Sermons on Overcame Opposition:

Overcome The World

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 15, 2003

Abraham Lincoln wrote in his diary during the worst part of the civil war: "Without Christ I cannot succeed. With Christ I cannot fail." "For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith. Wh

Overcome the World (I John 5:4,5) Abraham Lincoln wrote in his diary during the worst part of the civil war: "Without Christ I cannot succeed. With Christ I cannot fail." Quote: "The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle. The reason why others succeed is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 7 Dimensions Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 24, 2008

1. THE PASSION OF THE CROSS 2. THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 3. THE POWER OF THE CROSS 4. THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 5. THE PRIMACY OF THE CROSS 6. THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS 7. THE POSTULATE OF THE CROSS

THE 7 DIMENSIONS OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. THE PASSION OF THE CROSS 2. THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 3. THE POWER OF THE CROSS 4. THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 5. THE PRIMACY OF THE CROSS 6. THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS 7. THE POSTULATE OF THE CROSS THE MESSAGE 1. THE PASSION OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom Is The Answer That You've Been Looking For

Contributed by David Jenkins on Apr 13, 2005

Freedom is the answer that you’ve been looking for.

Have you ever thought of taking time for your heart? What power their is in dwelling in your heart? In truly opening the flood gates and allowing the Lord to come in and heal the broken places in your life. Lets stop just for a few moments here. Write down what your thinking right now as you read ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying By The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 15, 2006

There is a power that supersedes every other power. That power, transforms simple things into powerful weapons. The awesomeness and mystery of the power in the Blood of Jesus, is not being preached in the church today.

Revelation 12:11: “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death”. I would like you to read this message with rapt attention, so that you can key in to what God intends to do through this miracle power. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11, Revelation 12:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mission Defined: S-P-U-D

Contributed by Eldon Reich on May 3, 2005

Mission sermon using a potato as mission emphasis. Hand out potato, or stack altar witht hem in a call to action for missions.

APRIL 24 MISSION DEFINED-- S.P.U.D. Matthew 25:31-40 How many of you remember playing with Mr. Potato Head? My brother and I had one on the farm. We nicknamed him SPUD. Spud was a real friend to us: We could make him into whatever face we wanted. We could make SPUD smile. We could make SPUD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Methodist

You Can Have Victory Through Jesus

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon outlining our victory through Jesus.

You Can Have Victory Through Jesus Matthew 4:1-11 Matthew 4:2 - Matthew 4:11 (HCSB) 1Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil.£ 2After He had fasted 40 days and 40 nights, He was hungry. 3Then the tempter approached Him and said, “If you are the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

My Deliverer

Contributed by Mike Parry on Mar 21, 2006

This fit in with our OT survey and looks at God the Deliverer. An EXODUS acrostic is used to walk us through the story.

“My Deliverer” The Old Testament Challenge FCC – February 5, 2006 Text: Exodus 1-15 Introduction: We are well into the Old Testament Challenge. In four weeks we covered the book of Genesis and now we are ready for the book of Exodus. Remember that we are covering the highpoints of the OT! In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Salvation” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 23, 2009

Where does one begin to travel down the road that leads to true happiness in this life and the next?

As we began our consideration of the Beatitudes last time, we pointed out four general observations about our Savior’s teaching in Matthew 5:1-12. We said that the Beatitudes speak of God’s personal concern for us; that they declare nine positive facts, that they emphasize proper perspective in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

I Dare You To Dream Again!

Contributed by Caron Wheaton on Jun 13, 2008

Often this Christian journey begins with a new found respect for God’s purpose and destiny for our lives, but in the midst of the day to day grind we loose focus. I pray this sermon will challenge alls those who’ve wanted to give up that their Dream does

I Dare You to Dream Again… 1 Samuel 1:4-11 6And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb. 7And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat. 8Then said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

When Jesus Comes: Jubilation Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 19, 2010

"We win; we win; Hallelujah we win; I read the back of the book and we win!”

“WHEN JESUS COMES: JUBILATION” (Advent 2010, Week #4) Rev. 12:1-12 Sermon Objective: “We win; we win; Hallelujah we win; I read the back of the book and we win!” SERMON INTRO As the children leave for Children’s Church it reminds me that their Christmas pageant is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Overwhelming Or Overcoming? It Depends

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 23, 2008

Autobiographical account of memories of race relations. Christ gives us the power to overcome backgrounds that might overwhelm us.

If you find yourself facing a monstrous evil, there are really only two choices: either to run or to fight. Either to run or to fight. Now most of us will try a third choice; we will try to ignore the problem. But that won’t work. That won’t work. Massive, monstrous evil demands a response: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Bad Company Of Bad Habits

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 2, 2015

Bad habits can really bring us down. We need to replace them with good habits. This sermon encourages others to do so.

The Bible says we are to confess our sins to one another. Therefore, I am going to confess a sin of mine to you this morning. In fact, it has become a habit. I feel comfortable confessing a habit of mine to you because I suspect that all of us are subject to this habit. The habit of mine is called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33, 1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 26:41, Philippians 3:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Part 11 - Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 4, 2020

What does a church do when it finds itself lukewarm? Part 2 of Jesus' message to the church of Laodicea View this sermon on our website or youtube channel. www.gracecommunity.com

Introduction We are continuing today with the second part of Jesus’ message to the church in Laodicea. Last week, we went through the first half of this letter that was carried from the Isle of Patmos where John was exiled. The messenger would deliver the letter to the church to be read aloud. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Colossians 1:13-20, John 3:31, Matthew 5:3, Mark 8:36, 1 Peter 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Christ's Army - The Church Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 13, 2020

We do not have to fight the spiritual battles of this life alone. Jesus gave us the church and we have one another as the earthly body of Christ and we have Jesus as our head.

This country is in a civil war. It’s not the north and south like the conflict that was fought 160 years ago. This civil war is for the hearts, minds, and for the very soul of America. And it would appear that America is losing its heart, mind, and soul to the dark forces of the world. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy, Part 1: The Devil Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 3, 2020

The devil is our ever present adversary. He not God's adversary because God is control of all, but the devil is our adversary and we must be on our guard.

We are in a battle. Everyday, every hour, every minute. The nature of our battle is as we had already studied: Ephesians 6:12 (NASB95) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9, Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Baptist