Sermons on No Win Scenario:

The Last Laugh

Contributed by James May on Jun 27, 2007

Satan may be laughing when we fall, but we will get the last laugh on him. In the end, we win.

The Last Laugh By Pastor Jim May Tonight I want to begin this message by pointing you to a familiar story in the Book of Joshua. This is a story of one of Israel’s defeats at the hand of their enemy. It wasn’t long after Israel crossed the River Jordan before they ran into their first major ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Year, Old Life Series

Contributed by Eliseo Tibio on Jan 10, 2015

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

INTRODUCTION: A. I’m sure you’ve noticed that each year almost all the major news magazines put out an issue with special pictorial sections recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. Many magazines also include articles by experts predicting what they expect ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Foursquare

The Great Debate

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 6, 2012

In Athens Paul had a great debate with the wisest about the "Unknown God" There are lessons to be learned on how to win the debate.

This week the Presidential debate between President Obama and Mitt Romeny dominated the media. A lot of poles felt that Romney won the debate. There have been many famous debates over the years. The debate between Abraham Lincoln and Steven A. Douglas is certainly well known. Perhaps the most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Foursquare

Let’s Make A Deal

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

We aren’t playing a game to win a prize; this is eternity we’re talking about.

Let’s Make a Deal July 12, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We aren’t playing a game to win a prize; this is eternity we’re talking about. Focus Passage: Hebrews 11:1-3 Introduction: I. Door Number One: The World (Las ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Snatches Victory From The Enemy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2012

There is cause for hope, even as the culture appears to be winning over the Church: Christ will be victorious though we will suffer for the victory.

Third Sunday of Lent 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy The Word of God today sounds a little like a conversation between a father and his child about spring break. Dad lays down the rules for his offspring’s safety: don’t pay homage to things that don’t deserve homage; don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

Scary Movie: Fear Of Control #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019

A relationship w/God makes our lives bigger or Surrender to win – love, joy peace & hope.

Does a faith in God mean I lose myself? We all have a really scary movie playing in the theater of our minds. An unredeemed imagination which left unmonitored will take us into all kinds of darkness and despair. Fear is defined as an anxious feeling, caused by our anticipation of some imagined ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trolls And Jesus

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 12, 2020

The trolls may pull us down with their words, but we need to rely on his Spirit to win over them.

The Trolls and Jesus Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1, Isaiah 45:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, we have a very interesting text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 22:15-21). Now, let us listen to the text. “The Pharisees went off and plotted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1, Isaiah 45:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

Scripture Is Singing In Our Hymns

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Our battle is to win the world not with weapons that take life but with the gift of eternal life that comes through knowing Christ.

Scripture is singing in our hymns The opening hymn today For the Beauty of the Earth speaks to the awe inspiring beauty that we live in. Truly the earth’s beauty is just that – awe inspiring. I know that I can watch countless television shows that focus on the beauty and majesty of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Vs. Pharaoh, Round 1 (Exodus 5:1-23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 30, 2021

Pharaoh seemingly wins round 1. And Moses challenges God about this, and calls on Him to fix that.

This morning, we find ourselves working in Exodus 5. Before we jump in, I just want to help you in two different ways. First, one of the things I have to do, for biblical stories to hit me the way they should, is try to put myself in the shoes of people involved in the story. And I assume you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-23

We Have Met The Enemy

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 21, 2025

True victory is not outliving opponents but surrendering self to Christ, who wins the unseen battle and grants lasting peace.

Introduction – The Old Man with No Enemies A reporter once sat down with a man celebrating his hundredth birthday. He asked, “Sir, when you look back on a full century of life, what are you most proud of?” The old man smiled and said, “Well, I don’t have an enemy in the world.” The reporter’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, Romans 7:18-25, Luke 9:23, Matthew 5:44, Psalm 23:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Message Of Jahaziel Part 2

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: GOD is winning in us thru CHRIST our LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is winning in us thru CHRIST our LORD. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 20:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

I. EXORDIUM: GOD is winning in us thru CHRIST our LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is winning in us thru CHRIST our LORD. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 20:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"what If...?"

Contributed by Terence D. Engler on Mar 17, 2020

What if…? I’m guessing that those two words, and the many varying scenarios that follow, have been asked millions of times by the people of our country these past couple of weeks! I have found myself asking this question in my mind over and over again...

What if…? I’m guessing that those two words, and the many varying scenarios that follow, have been asked millions of times by the people of our country these past couple of weeks! I have found myself asking this question in my mind over and over, and early this morning, I was laying awake ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wheat And Tares Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 25, 2019

In ancient Mediterranean world feuding marked the social landscape of the first-century. Being born into a family, a person inherited a set of friends and enemies. The scenario of continued/mutual presence of weeds/wheat left alone until harvest-time mentions the man’s enemy without explanation.

The Wheat and Tares Matthew 13:24-30 What can we learn from this Parable/Story of Jesus? We must be Perceptive vv.24-28 We have an enemy: Satan His one goal is to oppose God, the people of God and the things of God with all his might. He is powerful Jude 9; James 4:7 He has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Gear Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on Sep 30, 2004

part 2 in a series on the spiritual battle we are in and how to use the spiritual weapons we have in order to win the battle

Battle Gear Pt 2 Last week we talked about the spiritual battle that takes place everyday. We looked at the soldiers in this battle, the armies of Satan armed with their lies, temptations, tricks and how they attack us at our weakest moments. How they attack our desires, thoughts and emotions. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

How To Be A Winner

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004

Winning is so important to so many people, but we should concentrate on being Kingdom winners personally and in our churches.

How to Be A Winner Philippians 3:12-14 I. We Must realize Who and where We Are (v. 12) A. We Must Have a Humble Spirit 1. You must remember that god will resist the proud whether it is being proud personally or as a church. 2. The moment you think you have arrived spiritually, I believe it is at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist