Sermons on Winning By Intimidation:

Kneeling To Rise Triumphant

Contributed by David Hanson on Aug 31, 2013

A sermon about winning the victory when we find ourselves in trouble.

Kneeling to Rise Triumphant (Psa. 20) Read Psalm 20 This psalm along with psalm 21 are twin warfare songs. This psalm we have just read was sung on the eve of battle when the Israelites would prepare themselves for war...Psalm twenty-one was sung after the battle. This psalm in dedication...the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: *other

The War Within Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013

Explanation of the war that goes on in each of us, and how we can win

The War Within Romans 7:15-25 I want to do more but I do less ... I want to be better and wind up being worse... I want to reach higher but just fall lower. Sound familiar??? It is hard for me to picture Paul, the great apostle, writer of half of the New Testament, preacher, missionary, martyr ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Go A-Fishing

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 22, 2016

TO SAVE AND WIN A SOUL IS THE GREATEST GIFT WE CAN GIVE TO GOD

GO A FISHING MAIN TEXT: MATTHEW 4:19-20 “And He said unto them, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets and followed Him”. MARK 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Today there is ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Get Caught Up In Deadly Grudges

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 23, 2019

To win in this game called life, requires giving in to an unpopular topic—forgiveness.

Gridiron Gang is a 2006 uplifting story of detention camp probation officer Sean Porter starring Dwayne Johnson that is based on the true story of the Kilpatrick Mustangs during the 1990 season. In the movie, Sean Porter (Dwayne Johnson) works at Kilpatrick Detention Center in Los Angeles. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdoms In Conflict Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Sep 29, 2022

How we fight the battle will determine what war we win

ME: Welcome Series Review Week 1: The nation is more divided than ever. Those who want power and money have been using fear to keep us divided. (If you do/don't vote for ____ you will lose your right to ____) That's nothing new. But the church has joined the fight and is using ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Are Those Guys?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 29, 2024

Jesus Himself gives us the secret to winning the lifelong battle with evil.

November 1 Feast of All Saints In the cult classic “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” there is a great pursuit of the outlaw-heroes across the Old West. The forces of law and justice are relentless, exhausting the bank robbers. At one point the two stars of the show stop to look across miles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:1-3, Psalm 24:1-6, Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

Can mere belief in God and the truths of His Word win the Lord’s approval and blessings? To the contrary, the Scriptures plainly teach that only a faith that leads to obedience to God wins approval and reward.

When one reads the Letter to the Romans and then reads the Letter of James, there may appear to be a contradiction. Romans 4:1-6 clearly teaches that we are justified by faith apart from works. However, James 2:24 says that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone. Martin Luther saw ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:26-27, James 2:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Defeat Your Enemy Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 4, 2020

God has promised us that we can win the spiritual war against our enemy. We can win because God is greater and more powerful, and because Satan is a defeated foe.

A. One day down at the Veteran’s hospital, a trio of old timers ran out of tales of their own heroic exploits and started bragging about their ancestors. 1. One old timer said, “My great grandfather, at age 13, was a drummer boy at Shiloh.” 2. “Mine,” boasted another, “went down with Custer at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Romans 16:20, Ephesians 6:10-18, Ezekiel 28:12-17, Isaiah 14:12-15, Revelation 12:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Your Goal In Life?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2009

What’s your goal in life? At the end of your life, looking back what’ll determine whether you’ve been a success or not? When you’ve run the race what’ll determine if you’ve finished well and if you’ll hear Christ say, “Well done”?

WHAT’S YOUR GOAL IN LIFE? LUKE 9:23-26 Introduction: What is your goal in life? When you come to the end of your life and look back what would determine whether you have been a success or not? When you have run the race what will determine if you have finished well and if you will hear the words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

5 Great Motivations Of Effective Soul Winners

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 6, 2010

Indeed, Paul lives a meaningful and exciting life. He found the reasons for living and accomplished the purpose of his very existence. He died a happy man because he found the right motivations.

5 GREAT MOTIVATIONS OF EFFECTIVE SOUL WINNERS (2COR. 5:1-21) The apostle Paul is one of the great examples of a soul winner. He survived and defied all hardship and challenges of his mission because his eyes are focus on the five great motivations of his life. Let us therefore study these five ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Me Take The Witness Stand

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jul 21, 2013

Jesus was on trial. Not on Pilate's court but on the court of people's mind. The lunatic was healed but the 2000 pigs were drowned on the water. They charge Him with economic sabotage or cruelty to animal. One courageous witness take the witness stand...

LET ME TAKE THE WITNESS STAND! A compelling testimony about the great compassion of Jesus Mar 5:18 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Mar 5:19 Jesus did not let him, but said, "Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Of A Lost Son

Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013

While on earth, Jesus sought out the sinner, He has called His church to go after the lost as well. The Holy Spirit draws people to the Christ and the salvation He so freely offers.

"The Story of a Lost Son" TEXT: LUKE 15:23,24 Introduction: A. In chapter 15 we have three stories which early church Fathers considered as one parable. 1) The purpose of each is to show the natural reaction to finding that which was lost is Joy. a. God longs to reconcile sinners to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Church Ain't For Me. Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 29, 2012

A closer look at why people do not attend church and a challenge for the church to reach them.

Sunday, Sept 16th is National Back to Church Sunday. On this Sunday we would like everyone to put out an effort to invite or bring someone to church with you. Bribe them with lunch afterwards if necessary. This Sunday I want to inform you of the reasons people do not go to church and how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Foursquare

What It Takes To Have A Great Harvest

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 19, 2011

God has commanded us to work in His field, the world, to produce a great harvest of people brought into His kingdom. He said the harvest is plenteous. But what does it take for us to have a bounteous harvest?

What It Takes to Have a Bountiful Harvest Matthew 9:35-37 God has commanded us to work in His field, the world, to produce a great harvest of people brought into His kingdom. He said the harvest is plenteous. But what does it take for us to have a bounteous harvest? I. We must envision the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective People Part 1

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 18, 2014

I know this one has been done before but I couldn't find it in this way on this web site (Some material adapted from Craig Bostian at http://www.angelfire.com/sd/sermons/HABITS1.html)

HoHum: There is the story of a woman who was a school teacher for 25 years. When she heard about a job that would mean a promotion, she applied for the position. However, someone who has been teaching for only one year was hired instead. She went to the principal and asked why. The principal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ