Sermons on Never Be Defeated:

Living In Great Expectation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 12, 2013

We can live in great expectation because our expectation is centered in Jesus, who never disappoints!

Living In Great Expectation Text: 1 Peter 1:3-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: As a Cleveland sports fan I know all about expectations. All of my life I have expected the Browns to win a Super Bowl, and I got Red Right 88, The Drive, and the Fumble. All my life I have expected the Indians to win ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Methodist

Contentment And Satisfaction

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 17, 2018

When we're not content, we feel there's never enough. We live with a constant dissatisfaction.

The Psalms – The Language of Our Faith Psalm 16 – Contentment and Satisfaction May 20, 2018 Psalm 16:2-6 NIV “I said to the Lord, "You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing." 3 As for the saints who are in the land, they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight. 4 The sorrows of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Is Greater Than The Angels Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018

Angels should never be worshiped. But we know there was a dangerous practice in the early church concerning the worship of angels.

INTRODUCTION Last week we started the new verse-by-verse series through Hebrews. I’ve been preaching for forty-six years, but I’ve never preached all the way through this book. There are many powerful passages in Hebrews I’ve preached from, but I’ve never walked verse-by-verse through it, so I’m ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: God Gives Work

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011

Find what you love to do, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Work, some people love it, others hate it, but most people need work to pay the bills. 2. Work, some can’t wait for the closing whistle, or they live for retirement, while others joyfully put in extra hours without extra pay because they love what they do. 3. The first person ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Funeral Message For An Unsaved Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 16, 2023

This message was presented at the funeral of a longtime friend who never professed Christ. Many at the service were unsaved.

“Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, ‘I have no pleasure in them;’ before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars are darkened and the clouds return after the rain, in the day when the keepers of the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Is With Us Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

If God calls you to endure pain, hardship, or uncertainty, find encouragement in knowing you are never alone.

God's grace is with us "It was by faith that Moses' parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king's command. It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29, Hebrews 11:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Supernatural Or Superficial

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021

When we go into a building filled with people we never know who might be among us.

Illus: Years ago, Dr. Odell Belger, pastor of First Baptist Church of Lykeland, went into a restaurant to get a cup of coffee. This particular restaurant had a lunchroom and a counter that you could sit at to eat your meal. He saw a man that he knew sitting at the counter, the seat beside him was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

When Job Prays Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 7, 2023

I can say that I have had troubles in my life but never to the level or extent of Job.

“When Job Prays” Job 1:20-22 We once again look at a prayer in the Bible. I can say that I have had troubles in my life but never to the level or extent of Job. I. Permission Given Job 1:6-12 Satan is called in Revelation 12:10 “And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle For Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 13, 2020

There are a lot of things that keep us busy, but we should never be so busy that we do not pray.

The battle for prayer Introduction- I want to talk about prayer this morning and then I want us to pray together- that might bring fear to some hearts, guilt to others, and for some, a look like a deer in the head lights because they do not know what to do with that. Most people don’t want to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

God Is Bigger Than My Insecurities Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

You’ll never truly find happiness until you are concerned for other people’s joy.

Insecurity is the general unease we experience when we lack certainty and confidence in life. Today, I want you to see how a big God secures your peace, composure and happiness. The Bible shows us where the inner springs of joy and harmony are found in a believer’s life. Find Philippians 4 with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Not Finished With You Yet!

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 9, 2019

God's not finished working on us at the potter's wheel. Hope is never lost!

God’s Not Finished With Me Yet! I'm going off-script this morning. I usually preach from the Gospel lesson, but I feel like the Jeremiah reading is timely for us today. Sometimes we need spiritual encouragement. Jeremiah knew that, and he told the story of a potter’s wheel. I hope this sermon ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal

The Parable Of The Persistent Widow

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 14, 2019

if you want something bad enough, you need to have faith, pray and never give up

Luke 18:1-8 Welcome once again to the Parable Parade. In Year C of the Episcopal Liturgical Calendar, we read a lot of scripture from Luke. And Luke LOVED to relate Jesus’ parables. For those of you who are tired of trying to figure out the real meaning, you will be happy to know that we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

The Eleventh Hour

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 24, 2019

We can be sure that our reward will be “WHATSOEVER IS RIGHT.” You will never lose anything by working for God

TITLE: THE ELEVENTH HOUR SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 20:1-16 Be honest. When you heard the reading of the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard just now, did your heart leap for joy? Were you thrilled when you heard that the workers who had toiled and slaved all day long in the hot sun were going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Planting A Seed

Contributed by Randy Crawford on Dec 3, 2024

When we obey GOD and plant a seed, we never know the generational impact it may have.

I can remember vividly the moment that I surrendered my life to JESUS CHRIST. I also remember a few important dates leading up to that moment that changed my life forever. Literally. On September 2, 2021 I was in the ER not feeling well and found out that I had COVID. I spent the next 9 days ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Our Families, Politics, And Unity

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2024

He told me that means the only thing they never discuss are the two most important things in life.

Clergy Corner for 7-28-24 Today’s brief reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians has an exhortation from the writer’s heart, right from the deepest part of his conscience, mind and will. He calls himself “prisoner for the Lord,” so we think immediately of the end of his life, when he was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, John 6:1-15, 2 Kings 4:42-44

Denomination: Catholic