Sermons on Overcome Bitterness:

Overcoming The Obstacles Series

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 12, 2001

Like the Israelites of old, many of us find ourselves staring at an obstacle of some kind that stands between us and the spiritual goals we have set for ourselves for the new year.

NAVIGATING THE NEW YEAR Overcoming the Obstacles Bette Nesmith had a good secretarial job in a Dallas bank when she ran across a problem that interested her. Her thought was, there must be a better way to correct typewriter errors? Having had some art experience, she knew that artists who ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Contentiousness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to Overcome Contentiousness

How to Overcome Contention Acts 15:36-41 Illustration:Getting angry can sometimes be like leaping into a wonderfully responsive sports car, gunning the motor, taking off at high speed and then discovering the brakes are out of order. Maggie Scarg in New York Times Magazine. The contention ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: EVERY BELIVER HAS FACED TEMPTATION AND MANY TIME'S IT HAS CAUSE HEARTACKE AND PAIN TO US AND THOSE WE LOVE .

INTRO: EVERY BELIVER HAS FACED TEMPTATION AND MANY TIME'S IT HAS CAUSE HEARTACKE AND PAIN TO US AND THOSE WE LOVE . BUT I TRULLY BELIVE THAT IT HURT'S JESUS MORE THAN WE WILL EVER KNOW.. IN OUR LIVE'S WE WILL BE UP AGAINST EVERY SCEME , TRICK AND PLOT THAT SATAN CAN THROW AT US BUT IT IS HOW YOU ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23

Overwhelmed But Not Overcome"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

The major thrust of David’s life that we are examining is his tremendous leadership ability and the depths of his emotion as we read from the Psalms the true expressions of his heart to God.

"OVERWHELMED BUT NOT OVERCOME" (The Leader’s Endurance) Dr. Dennis Deese 1 SAMUEL 22:1-5, PS. 57:1-11, 142:1-7 The major thrust of David’s life that we are examining is his tremendous leadership ability and the depths of his emotion as we read from the Psalms the true expressions of his heart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-5

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 27, 2001

Shows the fallacies about temptation that often cause believers to succumb to it, demonstrating the total victory that we can find in Jesus Christ.

Temptation is a fact of life for all of us. As we know, even Jesus was tempted in the wilderness. So, the question arises, why are some people able to withstand the temptations while others are not? Why do some people come through temptation unscathed while others are completely ruined by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 28, 2002

Through Nehemiah we learn the Godly way to overcome what could potentially become discouragement.

Introduction: John Hus Illustration Background: Hard work is almost finished Purpose Statement: Being a Committed Christian Means… I. Never Letting Your Guard Down (v. 1, 8-9) A. The Work is all but finished 1. The enemies make a concession speech 2. They were appealing to his pride B. Never fall ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Boredom

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003

Boredom is a warning sign that we are living for self when we ought to be living for God.

Overcoming Boredom Ecclesiastes 9:10; Colossians 3:17 A ten-year-old boy was asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Influenced by the threat of nuclear war and the reality of terrorist attacks around the world, the boy thought for a moment and then replied with just one word: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10, Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Is The Victory That Overcomes

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 4, 2005

EASTER 2(B) - This is the victory that overcomes: Faith to believe Jesus is the Son of God and love to obey God’s commands.

THIS IS THE VICTORY THAT OVERCOMES! (Outline) 1 JOHN 5:1-6 - April 3, 2005 - EASTER 2 INTRO: Everyone likes the winner as much as everyone likes to be a winner. God’s victory over sin, death, and the devil is our victory over sin, death, and the devil. Today’s text points out the fact that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Depression

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 13, 2005

Four steps to overcome depression like Elijah.

Overcoming Depression 1 Kings 19:4 Introduction: A. Illus. Debbie Downer - Jingle: "You’re enjoying your day, everything’s going your way Then, along comes Debbie Downer! Always there to tell you about a new disease A car accident or killer bees. You’ll beg her to spare you, "Debbie, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005

11th in long series on Joshua. This speaks of conquering our own obstacles (like Jericho), even though sometimes God’s commands seem foolish or wasteful.

Joshua 6:1-27 – Overcoming Obstacles There is a story told of ancient times. Once upon a time, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 12, 2007

When you are physically and emotionally wore out, you are more vulnerable to attacks of the enemy. When you are feeling low and depressed, watch out and be on your guard for the devil is ready to pounce on you as a lion does its wounded prey. The good n

Overcoming Temptation The Life of Christ By Greg Johnson February 11, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Matthew 4:1-11 God’s Word says (Matthew 4:1-11 NIV) "Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. {2} After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

How to overcome temptation

INTRODUCTION: Jesus is the ultimate Christian We can learn how to overcome anything in life if we pay close attention to His life. By listening to what He says and by watching what He does. The greatest test that we all face as Christians is temptation. After Jesus was baptized, Matthew tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Depression

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Nov 8, 2006

Elijah becomes an example of dealing with and overcoming deprestion

OVERCOMING DEPRESSION – 1 Kings 19 Jam 5:17/ Mal 4:5-6 Review 1 Kings 18 (esp v.24)/ 1 Kings 19:1-2/4 (Every church has a Jezebel) Here is a man who great victories but now wants to die – Ps 42/ Num 11:15 Jeremiah … would that was never born 2 Cor 1:8 Two types of depression: 1- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Foursquare

How To Be An Overcomer

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 22, 2006

We must overcome negative feelings.

HOW TO BE AN OVERCOMER Psalms 41:4 I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee. We must overcome negative feelings and needless fear to be an overcomer. I. HIS CONDITION. A. DAVID WAS IN DECLINING HEALTH. B. DAVID WAS DEEPLY HURT. 1. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Jason Freeman on Mar 19, 2006

Overcoming Discouragement

Between now and Easter we will be looking at the 10 most destructive giants in life. These 10 giants are issues we all face but if left unchecked can cause unnecessary damage and keep us from knowing and experiencing the fullness of God’s presence and purpose in our lives. Today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible