The Overcoming Life, and Other Sermons

"The Overcoming Life, and Other Sermons" by Dwight Lyman Moody is a collection of religious sermons written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the themes of faith, perseverance, and the internal and external battles faced by Christians in their spiritual journey. Moody emphasizes the struggle against sin and the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with God to achieve true victory in life. The opening of the book introduces the concept of the "Christian's Warfare," asserting that while salvation is a gift, living a victorious Christian life involves continuous effort and fighting against both internal and external foes. Moody illustrates this with personal anecdotes and scriptural references, stressing that believers must be active participants in their faith rather than passive recipients. The text serves as an encouragement to Christians to recognize the realities of their spiritual battles and to rely on their faith in God to triumph over life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Dwight Lyman Moody, also known as D. L. Moody, was an American evangelist and publisher connected with Keswickianism, who founded the Moody Church, Northfield School and Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts, Moody Bible Institute, and Moody Publishers. One of his most famous quotes was "Faith makes all things possible... Love makes all things easy." Moody gave up his lucrative boot and shoe business to devote his life to revivalism, working first in the Civil War with Union troops through YMCA in the United States Christian Commission. In Chicago, he built one of the major evangelical centers in the nation, which is still active. Working with singer Ira Sankey, he toured the country and the British Isles, drawing large crowds with a dynamic speaking style.