Sermons on Overcoming Distress:

Top 7 Rewards To The Overcomer Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017

Peter told Jesus "we've left everything to follow you. What do we get?" Jesus wasn't put off by the question. In fact, the end of each of the messages to the churches proclaims rewards for those who overcome. This is a brief overview of each.

And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These things writes the one having the sharp, two edged sword: I know the place where you stay, the throne of Satan, And you hold onto my name, and do not deny my faith Even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness (martyr), who was killed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: *other

How To Overcome Satan's Deceptions

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 16, 2017

We are engaged in a spiritual battle and we must use the spiritual armor of God if we are to win.

Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941. Just a few hours later, Clark Airfield in the Philippines was attacked and the entire air wing dedicated to defending the Philippines and American interests in Asia was destroyed. Singapore was attacked and just a few days after the Pearl Harbor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Your Family Problem

Contributed by Olu Mike Omoasegun on Apr 11, 2013

As we all know that the entire world today is full of crisis, wars and problems. And every problem or crisis in our society, nation or the world at large is a problem start from a family

INTRODUCTION As we all know that the entire world today is full of crisis, wars and problems. And every problem or crisis in our society, nation or the world at large is a problem start from a family. Each man comes from a family, and society is a result of combination of families. Any problem in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can Overcome Failure Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 12, 2015

the benefits of failure

You Can Overcome Failure I Kings 15:4-5 1. Is there something that you have done that haunts you - Psalm 51:3 * "What if" regrets * "What if" reminders 2. Is there something you have done that is inexcusable * Amazing protection * Amazing productivity 3. Is there something you have done ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

When There's Opposition, Overcome It Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 11, 2014

Whenever we attempt to live for God and accomplish God's purposes, we should expect opposition from God's enemies. In this lesson, we see how Nehemiah and God's people were able to overcome the opposition they faced.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of a hunter who one day raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. 1. When he was about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft soothing voice, “Isn’t it better to talk than to shoot? What do you want? Let's negotiate the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Evil Aimed At You!

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on May 23, 2015

Let me state a biblical truth. As a child of God, and according to Gods word: You can overcome any and all Evil attempting to control, manipulate or rule your life - PERIOD

OVERCOMING THE EVIL AIMED AT YOU! By Pastor Daniel Cruz Preached on Sunday April 12th 2015 Romans 12:21 (esv) “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” 1 John 5:4 “for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Obstacles (Part 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2014

In this sermon, we wrestle with the doubts, fears and compromise that comes when we face obstacles and opposition.

Introduction: A. Life is full of obstacles. 1. So the most important question is not: “Will we face obstacles?” 2. Rather, the most important question is: “How will we overcome the obstacles we face?” B. I like the story told of three men who were hiking in the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Obstacles (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 16, 2014

In this sermon, we see how God worked through the prophets to get the building of the temple resumed and we see how God is always with us providing what is needed along the way.

Introduction: A. How many of you have seen the “Keep Calm and Carry On” Posters? 1. “Keep Calm and Carry On”- this slogan, printed on a colored background and topped with a royal crown, has cropped up everywhere. a. It is emblazoned on everything from totes and T-shirts to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be Overcomers In The Cosmic Battle Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 1, 2010

The cosmic battle described in Chapter 12 provides us with guidance about how to be overcomers in that battle.

In October 1985, a former U of A football player got me a sideline pass for the football game against 3rd ranked SMU. Although I had previously watched numerous games from the stands and on TV, being on the sideline gave me a whole new perspective on the game. I got to witness first hand many of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Your Fear Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 6, 2012

We even fear commitment to areas that demand commitment to make them work from marriage, to raising children, to deep friendships, to discipleship & to following Jesus. God though wants us to make the right commitments in life. So God sent Jesus on a gre

OVERCOMING YOUR FEAR OF COMMITMENT LUKE 9:57-62 Our society has a fear of commitment. We’d rather bail out than blast through. We’d rather leave than last. We’d rather throw in the towel than stay in the game. It’s so easy to waver and waffle and go the way of least resistance and effort. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Overcome The World Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus prays for his believers

Show video of John 17 John 17 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Stumbling Blocks

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 25, 2013

This is a sermon that will help us to look at circumstances in a new light.

Today is Mission Sunday. There are many different preaching styles. One of my favorite styles is to ask a question and then answer the question through the sermon. Jesus used this style in his ministry. Usually Jesus did this when the Jewish leaders were trying to trap Him. He would answer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Your Wilderness Experiences

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Oct 8, 2015

We find periods in our lives where we feel if we have to overcome one more hurdle, Lord, I don’t know what I will do. I label these periods of times as ‘wilderness experiences’.

Numbers 32:12; Joshua 5:6 As we journey through this Christian walk, we will have moments of joy, moments of happiness, moments of sorrow, challenging moments, and even hard-pressing, neck-turning times. We find periods in our lives where we feel if we have to overcome one more hurdle, Lord, I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Power To Overcome Death

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 11, 2015

Jesus’ raising of Lazarus sent the people running for cover, and it should also send us running for cover too. We and they finally see that Jesus is Lord and liberator of all the people of God.

The passage from John 11:30-47 shows Jesus at some of the highest and lowest points in his ministry. Jesus was told a few days earlier that his friend Lazarus was sick, but he waited for two days before he and the disciples went to the home of Mary and Martha, who were Lazarus’ sisters. By ...read more

Scripture: John 11:30-47

Denomination: Anglican

How Do You Overcome? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 5, 2018

Saints overcome the dragon with two, maybe unexpected, weapons-the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony.

Revelation 12 v. 7 And there was war in heaven, and Michael and his angels warred with the dragon, and the dragon warred with his angels 8. and he did not have strength, nor a was a place found for them any longer in heaven. 9. and the great dragon was thrown out, the old serpent, who is called the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: *other