Sermons on Overcoming Differences:

Overcoming Spiritual A.d.d. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2015

It can be hard to stay focused on our spiritual disciplines. When we have purpose behind what we are doing, it will help us to focus on what is important. (This was built on the Next Steps series available on Sermon Central for purchase)

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A.D.D. Attention Deficit Disorder. It is defined as, “a condition, usually in children, marked by inattentiveness, dreaminess, and passivity.” • The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as, “a condition in which someone (such as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Biblical Way Of Overcoming Trouble And Crisis

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 22, 2020

In the period of crisis, believers need to concentrate more on the faithfulness of the Lord instead of our unbelief's and limited means.

Difficult and interesting times are upon us with the coronavirus, outbreak causing untold hardship and pains to many families, not only of the loved ones lost in the heat of the crisis but economic difficulties decimating the base of many families. The story is the same everywhere with people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9, Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Can Make A Big Difference For God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 6, 2017

We can make a big difference for God! 1. By God’s greatness (vs. 1-5). 2. By God’s grace (vs. 1-5). 3. By God's guidance (vs. 6-12). 4. By our going (vs. 13-18).

We Can Make a Big Difference for God! Acts 9:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 26, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *Our God likes to use little things to make a big difference in His world. Max Lucado pointed this fact out, when he wrote: -"That guy who gave Jesus the donkey on Palm ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jump: Trusting God And Overcoming Pride

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 8, 2019

You can change your life if you can overcome your pride. This is a sermon about Naaman and how he overcame his pride to experience a miracle.

Jump In! Sermon by The Rev. Rian Adams In today’s Old Testament lesson we meet a dangerous man, a military general who led the army of Israel’s biggest enemy, Naaman. He didn't share Israel's beliefs, their theology, their God, their politics, or their ethics, yet God was at work in him. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Starting Out: Overcoming Your Past Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Jul 15, 2002

Your past, no manner how bad, doesn’t have to stop you from being in the plan of God. You can, with God’s grace and forgiveness, overcome your past.

I heard the story recently of two friends who were talking to each other. One remarked to his friend and said, “Man, you look so depressed. Whatever could you be thinking about to depress you so?” His friend quickly replied, “My future”. “Your future?” his friend said. “Whatever in the world ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcoming My Three Greatest Fears

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 17, 2003

You can’t argue with God. He has a calling upon your life.

Text: Exodus Chapter 4 1And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee. 2And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. 3And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-9, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

“overcoming The Fear Factor” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 5, 2015

How to we overcome our fears with respect to reaching out to others?

In order to take the Great Commandment seriously, we must be willing to love those who God has placed around us. It’s not always going to be pretty, but it is going to be significant. Review the Block Map and the Art of Neighboring Strategy. Encourage everyone to host or be part of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jabez: Overcoming The Significance Of A Sorrowful Name

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 7, 2011

Jabez' mother named him 'Sorrow,' but the LORD kept this man of prayer from experiencing it. We ought to pray faithfully to God, asking Him to help us in any weighty task and to bring about what is dear to our hearts and according to His will.

Turn to 1 Chronicles 4... In the book of 1 Chronicles, there is a man given honor in the middle of a genealogy of very important people, including many kings. His name is short, so we don't have a Maher-shalal-hash-baz. We have Jabez, essentially pronounced "Ya-Bates" in Hebrew. Many have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Falling Short: Overcoming The Gap Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 10, 2014

Understanding the process of salvation. Understanding justification, sanctification, regeneration, and faith.

Title: Justification, Regeneration, Sanctification, Faith Theme: Text: Romans 3:23, 24 Romans 3:23-24 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, Introduction As you can see we have a basketball ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgiveness - Handling Hurts And Overcoming Offenses

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 16, 2026

As long as there are people in this world—and especially people close to us—there will be times when we will be hurt, misunderstood, or offended or cause offense to someone else.How do we handle these hurts and overcome offenses.

As long as there are people in this world—and especially people close to us—there will be times when we will be hurt, misunderstood, or offended or cause offense to someone else. Sometimes it may be intentional but often it is unintentional. The question is not if it will happen but how will we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Can Overcome Our Hurts

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Here was a man, for 38 years unable to walk, a burden to others, & probably with little sense of self-worth. Let's see how Jesus dealt with this man and his needs.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: John 5:1-15; Matthew 11:28-30 A. When you look around at the people who attend church on Sunday, what do you see? Do you see remarkable people, dressed in fine clothes who have it all together? Or do you see hurting ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15, Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 17 - Overcome Fear With Faith Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 2, 2025

Fear is real and there are many situations that disturb us and create a sense of fear in our hearts. If we recognize that God is our shield, and put our faith in Him, all our fears are annulled and will be replaced with courage and peace.

We read in Genesis 15:1, Later the LORD spoke his word to Abram in a vision. He said, "Abram, don't be afraid. I am your shield. Your reward will be very great." (GW) God knows our name There were certain events that transpired in Abram’s life that left him with a sense of fear and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1, John 1:47-48, Psalm 139:1-2, Psalm 23:4, 2 Kings 6:15-17, Ruth 2:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Overcomers Sermon Iv: Overcoming Hard Times By Remembering Who's In Charge Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 20, 2020

To overcome like Joseph and Jesus, realize that tough times are not wasted by remembering the Lord our God's sovereignty and that He has a plan for His people - to see us through any and all circumstances of life and death.

Overcome Hard Times by Remembering Who’s In Charge “When the going gets tough, the tough keep going.” Well, maybe. I might have thought I was tough but when excruciating pain unexpectedly floored me, it not only turned my smiley face upside ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:8-52

Survivor: How To Overcome Your Peninnah - Overcoming Challenges Amidst Difficulties By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2023

One character that Hannah portrays it’s her wisdom to accept her condition and find a permanent solution for it. Despite Peninnah hurling insults on her, she did not complain, she did not start the so called ‘Blaming game’. She accepted her situation and seek God for a solution

Overcoming Challenges amidst difficulties 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Lessons that we learn from the story of Hannah and Peninnah #𝟏- 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐀𝐬 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Overcomes The Obstacles To Healthy Living

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2003

how Jesus heals us spiritually and physically

February 23, 2003 Mark 2:1-12 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried by four ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran