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Distressed But Not Defeated

Contributed by James May on Sep 12, 2001

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A sermon of encouragement to Christians and prayer for our country and those who lost loved ones in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Distressed But Undefeated! Victory Temple Wed., 9/12/01 – Day after the World Trade Center Attacks Our hearts are heavy on this day. Yesterday, September 11, 2001, the peace, safety and security of our nation were shattered when a group of terrorists attacked several important targets is our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-18, Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defeat Is Not Final Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Dec 16, 2001

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There is a wayback after defeats in the Christian life

Study 11 Chapter 8 Introduction The nineteenth century preacher and writer Alexander Whyte once wrote – “the victorious Christian life is a series of new beginnings.” I would imagine that like me, you, as Christian, know what it is like to experience defeat in your Christian life. Like me you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defeating Giants

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 25, 2007

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We’ve all been to the place where we’ve had to deal with giants; giants like worry, doubt, fear, anxiety, depression. Whatever it has been, we’ve wandered through those dry valleys looking for answers, and sometimes we come up empty. We f

DEFEATING GIANTS Students involved in a research project at the University of Illinois called 2000 homes at random between midnight and 2 A.M. on a Friday night in the city of Chicago to see if parents knew where their children were. In 75% of the homes called, a child answered and didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Defeating The Opposition

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

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Don’t allow the oppositions of this world to interrupt your relationship with God.

One thing that oftentimes stops the spiritual growth, and stops the walk of many believers is the opposition that we encounter in this world. This is especially true when we receive a calling from the Lord. But, what is an opposition? An opposition is everything that looks to distance us from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defeating Discouragement

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 17, 2007

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We all get discouraged and feel like quitting – we lose our motivation, confidence and optimism. I have good news for you this morning: discouragement can be defeated!

DEFEATING DISCOURAGEMENT JOKE: When our lawn mower broke and wouldn’t run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the truck, the car, playing golf - always something more important to me. Finally she thought of a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: *other

The Agony Of Defeat

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 31, 2007

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This sermon deals with temptation and the fact that God doesn’t want us to experience the agony of defeat, but wants us to enjoy the thrill of victory.

Introduction: You may not recognize the name but Vinko Bogataj, but in a few minutes those of you over the age of 35 will remember him, and those of you who are younger than that will be able to identify with him more than you might think. On March 21st, 1970, Bogataj was competing at the World ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Never Defeated

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 18, 2007

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We are confident of victory.

NEVER DEFEATED John 16.16-33 S: Victory in the face of Pain and Opposition C: Holding it together when “bad” things happen Pr: WE ARE CONFIDENT OF VICTORY. ?: How? How is it to be observed? KW: Contrasts TS: We will find in our study of John 16.16-33 two contrasts that show how and why we can be ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Discouragement Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 22, 2007

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Fifth in a series exploring how to grab hold of true freedom and victory in the Christian walk. This message explores the challenge of discouragement.

(Extensive inspiration for this message, and this series taken from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight".) (Video Clip – Bob Lujano, from “Murderball” available at ScreenVue.com) Bob Lujano. As he said, he contracted a very rare form of meningitis at age nine. Lost most of his arms, both ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Defeating Discouragement Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

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Did you know that there is a plague sweeping the country today? It’s not the Beijing flu, or cancer, or even the common cold. This outbreak, however, can be just as deadly as the most dreaded disease known to man it’s called the epidemic of discourage

Defeating Discouragement Are you familiar with Murphy’s Law? The original “Murphy” was an engineer who conducted an experiment to test human acceleration tolerances. Unfortunately for him, he installed 16 motion sensors the wrong way, leading to the now famous quotation, “If anything can go ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Disappointments

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 22, 2003

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Looks at dealing with the disappointments in our lives.

Have you ever been disappointed? Really disappointed? Maybe you watched as your dreams crashed and burnt, or perhaps someone you loved and trusted let you down. My cousin’s 17 year old daughter has been planning her audition for Canadian Idol since it was first announced. She has an incredible ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Temporary Defeat

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

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GOD SOMETIMES GIVES TEMPORARY DEFEAT TO SET THE STAGE FOR MAGNIFYING HIS GLORY THRU DELIVERANCE

BIG IDEA: GOD SOMETIMES GIVES TEMPORARY DEFEAT TO SET THE STAGE FOR MAGNIFYING HIS GLORY THRU DELIVERANCE INTRODUCTION: Israelite patriot being trampled over and seemingly ignored by God; Tone: mingling of faith and sorrow God’s might as shown in deeds both of mercy and justice should be called to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defeating Discouragement Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

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This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 4 March 11, 2001 “Defeating Discouragement” “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors and to love our enemies,” said G.K. Chesterton, “probably because they are generally the same people!” In the case of the Jews rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, this was certainly ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Defeating Temptation

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Oct 18, 2000

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Defeating Temptation is one thing that Jesus told us to pray for.

True or False? Temptation can be both a curse and a blessing. We can defeat temptation successfully on a regular basis. What were your answers? There are some things in life that are a sure thing· difficulties, taxes, death and temptation. As Christians, we should expect to be tempted. Satan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Disobedience And Defeat Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

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Today’s message is one of warning. It is a cautionary lesson from the Bible that I pray you will listen to very carefully with a mind and heart that is open to God’s Spirit. Though this is not a message of joy, it is one of great consequence for your fu

Disobedience, Defeat, and Discipline Text: Joshua 7 Several weeks ago I began a study in Joshua’s conquest of Canaan, drawing lessons for our own advance into the place of abundant blessing in the presence of God! Are you taking your promised land, moving into a life that is filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Agony Is Not Defeat Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

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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

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