Sermons on Watching The Enemy:

Watchfulness And Witness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2020

God has delivered us up to the results of sin, with this horrible virus causing all kinds of evils, even people dying without the sacraments, and with politicians promising to take away, and actually taking away our God-given rights of free speech and religion and assembly.

First Sunday in Advent 2020 Watch! These are reflections for the new liturgical year, beginning with this first Sunday of Advent in the plague year. But every year, month and day is a time to get closer to the awesome loving kindness of our God, brought to earth in the passion, death and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:16-19, Isaiah 64:2-7, Psalm 80:15-19, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:33-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Watch Out

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 23, 2020

We must be careful for the spirit of selfishness and betrayal, according to the teachings in Mark 14

Chief Priests & Scribes (copiers of royal and sacred manuscripts) sought to kill Jesus (14:1-2) • From the sense of Mark 14:53 & Matt. 26:3-4 where both chief priests and high priests are mentioned in the same verse, one could understand that the terms are not used interchangeably. High ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:26, John 13:20-30, Mark 14:1-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Watchful Servants

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

You need the real meat that is the Holy word of God so you can discern the times and see how near the Masters coming is. You are not to fall into idleness or be defeated by being beaten down by this world of distraction. WATCH!

The Parable of the Watchful Servants Luke 12:35-48 Message: God’s plan to redeem the world to Himself involved the birth, life, death and resurrection of His son Jesus Christ. Jesus remains the key figure in God’s plan but many have dismissed Jesus imminent return and have allowed their hearts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48, Matthew 12:35-48, Matthew 5:15-16, Matthew 25:5-7, Revelation 3:3-6, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

They Watched Him There

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

THE CROSS

Matthew 27: 26 - 44 THEY WATCHED HIM THERE v. 35 - 36 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. And sitting down they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-44

Denomination: Holiness

Being Watchful!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 16, 2016

We cannot ever have a vision if we do not have a vision. Our vision and watchfulness must be with the Lord. Unless the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalm 127:1

Being Watchful! In this sermon outline we point out the exhortation the Word gives us to watch. We cannot ever have a vision if we do not have a vision. Our vision and watchfulness must be with the Lord. Unless the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalm 127:1 God's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:40-42

Know And Watch

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 30, 2018

As we get ready to celebrate the Birth of Christ, we shall also anticipate His Second Coming.

Weekend Message/Devotion December 1, 2018 Communion Sunday Luke 21:25-36 Know and Watch Have you somehow missed the message that we are entering the Christmas season? There is no source of public information that has failed to flood the airways, newsprint, telephone lines, store windows and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Philippians 4:7, Revelation 22:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watching And Waiting Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 6, 2018

Jesus declared that it was impossible for anyone to know the exact day and hour of His return. While we cannot predict the precise moment the Lord will return, He did provide some definite signs that reveal His return is very near, even at the door!

Watching and Waiting Mark 13: 28-37 Today we come to the conclusion of Mark’s account of the Olivet Discourse. Jesus had given much detail to the disciples regarding the end times and the Great Tribulation. He concluded this conversation with a challenge for them to be aware of the time, while ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

Watchful Servants

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 25, 2019

The mood of fear is evoked in each of the three punishments

The mood of fear is evoked in each of the three punishments according to Jewish biblical-era legislation (called halakhic legislation). Reading and hearing Scripture is "imaging the real" in all of its "moods”—and letting the tone of the text bring one to the truth of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Catholic

Watching For The Word

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2019

Wait patiently, it will come to pass.

WATCHING FOR THE WORD. Habakkuk 1:1-2:4. This is the oracle or “burden” which Habakkuk the prophet did “see” (Habakkuk 1:1). So, right from the top, we understand that the prophet’s patient waiting of Habakkuk 2:1 paid off. When Habakkuk speaks of his message as a burden, it is to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Watch

Contributed by Tim Walker on Jun 17, 2020

Most of Jesus’ parables are aimed at telling us about the kingdom of heaven or what it will be like when that kingdom arrives.

Most of Jesus’ parables are aimed at telling us about the kingdom of heaven or what it will be like when that kingdom arrives. Now this passage begins with the phrase, “At that time, the kingdom of heaven will be like,” and then he goes on to describe a scene from a very typical Jewish wedding at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Wakeful Watching

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2020

The day of the Lord and the children of Light.

WAKEFUL WATCHING. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. The Apostle has already spoken concerning the status of the Christian dead at the return of Jesus (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14). Now he turns his attention to the question of preparedness for the day of the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 5:1. It would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exhortation To Watchfulness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 2, 2022

He comes suddenly and unexpectedly, like a thief in the night.

EXHORTATION TO WATCHFULNESS. Matthew 24:36-44. The world goes on in wilful ignorance of the doom which awaits those who are unprepared for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. It shall be just like “in the days of Noah” (Matthew 24:37-39). Eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch And Pray

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Feb 25, 2022

Let us daily call on God, let us continually approach God’s throne of mercy to access the wonderful privileges, benefits and blessings that are found in the place of prayer.

To understand the meaning of the phrase ‘Watch and Pray’, let us look at Matthew 26:36-46 where Jesus used this phrase. In the context of this scripture, in this situation where Jesus instructed His disciples to ‘Watch and Pray’, what He meant was: • Stay awake and pray with me. • Don’t sleep, be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Romans 8:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watching In Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022

How long, Lord.

WATCHING IN PRAYER. Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4. This is the oracle or “burden” which Habakkuk the prophet did “see” (Habakkuk 1:1). So, right from the top, we understand that the prophet’s patient waiting of Habakkuk 2:1 paid off. When Habakkuk speaks of his message as a burden, it ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch The Lamb

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 29, 2025

Simon of Cyrene came to offer a lamb and carried the cross for the Lamb of God. One-half mile separated the Temple from the Cross; Simon saw both covenants in operation and sided with the grace of Jesus!

WATCH THE LAMB Mark 15:21-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this minister, he'd been out bear hunting all day. He searched through the woods, but found no signs of a bear. Frustrated, he threw his gun down on the ground and walked over to a stream to cool off. 2. About that time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God