Sermons on Training For Battle:

Speaking The Truth In Love - Loving The Mentally Ill Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 17, 2013

If we love the mentally ill, we won't judge them, blame them or suggest that they are simply suffering through a spiritual battle. If we love them, we will help, we will listen, we will accept them.

A few weeks ago we discussed what it means to speak the truth in love and how we do so with unbelievers and how we love those who embrace immorality. Today we're going to continue to speak the truth in love for another group of folks that we don't talk about much. This is what we want to discuss ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Women And Children Last Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 18, 2012

For the church to become what it needs to be men are going to have not just be in the fort or even to just be at the walls. It has come time now to take our weapons and run to the battle instead of always waiting for it to come our way.

We live in a present day world that has challenges in almost every direction that you look. The search for answers is going on in most every part of the planet. Our own nation not only has prevailing issues but all of them seem to be heading more toward becoming worse rather than towards any type ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Feeling Insignificant?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

We battle the spirit of smallness. I am a little person in a little place and I do not matter? God loves little people. God builds his great plans touching us where we are.

MY ALTAR DOES NOT MATTER! THE BATTLE OF BEING INSIGNIFICANT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THERE IS A NEGATIVE CROWD THAT STANDS AROUND AND TALKS NEGATIVE ABOUT OOTHERS AND HINDERS THE WORK OF GOD... IF I ERR, MAY I ERR TO THE SIDE OF A SECOND CHANCE AND TO MERCY... Romans 4:14 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deep Secrets Of The Enemy

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 22, 2010

There are some deep secrets that the enemy does not want us to know. The enemy fights fiercely and his manner of fighting is very deceitful. And this battle goes on in the lives of men day and night. The enemy fights without any mercy.

Daniel 2:22 says, “He revealeth the deep and secret things he knoweth what is the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.” There are some deep secrets that the enemy does not want us to know. The enemy fights fiercely and his manner of fighting is very deceitful. And this battle ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love All Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jul 6, 2019

In the constant battle to keep up our Spiritual Health, one of the greatest uplifts comes from loving all. As part of Father’s Day being a loving father brings great responsibility & great reward.

Sermon series - 6 qualities for spiritual health part 3 (Love All) Sermon Father’s Day 2019 - Today we are celebrating Father’s Day, but I also am going to continue our 6 qualities for spiritual health too. - You’ll Get Why in a minute. - The call to be a dad, is a big undertaking, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Giant Has Fallen

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 9, 2018

Most of the Satanic attacks we encounter are psychological in nature -- It’s important that we win psychological battles in life before seeking to strike back in the spiritual realm because our mind is Satan's primary target

TITLE: THE GIANT HAS FALLEN SCRIPTURE: I SAMUEL 17:1-3 US Military Analysts say attacking the enemy’s mind is among the chief strategies many modern armies use in order to catch their adversaries off guard. They say psychological warfare is actually capable of defeating the enemy without even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Codebreaker Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 8, 2017

The bible is difficult to interpret at times. it’s a codebook, which if used well, can help us decipher the enigmas of life, fight the right battles, know the real enemy and bring us peace with God.

CODEBREAKER I found it fascinating when I discovered he was a Codebreaker in the war. He looked somehow smaller now and curled up. I prayed for him, sang to him as light filtered through the window onto his old wrinkled brow. The movie “The Imitation Game” talked about Codebreaking in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping Hands

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 18, 2016

A lot can get accomplished when people work together. It’s no different when it comes to the church. When the Israelites faced their first battle after the exodus they needed to work together in order to be victorious.

HELPING HANDS-Exodus 17:8-16 INTRODUCTION: A lot gets accomplished when people work together. In the summer of 1904, at the World’s Fair in St. Louis, it was hot and people were searching for something to help cool them off. A vendor named Arnold had just what they were looking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 3, 2016

This is a subject many Christians would rather avoid (But we are in a Spiritual battle so we might as well admit it and learn how to fight) Our victory exists in only one place and that's the realm of the Spirit.

Exodus 17:8-13 Have you ever felt like life is throwing at you everything but the kitchen sink, and then (pow here comes the kitchen sink)? It feels like your theme song is (when it rains it pours) and nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen? Let me take it a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Body Of Christ Today: Fighting A Delaying Action In Severe Testing

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 10, 2021

It feels like the battle of Hoth out here. We as the body of Christ are fighting a delaying action against the enemy, who appear to be advancing on all fronts. I feel the desperation. I sense the walls closing in.

It feels like the battle of Hoth out here. We as the body of Christ are fighting a delaying action against the enemy, who appear to be advancing on all fronts. I feel the desperation. I sense the walls closing in. The last year has burned like a cold fire in my heart. The battles have been many. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-5, Matthew 24:13

Denomination: Salvation Army

When The Way Is Long And Hard

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 10, 2020

Our lives can feel like those of the disciples in the boat, battling headwinds where we barely make any headway. But Jesus will come to us across impossible circumstances. His presence strengthens our hearts.

August 9, 2020 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 When the Way Is Long and Hard Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There is a lot of fatigue and exhaustion going on in today’s gospel story. To begin with, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Chariots Of Fire - God Is Our Protector #2 Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020

There are battles going on all around us that we do not see. It feels like the enemy is winning. But God’s protection is there, just as it was for Elisha. When we are surrounded, God has surrounded us with His protection.

Introduction That is the theme to one of the most iconic hot summer movies of our lifetimes. Set in the post-World War I era, Chariots of Fire is based on the true story of two British athletes. Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell are both naturally gifted fast sprinters, but approach running ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Winning Big Victories: The Fall Of Jericho Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 12, 2022

The battle of Jericho is not a model of military genius. It was a miracle. God called his people to foolishness to demonstrate His great power. What happened in Jericho was unique. Be ready to move ahead by faith when hearing the voice of God.

Winning Big Victories: The Fall of Jericho Joshua 5-6 I wrote a Wikipedia article on Edwin Winter Clark: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Winter_Clark. I had some significant help on this as there have been 500 follow up edits since I first wrote the original article. Edwin Clark is credited ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You're Angry Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

We’ve all been where David was—battling with our tempers, struggling with anger. Psalm 39 is not just a reflection of David’s struggle, but a lesson for us on what to do when we’re angry.

What To Do When You’re Angry! Psalm 39 Introduction: What makes the study of the Psalms so beautiful is the transparency of the inspired penman. Holy Spirit peels back the veneer and allows us to see into their hearts… as Psalmists share their hopes & fears, their faults & failures, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David's Mighty Men Protect Keilah From The Philistines Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

David is inspired by God to move to protect Israel from an enemy nation that has constantly assaulted them. The Philistines are attacking Keilah. David asks God what to do.

One day news came to David that the Philistines were at Keilah stealing grain from the threshing floors. David asked the Lord, “Should I go and attack them?” “Yes, go and save Keilah,” the Lord told him. -1st Samuel 23:1-2 David gang of followers are hiding out in the caves, in the fields, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:26-29

Denomination: Salvation Army