Sermons on tug of war: showing 76-90 of 36,050

Playing War Series

Contributed by Tim George on Aug 5, 2001

There is a war that rages among us today that is just as serious. It is the war that rages in the souls of men and women. Why do people have so much trouble getting along with each other? Chapter four of the book of James gives us the answer.

"Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Saints At War

Contributed by Eli Hernandez on May 24, 2002

When ever you try to live righteous before the eyes of God, Satan will try to intimidate you and destroy you, but God had a plan for deliverence

THE DEVIL CAN’T HAVE YOU Isaiah 36:13-12 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND This sermon is about the story of King Sennacherib coming with a great army against Jerusalem. By this time history teaches that Israel is shattered. It has split into two kingdoms – the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the Southern ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 37:33-36, Isaiah 36:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

War And Dependence

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002

Through the battles of life, we must trust in the Lord and be obedient to Him.

In World War II many of you know the Great Britain endured a great battle with the Germans over their skies. The new Prime Minister Winston Churchill spoke these words: "You ask what is our policy? I will say: It is to wage war by sea, land, and air with all our might and with all the strength ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Just War

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 19, 2001

Should Christians go to war? (... in aftermath of World Trade Center)

A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON WAR Years ago, when I was in the military stationed in Great Britain, a zealous European accused me of being a hypocrite. He said, “How can you call yourself a Christian and serve in the U.S. Military?” (The implication was that Christians are to be peace-loving and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Invisible War

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 10, 2001

Strategies for dealing with our enemy in the realm of spiritual warfare.

The Invisible War Eph 6:10-18 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

War And The Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 16, 2001

What should be a Christian’s stand on war?

Sermon for 10/14/2001 Against Terror Mark 12:13-17; Romans 13:1-5; 1 Corinthians 7:20-24 Adapted from an outline on Pastor’s Pastor Introduction: A. A Kentucky mountaineer fighting overseas in WW1 kept getting nagging letters from his wife back home. He was too busy fighting to write letters, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship Wars

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 7, 2006

Sermon to handle the increasing division over style of music in worship (contemporary vs. traditional). We sing for God’s benefit and not our own. Yet God continues to inspire us with a new song and styles of worship.

In the last month or so I have heard some interesting comments. I’ve heard, “we don’t sing enough of the old hymns,” or “I don’t like the new music,” and I have also heard “we are singing too many hymns,” or “we sing songs too slow.” Interesting isn’t it? Whenever people are involved there are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The War Of The Worlds

Contributed by James May on Mar 25, 2007

The war between the worlds of Good and Evil rages on. Only the power of God will give us the victory.

The War of the Worlds By Pastor Jim May The 20th century proved to be one of the bloodiest periods in the recorded history of mankind. With the worldwide conflicts beginning with WWI, “The War to End All Wars”, and ending with the invasion of Kuwait and Desert Storm in the 1990’s, the death toll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prisoners Of War Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Apr 26, 2007

A "behind-the-scenes" look at the cosmic battle over planet earth, and how we can be sure to overcome in the end.

I’m sure you all remember how, just a couple of weeks ago, the world watched with anxious attention, awaiting news of the fates of 15 members of the British Royal Navy who were captured after supposedly entering Iranian waters. The crew of the HMS Cornwall were taken into Iranian custody and held ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Time For War

Contributed by Cole Phillips on Mar 18, 2003

There is a time for everything under the sun, even war. When is the right time for war? What does God think about war? How should we fight a war? And how should a Christian respond?

Since September 11, 2001, America has been at war. We didn’t choose to be in this war, but we were violently awakened to the reality that we are under attack, and there are those in our world today who would destroy us if they have the opportunity. Today, we are facing a war with Iraq, and many ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:8, Deuteronomy 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time Of War

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Mar 19, 2003

This message was preached at a special prayer meeting on Wednesday March 19, 2003.

NOTE: The primary thoughts and ideas of this message are not all my own. They come from research and gleaning from other preachers and authors. To them I give credit where credit is due and offer them my utmost apprectiation. Becuase of the many sources used they are not credited individually and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

On The Brink Of War Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 20, 2003

This message was given hours before the War with Iraq began. It is designed to encourage people to pray for our troops and trust God that He will work everything out.

On the Brink of War Dr. Marty Baker March 19, 2003 Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, GA www.stevenscreek.net Tonight the United States stands on the brink of war. After countless attempts at diplomacy, our nation is prepared to take a stand for justice in the world community. Saddam ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:8

Denomination: Church Of God

War Of The Worlds

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 20, 2003

A sermon about the spiritual war that every Christian faces and can be used to draw a parallel to the 2nd gulf war.

“War of the Worlds” 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 In 1898 H.G. Wells wrote his book “War of the Worlds.” It was a story about Mars taking over the Earth. In 1934, Orson Welles did a radio broadcast of this story. As you may remember, many people did not realize it was just a show and thought the world ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Winds Of War

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Mar 20, 2003

Our Christian Response to war

The Winds of War Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Three young men. They would tell you that they could not remember a time when they didn’t know one another. Their families could not have been any different one poor, another affluent, and the third from a military family. On the night of their High School ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

War And Worry Series

Contributed by Ken Sirmans on Mar 26, 2003

A broad look at some of the Bible’s teachings on the issue of war and the response believer’s should have to war and all fearful situations according to Philippians 4.

War and Worry Philippians 4:4-7 In this series called “Prescription for Joy,” we have worked our way to the final chapter of the book of Philippians. We have been moving through the book from beginning to end from verse to verse, but I want to make a slight change this morning. I want to stay in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist