Sermons on Overcoming Evil:

The Return Of Evil Spirits Unto This Wicked Generation

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 7, 2023

We don’t need to have a Christian nation, government, educational system or culture to stand for holiness and thrive spiritually. Let’s stand for holiness not being conformed to the ideologies and modern day thinking of this wicked generation.

The Return of Evil Spirits Unto this Wicked Generation By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Nelson Mandela once said “You speak a language people know you speak to their head. You speak a language people understand you speak to their hearts”. It is my desire to speak to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45, Matthew 13:10-13, Romans 1:21-32, Matthew 23:27-28, Isaiah 29:13, Leviticus 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Overcome Any Feelings Of Inadequacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Overcome Any Feelings of Inadequacy (Judges 3:12-20)We all need to find better ways to overcome our feelings of fear, timidity and inadequacy. Here are a few timeless insights from Ehud.

How To Overcome Your Feelings of Inadequacy (Judges 3:12-20) So many people fail to live up to their potential because of their fear of failure. Millions are gripped by the fear of being laughed at, misunderstood or being embarrassed. When a person feels inadequate they are unable to harness ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Overcoming Through The Word Of Our Testimony

Contributed by Simon Page on Jun 23, 2004

How Christians can overcome the world and Satan!

We have this Treasure in jars of Clay! REV 12:11 “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.” Y’know, if we don’t recognize that we are in a spiritual war, we will be enslaved by all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Trials With God’s Help

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

Trials are part of the Christian life, but we do not face them alone. God uses trials to build our faith, strengthen us, grant us wisdom, and bring about His purpose. No matter the challenges we face, we must remember that God is with us, and He will never forsake us.

OVERCOMING TRIALS WITH GOD’S HELP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming End-Of-Year Battles Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 26, 2025

This sermon reveals how believers can confront and defeat spiritual battles that arise at the close of the year through divine power, vigilance, and faith.

OVERCOMING END-OF-YEAR BATTLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:12 Key Verse: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Right Of The Believer

Contributed by Erik Germesin on Jun 29, 2007

When evil people do wrong to us we are called to also respond with grace, love and generosity.

Sermon Brief for Matthew 5:38-48 Title: The Rights of a Believer. Text: Matthew 5:38-42 Central Idea of the Text: When evil people harm others they are to respond with grace, love, and generosity. Central Idea of the Sermon: When evil people do wrong to us we are called to also respond with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Be Overcome, Be An Over Comer!

Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 11, 2006

David is calling out to God. In one he says, my heart is overwhelmed, and in the other he says, My soul refused to be comforted. Have you ever been in a place where your heart refuses to be comforted or where the circumstances of life seem to totally over

Psalms 61:1. Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. 2. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3. For You have been a shelter for me, And a strong tower from the enemy. Psalms 77:1. I cried out to God with my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lion King (Part 2)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 21, 2011

When Jesus’ church realizes that our lives are the ongoing evidence of the resurrection and that by living out that resurrection we bring fullness and wholeness to our world it will begin to offer redemption, justice, healing, reclaiming of peace, and rec

THE LION KING: OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD {PART 2} REV. 12:17 – 14:5 Sermon Objective: Satan’s intention is to deceive and savage the inhabitants of the earth; his rule is grotesque depleting whereas the rule of Christ (Kingdom of God) brings fullness and wholeness. Supporting ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

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

Overcoming The Devil (Pastor Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

How do we Overcome Satan? Standing Against him and all he represents.

Overcoming the Devil 1 Peter 5:6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and in his good time he will honor you. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you. 8 Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Intentional And Unintentional Hypocrisy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Recognize any personal or organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace.

1. Recognize any personal or organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace. The Pharisees' values were rooted in their traditions, laws, and culture. They found a great sense of their identity in their clique. They resented anyone who failed to live up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Challenges To Your Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews.

1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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