In Sermon Illustrations: "conquer"

A "Conquering" Faith

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 31, 2011

A "CONQUERING" FAITH The following story comes from Hank Hanegraaff's book, "The Last Disciple" (which refers to the Apostle John, the last one of the 12 to die). It is set within the historical context of first century Rome's persecution of the church. Leah is the sister of a young Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-37

Tags: Persecution

Denomination: Nazarene

Conquering Ourselves  PRO

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 15, 2013

Edmund Hilary the first man who conquered Mount Everest was asked by an interviewer about his passions for climbing mountains. He gave this reply: "It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves." Peter the Great of Russia is quoted as saying, "I have been able to conquer an empire, but I have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Tags: Self-Control, Self-Discipline

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Conquers!

Contributed by Val Black on Jul 14, 2006

More Than Conquers! Alexander the Great was one of the most successful military commanders in history. He subdued most of his known world but he was conquered by his own lusts; he died in a drunken stupor. The Christian conquers his own lusts in order to subdue the world within him. We’ve not ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Denomination: Charismatic

It Is Not The Mountain We Conquer But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves. ...read more

Tags: Endurance

How The Devil Was Conquered  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 9, 2002

HOW THE DEVIL WAS CONQUERED Saint Augustine said, “The devil was conquered by his own trophy of victory. The devil jumped for joy, when he seduced he first man and cast him down to death. By seducing the first man, he slew him; by slaying the last man [Christ], he lost the first from his ...read more

A Student Conquers The Temptation To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 9, 2010

A Student Conquers the Temptation to Cheat A Struggle with Temptation” At school Joe was good in arithmetic but poor in spelling. Mabel was a fine speller and sat opposite him. On examination day Joe forgot many words, and the tempter said, ‘Look on Mabel’s paper; she has them right!” So Joe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Tags: Temptation Resisting

Rejoice, We Conquer!

Contributed by Roger Byrd on Jul 18, 2021

In the year 490 B.C., the Persian Army, seeking to invade Greece, landed a large force 26 miles outside of Athens. The huge army disembarked from their warships and gathered on the plains of a place called Marathon. There they prepared to attack the Greek Army and establish their presence in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Tags: Victory, Historical

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Conquer Yourself?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 27, 2023

GREAT QUOTES ON SELF-CONTROL Edmund Hilary the first man who conquered Mount Everest was asked by an interviewer about his passions for climbing mountains. He gave this reply: "It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves." Peter the Great of Russia is quoted as saying, "I have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Tags: Works Of The Flesh, Self Control, Holy Spirit, Self, Self Denial, Crucified With Christ, Fruit Of The Spirit, Discipline  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First And Best Victory Is To Conquer Self; ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The first and best victory is to conquer self; to be conquered by self is, of all ...read more

Tags: Self

It Was Not Foes To Conquer, Nor Sweethearts To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It was not foes to conquer, Nor sweethearts to be kind, But it was friends to die ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Conquering Password Memory Issues

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 22, 2025

Am I getting worried about my memory," says 75 year old Rachel to her best friend Sarah. "So why is that?" asks Sarah. "Because every time I go online banking," replies Rachel, "I just don't seem to be able to remember my bank's password. I have to try many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:6-11

Tags: Memory, Confusion, Complications

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Man Has Yet To Conquer Himself  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 15, 2011

MAN HAS YET TO CONQUER HIMSELF Ravi Zacharias put it well when he said, "In an attempt to be reasonable, man has become irrational. In an attempt to deify himself, he has defaced himself. In an attempt to be free, he has made himself a slave. And like Alexander the Great, he has conquered the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:23

Tags: Pride

He Who Conquers Others Is Strong. He Who ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

He who conquers others is strong. He who conquers ...read more

Tags: Self

The Strength For Our Conquering And Our Victory ...  PRO

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004

The strength for our conquering and our victory is drawn continually from Christ. The Bible teaches that whosoever is born of God does not practice sin. It is like the story of the little girl who said that when the devil came knocking with a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-18

Tags: Becoming A Christian

Denomination: Baptist

You Never Conquer A Mountain. You Stand On The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You never conquer a mountain. You stand on the summit a few moments; then the ...read more

Tags: Creation

Curiosity Will Conquer Fear Even More Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will; indeed it has led many people into dangers which mere physical courage would shudder away from, for hunger and ...read more

Tags: Curiosity

When It Comes To Faith Conquering Our Worrying, ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 31, 2007

When it comes to faith conquering our worrying, we need to have a child like faith. A child does not worry all day long whether his house will be there when he gets home from school, or whether his parents will have made dinner. ...read more

Tags: Authority

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Forgetful Husband Thought He Had Conquered ...  PRO

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jul 7, 2004

• A forgetful husband thought he had conquered the problem of trying to remember his wife’s birthday and their anniversary. He opened an account with a florist, provided him with dates and instructions to send flowers along with an appropriate note signed, "Your loving husband." His wife was ...read more

Tags: Marriage Obligations

Denomination: Baptist

Conquer Thyself. Till Thou Hast Done This, Thou ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Conquer thyself. Till thou hast done this, thou art but a slave; for it is almost as well to be subjected ...read more

Tags: Self

Andrew Murray Said, "God's Child Can Conquer ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 23, 2002

Andrew Murray said, “God’s child can conquer everything by prayer. Is it any wonder that Satan does his utmost to snatch that weapon from the Christian or hinder him from the use of it” (Sammy Tippit, ...read more

Tags: Prayer General

Denomination: Baptist