties are ours, events are God’s; When our faith goes to meddle with events, and to hold ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When Facing The Enemy!

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Like David, we may find ourselves surrounded by enemies—whether they are circumstances, people, or even our own doubts—but we can learn how to confront these challenges by seeking the Lord's aid. What do you do when facing the enemy? How do you find hope and victory in the midst of our battles?

TREASURES FROM THE PSALMS WED PM OCTOBER 4, 2023 CBBCKING What to Do When Facing the Enemy! Psalm 35:1-9 Introduction: Psalm 35 – lengthier Psalm… 28 verses long… not going to deal with every verse… main portions of the Psalm. Structure = Psalm 35 easily divides into 3 stanzas all marked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David Referred To His Enemies As A Pack Of Snarling Dogs!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2025

David Referred To His Enemies “AS A Pack Of Snarling Dogs!!! Did you know…Dogs are mentioned more than a dozen times in the Bible.

• Did you know…Thirty-nine percent of American households own at least one dog. • Did you know…Over $99 billion will be spent on pets this year in the United States alone. • Did you know…According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 74 percent of dog owners consider their pet as a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Flies Can't Sit On A Hot Stove

Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012

Learn all you can about our enemy - He does not have the authority - We do!

Flies Can’t Sit on a Hot Stove We are in a strange war, one which is invisible to the eye. It has rages continuously for over 6000 years, and is continually escalating. The battle continues, but the only proof of the battle rests in the results of the lives it has affected. The war is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: *other

How Do You Treat The "Jerks” In Your Life?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

It is not difficult to love people who love us…IS IT!

But everybody does not love us. There are people who hate us: ? If we do not think the way they think or ? Do things the way they do things In their warped way of thinking this is grounds for hating you!!! That is, you can do and say 99 things they would like you to do or say but that does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27

Denomination: Baptist

Enemies---You Gotta' Love 'em Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 29, 2014

Loving those who are hostile toward us may be one of the hardest things for us to do. But it is what Jesus commanded.

Have you ever been in a situation where a comment you have made was misinterpreted and caused problems that you never intended? I really don’t care for texting for that reason. People cannot hear the tone in your voice so a soft “No” maybe interpreted as a harsh “No” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Foursquare

Don't Worry [part 2] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 1, 2022

God gives us insight and wisdom through His word, which gives us understanding. The Psalmist wrote in Psalm 119:100, "I understand more than the aged Because I have observed Thy precepts."

WORRY [part 2] INTRODUCTION The Philosopher said, "life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forwards." in life, particularly that of a believer, many things are encountered that are not understood right away. Sometimes not even until the end of our lives do we grasp an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Ascension (And Decension)

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 7, 2022

I would like to talk about Ascending with Christ in our bodies by the Cross, which helps our minds and ideas. John Chrysostom said that the Cross establishes my thoughts, so that I may sing and glorify Thy saving Ascension.”

Christ descended to the lowest depths of humiliation, then raised up to the height of exaltation, Ephesians 4:8 says. The ascension life. “We can ascend with him in our hearts,” Saint Augustine said, “set your hearts on the things that are above where Christ is, … not on the things that are on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Catholic

Insults & Lies (Psalm 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 6, 2026

How do we handle insults and lies?

When afflicted, insulted, and lied about, do we pray? Are we angry without sin, do we trust in the Lord, do we have gladness in our hearts and lie down and sleep in peace? Let’s look at Psalm 4. Did the Psalmist ask God for help in the midst of insults and lies from men in high positions? Have we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist