Sermons on Overcoming Enemy:

Overcoming Anxiety

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 18, 2007

We look at the 7 perspectives Jesus gives us to help us overcome worry in life.

Worry is something we battle with, whether old or young. • For some, because of their personality, they worry more than others. • But the fact remains, every one of us worries about some things. • Although we cannot eradicate it entirely from our experience, we can learn to handle it in the right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Overcomers In Christ

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Feb 28, 2016

God has given us the assurance of victory in Christ. Our faith in Him will ensure victory, because the One who is with us is greater than the one who is in the world.

Overcomers in Christ 1 John 4:4; 1 John5:4 1 John 4:4 “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”• In the next chapter - 1 John 5:4 “…for everyone born of God overcomes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Doubt Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

Doubt. It impacts all of us. Doubts are not incompatible with faith. In fact, they can add to our faith. So how do you access the power of the resurrection and overcome your doubts?

Overcoming Doubt Numbers 13:25-33 Lord Halifax, the secretary of Great Britain, once shared a railway compartment with two prim looking spinsters. A few moments before reaching his destination, the train passed through a tunnel. In the utter darkness, he noisily kissed the back of his hand several ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

Fear is “the oldest and strongest emotion of mankind.” It can box us in and hold us captive. This sermon looks at how to overcome fear

Overcoming Fear Matthew 10:26-36 There’s the story of 5 year-old Johnny who was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of soup but he didn't want to go in alone. “It’s dark in there and I am scared.” She asked again ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-36

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Loneliness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

We struggle with loneliness in silence. And yet you and I were made for relationship. How can you overcome your loneliness?

Overcoming Loneliness Matthew 26:26-44 Columnist Marla Paul reluctantly admitted in an article she wrote that she was lonely. “The loneliness saddens me. How did it happen that I could be 42 years old and not have enough friends?” She ended her column with these words: “I think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-44

Denomination: Methodist

Overcome The World Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2016

John gives three characteristics of an overcomer in 1 John 5:1–5: 1) Faith in the truth (1 John 5: 1a, 4–5), 2) Love for God and others (1 John 5:1b), and 3) Obedience to the Word (1 John 5:2–3).

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Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Other

Overcoming Depression Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 8, 2013

Elijah demonstrated seven of the most common symptoms of depression; God responded and with in four ways to help Elijah overcome his depression.

A friend of mine spent four years working in psychiatric wards in hospitals while he was in college and graduate school. He said the approach to the patients seemed to be the same: it would begin with medication, individual counseling and group therapy and often lead to EST (electric shock ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Friends

Overcome The World! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 18, 2012

As we obey the two great commands we overcome the world. Living for God, serving all people.

Overcome the World! How deep the Fathers love for us! (Stuart Townend) How deep the Father’s love for us, How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure How great the pain of searing loss, The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the chosen ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-12, Luke 10:27, 1 John 3:24, 2 Timothy 1:8, Romans 8:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Overcoming Faith

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 16, 2012

How to have victory in your faith walk.

“Overcoming Faith” 1 John 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. To start today’s message I’m going to make a statement that I hope that you agree with but whether you do or not it is still ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be An Overcomer

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 16, 2012

1. Direct your delight to the Lord (vs. 4-5). 2. Take your troubles to the Lord (vs. 6-7). 3. Turn your thoughts to the good things of God (vs. 8). 4. Follow the footsteps of the faithful (vs. 9).

How to Be an Overcomer Philippians 4:4-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 7, 2012 *Pastor Steve Brown tells about a car he saw one day on the way home. It was the ugliest car he had ever seen. Steve said this car wasn't just ugly. It was ugly on top of ugly. That car had a big ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Overcome

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 5, 2013

The greatest wars ever fought are not between nations or peoples, but for your heart. The flesh represents the power and evil of Satan and the Spirit of God represents the power and love of God.

Born To Overcome Proverbs 13:12 - Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. 1 John 5:4 - For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world-our faith. Psalm 125:2 - As the mountains surround ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Charismatic

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 10, 2013

It is not a sin to be tempted so don't let the devil accuse you; Jesus was tempted, but he did not give in; With the help of the Holy Spirit and God-centred common sense, we can resist the devil too.

Luke 4: 1-13 - 17th February 2013 -1st Sunday in Lent Overcoming temptation There are many ways in which we are different to Jesus. For example - He was completely good. He could perform miracles. He did absolutely nothing for himself but gave himself completely to helping others. Another ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013

We do not have a spriit of fear but of power

Overcoming Fear 2 Timothy 1:7 - For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 1. Standing Ephesians 6:10 – 14 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Overcome Temptations

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 18, 2013

Jesus is tempted in the desert and the things that helped Jesus overcome the Temptations by the Devil can help us overcome temptations as well.

Luke 4:1-13 In the Temptation Jesus shares things that can help us overcome temptation if we follow his example 1. One of those things that can help us overcome temptation is to be Filled with Holy Spirit A. Note the Spirit is Driving Jesus • 41Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Greed Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 25, 2013

Every Biblical character is a unique personality and has been written for us to learn something. We will be warned of Gehazi's downward pull due to the sin of GREED. We will learn lessons from the life of Elisha on how he maintained his INTEGRITY.

The dictionary defines GREED as the desire to possess wealth, goods or objects with the intention to keep it for one's self, far beyond the dictates of basic survival and comfort. That means, a person who is greedy will covet something even if he does not really need it. He will hide it for some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:16-26

Denomination: Nazarene