Sermons on How To Overcome:

The 17 Promises Given To The Overcomer

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 3, 2005

Any and everyone can sing the song "We’re overcomers", but only the true overcomers are given the promises of God.

“The 17 Promises given to the Overcomer” The word “overcome”, “overcometh”, and “overcomer”, comes from the Greek word “NIKAO” and appears in the Bible 32 times. Numbers in the Bible play a very important role; if you don’t believe that read 2nd Kings 13: 17 – 19 “And he said, Take the ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Overcoming Your Fear Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 6, 2012

We even fear commitment to areas that demand commitment to make them work from marriage, to raising children, to deep friendships, to discipleship & to following Jesus. God though wants us to make the right commitments in life. So God sent Jesus on a gre

OVERCOMING YOUR FEAR OF COMMITMENT LUKE 9:57-62 Our society has a fear of commitment. We’d rather bail out than blast through. We’d rather leave than last. We’d rather throw in the towel than stay in the game. It’s so easy to waver and waffle and go the way of least resistance and effort. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Temptation Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 2, 2018

Temptation is everyone's battle, James gives some very practical advice on how to defeat it.

Defeating Temptation #makingitreal (3) Real Faith is grounded in the resurrection of Jesus and it results in a new life, a new purpose and a new identity (as a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ)! Real Faith turns trials into triumphs. When tempted, no one should say, “God is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 26, 2024

Message about waiting on God and how while we wait we can praise and march.

Title: Wait and Not Be Weary Theme: Learn to tarry (wait) on the Lord and we will soar like eagles. Text: Isaiah 40:27 - 31 Introduction Isaiah is a prophet of the Old Testament to the nation of Judah. He covered four kings who reigned in Judah, Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah. His most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31, Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Church Of God

"Praying With Power”

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Nov 10, 2008

Of all the disciplines of the Christian walk, perhaps the most important, the least practiced and the least understood is prayer. Prayer is absolutely key in or success as children of God—both in the way we overcome the devil in battles we face.

Intro: Chorus: ”God answers prayer in the morning, God answers prayer at noon, God answers prayer in the evening, so keep your heart in tune. Of all the disciplines of the Christian walk, perhaps the most important, the least practiced and the least understood is prayer. Prayer is absolutely key ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Appropriate God's Grace

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

2 Cor. 8:9 - You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that though He was rich, yet for our sake became poor that we through His poverty might become rich.

2 Cor. 8:9 - You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that though He was rich, yet for our sake became poor that we through His poverty might become rich. 1. Grace is an expression of God's favor given to us freely at Christ's expense. Nothing we do can make God love us more. There is nothing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Works In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 7, 2020

1. He teaches us to wait on the Lord (vs. 33; 36-37). 2. He leads us to live the right way (vs. 34). 3. He helps us to witness for Him (vs. 34-35). 4. He works on our weaknesses (vs. 36-38).

How God Works in Our Lives The Gospel of John John 13:33-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 19, 2017 (Revised January 7, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 13. Most of you know that in this chapter God's Word has moved forward to the night before the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Building His Church And The Gates Of Hell Will Not Overcome It

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 15, 2009

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND THEREFORE THE GATES OF HELL WILL NOT OVERCOME IT

THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND THE GATES OF HELL WILL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE LORD WILL BUILD HIS CHURCH AND PROTECT IT FROM ALL THE ATTACKS OF THE ENEMY 2. THE LORD IS WITH US LIKE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contrasting Defeatist And Overcoming Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Too many people are succumbing to the cynicism of the postmodern mindset of defeatism. Paul writes, "Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good." (Rom. 12:21)

Romans 12:21 - Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. Illustration:One salesman came back from a remote part of the world informing his boss that he could not sell any shoes to the people. When the supervisor asked the salesman why the people were resistant to purchasing shoes the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Your Spiritual Handicap

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 29, 2001

A look at the steps of salvation

Overcoming Your Spiritual Handicap Luke 5:17-26 1. Recognition of need verses 18-19 Hungry peopole find food. God hungry people find God. 2. Knew where to go. verse 18--"to lay him before Jesus" 3. Removed something. verse 19--Example of repentance. Something must be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Holiness

Surviving And Overcoming Worry And Anxiety Series

Contributed by Max High on Feb 23, 2008

Jesus holds the answer to conquering our worry and anxiety.

Surviving and Overcoming Worry and Anxiety Matthew 6, Psalm 37 Introduction: I. We must remember that we are valuable to God. (Matt. 6:26) A. We are more valuable than the birds of the air B. We are more beautiful than the lilies of the field C. We are more splendid than Solomon’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

7 leeters to the churches

REVELATION - Part 2 August 20, 2003 - Danny L. Williams Revelation 1:1-7 THE BOOK OF REVELATION is the culmination of Bible prophecy -the point at which all the prophecies of the ages converge and find their ultimate fulfillment. Revelation shows the future of the Jew, Gentile, and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

7 leeters to the churches

REVELATION - Part 2 August 20, 2003 - Danny L. Williams Revelation 1:1-7 THE BOOK OF REVELATION is the culmination of Bible prophecy -the point at which all the prophecies of the ages converge and find their ultimate fulfillment. Revelation shows the future of the Jew, Gentile, and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

7 letters to the churches

Revelation - Part 4 September 3, 2003 - Wed. – Danny L. Williams Revelation 1:7-20 Every name or title that Jesus wears is a blessing that he shares. The better we know him, the better he’s able to bless us and make us what he wants us to be. One of the best ways to get to know ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

7 letters to the churches

The Revelation - Part 5 September 10, 2003 Wed. - Danny L. Williams Rev. 1:9-20 What John heard (vv. 9–11 ). On the Lord’s Day, John heard a trumpet-like voice behind him. It was Jesus Christ speaking! Every name or title that Jesus wears is a blessing that he shares. The better we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational