Sermons on Training For Battle:

Listening To The Right Voice

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jul 11, 2008

The Third sermon in the series, Overcoming the Grasshopper Complex.

TITLE: Listening to the Right Voice Text: Joshua 1 Theme: Overcoming the Grasshopper Complex INTRODUCTION: The voices you and I listen too can determine the success or failure of our mission in life. The story is told of an American Battle ship that was fighting a storm at sea. On the radar, an ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Keepers Of The Cellar

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2005

The undetected and unknown servants of the King often make the greatest impact.

The Keepers of the Cellar 1 Chronicles 27:28 KJV And over the olive trees and the sycamore trees that were in the low plains was Baal-hanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash: New King James Version -- Joash was over the store of oil New Living Translation -- Joash was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 27:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Buckle Up Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007

Learn to Drive Series Week 4. Buckle Up is a sermon about the Whole Armour of God, and how it protects us from the dangers of life.

Learn to Drive Series Week 4 Buckle Up Ephesians 6:11-17 Last week we talked about working on the habits necessary to grow spiritually as we learn to drive through this spiritual journey. Is Everyone working on those good habits? I told you that it takes 21 days to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teaching The Word Of Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 12, 2004

In an age where entertainment, encouragement and enthusiasm are most popular approaches to preaching, let us remember our scriptural obligation to teach the word. Good teachers need to adhere to certain guidelines that should characterize their teaching o

Rightly Handle and Teach the Word of Truth - 2 Tim. 2:15 In an age where entertainment, encouragement and enthusiasm are most popular approaches to preaching, let us remember our scriptural obligation to teach the word. Good teachers need to adhere to certain guidelines that should characterize ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Positive Side Of Doubt

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2006

There is a positive side of doubt. When doubts push us to study and examine why we believe what we believe the searching can help us grow spiritually.

The Positive Side of Doubt -How Doubts can help you grow spiritually- Apostle’s Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Hallmarks Of Love 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 1, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 13:4b-5a regarding biblical love

Text: 1 Corinthians 13:4b-5a, Title: The Hallmarks of Love 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/28/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Her fiancé was called into the army, so their wedding had to be postponed. At the Battle of the Wilderness he was severely wounded. His bride-to-be, not knowing of his condition, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Truth And Your Mind Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 7, 2016

In Acts 14:1-7 we read the story of Paul’s ministry in Iconium. Buried in this passage of Scripture are two nuggets of truth about our minds and about the nature of truth.

Truth and Your Mind Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 7, 2016 TEXT: Acts 14:1-7 – “And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. 2 But the unbelieving ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Half Acre That Makes Hell Tremble

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 22, 2016

Jonathan had a vision that bridged the gap from defeat to victory.He decided it was time to step out for God, to give God a chance to do something. I hope his example will inspire us too.

THE HALF ACRE THAT MAKES HELL TREMBLE 1 Sam. 14:6-15,23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Sermon-Loving Dog 1. A minister delivered his sermon in ten minutes one Sunday morning, which was about a third of the usual length of his sermons. 2. He explained, “I regret to inform you that my dog, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Loyal?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 8, 2022

We have all kinds of loyalties. But there is one loyalty that should stand in a class by itself. It is a loyalty that can permeate & add even more meaning to all other loyalties. This is loyalty to Jesus.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Matthew 26:31-35 Much of what we do in life is influenced by our loyalties. Oftentimes our loyalties ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, Matthew 26:21, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 7:25, 1 John 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Wearing Shoes Or Are You Barefoot? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

Is peace as Lloyd Cory once said, that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading? Can we find and share real peace?

Disclaimer: Not necessarily all original material. Some material contained in my sermons may be gleaned from other sermons. Are you wearing shoes or are you barefoot? Eph 6:15 "I arrived in the city of EVERYWHERE early one morning. It was cold, and there were flurries of snow on the ground. As I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

Master Of The Storms

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2017

Storms will come, but we need not fear; for we know the Master of the Storms! This account gives great comfort that God is always with us. He challenges us to higher faith & it's the storm that reveal Him as the all-powerful Son of God!

MASTER OF THE STORMS Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HONESTY IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY 1. Today is Shirley and Ben's 30th wedding anniversary. After exchanging kisses and presents, Shirley said to Ben, "I have an important question to ask you." "So ask me already," said Ben. 2. "Please ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living As Guests Of God

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 3, 2017

This sermon begins with a story of a mansion and trys to show how we can live in God's world

. Driving up to the mansion seemed quite grand. The turrets bathed in the bright sunlight - windows glistened sending wild cascades of light over the pastures. The driveway was, well, elegant to say the least. But immediately Bernard sensed something was wrong. The hedges and shrubs had obviously ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23-39, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Of Holy Warfare

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Today, we consider holy warfare. For this I will direct you to a famous story that William Booth recounts, and is commonly referred to as “What will you do?”

“You must fight devils, lies, fleshly indulgences, hardships, disappointments, and everything that sets itself up against God, or that is apposed to the living of a holy life, or which threatens the damnation of man. At all risks and consequences, you must fight for God and the salvation of souls.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Last But Not Least Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

As soon as you desire anything that is not able to become yours by legitimate labor or purchase, recognize you are on dangerous ground, and move. This vice of coveting is really only a good thing gone after the wrong object.

A French taxi cab driver once played a joke on Sir Arthur Conon Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. He had driven Sr. Arthur from a station to a hotel, and when he received his fare he said, "Merci, Mr. Conon Doyle." "Why, how do you know my name?" asked Sr. Author. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

How To Align Your Soul With The Spirit: Discerning God's Voice From Your Inner Voice Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2024

Have you ever had an experience where you knew that God was telling you to do something? But part of you resists the leading of God. And you ask yourself, “Did God really say that? Or am I just making that up in my own mind?”

I remember early on as a Christian I had a dream. I had listening to different ministries and churches and I was just learning the faith. I remember having a dream one night that I was at this church, big, with many people. But it all felt dead, empty, and I left the building. Outside the building ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Salvation Army