Sermons on Unseen Battle:

Goliath’s Brothers Are Coming

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2014

When David took down Goliath, he probably thought his fighting giants was over, but Goliath had some brothers who he would yet have to battle. We too have will face more giants. What are 4 giants we all will face?

GOLIATH’S BROTHERS ARE COMING 2 Sam. 21:15-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 3,000 Year Old Mummy 1. An archaeologist was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a casket containing a mummy. After examining it, he called the curator of a prestigious natural-history museum. 2. "I've ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Staying In The Fight: Spiritual Warfare In The 21st Century

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 26, 2019

Do you believe there are forces around us, influencing our lives, which are battling for control of our world? This sermon makes the case that spiritual warfare is very real, and that at the end of the day we all serve one side or the other, whether we want to admit it or not.

INTRODUCTION Do you believe in spiritual warfare? Do you believe there are forces around us, influencing our lives, which are battling for control of our world? It sounds sort of conspiratorial doesn’t it? It sounds like something that drives the plot of a movie, or maybe a sensationalist blog ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Ezekiel 28:13-19, Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Check And Checkmate

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 5, 2020

Jesus stumps the religious leaders who try to trap Him with questions about His authority. We need a Christ with authority from heaven, not earth. As Christians we battle against our flesh, which wants to follow the rules of the world were it is king instead of Christ.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) “Check and Checkmate” You ever play chess? I’ve played it all of a handful of times. It’s on a board similar to a checkerboard, but it has all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Greater Is He

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 18, 2023

It can feel like defending the Unadulterated Word of God, fighting against false teachers, false doctrines, and heretics is a losing battle in a world. However, we can be encouraged knowing that we are victorious because verse 4 says, “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.

“Greater is He” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Often when we look around at the condition of the world and especially the condition of the church in the world today, we can be discouraged after trying to defend the Word of God and hold up a standard of Holiness causing us to feel as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4, Matthew 24:5

Denomination: Apostolic

10 Things Satan Attacks First When God Is About To Lift You Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Nov 20, 2025

When God is about to lift you, Satan cannot stop the blessing—but he will fiercely attack 10 key areas of your life. Discover these 10 battle zones, with Scriptures and prophetic insights, so you can discern warfare as a sign that your elevation is near.

10 THINGS SATAN ATTACKS FIRST WHEN GOD IS ABOUT TO LIFT YOU When a divine elevation is near, the realm of darkness becomes unusually restless. Satan cannot stop God from blessing you, so he attempts to disconnect you from the conditions that birth the blessing. These are the first areas he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, Luke 18:1, Proverbs 27:27, 1 Peter 1:16, Nehemiah 8:10, John 10:10, James 1:8, Romans 1:17, Matthew 5:8, Isaiah 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Finishing Anointing Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 27, 2024

b. It is not how you start the race nor what happens in the middle of the race that counts but it's how you finish the race of life that really counts. Eccle 9;11 the race is not for the swift, the battle is not for the strong,but time and chance happens to us all.

THE FINISHING ANOINTING 1. LIFE IS A RACE a. The bible speaks of life as a race 2 Tim 4;7 I have fought a good fight of faith, I have finished the race set before me b. It is not how you start the race nor what happens in the middle of the race that counts but its how you finish the race of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Standing Strong Amidst Trials SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Paul faced numerous challenges and spiritual battles. Despite the relentless attacks from hell, he remained steadfast, tearing down strongholds and liberating the oppressed. His story is a testament to enduring faith and resilience, reminding us that we too can stand strong amidst trials.

One of the things I really love about the Bible is when it gives us a deep look into the lives of its characters. One person who captures my attention is the Apostle Paul. Today, we will take a peek into his life and discover some valuable lessons. In this passage, Paul is on a ship as a prisoner, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:3-5

Topics: Faith, Resilience

David: A Legacy Of Courage Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

The story of David and Goliath, asking the question, "How do I deal with my fears when facing the giants of my life?" I listen to who God says I am, I celebrate what God has done in the past, and I remember the battle belongs to God.

Legacy David: A legacy of Courage 1 Samuel 17 Part Three Intro: Geographic and historic setting… 1 Sam 17:1-11 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Socoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Socoh and Azekah. 2 Saul and the Israelites assembled and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing Old Wounds

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Someone once said that "Time heals all wounds." If I were to look back at all the physical battle scars I've managed to get over the years, and how they've become little more than memories, I might be inclined to think that statement is true.

HEALING OLD WOUNDS JOHN 5:1 9 One of the things our children did quite frequently when they were younger was come running to Laura or I saying Boo Boo...wanting us to kiss it and make it better. Most of the time it is so minor that he often forgets exactly where the boo boo is by the time he gets ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Do You Need A Healing?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 10, 2008

We have our first African American president. Whether you like it or not, he is still the President of the United States of America. We have whites vs. Blacks, we are all Americans so we need to come together and pray for our country. We are in a battl

Do You Need A Healing? 2 Chronicles 7:12-22 12 And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice. 13 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ambushed By Unfaithfulness

Contributed by Jason Seger on Feb 16, 2012

David was an experienced military leader. He knew that he had to keep his guard up on the battle field, but was ambushed at home in his palace because he didn’t realize an enemy of a different kind was lying in wait for him. He never saw it coming, bu

Ambushed by Unfaithfulness Scripture Text: 2nd Samuel 11:1-4 Introduction: Do these words sound familiar? “Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her, so long as you both shall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Liberty By The Anointing Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 30, 2018

Words cannot describe how much we need the anointing of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We do not have to face the trials of life on our own. He will help us. If you have the Holy Spirit on the inside, you can stand any kind of battle on the outside.

EXPERIENCING LIBERTY BY THE ANOINTING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Study Text: Isaiah 10: 27 Introduction: - God gave this message to the Israelites concerning their enemies, the Assyrians. Through God’s anointing, the Assyrian yoke was to be broken. That same promise the Lord gave the Israelites so many ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pleasure Of Power Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Power to do the will of God is one of life's greatest pleasures. Weakness that lets the flesh determine our direction in life is one of life's greatest pains. The great battle of life is between pleasure and pain, and which one dominates is determined by our source of power.

Every day of your life you enjoy the pleasure of power. The power to flip switches and give light in the darkness, and heat in the coldness. The power of electricity is the source of abundant pleasure. When we lose that power we are deprived of all our electric devices, and it is a major pain. ...read more

The War Between Light And Darkness.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2020

Let us consider God's first four recorded words: LET THERE BE LIGHT. From that day until the final day before eternity there has been a dualism battle between LIGHT and darkness. Good needs candles that will give themselves for the LIGHT. Be a lamp to the feet of others.

THE WAR BETWEEN LIGHT AND DARKNESS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. On my first missions trip to Haiti the church there had what they called The Great Convention where Preachers and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Luke 15:8, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Bold - Be Strong

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 8, 2025

As children of God we are engaged in a spiritual battle and whenever we feel weak and faint-hearted, the Lord reminds us to be strong and courageous. Jesus conquered sin, death and Satan and He has promised to give us His peace, His power and to lead us onto victory.

Today’s meditation is based on Joshua 1:6, "Be strong and courageous, because you'll be leading this people to inherit the land that I promised to give their ancestors.” (ISV) The Almighty God who created the heavens and the earth, spoke these words to Joshua. God spoke these words, ‘be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6, 2 Corinthians 10:3, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Romans 5:1, Romans 5:8, Romans 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other