Sermons on Overcoming Enemy:

A Living Faith In God Overcomes The World

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 23, 2021

The conquest of Canaan was summed up in two New Testament passages: Heb 11:30, 31 and Jas 2:23-25, which concludes By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, Rahab the harlot justified by works, so faith without works is dead.”

Sermon – The Power of Living Faith In God Overcomes Joshua 2:1-21 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. 2 And it was told the king of Jericho, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21, Hebrews 11:30, James 2:23-25

Denomination: Methodist

“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

Sermon # 3 - The Secrets To Overcoming Want Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 3, 2024

The story of the Prodigal Son will teach us many lesson on what we should avoid, and what we should value in order to continue in the place of abundance, and not end up in want.

We continue our meditation on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) There is power in the word of God, and we must allow God’s word to be actualized in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Psalm 23:5, Luke 15:14, Luke 15:17, 1 Timothy 1:17, James 1:17, Romans 11:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Transformed By Truth: Overcoming The Shadows Of Shame Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 23, 2024

In John 4:18, we encounter Jesus speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well, unravelling the shadows of shame that entangle her soul. Let us delve into this passage, guided by the Holy Spirit, as we seek transformation through the power of truth.

Transformed by Truth: Overcoming the Shadows of Shame Introduction: Today we embark on a journey of truth, exploring the depths of John 4:18. In this verse, we encounter Jesus speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well, unraveling the shadows of shame that entangle her soul. Let us delve into ...read more

Scripture: John 4:18, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 1:7, 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Light That Overcomes All Darkness- Introduction

Contributed by Gary Tate on Mar 6, 2024

This I believe can help those who have or are struggling with their relationships. As a grown man now, I understand I had been living within “darkness”. I did not understand until ten years ago I was walking around being held captive by feelings of abandonment and a “orphan spirit”.

I find that we all want to understand what we can do when facing what seems to be at times an onslaught against us mentally and Spiritually. This can be true for those who have dealt with the thought of not being loved, as I did as a young boy. In my situation then as my “birth Father” was never ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5, John 12:46

Denomination: Other

The Light That Overcomes Darkness - Father’s Series

Contributed by Gary Tate on Mar 6, 2024

This I believe can help those who have or are struggling with their relationships. As a grown man now, I understand I had been living within “darkness”. I did not understand until ten years ago I was walking around being held captive by feelings of abandonment and a “orphan spirit”.

Father’s While thinking on the concept of a “father’s affection”, I want to share what I found at Psychologotoday.com, Roland Warren, father of two sons and board member of National Fatherhood Initiative. Four things every son (daughter) needs to know: Does my son know that he matters to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Other

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

How To Overcome Your Blind Spots

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 17, 2026

The more aware you are of your blind spots, the more control and growth you have over your life for God.

A. DEFINITION: “BLIND SPOTS” 1. Physical. The small area on the retina that is insensitive to light. 2. Communication. Any area where a signal cannot reach, i.e., radio, cell phone (also dead zone). 3. Car. An area behind the driver’s field of vision. 4. Moral. When a person is uninformed, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:14, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Love: Overcoming Fear SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A deeper look into 1 John 4:17-18, exploring the concept of God's love and how it helps us overcome fear.

According to popular search engines, people are most afraid of flying, public speaking, heights, the dark, intimacy, death, failure, rejection, spiders, and commitment. The Bible has a lot to say about fear. We are told to fear the Lord, but not to fear anything else. In 1 John 4:18, John tells us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-18

Topics: God's Love, Overcoming Fear

Overcoming Small Obstacles For Greater Heights SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores how minor hindrances can prevent us from reaching our full potential in life and in our spiritual journey. It delves into the story of Achan and his actions at Jericho.

Moving to the Next Level Today, we will explore the concept of moving to a higher level in life and in our relationship with God. Often, it is the little things that hold us back from reaching our full potential. We will examine the story of Achan and his actions at the city of Jericho. Life is a ...read more

Topics: Temptation, Resisting Temptation

Fighting Words: Understanding And Overcoming Conflict Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 9, 2024

We all fight with each other, but have you ever wondered why? James tells us it's because of our own desires. Our desires can lead to conflict and fights. But there's hope. We can change the way we handle our desires.

Hey guys, let's dive into something we all know too well - fights. You know, those arguments with your siblings over the remote, or with your friends over who gets the last slice of pizza. Ever wondered why we fight? James, in the Bible, says it's because of our own desires. Let's pray: "God, help ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3, Philippians 4:7

Topics: Conflict Resolution, Peacebuilding, Negotiation Skills, Emotional Intelligence

Sermon # 44 - Overcome Evil With Good Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 13, 2025

Everyone has a choice to either do evil for evil or to repay evil with good. The latter is a godly decision which God approves of and the way Jesus exemplified. When our children are taught this when young, they will grow up to always do good no matter what evil is done to them.

We read in Genesis 4:1, Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the LORD.” (NKJV) When the first man Adam and his wife Eve had a baby boy, the words of Eve were, ‘I have acquired a man from the Lord.’ Children are given to us by the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1, Psalm 127:3, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 12:21, Genesis 4:3, Revelation 4:11, Genesis 4:4-7, Luke 13:34, Isaiah 1:18, Psalm 34:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Overcoming Yesterday To Experience A Greater Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 7, 2026

This sermon reveals how releasing the grip of yesterday empowers believers to press forward into God’s ordained future.

OVERCOMING YESTERDAY TO EXPERIENCE A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Obstacles To Step Into A Greater Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 9, 2026

This sermon reveals God’s power to remove, overcome, and transform obstacles into pathways that lead believers into a greater tomorrow.

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES TO STEP INTO A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 Key Verse: “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:19, KJV) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 15 - Overcoming Fears Of The Past Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 22, 2025

Though our sins are as scarlet, when we come to the Lord Jesus and confess our sins, He will make them white as snow. For those who are living in fear and guilt from sins of the past, God’s word reminds us that there is forgiveness, freedom, healing and a brand new life ahead.

We read in Genesis 3:9, The LORD God called to the man and asked him, "Where are you?" (ERV) The Almighty God, who is the creator of heaven and earth, who is all-knowing called out to Adam in the Garden of Eden, and wanted to find out where he was. It was not that God did not know where ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, Genesis 32:7-8, Genesis 32:3-5, Genesis 32:16-18, Isaiah 1:11, Psalm 51:16-17, Genesis 32:10-11, Genesis 33:4, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other