Playlist: Battle Imagery (topic)
The Most Dangerous Battlefront
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasChristians are soldiers in a state of war on three fronts: Satan, the world, and our own flesh. The most dangerous front is the flesh, where we least suspect treachery and have grown most complacent. The battleground is the human mind, heart, or spirit, a fortified enclosure with walls that must be defended (Proverbs 16:32; …
The Divine Warrior
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughGod is the Divine Warrior, one of the oldest and most frequent images of Him from Genesis to Revelation: "The Lord is a man of war" (Exodus 15:3), and He teaches hands to make war. Liberal commentators dismiss this as borrowing from the warrior gods of neighboring nations, but it reveals His righteous character and sovereignty …
Against All Odds
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe are assured victory if we put on the whole armor of God, standing together as a spiritual phalanx and repelling all attacks, the waves of trials we face.
Endure as a Good Soldier
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn God's plan, the development of uncompromising character requires struggle and sacrifice. Our victory requires continual drill, tests and development of discipline.
Cloak of Zeal
Sermonette by Bill OnisickZeal is characterized as ardent, passionate, energetic, or being on fire. Jesus Christ exemplified this kind of zeal as He drove the moneychangers from the Temple.
Do You See God in Deuteronomy?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God displaced the Amorites because they had defiled the land; not one righteous person existed. Israel was warned not to defile themselves with demonism.
Abraham (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAbraham was willing to lay down his life to rescue his nephew Lot. His sacrifice shows us what kind of effort and sacrifice is needed to wage spiritual war.
Prepare
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidWe need to prepare for a grim future by coming out of this world, exercising and toughening up the spiritual aspects of our lives through Basic Training.
Shock and Awe - and Speed
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe world will experience the ultimate 'shock and awe campaign' at the second coming of Christ. When these events start, they will occur at meteoric speed.