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  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Give Me The Mountain

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 3, 2020
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     | 4,959 views

    We all have witnessed the impossible be defeated many times, by one person standing up with the faith of Caleb and say, “we can do this thing I want to help!” A spark was started, a fire ensued!

    Give me the Mountain Numbers 13:27-31 NKJ 27 Then they told him, and said: “We went to the land where you sent us. It truly [g]flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit. 28 Nevertheless the people who dwell in the land are strong; the cities are fortified and very large; moreover ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Endurance Produces Great Reward

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 17, 2019
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    Hope combined with faith increases the endurance level needed to produce the desired change or outcome. Anything less leads to defeat and mediocrity and God hasn’t called any of His Children to live a mediocre life.

    Great endurance, produces great reward! Hebrews 10:35,36 NKJ 35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: Illus. Several years ago, an experiment on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Never Take A Knife To A Gun Fight!”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 6, 2019
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     | 8,760 views

    This is about spiritual warfare, about the dangers of being unprepared for spiritual battles. What makes the difference between defeat & victory? Here's five differences between spiritual champions and spiritual weaklings.

    “NEVER TAKE A KNIFE TO A GUN FIGHT!” 1 Sam. 17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pharaoh fought an expensive war and his country was bankrupt. He had a very valuable diamond so he decided to pawn it to float his country for about a year. 2. So he took the Star diamond down to the largest pawn shop in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 29, 2025
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     | 552 views

    Satan is real, not a metaphor. But he is not an independent force for evil; he is a created being, and therefore under God's sovereign control. Here is what Peter tells us about how to defeat him.

    We live in a rationalistic age. We live at a time when a purely materialistic view of the world is the one commonly accepted, a time when talk of the supernatural is dismissed as nothing more than fables and legends, myths and superstitions; the archaic remnants of a medieval world view. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Alpha, The Omega, And The End Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 17, 2023
     | 1,420 views

    Throughout this study we have seen God’s plan for humanity, even His plan for sin and death’s defeat. But, what we do with it is our choice … what will you choose to believe?

    Alpha and Omega, Part 49, Revelation Part 26 The Alpha, The Omega, and The End Revelation 21:1-23 and 22:1-21 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) CHANGE: No Wednesday night for adults this week – enjoy holidays! Christmas Eve service: Sunday morning at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Eternal Enmity And The Conquest By Jesus Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 22, 2021
     | 1,542 views

    Mary's offspring, Jesus Christ, Son of God and her son, would defeat Satan and all the evil spirits and restore those who believe in Him to our original state in the image of God.

    Monday after Pentecost If the story weren’t of the greatest tragedy in human history, this reading from the early chapter of Genesis would almost be a French farce. We see just before these verses the virgin Eve (she is so seen by the Church Fathers) succumbing to the seductive voice of a serpent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Samson's Secret Source Of Honey

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 26, 2023
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    Samson is a type of the believer. On the way to Timnah (inheritance) he meets a lion (rep. the devil) and by the power of the Spirit, defeats him. On his return he find honey in its carcass, representing joy from victory

    HONEY OUT OF THE LION’S DEFEAT Judges 14:5-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. John Glenn was the first American to orbit the earth in space in Feb. 1962. Later on he became a senator for many years. 2. You may remember that on Oct. 29, 1998, the US government again sent him into space to commemorate ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer Of Jabez Series

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021
     | 3,867 views

    During some of the darkest days of the American Revolution, after the Continental Army had experienced several defeats, a farmer who lived near General George Washington’s camp decided to pay the soldiers a visit.

    Prayer of Jabez Psalm 86 1. 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 During some of the darkest days of the American Revolution, after the Continental Army had experienced several defeats, a farmer who lived near General George Washington’s camp decided to pay the soldiers a visit. As he approached the tents his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025
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    The words “It is finished,” spoken by Jesus on the cross, were not words of defeat but a shout of victory. With those three words, Jesus brought to completion the most significant assignment ever carried out on earth: redemption for mankind.

    IT IS FINISHED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 19:30 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 53:4–5, Colossians 2:14–15, Hebrews 9:12, Revelation 12:11, Romans 8:1–2 INTRODUCTION: The words “It is finished,” spoken by Jesus on the cross, were not words of defeat but a shout of victory. With those three ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Setback Can Be A Setup For Something Greater Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 11, 2025
     | 665 views

    Setbacks are often seen as moments of defeat, delay, or discouragement. Yet, for a believer, a setback is never the end of the story—it is a divine pause that God uses to orchestrate something far greater than we ever imagined.

    SETBACK CAN BE A SETUP FOR SOMETHING GREATER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 50:20 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Job 42:10-12, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Psalm 30:5, John 11:4 INTRODUCTION: Setbacks are often seen as moments of defeat, delay, or discouragement. Yet, for a believer, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Are Well Able: Overcoming Giants By Faith

    Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jul 20, 2025
     | 525 views

    Beloved, today we are diving into a powerful moment in Israel’s history — a moment where fear met faith, where the majority chose defeat, but one man, Caleb, declared with courage: “We are well able!”

    We Are Well Able: Overcoming Giants by Faith Text: Numbers 13:30 (KJV) “And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.” Introduction Beloved, today we are diving into a powerful moment in Israel’s history — a moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Resurrection And The Life

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 29, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,403 views

    The "I Am!" proclamation of Jesus in John 11:25 revealed that Jesus is the Messiah the only One who could and would defeat death. He said He was the Resurrection and the Life then He proved it by rising from the dead.

    "I Am the Resurrection and the Life" - Jesus Thesis: The "I Am!" proclamation of Jesus in John 11:25 revealed that Jesus is the Messiah the only One who could and would defeat death. He said He was the Resurrection and the Life then He proved it by rising from the dead. Texts: John 11:25, 26 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stay The Course!

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,104 views

    Be encouraged! Fight the good fight! Do not give up? Do not! You are not defeated! You are placed by God’s grace in the position of victory. God’s will for your life is sanctification and nothing can thwart the will of God.

    Stay The Course! Be encouraged! Fight the good fight! Do not give up? Do not! You are not defeated! You are placed by God’s grace in the position of victory. God’s will for your life is sanctification and nothing can thwart the will of God. Over and over you read this is Scripture but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Hit List Of The Adversary

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 17, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,301 views

    Satan's goal us ti discourage you so that you feel like giving up. Oftentimes we are defeated because discouragement sets in and the adversary takes control of our situation because we relinquish it.

    TITLE: THE HIT LIST OF THE ADVERSARY SCRIPTURE: JOB 2:1-2 I have listened to testimonies from this past Wednesday evening Prayer Service as well as the past few weeks during the Sunday morning Worship experience, seems to me there are many of us that are going through. The past 30-days seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Devices Of The Devil: Apathy Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,131 views

    The devices of the Devil are desined to distort, destroy, distract and defeat the follower of Jesus Christ. One of his most powerful devices is the vice of apathy. The devil will put you in it and slowly tighten until you are cold to the things of God.

    Intro: Rollo May, “Hate is not the opposite of love – Apathy is.” One of the most powerful devices of the devil is apathy. Of all the attitudes that are given to the seven churches in the book of Revelation this is the one that makes Jesus sick to His stomach. What is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist