Sermons on Unjust War:

By What Authority . . . - Spiritual Warfare Part 16 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

Spiritual Warfare (SW-16) By What Authority? Matthew 21:23 In Old Testament times a trumpet was used to summons God’s people to battle. Today, a spiritual summons is sounding throughout the nations of the world. It is a summons to the invisible war. It is a call to arms. You and I are engaged in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23

Denomination: *other

Clash Of Cultures

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 12, 2016

The episode of Dinah reveals the clash of two distinct cultures. Their different world-views, especially about sex, reflect the growing gap today between Christian culture and secular culture.

Genesis 34:1-31 Clash of Cultures 9/11/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction James Boice, in his sermon series through Genesis, introduces our chapter by noting the difficulty of the subject matter. He referenced two commentators who simply skipped it. Another was willing to make some comments but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Alone In Battle?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 20, 2016

Feeling overwhelmed by the enemy? You are never alone on the battlefield.

1Kings 19 9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? 10 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day, Honor The Fallen Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 29, 2022

According to the U.S Department of Affairs, Memorial Day is not only to commemorate those who have died in battle, but to give honor to those who live with the scars of battle received in seasons of war.

Honor The Fallen Remember the Sacrifice for Our Freedoms According to the U.S Department of Affairs, Memorial Day is not only to commemorate those who have died in battle, but to give honor to those who live with the scars of battle received in seasons of war. Pennie and I rode our motorcycle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Resist Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 25, 2022

Many Christians believe that in Matthew 5:39 Jesus is calling us to pacifism. If that was the case, he would be negating the Old Testament! Jesus does call us to nonresistance, but in certain situations only - as his examples show. He isn't pacifist and he doesn't call us to to pacifism.

INTRODUCTION I trained to become a Baptist minister at Bristol Baptist College. While I was there, a Canadian couple called Tom and Rebecca Yoder Neufeld gave a talk. The Yoder Neufelds are Mennonites. Mennonites trace their origins to the Anabaptists, and the Yoder Neufelds were at Bristol ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Eleazar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2022

Eleazar eventually became the chief of all the Levites, the Israelite tribe God had set apart for priestly service, and he was in charge of the workings of the tabernacle

Eleazar Eleazar is the Hebrew High Priest, succeeding Aaron, his father, after death. He was the third son of Aaron and Elisheba and was in charge of the entire tabernacle, including its holy furnishings and articles. Died: Palestine Children: Phinehas Parents: Aaron, Elisheba Grandchild: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Warriors Plea Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 27, 2022

In times of war, God’s Word gives us encouragement to pray for our armed forces because our fighting men and women are in harm’s way.

Category: Prayer for Battles, War, Intercession A Warriors Plea The Bible Calls us to Pray for Our Service Men and Women 1 Samuel 12:23, “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord for failing to pray for you.” Who was Samuel: Samuel was born as the result of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chronos: James #8 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Make no mistake conflict comes from the evil one and true peace comes from God

A few weeks ago, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Thought & Reflection

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 28, 2022

Thought and Reflection often feature prominently in our lives.

Esther Hicks, an American inspirational speaker and author once remarked: “Your life is but a reflection of the predominance of your thoughts.” Romans 12:2 confirms: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Jeremiah 29:11, James 1:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5

Reconnecting God And America

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 30, 2021

I have a firm conviction that many times in America's history God was at the center. We need God in America again, especially in these chaotic times.

Reconnecting God-N-America The mission of GNA is to: Reconnect God and America by telling His story in our History. That involves three parts: 1. God in the Bible 2. God in American History 3. God in Current Events Our Founders established our country in the light of the tyranny of England. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Trains My Hands For Battle

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 23, 2018

Today I am talking about spiritually strong hands: hands that carry the Bible to church, hands that hold the Bible painstakingly for hours and read the Bible, hands that stretch out to heaven and pray, hands that help the servants of God, hands that work hard and supports the work of God etc.

God trains my hands for battle 2 Samuel 22:35 "He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.” What is the meaning of training? Training is the process of learning the skills that you need for a particular job or activity. I got to go from basics, so that you understand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contemporary Insanity Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 24, 2017

Nebuchadnezzar was blessed by God but thought too highly of himself. His temporary insanity that woke him up to the reality of God. He went on to honor God. Our culture has a "Contemporary Insanity" that rejects God and pushes him away. We must wake up!

1. Pride The owner of an old-fashioned corner grocery store in a small country town was fond of quoting a scripture after each sale. He had three old friends that would sit around a pot-bellied stove, playing checkers on a faded board. His ability to produce a scripture for all occasions never ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gettysburg Vacation 2019

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 25, 2019

Lessons I learned on my vacation

Gettysburg Vacation, 2019 July 21, 2019 Judges six It is good to be back home. I had one of the best vacations ever. I won’t say best because that one the whole family spent on the beach that one year still has first place – but this was great! Spending a week with my cousin, Dave and my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21, Judges 1:1-36, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Holiness

Slewfoot And His Bag Of Tricke

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019

YOU HAVE AN ENEMY

Slewfoot and his bag of tricks Or the enemy’s tactics You have an enemy “the devil” 1 Pet 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Joshua Fought The Battle Of Jericho" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 7, 2016

This was the Lord of Host's battle, and His victory. The strategy was unconventional, but effective, and a reminder of the holy wrath of God upon wickedness.

God is depicted in the Book of Joshua as a Warrior--One who leads His people into battle and gives them victory. Throughout Scripture, God is referred to as the “Lord of Hosts,” literally “armies.” Joshua engaged the enemy in the Name and power of God, a holy conflict. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Congregational