Sermons on Defeat:

Giants Still Fall Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

2 Samuel 21:15-22 teaches that the existence of giants is not a sign of defeat but an invitation to demonstrate God’s power.

GIANTS STILL FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 21:15-22 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 17:45-50, Psalm 18:29, Romans 8:37, Deuteronomy 3:22, Isaiah 41:10 INTRODUCTION: This brief but powerful portion of Scripture reveals a critical moment in the latter part of David's life. Though ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Turned It Around Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

When all seemed lost, God reversed the decree—turning fear into faith, sorrow into joy, and defeat into glorious victory.

Introduction - Children’s Prayers A mother was teaching her three-year-old the Lord’s Prayer. Night after night they practiced, and one evening the little girl said, “Mommy, I can do it myself.” So she folded her tiny hands and prayed, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us some ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1, Esther 8:8, Romans 8:2, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 12:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Dealing With The Sin Of Achan Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 7, 2025

Hidden sin breaks divine fellowship, hinders victory, and brings defeat, but repentance restores God’s favour and power.

DEALING WITH THE SIN OF ACHAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 7:1-26 Key Verse: “Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them… therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies.” — Joshua 7:11-12 Supporting Texts: Numbers ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Secret Of Sustained Supernatural Strength

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 6, 2025

When we wait patiently upon the Lord in difficult situations, He renews our strength to overcome discouragement and defeat.

The Secret of Sustained Supernatural Strength Study Text: Isaiah 40:29-31 Introduction: - Every believer encounters moments of exhaustion — when prayers seem delayed, when strength feels drained, and when hope is faint. - But our God is not the God of the ground; He is the God of the great ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lifter Of My Head

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 13, 2026

This sermon highlights God’s power to lift believers from shame, sorrow, and defeat, restoring confidence, hope, and glory.

THE LIFTER OF MY HEAD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalms 3:3 Key Verse: “But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.” (Psalms 3:3, KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:1-5; Isaiah 61:3; Psalm 27:3; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; Habakkuk 3:19 Description: This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is Finished PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Explores the significance of Jesus' words "It is finished," emphasizing the fulfillment of His mission, the defeat of evil, and our resulting freedom.

Beloved friends, as we gather in this sacred space, I am reminded of the words of Martin Luther, who once said, "Live as if Christ died yesterday, rose this morning and is coming back tomorrow." This profound statement encapsulates the essence of our faith, a faith that is centered on the redeeming ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Topics: Enemy, Finished

Making A Comeback Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 10, 2001

God’s people in our text found themselves; defeated, discouraged and hopeless. Our goal today - is to study these chapters and learn what we as God’s people need to do to turn our defeats around, to learn how to make a Comeback (real people true stories - part seven).

"Joshua; Coming Back...." Real People - TRUE Stories Part 7 TEXT: JOSHUA 7 & 8 Every once in a while God’s people find themselves sliding down the dark corridor of defeat and failure. And when they do, 1 or 2 things usually happens - they either just keep on sliding down that dark shadowy ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Retaking Our Safe Spaces

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 3, 2019

Theme: Victory Over Evil - What do you do when your safe space has been invaded? What do you do when you are ambushed or face defeat? In this story about Ziklag, David shows us how to turn our(s) defeat into victory/victories.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30: 1 - 31 Theme: Victory Over Evil Title: Retaking Your Safe Space What do you do when your safe space has been invaded? What do you do when you are ambushed or face defeat? In this story about Ziklag, David shows us how to turn our(s) defeat into victory/victories. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Doug Sanders on Apr 9, 2001

Jesus did not die on the Cross so that we can live a defeated life, Paul says that Jesus nailed all of that to the Cross

Nailed to the Cross Col: 2:13-15 One of the things that frustrate me the most about the Christian Life, is listening to defeated Christians. We ether have habits in our life that we seem to think that we can’t over come. Or we have place so many added restrictions ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Living Savior

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 30, 2002

If there was no resurrection, 1. Death 2. Darkness and 3. Evil would have won. But death was defeated, darkness was vanquished, and evil was conquered.

In 1981 there was a devastating flood in central China. During the flood an ancient pagoda collapsed at Famen Temple. A few years later, archaeologists were digging through the rubble when they made a startling discovery. Sealed in a miniature stone casket, they found what they believed to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

We Have Met The Enemy!

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 16, 2002

Much of the time we prove Pogo right. It is the enemy within who defeats us more often than the foe without.

"We have met the enemy, and he is us." --Pogo Much of the time we prove Pogo right. It is the enemy within who defeats us more often than the foe without. Distorted and inaccurate concepts of ourselves result in failure. Sometimes we value our own ideas too highly; at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Know That Nothing Good Lives In Me

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 20, 2004

PENTECOST 7(A) - I know that nothing good lives in me because sin is alive and well but sin is also to be defeated.

Romans 7:15-25a - July 18, 2004 – Pentecost 7 ROMANS 7:15-25a 15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Strategy Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 22, 2003

The aim of this word is to enable people who are involved in the work of the Lord to recognize and understand the enemy’s schemes and how to defeat him!

Nehemiah Strategy Nehemiah 4 August 24, 2003 Intro: A. A Son’s Best Friend, Citation: Jeanette Naaktgeboren, Maple Lake, MN. Christian Reader, "Lite Fare." My three-year-old grandson obviously had food on his mind when he headed for the church kitchen, leading his father by the hand. However, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory In Disguise Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 2, 2007

Closed doors are not signs of "defeat" but rather promises that 1) God has a plan 2) A Purpose and will always accomplish His purpose.

I. INTRODUCTION A. Series “ACCOMPLISHING THE VISION” 1. Part 1 looked at Nehemiah’s vision to rebuild and “the Journey” we will go through.. 2. Part 2 looked at Mary showing us “We Must Offer Our Best” 3. Part 3 looked at that awkward subject of the Tithe asking the question: “Are You Robbing ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 30, 2008

Jesus came back from His retreat after John’s death focused on the only power that could defeat evil.

Lectionary 18 A Matthew 14:13-21 In the past I have no doubt that most of you have heard the account of the “Feeding of the Five Thousand” and that you know that the story informs us of the miracle of how Jesus multiplied five loaves of bread and two fish into enough food to feed five thousand men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran