Sermons on unexpected attack:

The Encouragement God Gave Gideon To Attack Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 6, 2018

They frankly believe that God is going to deliver the Midianites into the hands of Gideon and his host.

Chapter 24: The Encouragement God Gave Gideon to Attack Judges 7.9-7.15 Scripture 9 And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Arise, get thee down unto the host; for I have delivered it into thine hand. 10 But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant down ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Demons Attack The Soul And The Body?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 5, 2017

How do we go to battle without becoming demon chasers? There are two extremes to avoid. Some people tend to blame every adversity on the devil, always assuming, "It's a demon!" They're impressed by the heaviness and the oppression. They know all the spiri

Demons are known to operate in both the soul and the body. There is no Biblical evidence that I am aware of where demons are known to specifically operate within a man's spirit. Every time we see a demonic spirit at work in the life of a person, it is either through the soul (mind) or the physical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lent 2019 - Jesus Under Attack Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 6, 2019

Jesus, in His time on earth, was under attack in many ways by the Jewish leaders. He was argued with, defamed and crucified. Many in our society are attacking Jesus as well even from within some churches. Do we know enough about Jesus and His Word to recognize false teaching?

Lent 2019 – Attacking The Rock Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Matthew 15:2, Luke 6:2, Luke 13:31, John 8:48, Matthew 12:24, John 11:50, Jude 1:3-4, Genesis 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 4:4, Deuteronomy 8:3, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Enemy Attacks Because You Are A Warrior Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 12, 2024

Have you ever felt like the enemy is constantly attacking you?

Have you ever felt like the enemy is constantly attacking you? Like a never-ending storm, one wave after another, crashes against your life. You're not alone. The Bible tells us that we are warriors in a spiritual battle. In Ephesians 6:12, it says, "For we do not wrestle against flesh ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

How To Survive Satan’s Attacks

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 16, 2024

Jesus' temptation in the desert gives us ways to fight off Satan's attacks

How to survive Satan’s Attacks Luke 4:1-13 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 4:1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led around by the Spirit in the wilderness 2 for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Victory Over Spiritual Health Attacks Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Mar 31, 2025

In the journey of life, we often encounter challenges that transcend the physical realm, manifesting as spiritual attacks on our health and well-being.

Victory Over Spiritual Health Attacks Opening Scripture: Psalm 91:4 _"He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler."_ By: Rev. (Prophet) Rudolf E. Y. Mensah Introduction In the journey of life, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:4, Isaiah 10:27, Jeremiah 17:14, Joel 2:25, Ephesians 6:11, Revelation 12:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

When God Calls, Enemy Attacks Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 14, 2025

Let's explore examples from Scripture.

The Bible is replete with instances where God's call on an individual's life was met with ferocious attacks from the enemy. This phenomenon is a testament to the spiritual warfare that accompanies a divine calling. Let's explore examples from Scripture. 1. Moses: The Burning Bush ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Acts 9:1-31

Surprise: It's Not What I Expected

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 15, 2018

Life does not always happen the way we plan it or expect it to follow. We have to remember that God's plan is for us to decrease so that Jesus might increase. We Look at the life of John the Baptist

Surprise--It’s Not What I Expected by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 Luke 1:5-25 and 1:57-66 6/10/2018 Text Matthew 11:1-11:11 Surprised, It’s Not What I Expected! Have you ever been surprised, but in a negative sort of way. Your hopes got really high for something, but when it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Touch God Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

What does it mean to touch/encounter God

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. What Does It Mean To Touch/Encounter God? 1. You intentionally meet or encounter God. 2. In a time of great need. 3. Through unexpected circumstances. 4. When God reveals something about Himself (or His plan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1, Exodus 33:18, Judges 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

God, You Want Me To Do What? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the fourth message in a series based on Moses and shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines how God often calls us out of our comfort zones.

The majority of us would agree that failure is quite unpleasant. In fact failure often causes guilt and ultimately shame. Guilt and shame have the ability to paralyze us, make us feel unworthy and believe that God could never use us. These feelings often cause us to respond to God in three negative ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Can I Say? A Graveside Service

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 6, 2021

What do we do or say when someone is taken from us unexpecrtedly?

There are times that we don’t know what to say. This is one of those times. ___ died unexpectedly and we are speechless. • We don’t understand why this happened. • We can speculate but we don’t know. • We are left frustrated, angry, and sorrowful. Words seem inadequate, even well-intentioned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Say When We Don't Know What To Say - Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 30, 2021

When someone passes away unexpectedly, we often are left without knowing what to say. Through the story of Lazarus' death, we can see some things we can say when we do not know what to say.

“What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say” Introduction There are not many times when I am left speechless. I’m often told that I have a tendency to not be quiet and listen — that I actually talk too much. When I first heard of Debbie’s passing, however, I found myself without words to say. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-36, John 14:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mind Games Of Satan

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 19, 2003

We are in warfare, and we have the right weapons. They are mighty through God! He has given us His Word... the Blood of Jesus... and the Name of Jesus. If you dare do your part... all heaven will come to your aid and you will live victoriuos!

THE MIND GAMES OF SATAN! 2 COR. 10:3-6 Pastor Greg Mc Donald Today I want to get into the subject of spiritual warfare. But as we begin there is something we need to discover. There is an old European proverb worth heeding that says, "Age and treachery will always defeat youth and zeal." Before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

How The Church Can Counter Attack Satan

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 9, 2005

This sermon gives us ways to counter attack Satan’s workings within the church

Satan’s Attack Upon The Kingdom of God How The Church Can Counter Attack Satan Text: II Corinthians 11:3 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent bequiled Eve through his subtility, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ." Galatians 6:1-2 " Brethern, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3

Seven Demons That Attack The Church, Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011

A look at seven demons that cause problems in church.

Seven Demons that Attack the Church, Part 1 I The Spirit of Religion 'But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.5 'Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and will remove your lampstand out of its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist