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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Putting An End To Self-Defeating Behavior Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 13, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 11,860 views

    Here are some self-help principles from Daniel chapter 4 on putting an end to self-defeating behavior in your life.

    In Daniel chapter four we read of a king gone mad. This, by the way, is not unusual. There are many instances in history (and in modern culture) of those who have achieved great status, wealth, power or fame, ending up mentally and/or emotionally disturbed. Sometimes it is directly tied to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Why To What

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 21, 2024
     | 1,001 views

    The normal human response, “Why did this happen?” calls God to account. On the other hand, “What do you want me to do?” is an invitation for God to call us to account.

    Sixty years ago President John Fitzgerald Kennedy sent a group of military advisors to a little country in the Far East that most Americans had never heard of. Their government was having some trouble with rebels and turned to the U.S. for help. Who else should they turn to? The United States was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Turning The Agony Of Defeat Into The Thrill Of Victory Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,733 views

    When I follow Jesus He transforms my suffering in the flesh into triumph in the spirit

    ENGAGE/TENSION How many of you know who Vinko Bogataj is? That’s what I figured. That name isn’t real familiar for any of us. But for those of my generation who grew up watching “Wild World of Sports”, you may not know his name but you’re familiar with his infamous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Three Steps To Finding Victory Over Sin Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2022
     | 1,262 views

    What is victory and what does it mean?

    What is victory and what does it mean? • Victory - a conquest, a gaining of superiority in a contest, overcoming an enemy, success in a struggle, to endeavor against odds or difficulties. • Defeat - to suffer, prevention of success, loss of a contest, failure, to be overthrown. Have you ever felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Trojan Horse Of Heaven

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 1, 2023
     | 1,571 views

    "[If] the princes of this world...had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory" 1 Cor. 2:8. The Cross was the method of invasion of Hell; it was the Trojan Horse by which Jesus gained access to Death!

    THE TROJAN HORSE OF HEAVEN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WELL WISHERS. For 98 percent of the students at the school where John Hyde’s wife teaches, English is a second language. But that didn't stop them from giving her Christmas cards. Still, their enthusiasm for the occasion sometimes exceeded ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Why Does Satan Hate Us?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,878 views

    Satan's eventual destruction begins in the Garden of Eden.

    Why Does Satan Hate Us so Much (What Did We do to Him)? A In Genesis 3:1-15, we see the play-by-play of the fall & rise of humanity. 1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, "Indeed, has God said, 'You shall not eat from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Morris avatar

    Being Too Friendly With The Enemy Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
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    The eighth in a series of messages from the book of Joshua on living the victorious Christian life

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 9: 1-27 (read 1-6) Title: Being Too Friendly With The Enemy Date: February 8, 2004 Introduction: I read a some time ago of a certain type of ant, I can’t remember its name, but it has a great passion for the sweet, glandular substance given off by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Snatching Victory From The Jaws Of Defeat

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,102 views

    This Good Friday message looks at the triumph of the Cross.

    Good Friday, April 21, 2000 Sports writers are not known for their sparkling way with the English language, but there has always been one phrase that catches my attention each time it is used. It is the expression "snatching victory from the jaws of defeat." Used when a team is down, the odds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Defeats Evil Through Might!

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
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    How do we answer evil as humans compared to how God answers evil? We are called to meet evil with love and compassion, as God met evil with Jesus.

    A Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Lessons Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake 24 December 2001 May the words of my lips and the meditations of all our hearts be ever pleasing to thee, O Lord most high. Amen. Tonight we join together to anticipate the imminent birth of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Divine Delivererance Defeats Deafness/Dumbness Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,631 views

    A man is brought to Jesus who cannot hear nor speak and Jesus begins a healing process, which serves as a type of sinners needing a Divine touch of the Master’s hands

    MARK 7:31, 32 DIVINE DELIVERERANCE DEFEATS DEAFNESS/DUMBNESS I. THE SUFFERER: * A. Sources. B. Stymied. C. Sustained. II. THE SYMPATHIZERS: ** A. Selective. B. Surety. C. Supplications. III. THE SINNER: *** A. Separation. B. Solitude. C. Speechless. It seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Defeating Your Own Personal Drought

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,084 views

    To share how we can overcome difficult times by Soaking in God's Word, Soaking in Prayer, and Soaking in service to God.

    Someone published this request online: “Please pray for rain: "It’s so dry in Tennessee that the Baptists are starting to baptize by sprinkling; the Methodists are using wet-wipes; the Presbyterians are giving out rain-checks; and the Catholics are praying for the wine to turn back into ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Positional Thinking: Victory From Defeat Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 14, 2011
     | 9,243 views

    The world wants us to think positive. This leads to separation from God and others. God wants us to think positionally. We are seated in Christ Jesus according to His finished work. Joshua and his generals were positive they could take AI. However, t

    Intro: An interesting way to begin this morning is to talk about Ai and its meaning. I believe last week I informed you that Ai means heap of stones or heaping ruin. It was first mentioned in Genesis 12.8 and 13.3 in regard to the place that Abraham chose to pitch his tent. We are told that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    How We Can Defeat The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 22, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,665 views

    How can we defeat the darkness? 1. Put a priority on prayer (vs. 1-5). 2. Rely on our Redeemer (vs. 6-16). 3. Strive to stick together (vs. 12-16). 4. Live in loyalty to the Lord (vs. 17).

    How We Can Defeat the Darkness Acts 12:1-17 (Reading vs. 1-5) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church April 6, 2014 (Revised Sept. 18, 2016) *Anybody paying any attention at all knows we are living in a time of growing darkness. A five-minute glance at the headlines is enough to prove that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Radcliff avatar

    How We Can Avoid Defeat

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016
     | 3,580 views

    The song “Victory In Jesus” is a powerful story of how a Savior comes to rescue His people from failure and give them victory. Too many Christians today feel chained to their religion, they feel defeated. And we have no right to feel that way.

    HOW WE CAN AVOID DEFEAT I John 5:4-5 The song “Victory In Jesus” is a powerful story of how a Savior comes to rescue His people from failure and give them victory. Too many Christians today feel chained to their religion, they feel defeated. And we have no right to feel that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    The Defeat Of Satan’s Superman Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,145 views

    Satan has power to perform miracles. Just because someone claims to perform a miracle, doesn’t necessarily mean they are from God.

    INTRODUCTION There have always been religious people who are a little wacky announcing that the end of the world is near. Somebody emailed me a joke about two preachers standing beside the road holding a sign that said, “The End is Near. Turn Yourself Around Before It’s Too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist