Sermons on Overcome Difficulty:

What Is An Overcomer?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 7, 2010

In Christ we have been given all the tools we need to remain steadfast until the end.

WHAT IS AN OVERCOMER? Rev. 2:1 – 3:22 Sermon Objective: In Christ we have been given all the tools we need to remain steadfast until the end. SERMON INTRO: I have read it to you before but it bears repeating and is certainly germane. Listen closely and allow it to stir within you. "I'm a ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Overcoming Mediocrity

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

All we do for God should be done with excellence. How do we overcome the good enough for governemt work mentality?

OVERCOMING MEDIOCRITY INTRODUCTION: For many, what we give to God is little more than our leftovers. We have allowed society to entice us with its many “things” and rationalize that God wants us to be happy. While I cannot deny that God desires the best for His creation, we must ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Offenses

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

How to overcome being offended.

Luk 17:1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! Skandalon – trap used to catch animals, offenses are traps of satan. Impediment holding one back, stumblingblock. Strike or hit against Luk 17:2 It were better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 14, 2009

Why discouragement can hit all of us and how to overcome it

Title: Overcoming discouragement Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Introduction Question? Do Christians struggle with discouragement? Answer: Personal experiences tell us all Christians might suffer from discouragement from time to time. Even great Bible characters struggled with discouragement One ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Prejudice Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009

Prejudice causes us to treat people as inferior and is inappropriate in the life of a Christian, so how can we as Christians avoid prejudice in our lives?

8. The Book of Acts July 12th, 2009 Overcoming Prejudice A few years ago I had the opportunity to travel to Italy on a Mission trip to work with some local missionaries and help them get their church developed. It was a great trip we got to go to Rome which I was really excited about. On our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-36

Denomination: *other

Overcoming Despair

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 12, 2009

We all experience despair at times and God will help us to overcome it.

Title: Overcoming Despair Text: Psalm 13:1-6 “How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? 3 Look on me and answer, O LORD my God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Richard Horn on Jun 13, 2010

A look at why we fear and how we can overcome fear through Christ.

June 6, 2010 Overcoming Fear When Mark was drumming for us during our time of praise and worship we had a little inside joke. He would from time to time play the cowbell prompting me to say - we need more cowbell. Anyone remember Will Farrell from the skit on Saturday Night Live? Well that song ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Regret Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 2, 2010

Part 2 of living without regret. A study on the life of Jonah

Title: Overcoming Regret (Jonah 2) Introduction Last Sunday we started a sermon series called “Living without Regret” which we are taking from out of the book of Jonah. I said last week that a life of living without regret is determined by one thing and one thing only! You will ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Anger

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 31, 2009

A sermon on controlling anger

Overcoming Anger Proverbs 19:11 11Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs. Illustration: Ever Heard of Air Rage -As a passenger boarded the Los Angeles-to-New York plane, he told the flight attendant to wake him and make sure he got off when they set down ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Discouragement Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009

How to deal with discouragement in the Christian life.

Text: Nehemiah 4:1-23 Title- Overcoming Discouragement We all face periods of frustration and discouragement. But we can overcome discouragement through God’s grace! I. The Source of discouragement a. Ridicule- 1-3 b. Open opposition- 7-8, 11 (security) c. Fatigue- 10 II. The Antidote to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Obsticals Series

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Mar 31, 2009

When God speaks, the devils tremble, then they go to work contradicting the Word of God. This message shows how Gods will and satans war against each other.

Step II; Overcoming Obstacles 1 John 2:15-17 Matthew 4:1-11 Genesis 3:6 Question; Is temptation sin? I. Obstacle # 1 (Matthew 4:3) 1. Lust of the eyes a. Jesus- these stones- (vs. 3) b. Adam & Eve- saw tree good food (g. 3:6a) 2. Question; is that what God said a. Jesus- if Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 26, 2007

How can we withstand the temptation which we face on a daily basis?

Overcoming Temptation Introduction: A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "I told you not to go swimming," the boy’s mother scolded. "I couldn’t help it mom," he defended himself. "The water looked ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith To Overcome Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 22, 2007

Faith if God’s power and promises is a living faith the strengthens one to overcome the trials of life.

FAITH TO OVERCOME Heb 11:29-40 Observations On the Obstacles of the Faith 1) EVERY BELIEVER’S HOPE IS GROUNDED IN THE PROMISES OF GOD (John 10:10) The thief cometh not but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy, I am come that they may have life and that they might have it more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 15, 2008

Temptation is NOT SIN - It is rather an opportunity for spiritual growth and greatness. In today’s sermon we will see: Temptation from God’s Perspective Temptation from Satan’s Perspective And How To Overcome Temptation

“Overcoming Temptation” 02/17/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau Text: Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! Webster’s dictionary defines ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

The Overcomer's Honour

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 5, 2008

Outlining the in-evitability of our Victory as believers

THE OVER-COMER’S HONOUR BISHOP DAVID IBELEME Before Jesus left the face of the earth, He made a strong statement to His disciples. He said, "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer: I have overcome the world" ...read more

Scripture: John 16:31-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible