Sermons on Defeat:

The Best News Ever Heard Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 3, 2015

Mary Magdalene is the first one to announce THE BEST NEWS EVER HEARD

The First Announcement of The Best News Ever Heard John 20: 11-18 What a difference a few days makes! On Friday night most of us gathered for probably the most somber event in all of history when the cries of “Crucify Him” were realized as the King of Glory took all the wrath of God ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Not A Cause

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 18, 2015

A sermon to encourage believers to stand for the faith.

"Is There Not a Cause?" 1 Samuel 17:1-58 1 Samuel 17:29 And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause? Introduction: I. The Powerful Adversary a. A traditional enemy The Philistines seem to have had an off again on again relationship with Israel. They we located ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29

Denomination: Baptist

Achan In The Camp

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016

Is our church failing its potential? Has the great things we dreamed of not come about? Why is our ministry so weak?

I. Introduction A. Last Sunday I was asked what kind of program we could institute to help the church. 1. I didn’t have an answer then, but it started me to thinking a. Then I remembered the words I had heard years ago from many pastors and teachers b. Even the very best of programs ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Few Words Sometimes Speak Volumes

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Feb 13, 2012

This sermon is the first in a series that look at the individual judges from the book of Judges, character sketches

How many of you remember the old record players? You remember when a record would get a scratch in it how it would repeat over and over and over again, it would always jump on the scratch and you would either have to physically move the needle up a bit so the song would continue or toss out the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Nazarene

If I Were Satan

Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 11, 2007

If I were Satan this is how i would attack the Church.

If I were Satan I spend a lot of time trying to figure out what we need to do next to use Memorial Park Christian Church in a way that would be of the maximum benefit to the kingdom. I pray for guidance, I visit with members of leadership as well as with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian Church

Mourning The End Of Summer

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2011

We find that we have dallied or been irresponsible, and the things we said we want to accomplish are impossible at this late date. But God is capable of redeeming even that element of irresponsibility if we renew our commitment to Him.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, August 28, 1988 Here we are at the end of summer, or nearly so. It's the end of August, which is at least psychologically the end of summer. It's the end of the summer feeling, for now it's back to reality, now it’s back to business and a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Big Victory From A Small Army (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 21, 2019

Last week I highlighted that Cornerstone has lost some people over the last year. Although that can be discouraging, there are still plenty of reasons to be positive about the future of our church. Let's continue our story about Gideon and see what happens next.

A BIG VICTORY BY A SMALL ARMY (part two) Judges 6-7 Last week I started by highlighting the fact that Cornerstone has lost some people over the last year. And although that can be discouraging, there are still plenty of reasons to be positive about the future of our church. We started to look at ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-15, Judges 7:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 4 Of 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025

We are studying the third soil in the Parable of the Sower and now consider the reasons why the good seed gets choked by thorns. How many of us know someone who walked as a strong Christian but just departed the faith? It is a complex matter and we try to see why that happens.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 4 of 5 In the last message we did the seed that fell on the rocky soil, and we also did some of the seed that was choked by thorns. We will finish that choked seed this time. Let us revise the relevant verses from last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:14, Matthew 13:7, Matthew 13:22, Mark 4:18-19, Matthew 11:28-29, Matthew 6:31-33, Matthew 6:34, 1 Timothy 6:9-11, Proverbs 21:17, Matthew 16:26, Philippians 4:11, Colossians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:10, 1 Timothy 6:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 4 – Judah Is Rejected And Trodden Down – My Great Pain – Chapter 1:11-15 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 26, 2025

This section begins the lament – the utterance of sadness and failure. There are 9 verses of lament here and this Part deals with 2 of them. Was the LORD responsible for Judah’s suffering? It is a sad thing but sinfulness always brings misery and suffering upon the participants.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 4 – JUDAH IS REJECTED AND TRODDEN DOWN – MY GREAT PAIN – CHAPTER 1:11-15 Our study in this remarkable book continues as we try to understand the grief of the defeated people and of Jeremiah himself who was overcome by sorrow for is nation. The nation had its ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:11, Revelation 6:3-4, Malachi 4:1, Matthew 3:7, Lamentations 1:12, Revelation 6:16-17, Revelation 9:20-21, Lamentations 1:13, Matthew 2:17-18, Lamentations 1:14, Lamentations 1:15, Isaiah 19:16, Isaiah 19:21-25, Revelation 14:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speak Out With Boldness

Contributed by Lee Houston on Apr 11, 2021

We are to fight against the evils of our time with truth, righteousness, faith and we are to proclaim the Gospel boldly.

Speak Out With Boldness Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Luke 4:1-13 Central idea: We are to fight against the evils of our time with truth, righteousness, and faith proclaiming the Gospel boldly. Delivery style: Speak forcefully Paul was in chains in prison when He wrote this letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Luke 4:1-13

Pressing On Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

There is no point in forgetting the past and aiming toward the future if one does not do something in the present. Paul says with part of the track behind and part of the track ahead, I press on.

Well over a hundred years ago a young man ran for the legislature in Illinois, and he was badly defeated. He then entered business and failed, and he spent the next 17 years paying off the debts of a worthless partner. He fell in love with a beautiful girl and was engaged to be married. But she ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-21

Your Hidden Sin Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 25, 2022

Chapters 1-6 of Joshua the children of Israel go from strength to strength. Then there was an unseen problem that would ruin everything. It was the hidden sin of Achan recorded in Joshua chapter 7.

It was an unusual situation. One evening the president of our fraternity called a special unplanned meeting. When everyone came to the room the doors were shut. He explained the problem. Wallets were disappearing from the rooms. They were disappearing at such a rate and at such unusual times that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Giants Do Fall

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 28, 2021

When the enemy comes in the Lord will lift up a standard.

I am always struck; seized and captured by the language of the bible, and by the people in the bible, but I’m even more amazed, astonished, and astounded by God’s performances in the bible. Even when life seems to be so serene and the perfect ideal, quiet, calm, under control and you might even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement For God's Weary Soldiers

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 2, 2023

We need to adjust our entire mindset on this battlefield. We need to focus on Jesus Christ our glorious, victorious, perfect savior full of perfect love and grace and truth, and find refreshment for our souls.

Soldiers gather on the outskirts of a city. There are about two hundred of them gathered there, though other groups of faithful fighters are gathered in other places, some out in the woods encamped around fires, others in facilities deep within the cities. These soldiers are beat up, bruised, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 123:1, Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Worry Wart

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2003

Too many Christians have been trapped in the mind-set of worry and the anxiety of this world is choking out any joy in their life.

Worry Wart Thesis: Too many Christians have been trapped in the mind-set of worry and the anxiety of this world is choking out any joy in their life. Illustration: A young boy was driving a hayrack down the road when the wagon fell over in front of a farmer’s house. The farmer came out, saw the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational