Sermons on Unjust War:

"The War Is On"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the HEARERS TO ARM THEIR HOMES WITH TRAINED PRAYER WARRIORS, THAT ARE PREPRARED TO pursue and engage their spiritual enemies (through God’s Word and Prayer) in order to take back their love ones AND POWs.

“ BIG IDEA: PEOPLE OF FAITH SHOULD USE THEIR SPIRITUAL RESOURCES TO AFFECT THE OUTCOME OF WAR - LONG BEFORE IT AFFECTS THEM PERSONALLY. REFERENCES: Genesis 11 (The start of nationalism); Genesis 14:1-24 (The First War … was fought with Abraham – our patriarch of faith); Ephesians 6:10-18 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's War On Terror

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003

This sermon addresses the disabling impact of fear upon our lives and God’s desire that we be free from its troment and enjoy a confident rest in God’s love.

God’s War on Terror 4-14-02 My subject this morning is God’s War on Terror. Terror is a word much in news these days – we hear about the terrorist bombings in the Middle East and all the upheaval that is going on there. There is a war on terrorism going on in Afghanistan even as we speak. Our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Psalm 34:4

Denomination: Charismatic

Lessons From The War

Contributed by Ken Durham on Sep 10, 2005

We all hold different views on war and that’s O.K. ~ but we can learn some vital lessons for our Christian walk.

LESSONS FROM THE WAR Who Packs Your Parachute? Charles Plumb was a U.S. Navy jet pilot in Vietnam. After 75 combat missions, his plane was destroyed by a surface~to~air missile. Plumb ejected and parachuted into enemy hands. He was captured and spent six years in a communist Vietnamese ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

With Whom Are We At War?

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 26, 2009

Ordinary Proper 21: Divisions among Christians are not new. Unfortunately, they are all too common - even among the same church members. But we are called to be one because of the price paid to make us one - the Cross!

At one time, we had a large aquarium. It was fun to keep it up and to learn about the different sorts of tropical fish that we kept. One of my very favorite fish was the Betta Splendens. Sometimes they are called bettas or they are called Siamese Fighting Fish. There is a picture of a betta on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Water And War In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 26, 2008

The once smitten ROCK at Horeb & the ROD of God in Moses hands held high at Amalek. Hollyweird, CA can’t touch this kind of drama! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Water and War in the Wilderness Exodus 17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WaterWar.html The leader is responsible for the followers to some degree. True, each one has personal responsibility, but ultimately someone must be held responsible and accountable. Also, he is responsible for their care ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is There War In The Mideast? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 19, 2009

God keeps His promises even though people make mistakes and God’s ultimate promise is grace, peace, godliness and eternal life through Jesus Christ!

Why is there war in the Mideast? Some say it’s because of the land; some say it’s religious. Just like anything else, the important question is always, “What does God say?” As we have been studying the Book of Genesis, we have been learning the origins of many things in our lives today. Why is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Winning The War... With Humility Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 27, 2008

Being a Christian is not a hat we wear, and then take off when it’s convenient or uncomfortable. It’s not a fake ID we show at the pearly gates of heaven or a ‘get out of hell free’ card. Being a Christian is a full-time, life time commitment to the King of kings and Lord of lords, Jesus Christ.

James 4:1-10 – Winning the War, with Humility ‘Every baby starts life as a little savage. He is completely selfish and self-centered. He wants what he wants when he wants it — his bottle, his mother’s attention, his playmate’s toy, his uncle’s watch. Deny him these once, and he seethes with rage ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of All Wars Series

Contributed by James May on Nov 28, 2007

#14 in the series deals with the sin nature in man that is the cause of all conflicts among people, both in the church and in the world.

The Source of All Wars #14 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May World War II had ended. On September 2, 1945 General Douglas MacArthur spoke to a waiting world from the Battleship Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay, “Today the guns are silent...the skies no longer rain death...the seas bear ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Worship Wars Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2007

The real war is not about music but with society, Satan and self.

The Real Worship Wars Philippians 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/23/07 www.pontiacbible.org Drama: “Dueling iPods” What were your thoughts during this drama? How did it make you feel? Did it make you uncomfortable?   Where are you sitting? Which character are you?  Did it make you sad as they moved ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The War For Our Soul! Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007

A study in 1st Peter

1 Peter 2:11-12 Suffering from Happiness: The war for our Soul! Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Declaring War On The Devil

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007

We have been given authority as believers over the kingdom of darkness. This message exposes the enemy, and helps us to understand our authority.

Declaring War On The Devil Tonight, I want to talk about the enemy. I believe that if we are to declare war on the devil, we must not only know God, but know who our enemy is. I love history, and I know from just watching many different leaders and generals, who prepare war, that when they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Win The War, Not The Battle Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Saul, Pt. 3

WIN THE WAR, NOT THE BATTLE (1 SAMUEL 13:5-15) There are many tests in life: death of loved ones, getting the pink slip and losing a stable job, to name the most stressful. One of the most stressful periods of my life was when I returned to full-time continuing theological education. My savings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tug Of War In The Church

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

The word encourages us to not only think about ourselves but to consider others in our dicisions. Not only be inward but also outward focused.

Is there a tug of war in the church? Rev. Jose Gomez Sr. Play Audio *Phillipians 2:1-4 "If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning The War Of Weariness Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 22, 2007

The sixth in a series exploring keys to true victory and freedom in the Christian walk. This message explores the challenge of fighting on when we are weary.

(Extensive inspiration for this message, and this series taken from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight".) We are exploring keys to a life of victory. Ways to move past some of the obstacles that have keep us from experiencing true freedom in our walk with Christ. We have looked at past ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

War And The Christian Response Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 6, 2001

A Biblical look at how Christians can respond to our Government’s handling of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF WAR, CARL VON CLAUSEWITZ, IN HIS EPIC BOOK "ON WAR" WROTE, "WAR…IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE INTENDED TO COMPEL OUR OPPONENT TO FULFIL OUR WILL." TERRORISM HAS BECOME THAT NEW FORM OF VIOLENCE USED AS A WAY OF COMPELLING OTHER NATIONS INTO SUBMISSION. THE TERRORISTS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist