Sermons on Overcoming Distress:

Win The Day - Fly The Kite Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the story of how a kite flying contest led to the construction of a bridge across the Niagara gorge, symbolizing the idea that small actions can lead to significant outcomes.

On November 9, 1847, a civil engineer named Charles Ellet Jr. was commissioned to build a bridge across the Niagara gorge. The question, of course, was when and where and how do you get the first cable across an 825-foot chasm with 225-foot cliffs on either side? Enter Theodore Graves Hullet, a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Topics: Overcoming Obstacles, Innovative Solutions, Perseverance

Sermon Series: Win The Day

Hope Is Her - Hope For The Doubter Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of doubt in difficult times, using the biblical story of Thomas doubting Jesus' resurrection, and emphasizes the need for the Church to be a safe space for those grappling with doubt.

When life gets tough, it is easy to doubt that things can get better. The disciples had watched their friend be crucified and buried in a tomb, and they were devastated. Even though others had claimed to see Jesus resurrected from the dead, Thomas did not want to get his hopes up, only to be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Topics: Overcoming Doubt, Resurrection, Hope In Tragedy

Sermon Series: Hope Is Here

Pain In The Wilderness Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the story of Joseph, emphasizing how God can use our painful experiences for His glory and to bless others.

We have finally arrived at our last week of this fantastic series,”Wilderness.” So far, we have looked at different things we experience in the wilderness. In week 1, we opened up speaking about certain testing that takes place in the wilderness. From there, we talked about the art of having ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-27, Genesis 50:15-20

Topics: Overcoming Pain, God's Plan, Forgiveness

Sermon Series: Wilderness

From The Ashes - Temptation Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation and provides guidance on how we can also resist temptation, using examples from the Bible and prayer.

Today we begin a 6-week sermon series called From the Ashes. Our lives can sometimes feel like they are a disappointing pile of ashes. We can be broken, shattered and destroyed. However, the good news of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection is that we can experience new life. Our lives, no matter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Temptation, Overcoming Trials, Spiritual Strength

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

The Step Of Faith Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of faith in Christianity, the challenge of overcoming fear, and the significant rewards and impacts that come from living a faith-filled life.

The French author Voltaire said, “Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe.” The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “we walk by faith, not by sight.” And Martin Luther King Jr. preached, “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Fear, Spiritual Rewards

Freedom From Worry

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 20, 2024

Why worry? Webster defines worry as to afflict with mental distress. To afflict with mental distress. That's called mental anguish. Worry cannot change the past. But it can ruin the present. Worry will get you only one place ahead of schedule. And that one place is the cemetery.

Why worry? Webster defines worry as to afflict with mental distress. To afflict with mental distress. A teenage son, who was away at college, sent his dad a telegram. The telegram said, "Dear dad, I've been in a serious car crash. I've broken both legs and both arms, and I'm in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

6keys To Godly Relationships. Key#2 Overcoming The Flesh

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003

Can you have a Godly relationship in the flesh? Let’s discover how to overcome our flesh and obtain Godly relationships.

Are healthy relationships developed with selfish, self-centered people? So can we have Godly relationships when we live in our flesh? The answer is obvious, NO. We must change. But how? One psychological test asks what animal would you like to be? Or what animal do you admire the most? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Overcome Lackadaisical Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us overcome any lackadaisical attitudes by giving us a wholehearted motivation to demonstrate our love for God. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all yo

1. The Holy Spirit helps us overcome any lackadaisical attitudes by giving us a wholehearted motivation to demonstrate our love for God. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help Me Overcome Stifling Bureaucracy?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration.

What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration. 1. Ask the Lord for the grace to comply with stated regulations and procedures. Paul writes, "Do you want to be free from fear ofthe one in authority? Then do what is right and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why You Need The Spirit's Power To Overcome Hidden Faults

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Without the leading, help and encouragement from the Holy Spirit no one can overcome their hidden faults.

1. Without the leading, help and encouragement from the Holy Spirit no one can overcome their hidden faults. David prayed, " Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me." (Psalm 19:12,13) Every believer needs the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Helped His Disciples Overcome The Problem Of Procrastination

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that peoples' fear often leads them to procrastinate.

1. Jesus knew that peoples' fear often leads them to procrastinate. The Lord Jesus said, "Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest?' I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." (John 4:35) Ask the Lord to help you surrender your fears to the Lord and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Feelings Of Jealousy?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jealousy is a receipe for self-destruction

1. Recognize that jealousy is rooted in immature and selfish desires. Paul wrote, "When you are jealous of one another and divide up into quarreling groups, doesn’t that prove you are still babies, wanting your own way? In fact, you are acting like people who don’t belong to the Lord at all." (I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help One Overcome Personal Lusts?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Love not the world or the things in the world, for all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh... is not of the Father but is of the world.

How Can the Lord Help One Overcome Personal Lusts? How can I control my physical desires? ILlustration:While my wife and I were shopping at a mall kiosk, a shapely young woman in a short, form-fitting dress strolled by. My eyes followed her. Without looking up from the item she was examining, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Hard Day’s Night: Overcoming Life’s Difficulties

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 15, 2010

Are you presently in the midst of "The Perfect Storm?" Are the waves of doubt and the winds of fear crashing fiercely against you life or your family? Does it seem like you might go under at any time? There is hope! Jesus is with you in the midst of t

Cornerstone Church August 14/15, 2010 “A HARD DAY’S NIGHT: OVERCOMING LIFE’S DIFFICULTIES.” Mark 4:35-41 Most people (including many of us here) have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

: Love Overcomes All (Nothing Without Love) Love Is…

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 14, 2009

Love

Consider the following love letter: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking off our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I love you, I love you, I love you! Yours Forever, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist