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Defeating Depression Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

Part 2 of a message on dealing with depression, particularly of how God helped Elijah through his episode of depression

TEXT: 1 Kings 19:1-9 INTRO: Depression - - - pushed down de/pressed An area that is sunk below its surroundings A hollow / a hole When we push down hurts, pain, abuse, guilt... ...we are de/pressing ...it will show up Push down - - - Hurt Anger = becomes bitterness = Rage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discouraged, Not Defeated

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 25, 2010

How to keep discouragement from becoming defeat.

Discouraged, Not Defeated It is easy to become discouraged. Our world situation - Economy, war, terrorism, unemployment, mortgage crisis, crime. Our personal situation - Family problems, employment problems, physical problems. Our church life - Christians fall away, harsh words, disappointment, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victorious Defeat!

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 4, 2010

A communion sermon emphasizing the central theme of Jesus Christ’s atonement in our faith and life.

VICTORIOUS DEFEAT!* Revelation 5:1-9 Theme: A communion sermon emphasizing the central theme of Jesus Christ’s atonement in our faith and life. TEXT 1Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals. 2And I saw a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Embattled But Not Defeated

Contributed by Stacey W. Strickland on Dec 23, 2010

Sometimes it feels as if we are in the battle far too deep and are about to be defeated but we must remember, with God's help, we cannot be defeated.

EMBATTLED BUT NOT DEFEATED Eph. 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Here as we struggle through the complexities of this Christian life, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Defeating Boredom

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2011

Our approach toward life is the greatest factor in determining whether we find life as a Christian boring or filled with wonder and interest.

Defeating Boredom (topical) 1. I really do not want to bore you with today’s sermon because my theme is boredom! 2. America is suffering from a plague of boredom. And this boredom is wasting lives, destroying families, and makes us a nation of depressed people who escape life and boredom by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defeating The Darkness Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

The metaphors of darkness and light are widely used in the world of literature. Dylan Thomas wrote, “Do not go gentle into that good night; rage, rage against the dying of the light.” One of the most often repeated image patterns in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet involves the interplay of light ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Agony Is Not Defeat Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

For three years Jesus had taught, for three years he had healed and performed miracles and for three years he tried to make a difference in his world and to point people to his Father. And now it had come down to this. Jesus and the disciples had arrived

Agony is Not Defeat Mark 14:27-42 Anticipation can be the worst part of any experience. Anticipation is often the most painful of experiences. Throughout the week as Friday loomed nearer and nearer, Jesus’ sense of anticipation must have grown exponentially. You’ve been there. You know how you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42

Denomination: Methodist

Defeating Temptation

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 21, 2008

May I suggest that we all live on “Temptation Planet”? We have to deal with the “tempter” whose object it is to get everyone to be unfaithful to God!

A couple of years ago FOX came out with a new reality show called “Temptation Island” and it was a smash hit for two years. Over 16 million people watched it weekly. And if you haven’t noticed reality TV shows are very popular today. May I suggest that we all live on “Temptation Planet”? We have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Deceived And Defeated

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004

Satan’s strategy for destroying us is through deception.

Deceived and Defeated Have you ever believed a lie? Is it dangerous to believe a lie? Can a lie make the difference between life and death? You better believe it! Not knowing the truth can cost you your life! Do you know the truth? In John 14:6 Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Adventist

Defeating Goliath's

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Oct 8, 2014

Overcoming Obstacles in our life with the 5 smooth stones (FAITH) and a sling (GOD)

1 Samuel 17:27-50 Defeating Goliath's Over the years we all have read the scriptures of David and Goliath. and that very task of this young David defeating such a man elevated him to be the great King of Gods people. But the one important fact that made David such a success is not only that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:27-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defeating Doubt

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 16, 2020

Everyone has doubts, especially in trying times like these. Thomas shows us to guard in your low times, draw strength from others, and meet the risen Lord.

John 20:19-20, 24-29 Defeating Doubt In this terrible time of pandemic, you might be tempted to think, “Where are you, God? Why don’t you stop this? Are you really there?” Everyone goes through doubts in their faith, even Mother Teresa. She once wrote her spiritual director, “Where I try to raise ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Defeat Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 4, 2019

If you want to experience victory in the place of defeat, trust in the Lord; obey the Lord; and give yourself to Him again.

Bryan Link, from Toronto, Canada, did a double-take recently when he looked at an old pothole in his neighborhood and thought he saw weeds. Upon closer examination, they turned out to be tomatoes. Someone with a good sense of humor had planted the tomatoes in the big, ugly sinkhole that had been a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Canaanites Are Defeated Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 8, 2018

What a strange victory! God used two women, a jug of milk, a hammer, a tent peg, and a storm to defeat the enemy!

Chapter 16 Canaanites Are Defeated [Judges 4:12–24] Scripture 12 And they shewed Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam was gone up to mount Tabor. 13 And Sisera gathered together all his chariots, even nine hundred chariots of iron, and all the people that were with him, from Harosheth of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Depression

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 13, 2015

Describes Depression causes and cures.

DEFEATING DEPRESSION Used book The Bumps are what you climb on by Warren W. Wiersbe pgs 33 – 36 Scripture: Psalms 42 & 43 Introduction: David wonders if and how he can shake depression. I. DEPRESSION A. Major Depression 1. Defined: A mood disorder in which ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Defeat Of Depression

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015

Let's talk about the lot, the lamenting and the Lord of the depressed (Material adapted from Bill Kirk at: https://billkirk.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/victory-over-depression.pdf)

HoHum: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. SAD starts in the fall (right now) and continues into the winter months. Know of one woman who has dementia that suffers from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-27, Psalm 102:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ