Sermons on Training Hands For War:

Test The Spirits

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 25, 2013

Too often we forget that we live in a spiritual war zone. Remember, the devil will try to mislead you and will portray himself as the truth. Our spiritual battle is with the devil and his evil forces. But we who are Spirit-filled have the ability to expos

Test the Spirits Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. - 1 John 4:1 Never just accept a prophetic word regardless how gifted or important that person may be. Not every voice we hear is from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Charismatic

A Very Modern Ancient City

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 12, 2003

The problems that plagued Corinth - immaturity, carnality, worldly influences, division, style wars and the like - are still present today. Find out the comparisons and how to find peace in God despite the world around us.

To hear an audio version of this message, please go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. Imagine for me if you will, a city – bustling, modern – a major city with over six hundred thousand residents. In many ways – the city is the wealthiest, coolest, most multicultural city in the country. Trade from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Captivity Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 22, 2009

Amazing similarities exist between Israel and America - from their founding to civil war to sinful rejection of God...to the 70 year captivity! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Captivity I Kings 12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Captivity.html v. 16-17 “Rehoboam reigned over them” – here’s a major division in the OT. Israel is now split. The Hebrew nation has much in common w/ the US in its history... Both were founded on the Word of God. [Revisionists try to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Arrest And Church's Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 1, 2021

The war between the political and spiritual leaders is an age-old issue. It exists time immemorial. Religious leaders are raised by God, whereas political leaders inherit from their forefathers, are elected by their citizens through democracy.

Acts 12:1-17 Political and Spiritual Powers 12:01-05 Peter arrested and Church at Prayer 12:06-10 Peter released by an Angel 12:11-17 Peter Escapes to Unknown place Acts 12:01-05 Peter arrested and Church at prayer The war between the political and spiritual leaders is an age-old issue. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Faith And Struggle Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 21, 2020

The war between faith and struggle is eternal. Adam started the struggle and it continues on. The prophet Elijah was faith veteran but suddenly he had life-threatening. So this man made it or not the call is the description in this sermon.

Theme: Faith and Struggle Text: 1 Kings 19:1-18 The war between faith and struggle is eternal. Adam started the struggle and it continues on. The prophet Elijah was faith veteran but suddenly he had life-threatening. So this man made it or not the call is the description in this sermon. 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Flowing From The Throne Of God

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

In the movie “Bridge of Spies” directed by Steven Spielburg, actor Tom Hanks plays a New York lawyer James Donovan is asked to defend Rudolf Abel of being a spy during the cold war with Russia.

Flowing From the Throne of God “Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2019

God gives grace to the humble, not the haughty.

It’s Hard to Be Humble James 4:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill March 16-17, 2019 Mac Davis recorded a song in 1980 that became an international hit called, “It’s Hard to Be Humble.” Oh Lord it’s hard to be humble When you’re perfect in every way I can’t wait to look in the mirror Cause I get better looking ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

World Shakers And History Makers Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 19, 2023

To be a world shaker and a history maker requires us to get into the cosmic war between good and evil – to fight for the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to stand up to a wicked society trying to destroy our families and children.

Sermon: World Shakers – History Makers Thesis: To be a world shaker and a history maker requires us to get into the cosmic war between good and evil – to fight for the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to stand up to a wicked society trying to destroy our families and children. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Ephesians 6:10-12, Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Piece Of Work (Who Am I Becoming)

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 27, 2024

Oh LORD, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our Potter; And all we are the work of Your hand. ~ Isaiah 64:8. A study in how God is at work in our lives.

A Piece of Work - (Who am I Becoming) 1. We are God’s ‘Piece of Work’ – Created by God, Individually unique, ? Your hands have made me and fashioned me. (Job 10:8) ? For you formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, Job 10:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Habitation Des Bergers

Contributed by James Dina on Feb 15, 2022

Nos églises ne seront plus un refuge pour les mendiants, mais plutôt un refuge pour les bergers. Notre terre ne sera plus appelée "désolée", mais plutôt "Beulah", parce que le Seigneur se réjouit de nous, et notre terre sera mariée.

HABITATION DES BERGERS "Ainsi parle l'Éternel des armées : dans ce lieu désert, sans hommes ni bêtes, et dans toutes ses villes, il y aura encore une habitation de bergers qui feront coucher leurs troupeaux" (Jérémie 33:12) KJV. De nombreuses personnes ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Morada De Los Pastores

Contributed by James Dina on Feb 15, 2022

Nuestras iglesias ya no serán refugio de mendigos, sino refugio de pastores. Nuestra tierra ya no se llamará "desolada", sino "Beulah", porque el Señor se regocija en nosotros, y nuestra tierra será casada.

MORADA DE LOS PASTORES "Así dice el Señor de los ejércitos: de nuevo en este lugar, que está desolado, sin hombres y sin animales, y en todas sus ciudades, habrá morada de pastores que hagan descansar sus rebaños" (Jeremías 33:12) Muchos pueblos y ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tahanan Ng Mga Pastol

Contributed by James Dina on Feb 16, 2022

Ang ating mga simbahan ay hindi na magiging kanlungan ng mga pulubi, kundi isang kanlungan ng mga pastol. Ang ating lupain ay hindi na tatawaging "tiwangwang," sa halip ay "Beulah," sapagkat ang Panginoon ay nalulugod sa atin.

Tahanan ng mga pastol "Ganito ang sabi ng PANGINOON ng mga hukbo: Sa lugar na itong wasak, na walang tao at walang hayop, at sa lahat ng mga bayan nito, ay magkakaroon muli ng tahanan ng mga pastol na nagpapahinga ng kanilang mga kawan" (Jeremiah 33:12). Maraming tao at bansa ang ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Things Work Together For Good

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about how God makes all things work together for good in the life of a beleiver and is based on Romans 8:28 OUTLINE 1.TRAINING 2.TRANSIENCE 3.TRANSFORMATION 4.TEARS 5.TURNAROUND 6.TRIUMPH 7.TESTING

ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD Romans 8:28 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. OUTLINE 1.TRAINING 2.TRANSIENCE 3.TRANSFORMATION 4.TEARS 5.TURNAROUND 6.TRIUMPH 7.TESTING THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Into The Race Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jul 10, 2006

For some reason, it makes perfect sense to most of us, to not try and run the Boston Marathon without proper training. But when it comes to our relationship with Christ, we make the decision to follow Him and think that we can just sit back and enjoy the

If you guys can remember what we talked about two weeks ago, we began to look at our mission statement – Living to Grow, Serve, Worship, and Share. We spent the majority of our time focusing on the importance of “living together.” For starters we talked about that this was a major component to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running The Race

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Jul 6, 2011

The Christian life is not for sprinters...it's for marathoners who can steadily keep moving toward a dream. We're in a race...a spiritual race. Many will never complete the course. But as a Christian, we have all the tools necessary to equip and train us

Running the Race 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 Bud Greenspan, author of 100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History, wrote the following: At the Olympics, glory doesn't only go to those who win. Dorando Pietri was in a state of collapse as he entered the stadium for the final yards of the 1908 marathon. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27