Playlist: Victory Through Jesus Christ (topic)
Running God's Marathon With Christ
Sermon by Mark SchindlerJesus Christ is the Forerunner who ran the marathon of life ahead of us, setting the pace and drafting every believer to the finish line. Drawing on Hebrews 2, 4, and 5, victory rests on the fact that He was made perfect through suffering and was tempted in all points as we are, yet without sin, so as High Priest He can …
Christianity Is a Fight! (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughVictory in the Christian life is inseparably tied to the warfare every believer must wage against the world, the flesh, and the Devil, and it is Jesus Christ who both secures that victory and enables the believer to appropriate it. Christ Himself modeled the loyalty required for victory when, before Pontius Pilate, He submitted, …
Our Faith Is the Victory
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsVictory over the world begins with recognizing that a hostile worldly mindset afflicts all people by nature, opposing God's holiness and inviting His judgment. Yet those called by the Father and who respond become Christians, transformed into overcomers who wrestle not against flesh and blood but against spiritual powers and …
More Than Conquerors
Sermon by Charles WhitakerThe concept of victory finds its deepest expression in the Greek term nikos , and especially in the unique word hupernikao —rendered "more than conquerors"—which Paul uses only once in Scripture, in Romans 8:37. This term presents a logical puzzle: conquering is a binary state, so how can one be "more than" a …
Daily Overcoming
Sermonette by Bill OnisickDaily reflection helps to identify areas in our lives that need to be overcome. Without self-reflection, overcoming specific faults cannot gain traction.
The Divine Warrior
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughDivine warfare is not a relic of primitive religion, but instead a profound expression of God's sovereign authority and redemptive purpose throughout Scripture.
Joshua's Four Miracles (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIsrael's conquest of Canaan under Joshua can be a metaphor for the journey from baptism to entering God's kingdom, especially for the second generation.
Spiritual Strongholds (Part Three): God's Intervention
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn addition to dispatching the talent sized hail, God responded to Joshua's request to extend the day—requiring an infinitude of miracles.
We Will Serve the Lord!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJoshua's deeds were demonstrations of God's power. Joshua charged the leaders to remain courageous, love God and His Law, and serving Him with all their heart and soul.
Do We See Ourselves As God Sees Us?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Praying without gratitude is like clipping the wings of prayer. Thankfulness is not natural to carnal human nature which loves to grovel as a timid worrywart.
A Leader in Every Man!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAs Joshua felt fearful at assuming leadership, most men also feel the same trepidation, but God Almighty has placed in their DNA the ability to lead.
Are You Ready For Kingship?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughRevelation 5:10 promises believers genuine ruling authority, not figurehead status. Deuteronomy 17:14-20 offers five lessons for future kings.
The Conquering Offensive!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsOur Christian warfare cannot merely consist in maintaining a defensive holding pattern, but instead we must go on the conquering offensive, using the sword.
Elements of Motivation (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the familiar triumvirate (faith, hope, and love), faith serves as the foundation, love serves as the goal, and hope serves as the great motivator.
Satan (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTo resist the Devil is to resist unlawful desires, not allowing him to manipulate our emotions. Satan works on fear of being denied something pleasurable.
Resistance (Part Three): Persistence
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe elite athlete is the one with the gritty persistence and tenacity to fight on regardless of the obstacles, wanting nothing to do with mediocrity.
David Was Ready
Sermonette byWe need to be preparing ourselves for whatever God has prepared us to do in His Kingdom, preparing for an office, but more importantly preparing in character.