Sermons about Overcoming Depression

Overcoming Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

based on 19 ratings

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How Jesus’ healing of the blind man is a picture of overcoming spiritual blindness.

On November 30, 1991, fierce winds from a freakish dust storm triggered a massive freeway pileup along Interstate 5 near Coalinga, California. At least 14 people died and dozens more were injured as topsoil whipped by 50 mile-per-hour winds reduced visibility to zero. The afternoon holocaust left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Pattern To Overcome Temptation

Contributed by David Kim on Jan 23, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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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

based on 29 ratings

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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

Bartimaeus: Overcoming Obstacles

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Apr 9, 2005

based on 48 ratings

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Bartimaeus had some obstacles to overcome to get to Christ. This message encourages young people to overcome whatever hinderance they have in coming to Christ.

Bartimaeus: Overcoming Obstacles Mark 10: 46 – 52 Jesus and His followers were walking through Jericho. They were on their way to Jerusalem. Many people were traveling through to go to Jerusalem for the Feast of Passover, so it was a carnival-like atmosphere. Venders had booths set up along the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Holiness

Overcoming Your Fears

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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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

How To Overcome Sin

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

based on 84 ratings

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A message on Obedience.

HOW TO OVERCOME SIN Psalms 19:12-14 INTRO: All of us have a problem with sin. The question is, “How do I overcome sin in my life?” Let me give you some little principles—very basic, very straightforward. If you live by the Spirit, He gives the power to overcome the deeds of the flesh. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Evil With Good

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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Loving our enemy is not easy, but living out the Christian life isn’t either! This message looks at how we are to respond to evil people who do bad things to us.

It may have been King David’s lowest moment. His son Absalom was leading a revolution against him. Absalom was a charmer and had convinced many that David was too old and ineffective to lead. When Absalom stormed the city with his troops, David and his army left Jerusalem and left the palace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Tendencies To Judge

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 20, 2003

based on 61 ratings

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Realize that in the way you judge or criticize others, God will hold you to the same standard. Jesus said, "Do not judge or you too will be judged. For in the same way as you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measu

Overcoming Tendencies to Judge What are the problems with trying to play the role of a judge over others? Illustration:Angry cynical people die young. Men who score high for hostility on standard tests are four times more likely to die prematurely than men whose scores are low. Bottom Line, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Enemy Within

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 50 ratings

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1. Know that Jesus said, "What comes out of a man is what makes him unclean.

1. Know that Jesus said, "What comes out of a man is what makes him unclean. For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance, and folly." (Mark 7:20,21) Every outward act of sin is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-21, Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Vibrant Overcomer

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 41 ratings

| 6,426 views

Recognize that God has made every a believer an overcomer through Christ. Paul wrote, For our sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. (Rom

* Recognize that God has made every a believer an overcomer through Christ. Paul wrote, For our sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. (Rom. 8:36,37) Application: Thank God for ...read more

Scripture: John 16:32-33, John 16:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Vibrant Overcomer

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 35 ratings

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Recognize that God has made every a believer an overcomer through Christ. Paul wrote, "For our sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." (Ro

Recognize that God has made every a believer an overcomer through Christ. Paul wrote, "For our sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." (Rom. 8:36,37) Thank God for giving you a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Divisive Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Many great congregations have suffered from people with divisive attitudes. The Lord has placed each of us in His body to be lovingly united in spirit, intent on one purpose, striving together for the faith of the gospel.

Overcoming Divisive Attitudes Illustration:A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After the first 10 years his superior called him in and asked, "Do you have anything to say?" The monk replied, "Food bad." After another 10 years the monk again had opportunity to voice his thoughts. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Mistakes Of Idolatry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 74 ratings

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Choose this day if you will worship the Lord or contemporary idols. Find out what are the consequences for making the wrong choice.

Overcoming the Mistakes of Idolatry (Josh. 17:1-18) Quote:Idolatry is worshiping anything that ought to be used, or using anything that ought to be worshiped. Augustine. Many people are living only for earthly pleasures that cannot satisfy their deepest longings. Millions of people vainly ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Problems Of Complacency

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 80 ratings

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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 Wall Of Separation

Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 17, 2001

based on 16 ratings

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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

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