Sermons on overcoming addiction: showing 421-435 of 37,983

Overcoming The Problems Of Complacency

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Overcome the problems of apathy, indifference and complacency by discovering key errors to avoid.

Overcoming the Problems of Complacency, Indifference and Apathy (Judges 18) Many Christians are suffering from the problem of an apathetic attitude to God’s priorities. By their complacent attitudes some believers fall into the trap of selfish indifference to the passions of God for the five ...read more

Scripture: Judges 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Curse Of Halloween

Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Oct 26, 2001

Alternatives to Halloween.

Overcoming the Curse of Halloween (Philippians 4:8-9) A. Introduction 1. Halloween is a very controversial issue that every Christian is forced to deal with. Every year at the end of October our country’s streets and sidewalks are filled with young boys and girls that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Grasshopper Complex Series

Contributed by John Barr on Sep 13, 2002

Overcoming obstacles that have defeated us in the past. Joshua had to help Isreal overcome Jericho in order to inhabit the promised land. Based on the book of same title authored by Gary Inrig. Sermon 1 of series

OVERCOMING THE GRASSHOPPER COMPLEX Numbers 13:25-33 Israel was at a crossroads in their journey. After years of travel, after some intense time with God in the desert, after some battles against over whelming odds, they stood at the cross roads of victory. Not the final victory that they had ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcoming The Wall Of Separation

Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 17, 2001

God’s plan for breaking down the wall of separation in your marriage and in relationships

1. Opening Prayer of Gratitude: (1min) 2.Introduction: (20 min.) a) Opening comments and introductions b) Ask participants: Please go to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verse 14 - 20. (2:14) "For He is our peace, who hath make both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Overcoming The Wall Of Separation

Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 17, 2001

God’s plan for breaking down the wall of separation in your marriage and in relationships

1. Opening Prayer of Gratitude: (1min) 2.Introduction: (20 min.) a) Opening comments and introductions b) Ask participants: Please go to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verse 14 - 20. (2:14) "For He is our peace, who hath make both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian Church

We Have Overcome!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's love empowers us to overcome all that would keep us from experiencing loving relationships with others.

We Have Overcome! 1 John 5:2-5 Walter Gowans knew that God was calling him from his homeland to share the gospel in the Sudan. He traveled there to work among the people of the region because he knew that was God's plan for his life. God had so impacted his life that it was evident to those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Contentious People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

Paul teaches us how to overcome contentious people as well as our our self-destructive tendency to argue

Overcoming Contentiousness (Acts 15:36-41) Illustration:Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of retaliating, or trying to defend himself, he looked at the woman and said, "If what you say is true, would you mind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Faulty Presuppositions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

Learning requires a willingness to surrender our faulty presuppositions

Overcoming our Faulty Presuppositions (Acts 10:23-34) It is often true that before we can learn new things we have to be willing to unlearn faulty presuppositions. Many people harbor faulty assumptions about themselves, other people or their circumstances. To wrongly assume something about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Christmas Stress

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 1, 2003

Four simple principles for overcoming Holiday stress taken from the story of Martha and Mary.

Overcoming Christmas Stress Luke 10:38-42 Whether you like it our not, whether you are prepared or not, the Christmas Season is upon us! This past Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, is the known as the busiest shopping day of the year. I overheard one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Essentials Of An Overcoming Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 4, 2003

Four Key things for living a life radically different from the world

Essentials for an Overcoming Life 1 John 5:1-5 1. Turn with me to 1 John 5 as we get back into our study of 1 John. Some time back I shared the difference between flying and flying. Track in KC area when the Blue Angels took off from a nearby airport and began to practice for an upcoming air ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

How To Be An Overcomer

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 11, 2003

hOW WE CAN WITHSTAND TEMPTATION

The Atheist asserts there is no God. The Agnostic says he can¡¦t tell if there is a God or not. The Materialist boasts that he does not require a God. The Worldly fool wishes there were not God. The Christians answers that he can¡¦t do without God. Atheism says: ¡§Creation without a Creator; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

"How To Overcome Worry"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Feb 13, 2003

Worry and anxiety seem to always wait for an opportune time to pounce on us, when were the least bit ready. We can overcome worry!

Southern Hills Baptist Church February 23 2003 Philippians 4: 6-7 “How to overcome worry” Pastor, Mark Hensley 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pattern To Overcome Temptation

Contributed by David Kim on Jan 23, 2005

Here in this text, we see a recording of a victory of our Lord over human sin and temptation.

Scripture: Luke 9:23 Here in this text, we see a recording of a victory of our Lord over human sin and temptation. Matthew’s intention here is to show: (A)Jesus’ right or qualification as a King of kings and Lord of lords by defeating the opposing kingdom and its king, Satan. (B)demonstrate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Opposition By Prayer

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 6, 2005

Where do you see yourself in this picture? Are you being pelted by unfair criticism as you are serving Christ? If so, keep on going and God will reward your efforts. Or do you recognize yourself as one who tends to be critical of others? If so, it’s time

Overcoming Opposition By Prayer (Nehemiah 1:4-11) Illustration: There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health. --Proverbs 12:18 Critics talk much and do little that is constructive. They are more interested in trying to make themselves look ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Your Fears

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

This marvelous passage teaches us that we are trust God in everything because of who He is and only then are we able to overcome the fears that assail us.

“OVERCOMING YOUR FEARS” ISAIAH 41:10 1. God’s PRESENCE Secures. (v. 10a) Fear thou not; for I am with thee Genesis 26:24; Deuteronomy 31:6, 8; Joshua 1:5; Psalm 16:11; Isaiah 43:5; Jeremiah 46:28; Zephaniah 3:16; Matthew 14:27; 28:5, 10, 20; Luke 1:30; John 6:20; Acts 7:9; 18:9-10; 27:24; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Baptist