Sermons on Defeating The Devil:

The Trojan Horse Of Heaven

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 1, 2023

"[If] the princes of this world...had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory" 1 Cor. 2:8. The Cross was the method of invasion of Hell; it was the Trojan Horse by which Jesus gained access to Death!

THE TROJAN HORSE OF HEAVEN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WELL WISHERS. For 98 percent of the students at the school where John Hyde’s wife teaches, English is a second language. But that didn't stop them from giving her Christmas cards. Still, their enthusiasm for the occasion sometimes exceeded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Steps To Finding Victory Over Sin Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2022

What is victory and what does it mean?

What is victory and what does it mean? • Victory - a conquest, a gaining of superiority in a contest, overcoming an enemy, success in a struggle, to endeavor against odds or difficulties. • Defeat - to suffer, prevention of success, loss of a contest, failure, to be overthrown. Have you ever felt ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dark Lord - The Lord Of The Ring Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2003

Satan is the real "Dark Lord" and while the Bible tells us he is defeated, he is still dangerous. How do we deal with this powerful force of evil and overcome?

OPEN: Several years ago, I watched a PBS Special that covered the events leading up to the "Battle of the Bulge" during WWII. It was the autumn of 1944 and Germany had been beaten back behind its borders. The Nazi war machine was in tatters and the repeated bombing raids of the Allies all but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cosmic Battle For Authority

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 29, 2009

Jesus came to conquer and disarm Satan. Mark 1 is about "authority". The minisrty of Jesus actively engages and defeats satan and his demons. The ultimate defeat was the cross and resurrection.

In Jesus Holy Name February 1, 2009 Epiphany IV Redeemer Mark 1:21-28 “The Cosmic Battle for Authority” There is an ongoing cosmic battle happening in the world around us as Satan seeks to possess and destroy the lives and souls of men, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Defeats Evil Through Might!

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

How do we answer evil as humans compared to how God answers evil? We are called to meet evil with love and compassion, as God met evil with Jesus.

A Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Lessons Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake 24 December 2001 May the words of my lips and the meditations of all our hearts be ever pleasing to thee, O Lord most high. Amen. Tonight we join together to anticipate the imminent birth of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Snatching Victory From The Jaws Of Defeat

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004

This Good Friday message looks at the triumph of the Cross.

Good Friday, April 21, 2000 Sports writers are not known for their sparkling way with the English language, but there has always been one phrase that catches my attention each time it is used. It is the expression "snatching victory from the jaws of defeat." Used when a team is down, the odds ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Is Defeated, We Have The Victory

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 25, 2007

This sermon is one of a reminder and one of confirmation to let us know that Satan our foe is defeated because of the death, burial, and the resurrection of Jesus the Christ early one Sunday morning.

Introduction: We as Christians should be working towards the mark. We are working towards being perfected in our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. Our primary goal is that we should live so that God will be pleased with our lives. We must remind ourselves from time to time that we have the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Positional Thinking: Victory From Defeat Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 14, 2011

The world wants us to think positive. This leads to separation from God and others. God wants us to think positionally. We are seated in Christ Jesus according to His finished work. Joshua and his generals were positive they could take AI. However, t

Intro: An interesting way to begin this morning is to talk about Ai and its meaning. I believe last week I informed you that Ai means heap of stones or heaping ruin. It was first mentioned in Genesis 12.8 and 13.3 in regard to the place that Abraham chose to pitch his tent. We are told that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Sarah: Defeating Your Own Purpose Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 17, 2009

You can defeat what you know you want and ought to do by using immoral means or by destroying relationships to do it. But Christ is able to give us a new spirit.

The membership of this church is almost two-thirds female. That would be reason enough for us to have a series of sermons on the lessons that women can teach us. But that is not the only reason I have planned a three-part series of messages around the theme, Designing Women. I have planned this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Defeat Your Giant Of Temptation

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 30, 2009

Temptation comes in all of life

HOW TO DEFEAT YOUR GIANT OF TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Matt. 16:21-23, Matt. 26:45, 46 The person who expects to live a life without problems is going to be as upset as the guy who thought that he was going to have a lawn without weeds. Both problems and temptations are expected! A cartoon showed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

How We Can Avoid Defeat

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

The song “Victory In Jesus” is a powerful story of how a Savior comes to rescue His people from failure and give them victory. Too many Christians today feel chained to their religion, they feel defeated. And we have no right to feel that way.

HOW WE CAN AVOID DEFEAT I John 5:4-5 The song “Victory In Jesus” is a powerful story of how a Savior comes to rescue His people from failure and give them victory. Too many Christians today feel chained to their religion, they feel defeated. And we have no right to feel that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

How We Can Defeat The Darkness Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 22, 2017

How can we defeat the darkness? 1. Put a priority on prayer (vs. 1-5). 2. Rely on our Redeemer (vs. 6-16). 3. Strive to stick together (vs. 12-16). 4. Live in loyalty to the Lord (vs. 17).

How We Can Defeat the Darkness Acts 12:1-17 (Reading vs. 1-5) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church April 6, 2014 (Revised Sept. 18, 2016) *Anybody paying any attention at all knows we are living in a time of growing darkness. A five-minute glance at the headlines is enough to prove that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The Agony Of Defeat Into The Thrill Of Victory Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I follow Jesus He transforms my suffering in the flesh into triumph in the spirit

ENGAGE/TENSION How many of you know who Vinko Bogataj is? That’s what I figured. That name isn’t real familiar for any of us. But for those of my generation who grew up watching “Wild World of Sports”, you may not know his name but you’re familiar with his infamous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

At War

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2001

We must have a Biblical focus, an inward focus, and an outward focus in order to defeat that terrorist, the devil.

AT WAR Jude 17-23 INTRO.- ILL.- A man and his preacher were out on the golf course. He said to his preacher, "How do you let off steam with when you miss a shot and your ball goes into a sand trap?" His preacher replied, "I just the repeat the names of some of my church members with great ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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