Sermons on Overcome Obstacles:

Life Lessons From Andrew - Dealing With Racism, Evangelism & Humble Service

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 28, 2004

This message examines the life of Andrew. He was a man that lived in the shadow of his brother and yet remained faithful in his service. He is an example of overcoming prejudice, sticking to the mission and humbly serving the Lord.

Andrew - Living in Your Brother’s Shadow" John 1:35-42 (Watch clip from Friends - season five - "The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS" - show first 3 minutes - theme is all about whether or not there are truly selfless good deeds) Well, that’s a great question and one that we will come back to at the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, John 12:20-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bitter Or Better Series

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 22, 2005

What we are going to be trying to get our minds around today is how the promise of God Judgment can move us from being bitter angry people, to accepting and overcoming people

Job 19:13-29 Life’s Turning Points Becoming Bitter or Better This weeks topic was Judgment, and normally I don’t like to hear the word Judgment. The message of God’s Judgment from Job is Good News. It is judgment from the perspective of the oppressed. It is justice for those who have been ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:13-29

Denomination: Methodist

Move Life From Whatever To Wherever

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 7, 2005

1 Peter is written to Christians who suffer for their faith, yet have discovered a living hope that overcomes the whatEver attitude of our day to the I will go wherever God takes me.

Move Life from Whatever to Wherever 1 Peter 1:3-9 (New International Version) 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Share Jesus Without Fear Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 7, 2005

This message speaks to a fear that every believer deals with at one time or another..the fear of sharing our faith.The sermon also deals with some practical advice on how to overcome this fear.

Share Jesus Without Fear 2nd Timothy 1:5-9a For the last month we have been talking about the topic of fear… Both on Sundays and on Wednesday nights. We have talked about the fear of commitment, failure of, loneliness, this Wednesday, the fear of death. These are fairly common fears for many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

"What We Can Learn In The Wilderness" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 9, 2005

In what ways can we learn to identify things that seek to devour us when we are in our wilderness experiences? How can we overcome these temptations that try to drag us down?

Iliff and Saltillo Churches February 13, 2005 “What We Can Learn in the Wilderness” Mark 1:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Lent. Jesus is almost ready to begin his public ministry, but first He must go through some things as final preparation. He had to identify ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

Service: The Great Difference Maker

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 10, 2005

All churches have problems, but when we serve together in the unity, and power of the Holy Spirit there is no problem that will overcome or distract us from our main purpose. Taking the Gospel to all the world.

Intro: A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one of the boys said, “Maybe it’s because they don’t know you.” The answer I believe the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Remnants Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 29, 2007

The Children of Israel conquered Canaan but didn’t conquer all the cities and some had to be overcome more than once. This happens in the life of a Christian wanting to lead a victorious life in Christ as well.

For more studies visit: www.CalvaryChapelNewberg.org. I’ve told you some stories about the mountain cabin my parents bought when I was about 11 years old. I remember distinctly the very first time we entered that cabin as its owners. I didn’t really expect this but as soon as my two sisters and I ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Get To Heaven

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 5, 2003

In order to get to heaven we need two things; someone to show us the way and someone who can overcome the roadblock of sin. Only One person can do both - Jesus

How do you get to Heaven? When you think of heaven, what do you imagine it to be like? • Where God lives • We are going to live there some day? • Ice-cream will taste 1000 times as good • Be able to eat as much as you like without Mum yelling at you or getting fat • Be able to travel real ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Taking The Terror Out Of Terrorism

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 13, 2004

How does one take terror out of terrorism? We overcome the spirit of fear through the Holy Spirit energizing us with power, enriching us with love, and enlightening us with a sound mind.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TAKING THE TERROR OUT OF TERRORISM By James O. Davis Global Pastors Network President With the attack on America, the recent war in Iraq, economic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hate What Is Evil

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 26, 2003

Too many people, in our age of tolerance, fail to realize the importance of hating what is evil. Here are twenty-six areas of evil we need to hate, flee from and overcome with good.

Hate What is Evil (Romans 12:9) Too many people, in our age of tolerance, fail to realize the importance of hating what is evil. Here are twenty areas that need to be identified in our personal life, relationships and activities that must be rooted out before we can "be holy as He is holy." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To Temptation

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

Temptations are designed to make us want to trade the favor and blessing of God for something that won’t satisfy and won’t last. 3 perspectives to help us overcome temptation:

Responding to Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil. 2 For forty days and forty nights he ate nothing and became very hungry. 3 Then the Devil came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, change these stones ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What We Believe - Intro Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Sep 14, 2012

Why a series on theology? Because studying theology can help us overcome our wrong ideas, it can help us to make better decisions, & it can help us grow as Christians!

What We Believe: Intro – “Why a Series on Theology?” Intro – 1. VIDEO – “Why Theology Matters?” by Joshua Harris… 2. The EFCA SOF begins with these words, “The Evangelical Free Church of America is an association of autonomous churches united ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be Strong - How To Win Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 9, 2010

Be realistic (being honest about it), responsible (understand you have the power to choose right), ready (be on your guard), and refocused on the goodness of God, and we will find the strength to overcome temptation.

Today I want to talk about man’s oldest problem – temptation; it goes back all the way to Adam. • We all face it. Even when you know what is right to do, it is difficult to say “No.” • Oscar Wilde once said, “I can withstand anything except temptation.” • People say the only way to get rid of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Devil’s Nightmare

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 22, 2015

The devil's worst nightmare is that believers actually start being the church Jesus declared they were capable of being: Overcomers, decisive witnesses, going after the lost, living the victorious life of joy and peace.

THE DEVIL’S NIGHTMARE Matt. 16:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Cajun Magic Trick 1. Thibodeaux and Boudreaux entered a chocolate store. As they were looking at the candy, Thibodeaux stole 3 chocolate bars. When they left the store Thibodeaux said to Boudreaux, "I'm the best thief, I stole 3 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remember What God Has Done

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 8, 2021

Our spiritual battle has to do with our memory. If we remember who God is and what he has done then we will overcome. But we tend to forget what we have to remember.

Joshua 12:1-24 Joshua chapter 12 we just read is divided into two parts. The first part, verses 1 through 6, talks about 2 kings east of Jordan River, King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan both of whom had been killed and their land was taken by the Israelites under the leadership of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:15, Deuteronomy 16:1, Amos 5:25, Genesis 17:14, Joshua 12:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist