Sermons on Overcome Temptation:

God's Word Lights Our Way Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 6, 2014

You may be able to relate to what Psalm 119 says about the joy of reading and meditating on God's Word. But most of us have also experienced dry spells. This section addresses how we can overcome dry spells by letting God's Word light our way forward wi

PSALM 119: 105-112 [The Ministry of The Word Series] GOD'S WORD LIGHTS OUR WAY You may be able to relate to what Psalm 119 says about the joy of reading and meditating on God's Word. But most of us have also experienced dry spells–times when we don't seem to get much from the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Baptist

"god Uses Broken Vessels."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Feb 7, 2023

Jeremiah's visit to the potter's house was a transformative experience that helped him overcome challenges and become a leader. By observing the potter's careful mastery of his craft, Jeremiah learned valuable lessons about perseverance which will help us in our Christian pilgrimage.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (2 Timothy 2: 20, 21) (20) "But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor." (21) " If a man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-21, Jeremiah 18:1-6, Isaiah 64:8, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing The Way

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 23, 2005

It is in the Triumphal entry we see our preparation to move from sinner to saint, from overcome by sin to overcommer of sin, from beaten to blessed!!!! We can proclaim today these things because our redeemer prepared the way, and because he finalized the

All history (His Story of saving us from our sin) will hinge on the cross. In His triumphal entry (scholars have called it a-triumphal) we see the foreshadowing of His purchasing our pardon from sin and preparing for us the way called straight. His plan was prepared before the foundations of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen: A Man Of Godly Character

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 17, 2005

In the story of Stephen we see that when we are empowered by the Holy Spirit of God we can confront and confound our culture. It is by the same character that Stephen lived an abundant overcoming life that we too can live a life of peace, power, and purp

Intro: In the story of Stephen we see that when we are empowered by the Holy Spirit of God we can confront and confound our culture. It is by the same character that Stephen lived and abundant overcoming life that we too can life a life of peace, power, and purpose. Stephen is the hinge in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Endurance For The Long Haul

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 25, 2005

The theme is will power, endurance, and overcoming in spite of difficulty. Every one of us come to a point a times when we want to give up and quit. Just like the disciples who fell asleep while they waited for Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. When w

Finding Endurance for the Long Haul Mark 14:32-42 January 23, 2005 The scene for the gospel lesson this morning is set on Thursday evening of Holy Week. It had been an incredibly busy and eventful week for Jesus and the disciples. It had started with the triumphant ride down the Mount of Olives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Methodist

Nine Characteristics Of Conquering Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 20, 2003

We live in a world where we have to choose daily between being a victor or a victim. Fortunately the Lord gives us the power to overcome evil with good through the power of His conquering love. Here are nine essential characteristics of a love that helps

Nine Characteristics of Conquering Love (Rom 8:31-39) We live in a world where we have to choose daily between being a victor or a victim. Fortunately the Lord gives us the power to overcome evil with good through the power of His conquering love. Here are nine essential characteristics of a love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gideon's Army Of 300 Unbeatable Men!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 20, 2013

Don’t give up! Exhausted but still in pursuit caught my attention! Hard work is the key element that separates the genius from the ordinary! An indomitable spirit is needed to overcome discouragement, stress and pressure! Now don't take this impersonally!

Hot pursuit! Judges 8:4 “When Gideon came to the Jordan, he and the three hundred men who were with him crossed over, exhausted but still in pursuit.” Don’t give up! Exhausted but still in pursuit caught my attention! Hard work is the key element that separates the genius from ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-10, Judges 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Priority Of Preaching-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 8, 2010

Paul charged Timothy to preach the word of God as knowledge of it is vital to overcoming a hostile environment(3:15-17). Pastors must prioritize the faithful preaching of God’s revealed word but why? 5 incentives prioritizing the preaching of God’s word

The PRIORITY of PREACHING-I—2Timothy 4:1-8 Attention: Preaching is a standardized & major part of the livelihood of a church. It is vital to the worship experience. It is necessary to alignment with Bible Study. It calls the hearer to action. It draws the hearer closer to God. But is it only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Preaching-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2010

Paul charged Timothy to preach the word of God as knowledge of it is vital to overcoming a hostile environment(3:15-17). Pastors must prioritize the faithful preaching of God’s revealed word but why? 5 incentives prioritizing the preaching of God’s word.

The PRIORITY of PREACHING-II—2Timothy 4:1-8 Attention: Preaching is a standardized & major part of the livelihood of a church. It is vital to the worship experience. It is necessary to alignment with Bible Study. It calls the hearer to action. It draws the hearer closer to God. But is it only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jul 15, 2009

We live in a world obsessed power: political power, military power, racial power, monetary power etc. However, God has an overcoming, victorious power available to every believer through presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. In the midst of the dar

Empowered By the Holy Spirit Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be £witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 2:1 - 4 (NKJV) 1When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Healing School #2: 15 Reasons Why People Don't Get Healed Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 3, 2008

We are going to take a look at some of the reasons why people don’t receive their healing from the Lord. As we look at these obstacles, and do whatever we can to overcome them, we will open the door to experience more healing in our lives.

HEALING SCHOOL #2: 15 REASONS WHY PEOPLE DON’T GET HEALED OPENING QUOTE: “It is abnormal for a Christian not to have an appetite for the impossible. It has been written into our spiritual DNA to hunger for the impossibilities around us to bow at the name of Jesus.” (Bill Johnson, When Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: *other

The Power That We Dont Use

Contributed by Jose Imperial on Nov 6, 2008

Gods people always want to have power,to overcome the enemy, win against sin, and have impact in lives of many people. Satan always tempt us to seek higher power... but God want us to use power that were in us..

The Power We Dont Use Gods people always want to have power.to overcome the enemy, win against sin, and have impact in lives of many people. We want people to be healed, people to change, but we like to do it with different approach, we asked for a great healing as a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Does Not Envy

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 30, 2013

ENVY is called a “green-eyed-monster” and can be defined as a resentful emotion which "occurs when a person lacks another’s (perceived) superior quality, achievement or possession and wishes that the other lacked it." Oh, but God’s love overcomes all.

Quotes: “Envy is the art of counting the other fellow’s blessings instead of your own."- Harold Coffin “Envy, after all, comes from wanting something that isn’t yours. But grief comes from losing something you’ve already had.” ― Jodi Picoult "Never underestimate the power of jealousy and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What’s So Amazing About Grace? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 12, 2013

This story of Judah and Tamar reminds us that God’s grace comes in spite of our sin - even through our sin. Grace overcomes the mess that we make of our lives and provides us with something that we could never provide for ourselves.

There are many passages in the Bible that are difficult to preach. Genesis 38 is right up there at the top of the list. It’s not BORING It’s not DEEP THEOLOGY It’s not IRRELEVANT Simply put, it’s TOO RACY! But the story must be told, because it’s an amazing story about GRACE. The story concerns ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Barriers To Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 10, 2018

If prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective then why do so people go day after day asking, seeking and knocking and yet do not receive an answer to their prayers? Read this sermon to find out 7 barriers to prayer and how to overcome them

Seven Barriers to Effective Prayer James 4:3, 5:16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective then why do so people go day after day, month after month, year after year asking, seeking and knocking and yet do not receive an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist