Sermons on Overcoming Adversity:

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 7, 2020

An encouragement message about saying, "No" to temptation.

Overcoming Temptation Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 18, 2021

More people have succumbed to fear than to deadly diseases. Fear causes weakness, therefore when the Lord said "Fear not", He also said "I will strengthen you". If we need to overcome fear and lead a healthy life, we need to learn about this from God's Word.

Overcoming Fear We read in Isaiah 41:10, “Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Surely I will help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” (TLV) There are two phrases in the above mentioned verse that I wish to highlight in this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Other

Overcoming With Confidence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 8, 2019

God want us to take seriously the call to overcome the world because what we believe has been certified by the best witnesses possible.

Overcoming with Confidence (I John 5:1-11) 1. Two guys are walking through a game park & they come across a lion that has not eaten for days. The lion starts chasing the two men. They run as fast as they can and the one guy starts getting tired and decides to say a prayer, "Please turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Greed Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025

In a world that constantly promotes materialism and equates success with accumulation, believers must guard their hearts against the deceitfulness of riches.

OVERCOMING GREED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 12:15 "And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth." Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Proverbs 15:27; Ecclesiastes 5:10; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming A Suicide

Contributed by Dennis Gard on Sep 22, 2024

To the family and all friends, God’s peace truly be with you this day. Today we do one of the most difficult of all things to do – we gather to grieve the passing of <Name>, who was much loved, respected, kind and caring, hardworking. We gather to commend him into God’s care.

I. Introduction: a. Grief is never an easy burden to bear – and never more so than when it comes to us in what we can only regard as an untimely fashion. It causes many questions to arise within us – questions about ourselves and what we might or might not have done to make things different – and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39, Isaiah 54:8-10

The Ultimate Overcomer Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024

As Christians, our greatest example of an overcomer is Jesus Christ Himself. In this message, we will focus on Jesus as the ultimate overcomer, understanding that because He has overcome, we too can walk in victory.

The Ultimate Overcomer: Jesus Christ! Revelation 1:9-18 Introduction: Cf. we have been learning what it means to be an “Overcomer” – not some super saint – SC emblazoned across their chest – saved you are an overcomer. 1John 5:4 – “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world.” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Discouragement Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 18, 2024

Next in series on Nehemiah. Addresses overcoming discouragement.

Nehemiah 4 Discouragement I remember it like it was yesterday. I was a young youth pastor, in my late 20s. I had been a part-time youth pastor at that church for about a year. I was beginning a new study called Prayer Life. By the way, if you eat a study to help you with your prayer life, I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Being Overcomers Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 29, 2024

The struggles and hardships of life, and our sinful failures, can bring us to a point where we don't feel like overcomers. John calls us not to trust our feelings, but to trust Jesus who truly calls us overcomers.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 5:1-12 “Being Overcomers” Through his Epistle John has gone to great lengths to ensure the readers understand who Jesus is … and the eternal security we can have when we put our faith in Jesus. John continues to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Overcomers Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Aug 20, 2024

Christian, you are an Overcomer! The Bible affirms our victory in Christ, despite the trials we face in a broken world. We can embrace our identity as Overcomers. Through Christ, we can live in ongoing victory.

We Are Overcomers! 1John 5:1-5 Introduction: Christian = you are an Overcomer! We are Overcomers! Identity in Christ. Who you are in Him. NT = verse after verse that bears out this great truth… Romans 8:37 – “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Anexity Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 27, 2019

Jesus teaches how not to worry. How to overcome and stay CALM

Title: Anxiety Theme: Text: Matthew 6:24-34 Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought (don’t be anxious) for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Church Of God

The Overcoming Blood

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 8, 2025

The Blood of Jesus absolves us of sin, gives us a new nature, is the ground of our righteousness, propels us into heavenly victory over the devil, and is a day by day cleansing power that transforms us into the image of Christ! PTL for the Blood!

THE OVERCOMING BLOOD Rev. 12:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In England there’s a little town. It has a grocery store, gas station, a pub, a flower shop and a monastery. The pub is where everyone gathers to talk. A big storm came through and damaged the monastery. The Monks decided to sell flowers ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 21, 2024

This message evaluates the three temptations of Jesus and how He overcame them.

Title: The Temptation of Jesus Theme: Learning to say no to temptation. Text: Luke 4:1 - 13 Opening Scripture Luke 4:1-13 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into* the wilderness, (2) being tempted for forty days by the devil. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Galatians 5:16-18, 1 John 2:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcoming Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the contrast between the majority's fear and doubt with Caleb's faith in God's promise, as depicted in Numbers 13:30, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience in God's power.

Good morning, everyone. I'm glad to see you all here today, ready to delve into God's Word and uncover the wisdom within it. Today, we're going to be looking at a passage from the book of Numbers – Chapter 13, verse 30. But before we dive in, let me share a quote from A.W. Tozer, "Faith, as Paul ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30

Topics: Overcome

Overcoming Depression PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024

Explores dealing with depression through the biblical story of Elijah, emphasizing God's unfailing love and the church's role in addressing mental health.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred sanctuary, where we gather together in unity and love to hear the Word of God. In the ups and downs of life, we often find ourselves in valleys of shadow, where the sunlight of joy seems to have abandoned us. We may feel isolated, misunderstood, ...read more

Topics: Depression

How God Uses Adversity For Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

Paul teaches us that “experiences” may come into our life so God can smooth off the rough edges off of our character. The Lord is in the process of fashioning us more into the image of Jesus Christ. He is the potter and we are the clay.

1. Have you considered all the blessings that are available to you when you hear the word, “No”. Most of us like to get what we want, but are frustrated when we hear somebody say, “No” to our requests. Instead of growing resentful, angry or disillusioned when you come up against denials of your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational