Sermons on Defeat:

God's Swat Team

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Jun 10, 2004

Get out your spiritual fly swatter! Did you know that you are on God’s team to "swat out the enemy"? Yes - ZAP the enemy in your life! This message, you will learn how to walk in your authority and remind the enemy of his place - under your feet!

Flies! Who would have them? Horrible, horrible creatures. In the fourth plague flies were not only found in the Egyptian’s soup, but everywhere. On their person, in their homes even underneath their feet. The Hebrew phrase translated “swarm of flies” literally rendered is “a mixture of noisome ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:20-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

0403 Lent Iii: Competing Kingdoms Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 10, 2005

As we have entered the holy season of Lent, you will notice how stern the readings have become. Today we hear about demon possession, Jesus’ rebukes, wickedness compounded, and more.

Sermon: Competing Kingdoms Text: Luke 11:14-28 Occasion: Lent III Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Feb 27, 2005 Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, Mar 6, 2005 Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday Mar 11, 2005 Who: Mark Woolsey May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Life Of David: A Jealous Eye Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 20, 2006

The steps that Saul took to arrive at jealousy can be steps that we take as well!

LIFE OF DAVID: A JEALOUS EYE 1 SAMUEL 18:1-13 STORY 1 (Genesis 4:1-10) There once was a man named Adam and a woman named Eve. In fact, they were the first people created by God. Genesis chapter 4 tells us that Adam and Eve had children. She gave birth to a son and named him Cain. She gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoice, Your King Comes To You!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 21, 2005

PALM SUNDAY(B) - Rejoice, your King comes to you with humility as a righteous King and with salvation as a powerful King.

REJOICE, YOUR KING COMES TO YOU! (Outline) ZECHARIAH 9:9-10 - March 20, 2005 - PALM SUNDAY INTRO: There is a certain degree of excitement as one prepares for guests. Depending on the impor-tance or number of expected guests the preparations can consume much energy and time. When that guest ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Ultimate Daylight Savings Program

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 14, 2004

God created time, and will someday end it, and in heaven time will be no more. In the meanwhile, we shouldn’t be surprised at the fact that God can stop time if He so desires. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Ultimate Daylight Savings Plan Joshua 10:8-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DaylightSavings.html God created time, and will someday end it, and in heaven time will be no more. In the meanwhile, we shouldn’t be surprised at the fact that God can stop time if He so desires. Sometimes I wish ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-25, Joshua 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Ehud The Assassin" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

God uses unlikely people for His purpose

“Ehud the Assassin” Judges 3:12-23 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Although we’re not going to study the brief account of the judge Othniel, I’d like to point out one important fact in verse 10: “the Spirit of the Lord came upon him”. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-23

Denomination: Congregational

Victory Over Spiritual Problems

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

Search for God and victory through problems.

VICTORY OVER SPIRITUAL PROBLEMS By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Last week I told you victory is possible. Today, I want to teach you to get victory over problems. The biggest problem facing America is not racism, corporate greed, the budget, environment factors or people being de-humanized ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 4:16, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Tear It Down! Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 6, 2003

A look at Josh and Jericho and removing obstacles in your life

TEAR IT DOWN JOSHUA 6:20-27 INTRODUCTION The story of Joshua and the city of Jericho (found in chapters 6 and 7) is one of those stories that are familiar to all of us. It is an amazing story. As I have looked at this passage, I have found some very profound spiritual lessons, but one more than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Joshua 6:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are As Grasshoppers In Their Sight

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

When we limit the power of God in our life to accomplish the impossible

"We are as grasshoppers in their sight" Deuteronomy 1:1-6 (Prayer) The underlying theme of the book that I hold in my hand is that Our Heavenly Father, Almighty God, wants to give us the good things in life and bless us not according to what we deserve but instead according to his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Better World Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

To the world says life is about money, possessions and having a good time - but Jesus prays for a better world for his followers

John 17: 24 - 26 A Better World I am sure some of you have already seen the Christmas advert for Mark’s and Spencer’s on TV. It asks, what does Christmas mean to the Celebrities? There are then references to the Turkey, the food, the tinsel and the pressies - but no mention of what really matters - ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is In A Name Series

Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002

the first in our advent series

What is in a Name? I have stated before that I was going to do a sermon series for the month of Thanksgiving and then for the month of Christmas and so today we begin the series for Christmas. In doing so we will explore and celebrate Advent. The word “advent” means coming. . Christians know and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Man That Vanished

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001

Some people come to an altar during or after a service to get saved or rededicate their lives and you never see them again. What happens to them?

MARK 5:15 - MATT.8:28-34 "THE MAN THAT VANISHED" A) This incident has often been called, "The Pig Affair." * Jesus was doing two things in this experience: One: He was demonstrating His power to deliver men from the darkest forces imaginable, men possessed by devils! * He wanted the world to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman And The Dragon

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. A couple of weeks ago we took a general look at what still is to happen in the remainder of the book of Revelation.

1. A couple of weeks ago we took a general look at what still is to happen in the remainder of the book of Revelation. At the sounding of the 7th trumpet the actual events will take place. 2. The seventh trumpet is sounded but before the events are given in detail, we hear a response in heaven to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Into Your Hands

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

On the cross Jesus said "Father , into your hands I commit my spirit." Why did Jesus have to say this and what do thee words teach us.

Introductory Considerations 1. One of hardest things for us to do is to let go or give up that which means the most to us. 2. As parents we find it so hard to let go or give up our children when they leave home or get married. As a husband or wife we struggle with giving up our spouse when we see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our God Is King

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Sep 14, 2001

A special sermon for the Sept. 11 tragedy.

OUR GOD IS KING! By Gordan Runyan Text: Psalm 11 Summary statement: A politically incorrect look at the God who hates sin and promises to deal with it. -------------------------------------------------------- Years ago, a Christian friend introduced me to a device that allows one to read the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed