Sermons on Overcome Backsliding:

Full Of Faith Series

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009

In the hour we live in, we must be full of faith in order to overcome the obstacles we face.

Full Of Faith Luke 18:8 … Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? There is no doubt that Jesus Christ is coming again but when He comes again will He find faith on the earth? This is a question that both challenges and convicts us. We need to be full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Land Of The Giants

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 14, 2009

From the story of David and Goliath some practical truths to help us overcome the Giants in our life.

IN THE LAND OF THE GIANTS 1 SAMUEL 17 * As a kid when I heard the word “giant”, all I thought of was that old TV commercial for the Jolly Green Giant Vegetables. (sing) We perhaps I also thought of Jack and the Beanstalk and His words; "Fee, fi, fo, fun, I smell the blood of an Englishman: Be he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

Strength In The Times Of Temptations

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Oct 20, 2007

No matter what temptation you face, God is able to help you endure it, and overcome it.

Matthew 26:41 I Corinthians 10:13 James 1:12-16 Topic: Strength in times of temptations We live in a world that is full of various and different types of temptations. Temptation is defined as an allurement, enticement, or an invitations to engage in a immoral act, in a sinful act, in an act ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Spots Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

We’ve all got blind spots - how can God help us to overcome them?

WE (intro) Professor poll: How may were… valedictorian, salutatorian, class president, yearbook editor, multiple-letter athletes, youth group leaders…bigger sea. 2 percent below average in leadership ability / YOU Ever realized something about yourself that you seemed to be the last to know? How ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Keep Asking God Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 1, 2006

Reminding us to consider what we have in Jesus as a way to help us overcome obstacles in life

1. Text: Ephesians 1:16-19 2. Title: I Keep Asking God 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, May 22, 2005, in the series ¡§Praying for Loved Ones¡¨ 4. Objectives: ƒæ for the people to understand that there are great things to ask as we intercede for those we love ƒæ for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 2, 2003

This sermon takes a look at how many respond to the fear of failing and how we can overcome that fear.

One of the scariest moments of my life happened during my first few years of ministry here. Denise had just given birth to our first daughter and after about 6 months of maternity leave, Denise went back to work three days a week, which left me to watch our new girl. One Wednesday morning I had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-60, Romans 8:15

Denomination: Methodist

Resident Evil

Contributed by Michael Walther on Jul 29, 2011

Based on the Parable of the Weeds, this sermon examines how Satan works within the church and how the church overcomes.

Resident Evil Matthew 13.24-43 Introduction Jesus prepares the disciples and the church for troubles that lie ahead. The Bible tells us that Satan attacks the church constantly. We usually think of those attacks coming from the outside as Peter said, “The devil prowls about like a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Living The Abundant Life

Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012

We were designed to live an Abundant Life - and overcoming Life - adn examples to the world around us

Living The Abundant Life Can you hear me now? John 10:9-10 (NKJV) I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-10

Denomination: *other

When Temptation Creeps In Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Oct 27, 2011

Looking at Joseph's encounter with Potiphar's Wife, understanding how to Trust God in Temptation and how to overcome it.

TRUSTING GOD … WHEN TEMPATION CREEPS IN! “When Joseph was taken to Egypt by the Ishmaelite traders, he was purchased by Potiphar, an Egyptian officer. Potiphar was captain of the guard for Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. The LORD was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Culitvating Contentment In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011

Jesus’ followers overcome worry by focusing on God’s faithfulness and cultivating a life of contentment.

In his book, Jesus’ Spiritual Journey and Ours, Thomas Kepler records the account of a lady who realized that her worrying was running and ruining her life. So she made for herself a "worry table" in which she tabulated all her anxieties. After a period of time, she discovered that her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Antidote For Anxiety Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 7, 2011

If we want to overcome our fears, then we must always remember: God is faithful and we are forgiven.

In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ranged from “eat a chocolate chip cookie” to “have a stiff drink.” But Don Betz of Oakdale, Minnesota, offered his own unique solution. Every January 1st, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Tackling Temptation Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 12, 2013

JESUS’ VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION IN THE WILDERNESS SHOWS US HOW TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION IN DAILY LIVING.

AVOIDING LIFES CLIFFS Tackling Temptation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Losing Jesus In A Worldly Crowd

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Aug 16, 2007

MANY TODAY, HAVE LOST SIGHT OF JESUS IN A WORLDLY CROWD.3. MANY LOST PEOPLE WOULD GET SAVED IF THEY WOULD TURN LOOSE OF THE WORLDLY WAYS AND LET GOD HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES. 4. MANY BACKSLIDERS WOULD COME BACK TO THE LORD IF THEY WOULD SUBMIT THEMSEL

LOSING JESUS IN A WORLDLY CROWD 8/12/07 TEXT: LUKE 2: 3952 INTRODUCTION: WE FIND IN OUR TEXT, HOW JESUS AT THE AGE OF 12, HAD GONE WITH JOSEPH AND MARY TO THE PASSOVER FEAST IN JERUSALEM. AFTER A DAYS JOURNEY, THEY DISCOVERED HE WAS NOT WITH THEM. A GREAT MULTITUDE OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Over Fear And Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 20, 2020

Faith is the key component that helps us overcome our fears – if we have no faith then fear seems to rule in our faithless lives – but strong faith helps us to have no fear! A strong faith (or a relationship with Jesus ) will empower us to overcome our fears!

Video Transition: Welcome to Church – What has the church done for others and community? Welcome: Today is National Back to Church Sunday – Sadly, some churches cannot meet today due to Governors rules about Covid for example in California the church cannot meet inside, but we are thankful that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8, Matthew 8:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slipping Into Ruin Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 16, 2020

If you want to keep from slipping into ruin, depend on the Lord and then keep depending on the Lord; but if you’re already on the slippery slope to ruin, repent; turn from your sin back to God, and let Him bring you back to the top again.

About this time four years ago (Spring 2016), 23 total strangers bid farewell to the modern world as we know it. They took their hunting equipment, along with their wiles, into the remote Scottish Highlands with the aim of creating a new community from scratch. It was a new reality show on ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-36, Judges 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free