Sermons on Defeating Temptations:

Being Triumphant In Troubling Times

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 22, 2022

There will be troubles in this life, how we respond to the trouble will determine if you will be triumphant or defeated. Triumphant in Trouble is this when trouble comes Pray, this will cause your Faith to Grow, then you will develop Assurance, Confidence, and Hope that everything will be alright.

Being Triumphant in Troubling Times By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Life has a way of hitting you at times that will break your heart, crush your spirit, cause you to question God, and even wonder is it even worth going forward. The thing about this Christian journey is that God ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Satan Declares War On Christ Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jun 8, 2003

The third of a series about spiritual warfare, THIS MEANS WAR! This examines how Satan tempted Christ, much like he does us, and how Christ deflected Satan’s temptations.

It was a time of reflection for David; 2 Samuel Chapter 23 begins by telling us these were the last words that David spoke. Now whether or not they were literally the last words that he spoke, or the last words of importance that he spoke, or the last recorded words he spoke, we don’t know. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Should I Be Discouraged

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2003

Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His heavenly Father’s overwhelming love, p

1. Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His heavenly Father’s overwhelming love, power, and advocacy for Him and His ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Encounter

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

There is a war yet to be fought, an enemy still capable of inflicting great harm...if we allow him to. We must equip ourselves by allowing the power of the Spirit to come into our lives and work through us to defeat the enemy.

POWER ENCOUNTER ACTS 1:8 The good news Jesus proclaimed was the gospel of the kingdom of God. Mark, in the first chapter of his gospel, summarized Jesus’ preaching at the beginning of his public ministry by quoting Jesus in vs. 15 "The time has come. The kingdom of God is near. Repent and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

The Da Vinci Code: Doing The Opus Dei Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 5, 2006

What does it mean for beleivers to do the Opus Dei

Doing the Opus Dei It is like something out of your worst nightmare, that is if you have nightmares about being chased through Paris by an albino killer monk. If your worst nightmare is standing next to your high school locker in your underwear then it’s nothing like your worst nightmare. We went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Go! And Live In The Finished Work Of Christ - John 19:30 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2025

There are words that echo through history—powerful, unforgettable words - but none of those words compare to the most important declaration ever spoken: ‘It is finished!’

Go! And Live in the Finished Work of Christ - John 19:30 Introduction: A Cry That Changed History There are words that echo through history—powerful, unforgettable words. “We shall fight on the beaches.” “I have a dream.” “Mr Gorbachev, tear down this wall.” But none of those words compare to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Hebrews 10:12, Romans 6:10, Colossians 2:14-15, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9, Ephesians 3:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: How The World Went Wrong Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 1, 2005

Sin has frozen our world in it’s grip and without outside help we are lost. Our fundamental problem is the presence of evil which is only defeated by the presence of God

Intro: Like Lucy, Edmund finds his way into Narnia through the wardrobe. But he doesn’t meet the nice faun, Mr. Tumnus. Instead, he comes face to face with the most feared being in that world: Jadis, the White Witch. What Edmund doesn’t realize is that he is, in fact, a being that she fears. She ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rev.16: #53~1-12~pt.3 Gods Great Wrath Pours Out Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 15, 2010

“the bowl judgments”, these are the final and most intense of the horrors that are coming on the earth dwellers, these bowl judgments climax with the return of the Lord Jesus Christ as He defeats His enemies at the battle of Armageddon.

Rev.16: #53~1-12~pt.3 GODS GREAT WRATH POURS OUT 5-8-10 Today we’ll continue here in chapter 16: talking about “the bowl judgments”, these are the final and most intense of the horrors that are coming on the earth dwellers, these bowl judgments climax with the return of the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Adjustment Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 15, 2019

If you want to exchange an attitude of defeat for an attitude of victory in your life, then fully follow the Lord, because you have learned to fully appreciate all that He has given you.

I thank God for the children we have in our church, because there is so much we can learn from them. I like this sentiment shared on the internet by Debi Zahn from Sandwich, Illinois. She says: When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. Kids ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 16:1-4, Joshua 16:10, Joshua 17:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Are You Painting Ugly Pictures?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2016

CONCLUSION: Feelings, emotions and problems will distort our vision and cause us to FOCUS on the problems as INSURMOUNTABLE and CHRONIC PROBLEMS that cannot ever be OVERCOME. A DISTORTED FOCUSED VISION WILL BIRTH DISCOURAGEMENT AND DEFEAT.

ARE YOU PAINTING UGLY PICTURES? VISION: STAY FOCUS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. WE ARE DOING FINE HERE? WHO NEEDS THAT? Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Warfare: "The Force” Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 24, 2021

THE FORCE was with Othniel but it wasn’t the midi-chlorians or a dynamic personality. His secret weapon was the Holy Spirit! By it he defeated the King of Double-Wickedness who oppressed Israel 8 years!

SPIRITUAL WARFARE: “THE FORCE” OF GOD Judges 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, visited the U.S. and as a public relations event, took a walk along a crowded street. A little girl stepped up to him with a pair of puppies. “Sir,” she said, “would you like to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Father’s Best Robe

Contributed by Samuel M on Dec 17, 2024

The best robe that Father gives to all prodigal sinners is the robe of Christ's righteousness. It removes(covers) all guilt, shame, defeat, and nakedness, making us acceptable to God.

But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.’ Luke 11:22 The best robe that Father gives to all prodigal sinners is the robe of Christ's righteousness. It removes(covers) all guilt, shame, defeat, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:22

Surrender

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 22, 2024

Surrendering to God isn’t about admitting defeat, it's victory for a Christian when he surrenders to Christ and allows Him to mold, lead and shape Him daily.

SURRENDER Jeremiah 38:17 Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “This is what the LORD God Almighty, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, your life will be spared and this city will not be burned down; you and your family will live. 18 But if you will not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking In The Light When Darkness Threatens

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Dec 6, 2025

Darkness surrounds us daily. Fear whispers defeat. Thomas faced death with Jesus. Hagar faced the desert alone. Both learned God walks with those who trust Him.

WALKING IN THE LIGHT WHEN DARKNESS THREATENS John 11:16 INTRODUCTION: FROM DESPERATION TO DIVINE ENCOUNTER Brothers and sisters, let me take you to a moment of desperation in Scripture. Hagar stood in the wilderness of Beersheba with her son Ishmael. Abraham had sent them away. Their water ran out. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16, Genesis 21:14-19, 1 Peter 2:21, Romans 10:9-10, Daniel 3:16-18, Genesis 12:1, Exodus 3:11, 1 Samuel 17:45, Matthew 28:20, Psalm 23:4, Isaiah 43:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Philistines Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 11, 2025

Israel could not understand why Yahweh had allowed such a defeat, so decided that the only way to guarantee victory would be to be in possession of the Ark of the Covenant, so men were sent to Shiloh…

December 13, 2025 We know that during the time of the Judges, the Ammonites from the east (18 years) and the Philistines from the west (40 years) came against Israel at the same time and were the last nations to harass and invade Israel. Jephthah took care of the Ammonites and lead Israel for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:53-61, Jeremiah 7:9-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist