Sermons on Overcome Defeat:

Overcoming The Grasshopper Complex Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jul 2, 2008

With the resoureces of God’s Promise, His Provision and His Presence, Christians can overcome the grasshopper complex.

OVERCOMING THE GRASSHOPPER COMPLEX Numbers 13:25-33 Introduction: One of my favorite Comic scenes, is when Charlie brown goes to Lucy for some counseling advice. Sitting next to her ‘lemonade stand/office, Lucy prepares to offer her sage advice, Charlie brown, I read this week of some fears that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning The Agony Of Defeat Into The Thrill Of Victory Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I follow Jesus He transforms my suffering in the flesh into triumph in the spirit

ENGAGE/TENSION How many of you know who Vinko Bogataj is? That’s what I figured. That name isn’t real familiar for any of us. But for those of my generation who grew up watching “Wild World of Sports”, you may not know his name but you’re familiar with his infamous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Giant Problems

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 18, 2018

Are our problems too large for God to handle? Let’s learn that God helps us conquer giant problems. Let’s learn from the story of David and Goliath (Gol-YATH) in 1 Samuel 17:1-49 and a squall on Lake Galilee in Mark 4:35-41.

Prelude to Part 1 Giant Personalities Are our problems too large for God to handle? Purpose: Let’s learn that God helps us conquer giant problems. Plan: Let’s learn from the story of David and Goliath (Gol-YATH) in 1 Samuel 17:1-49. 1 Samuel 17:1-19 Israel’s Fear Saul ignored the advice of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Every Weaknesses

Contributed by Mofiya Amos on Jul 22, 2018

This message deals on how to overcome every human weaknesses that often times becomes channels for yielding into trials to sin against the Lord Almighty God.

Ministering: Evang. Murphy Amos. Topic: You can overcome every sinful weaknesses. Text: "But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you" Romans 8:11 ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Overcoming Crises Of Faith

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 14, 2007

How to handle times when our faith runs head-on into crisis

He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.”...Then a voice said to him, “Elijah, what are you doing here?”—I Kings 19:4b,9b OVERCOMING CRISES OF FAITH Being saved carries with it a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Your Handicaps

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001

Another look a Bartimaeus and how we can identify with him.

OVERCOMING YOUR HANDICAPS MARK 10:46-52 As we finish up our series on trusting, I thought that we’d look at a man who gives us a good example of how to trust God… I believe that many of us can identify with this man in our text… He is an example of many of us in the church who have had to trust ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Renders The Enemy Powerless Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 7, 2025

The God we serve is not only mighty—He is undefeated and undefeatable. From Genesis to Revelation, the testimony of Scripture is clear: every enemy of God’s people ultimately falls.

THE GOD WHO RENDERS THE ENEMY POWERLESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 2:13-15 (KJV) "And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Makes Your Enemies Your Footstool Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025

When God declares that He will make your enemies your footstool, it is an assurance that the very people, forces, and situations meant to pull you down will instead push you higher.

THE GOD WHO MAKES YOUR ENEMIES YOUR FOOTSTOOL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 110:1 – “The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.” Supporting Texts: Joshua 10:24-25, Romans 8:31, Isaiah 54:17, Exodus 23:22 INTRODUCTION: The God we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1, Joshua 10:24-25, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Makes Enemies Bow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 9, 2025

God has the power to compel the strongest opposition to yield and submit. No enemy, spiritual or physical, can withstand His authority when He rises to fight for His people.

THE GOD WHO MAKES ENEMIES BOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 66:3 — “Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.” Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:10-11, Psalm 110:1-2, Isaiah 45:23-24, Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Overthrows Wickedness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 22, 2025

God is a righteous judge who actively dismantles every form of wickedness, ensuring that justice is established and the righteous are vindicated.

THE GOD WHO OVERTHROWS WICKEDNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 7:9 “Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.” (Psalm 7:9, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:21; Psalm 37:12-15; Isaiah 10:27; Romans ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Your Giants

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Jul 23, 2007

To overcome a battle, we need to understand whose battle it is.

Overcoming Your Giants Opening; Illustration: Mama eagles are caring loving creatures. Somewhere along the line the mama eagle decides it’s time the baby eagles learn to fly. She takes the little eagle out of the next and flies up as high as she can go. At this point, she drops the fledgling, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Victory, Be An Overcomer

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jul 21, 2014

how to live in victory, to be an overcomer

LIVING IN VICTORY, BE AN OVERCOMER I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me. Ek is tot alles in staat deur Christus wat my krag gee. PHI 4:13 1 JOHN 5:4-5 because everyone who has been born from God has won the victory over the world. Our faith is what wins the victory over the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Three Steps To Finding Victory Over Sin Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2022

What is victory and what does it mean?

What is victory and what does it mean? • Victory - a conquest, a gaining of superiority in a contest, overcoming an enemy, success in a struggle, to endeavor against odds or difficulties. • Defeat - to suffer, prevention of success, loss of a contest, failure, to be overthrown. Have you ever felt ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Life's Difficulties Series

Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Aug 25, 2018

Putting your faith and trust in Christ when we are faced with difficulties in life.

Text: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Objective: To help the listener learn to turn their focus on Christ during difficulties in life. Introduction: Last week we talked about overcoming life’s disappointments. We looked at how Webster defines disappoint: failing to meet the expectation of something. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Daniel 6:16-21, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Overcome Sin

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

A message on Obedience.

HOW TO OVERCOME SIN Psalms 19:12-14 INTRO: All of us have a problem with sin. The question is, “How do I overcome sin in my life?” Let me give you some little principles—very basic, very straightforward. If you live by the Spirit, He gives the power to overcome the deeds of the flesh. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:12-14

Denomination: Baptist