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  • Norman Bernad avatar

    Prayer Of Jabez Series

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021
     | 3,716 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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    Give Me The Mountain

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 3, 2020
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     | 4,840 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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    "Never Take A Knife To A Gun Fight!”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,645 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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    Great Endurance Produces Great Reward

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 17, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,709 views

    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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Battle Ground Of The Mind? Imprisoned?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 17, 2017
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     | 8,999 views

    There is a promise land before us, what hinders us? Often times the battle is not from without but the battle is from within... Defeat can be a state of mind? Can God? vs God can! New opportunity?

    THE BATTLE GROUND OF THE MIND... IMPRISONED? There is an open door of opportunity... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dwelling In The House

    Contributed by David Gragg on Sep 21, 2013
     | 6,237 views

    It is easy to look at our day to day experiences and think that we will be covered up and defeated. When we realize what God has laied out for us and truly understand our position, life is good.

    Dwelling in the House Psalm 23 Intro: We are not like everyone else. We are unique in this world because it is not our home. We are not alone, because the creator of this world has called us to live in his house as one of his. When we dwell in his house both here and there… everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025
     | 323 views

    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
     | 404 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

  • Akindele Opoola avatar

    We Are Well Able: Overcoming Giants By Faith

    Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jul 20, 2025
     | 258 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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    The Alpha, The Omega, And The End Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 17, 2023
     | 1,311 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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    I Am The Resurrection And The Life

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 29, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,245 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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    When No One Believes In You Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,331 views

    A new look at David and Goliath, The focus of this message is to look at how David responded when no one would believe in him. Yet David refused to be defeated he knew there was one who He could believe in.

    We begin a new sermon series today titled; “When you are in a tight spot!” We are going to look at several Old Testament Heroes and discover some principles and lessons to help us when we are in a tight spot. Today’s hero is David and the account in his life is his conflict with Goliath. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stay The Course!

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,862 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

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    The Gift Of Holy Stubborness

    Contributed by Dr. Ade Oyeyemi on Feb 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,222 views

    Prayer is an arduous task, persistent prayer brings result. The fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much. Engaging in prayer means standing in the face of defeat while others are falling, prayer requires a determination to continue waiting on the Lor

    Among the vices mentioned in Galatians 5:19 are anger and stubbornness but these can be used in a holy way. Hatred of evil is considered a holy hatred, so is holy stubbornness that serves the purpose of carrying out an effort in a determined, persistent way until one prevails. Holy stubbornness is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal