Sermons on Defeated:

What Is The Church?

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

biblical descriptions of the church

Intro: what is the common thought associated with the word church. A steeple, pews, stain glass windows, pipe organ or hymnals. When Jesus said, I will build my church, what did he mean? Tonight, continuing on Bible basics, let’s explore the meaning and purpose of the church. What is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Benefits Of Being A Christian In The Face Of Tragedy

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 12, 2006

our church has faced tremendous tragedy with the loss of Skylor Barret. But rather to face tragedy with God than without Him.

Intro: does good really come out of bad? Is there a blessing in the midst of tragedy? Are there benefits to facing suffering, grief, sorrow and loss? If the answer is no to these questions, than being a Christian isn’t any better than being in the world. As a Pastor I would say, we cry the same, we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Terror Or Peace

Contributed by Keith Buice on Jan 5, 2006

A sermon to remember the 9/11 attacks. a sermon of comfort

Terror or Peace, Which do you choose? I Peter 5:8-9 Intro: Raj Mattoo, a 35 year-old support manager for a charity, was on board the number 91 bus traveling through Tavistock Square on Thursday morning when he saw a bus coming in the opposite direction. “All of a sudden the roof of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Always Ruins Halloween

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

Jesus had power over the darkness of this world

Intro: in the next few days evil will be glorified as good. Witches, warlocks, devils and death will be promoted as all powerful in this world. But the church isn’t suppose to tremble by the darkness, but shine in it, take authority over it, and overcome it with good. I believe Jesus always ruins ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:33-37, Luke 4:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

The Bible speaks of Him as "King of kings and Lord of Lords":

CHRIST’S KINGDOM JOHN 18:36, 37 A. OUR LORD ASSURES US THAT HE IS A KING 1. John 18:36, 37; Matt. 22:11 2. That He has a kingdom: Luke 16:28; 22:30; John 1:49;12:13 3. The Bible speaks of Him as "King of kings and Lord of Lords": a. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-37

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Standing For God

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

STANDING FOR GOD

2 Samuel 23:11-12 STANDING FOR GOD Intro: 2 Sam. 23 tells us about David's mighty men. When the Philistines attacked the people of God, all the people ran away. All, except one man named Shammah! He took his stand in a field of lentils, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:11-12

Denomination: Holiness

How The Enemy Sets You Up

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010

Ever played volleyball? Ever watched any of the volleyball tournament on television? If so, then you know about setup and spike. It’s a great strategy. In fact, the devil is well acquainted with the volleyball "setup and spike" strategy, and he is an expe

Ever played volleyball? Ever watched any of the volleyball tournament on television? If so, then you know about setup and spike. It’s a great strategy. In fact, the devil is well acquainted with the volleyball "setup and spike" strategy, and he is an expert at using it. However, we are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Three Stages Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Three stages of spiritual development are given: "children," "young men" or teenagers and "fathers" or adults. These stages have no relation to the physical age or gender of a person. A Christian who is 70 years old in the flesh may still be a spiritual b

Intro: Three stages of spiritual development are given: "children," "young men" or teenagers and "fathers" or adults. These stages have no relation to the physical age or gender of a person. A Christian who is 70 years old in the flesh may still be a spiritual baby. A Christian lady of 30 years old ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: *other

Authority Of The Believer#1

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 5, 2010

the authority the Christian has through Christ

Intro: God gave man authority in the garden. Satan through deception robbed man of his authority on earth. Man lived in bondage to sin. When Jesus said, it is finished, He completed the work of regaining the authority that man had lost. He took the keys from Satan, and gave all authority back to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Slightly Soiled - Greatly Reduced

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012

This sermon explains how slight soiling (not gross sin) is actually very dangerous

Slightly Soiled-Greatly Reduced. PS. 24:3-4, 2 Chr. 24:17-22 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart. . . .-Psalm 24:34 “On the bargain counter of the department store we some¬times find merchandise of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Discouragement: Its Causes And Cure

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

David was a man of God who struggled with discouragement like all of us. He wrote our text amid great difficulties. The good thing was, not only did the Lord deliver him out of his discouragement, but He also used the resulting change in David’s heart as

Intro: David was a man of God who struggled with discouragement like all of us. He wrote our text amid great difficulties. The good thing was, not only did the Lord deliver him out of his discouragement, but He also used the resulting change in David’s heart as a good example for us to learn from. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5

Denomination: *other

Jehovah Mekoddishkem- The God Who Makes You Holy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 11, 2018

This is the 14th sermon in the series "Knowing God".

Series: Knowing God [#14] JEHOVAH MEKODDISHKEM- THE GOD WHO MAKES YOU HOLY Exodus 31:13 Introduction: Exodus 19:1-6 (NIV) “In the third month after the Israelites left Egypt--on the very day--they came to the Desert of Sinai. After they set out from Rephidim, they entered the Desert of Sinai, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:13

Denomination: Baptist

"We Fail God And That’s Ok Or Is It?”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 6, 2020

Is it ok to fail our Lord during the Last Supper many claimed they would not but they did.

“We Fail God and that’s ok or is it?” Matthew 26:31-35 Maundy Thursday Last supper 1. Why do we fail God? • In Jeremiah, we read: “The heart is devious above all else; it is perverse — who can understand it? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Methodist

Reflection B.12 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Ezekiel 16, Israel, The Brazen Prostitute

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Ezekiel explains why God will judge Judah.

Today, we’re moving on to Ezekiel in our whistle-stop tour of Old Testament prophecy. Just to keep our goal in mind, our purpose in this series of Reflections is to look at passages of scripture which tell us about how and why God judges, and about ‘End Times’, so we can see if coronavirus and/or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Conquerors In Christ: Transformed By Unshakable Love Romans 8:35-37 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 15, 2024

In Romans 8:35-37 (NLT), we find a powerful declaration of our unshakable position in Christ—a truth that transforms us into conquerors. Today, let us delve into the depths of this passage and uncover the transformative power of living in the truth of God's unyielding love.

Conquerors in Christ: Transformed by Unshakable Love In Romans 8:35-37 (NLT), we find a powerful declaration of our unshakable position in Christ—a truth that transforms us into conquerors. Today, let us delve into the depths of this passage and uncover the transformative power of living in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37, Romans 8:35, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 8:36, Psalm 44:22, James 1:2-4, Romans 8:37, 1 Corinthians 15:57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal