Sermons About Defeat
Lessons from Ancient Ai: Pt. 1
God's people who behave as God's enemies are destined for discipline.
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The Church in Smyrna: Revelation 2:8
The church in Smyrna was made up of poor people who had endured many hardships. Jesus, the First and the Last, who defeated death, knows their tribulation, poverty, and the slander from the Jews that they have endured. Jesus tells them that he hears them, and yet they continue suffering. Not only does he call the church to not be afraid, he calls them to be faithful by treasuring him above all else, even to the point of death. He promises that the sufferings we experience right now, no matter how heavy they are, will one day seem light and momentary compared to the glory that he holds in store for his people. He suffered to end our suffering. He suffered so that no matter how much we have suffered at death, it is over. We will have an eternity with him.
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The Spirit’s Anointing to Defeat Evil in the City
In the classic story of David and Goliath, we are given a pattern for how we can confront the evil and the problems that exist in our lives and in our city. David points to us as a person of faith, and he points to Jesus, who represents us in his battle against the evil that underlies the Evil in the City.
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Courage Under Fire
If you ever watched a hockey game and your favourite team is down by one goal in the third period in game seven with one minute left, then you know how intense those 60 seconds can be. When a team is trying to make a comeback and they find themselves in that position they will do whatever it takes to beat their opponent - no risk is too great. John, in Revelation 12, describes a similar situation (ok, the analogy breaks down - just humour me please). John tells us that Satan is a defeated foe. The devil knows his time is very limited (he's in the last minute of the game) and as a result he's pulling out all the stops. He is not only raging mad - but he will do whatever it takes to try and beat down and destroy those who are on his opponent's team. John wants us to have courage under fire. He wants us to remain obedient and faithful knowing that Satan's time to destroy is short and through the blood of Jesus Christ we will overcome. Key Passage: Revelation 12
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Be Doers of the Word
Hearing something or even knowing something is no guarantee of positive life change. That requires doing something. Key Verses: Mat 7:21-27, Jas 1:22-25
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Snatching Victory from Defeat
Joshua 8 - Snatching Victory from Defeat - After experiencing defeat at Ai in their own strengty, there is victory in the Lord's strength.
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Ready, Aim, Misfire!
We, as God's people, must walk in victory. We cannot accept the defeat that Satan is trying to hand us.
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The Three Amigas
Redeeming Ruth Embracing the Romance of Redemption Part 2 "The Three Amigas" Ruth 1:7-18 1. Are you one who is struggling with defeat? In Naomi we see the: * Cause of our defeat * Complete nature of our defeat * Consequences of our defeat 2. Are you one who is stepping towards a departure? Orpah's departure allowed a return to her * Relatives * Religion * Reality 3. Are you one who is serious about your devotion? Ruth's decision begs the question: * Who are you following? * What level of faith do you possess? * How firm is your devotion to Christ?
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Refusing Defeat
...and every branch that bears fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. (John 15:2) The Lord is with us. Do not fear them. (Numbers 14:9) Issues that contribute to our spiritual defeat 1. Pruning in our lives is misunderstood, so we do our own pruning. 2. We are consumed by the present. 3. A misunderstanding of our present situation causes rebellion to be born in our heads. 4. We learn to remain in what was to be a temporary/transitional place. 5. If we continue to live in personal defeat we may not want to be liberated. 6. If going forward doesn't seem to work we accept defeat as a way of life.
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