Sermons on Overcoming In Smyrna:

Do You Know The Name Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 27, 2020

This message concludes my series for fathers. In this message I discuss the importance of setting up our children to be able to receive the most important name they will ever receive - the new name Jesus gives us when we overcome.

Do You Know The Name Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 2:17, 14-16, 1 John 5:1-5 This message concludes my series focusing on fathers for the month of June. As I shared with you in previous messages, although I am speaking to men this message also applies to the women. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Shows Up!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 5, 2020

Everything is subject to the Power of God and the Power God has given to Jesus, through Jesus powerful and phenomenal Gift of Salvation and relationship we possess, through the Power of The Holy Spirit of God!

When God Show’s Up 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control A "POWERFUL" GROANER By Bruce Ball One day in the middle of the woods, a hawk, a lion, and a skunk were arguing about which one was the most powerful. The hawk said it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 6:10, Ephesians 3:20, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 10:18-24, Luke 11:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua And The Walls Of Jericho

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 22, 2020

This is a great children's story. But as adults, it prompts some difficult questions. Is it even true? How could God destroy an entire city? It's also a wonderful example of God's people overcoming a seemingly-insurmountable obstacle through faith and obedience.

JOSHUA AND THE WALLS OF JERICHO INTRODUCTION We’re moving from our series on prayer to a new series called ‘Bible Stories for Grown-Ups.’ There are some famous stories in the Old Testament which we may have heard as children, perhaps at home or at Sunday School. In this series the idea is to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph Over Trials Sermon I: The Why Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, suffering persists to the extent that we naturally ask why, so we turn for answers not to a politician, not to a physician, not to an attorney - we turn to the man who suffered for righteousness' sake.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE --- SUFFERING PERSISTS TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NATURALLY ASK WHY Soon after we were born into this world and began to take notice of all our surroundings we began to ask a toddler’s most irksome question: Why? Over and over again! No answer sufficed. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Ii: For Making Things Better, God's Way Is Sure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when folks are searching for answers to their frustrations and for a way out of the wilderness of despair, God's way is sure for making things better both now and forever.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE: FOR MAKING THINGS BETTER, NOW AND FOREVER, GOD’S WAY IS SURE After their fall from a state of perfection, with all the good things that go with living in paradise, God pronounced judgment on mankind --- Adam and Eve: “In sorrow thou shalt”. God did not, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-7

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Iv: Inexplainable Suffering Is Redeemable Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when answers are hard to come by and the extremity of pessimism has been reached, mature Christians renew confidence in the Lord God Almighty to redeem that which at the moment begs to be explained.

CHRISTIANS CAN BE CONFIDENT THAT INEXPLAINABLE SUFFERING IS REDEEMABLE Nothing hurts worse than the emotional experience of watching a child suffer . . . “being there” for someone whose loved one has committed suicide . . . holding the hand of a dying person ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:1-8, Job 42:1-6, Job 19:25

Triumph Over Trials Sermon V: Suffering By God's Servant For Our Redemption Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when folks are looking for someone who will give them hope, mature Christians look to the Lord God whose love and mercy are well known and whose redemption from their sufferings they can count on.

SUFFERING BY GOD’S SERVANT FOR OUR REDEMPTION - PROPHESIED AND EXPLAINED In the classic, “Alice in Wonderland”, the king says to the rabbit, “Begin at the beginning, and go on until you come to the end, then stop.” In our quest for answers to questions ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-12

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Vi: Take Refuge In The Comfort Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when troubles overwhelm and even Christians find themselves at their wits' end, mature Christians decide to look upon their extremity as an opportunity to renew their trust in the Lord as their refuge.

WHEN TROUBLES OVERWHELM, CHRISTIANS TAKE REFUGE IN THE COMFORT OF GOD Perhaps you’ve heard it said, or you yourself have said, “I’m at my wits’ end”! In other words: “I’m so exhausted trying to figure out how to deal with problems and difficult situations that I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

We Are Conquerors Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

We are more than conquerors through Christ who strengthens us, and we can overcome challenges in our lives because Jesus has already conquered sin and death.

Today, we're gonna talk about something the fact that we're conquerors because Jesus conquered death and sin. So, whatever you're dealing with right now, remember that you can overcome it because Jesus has already overcome! Now, let me show you something. You see this broken chain? It's like the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Topics: Resurrection Power, Overcoming Challenges, Christ's Resurrection, Power In Faith

Living Called And Anointed Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Discover the lessons for living out God's call on our lives every day

I want you to imagine you're playing a video game. You're battling monsters, dodging obstacles, and trying to reach the next level. But what if I told you that the real battle isn't on the screen, but inside the game console? That's where the real action happens, where the game is controlled. Life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Overcoming Obstacles, Faith Strength, Spiritual Growth

Breaking Barriers Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus brings peace and unites divided groups. Through Christ, we can reconcile any broken relationship.

Today, we're gonna talk about smashing walls and fixing broken friendships. When we do this, we find a peace and unity that's out of this world. So, as bridge builders, we gotta do something. In Ephesians, Paul talks about the beef between Jews and Gentiles and how Jesus fixed it all on the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Topics: Overcoming Obstacles, Constructive Communication, Cultural Integration, Social Inclusion

Cast Your Cares Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

We all carry worries and anxieties. Instead of keeping them to ourselves, we should give them to Jesus and trust Him to handle them.

Let's be real. Some of us are sick of hearing about how great things could be. We want to believe, but we're not sure how. If that's you, I'm glad you're here. Remember these verses: Psalm 55:2: Give your worries to God and He'll take care of you. Matthew 6:25: Don't stress about your life, God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Topics: Faith Healing, Spiritual Peace, Divine Trust, Overcoming Anxiety

Pain In The Wilderness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Our pain in the wilderness is not wasted; God can use it for His glory and to bless others.

Let's talk about something we all know a bit about - pain. Not just the "I stubbed my toe" kind of pain, but the deep, heart-wrenching stuff. The kind of pain that comes when life doesn't go as planned. You know, Joseph from the Bible knew a thing or two about pain. His brothers were so jealous of ...read more

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

Topics: Wilderness Survival, Pain Management, Overcoming Adversity, Outdoor Safety

The Plague Was Cut Short Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 2, 2023

Learn from King David's example of admitting his mistakes, taking responsibility, and making amends with God. We are encouraged to show extravagant love and make things right when we have done wrong.

Hey guys, what's up? I'm stoked to see all of you here today! We're going to dive into something really cool today. Grab your Bibles and flip to the book of Ezra. Keep it handy, we're going to need it. You know how everything's been kinda crazy lately, right? Schools closed, hanging out with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:9-28

Topics: King David, Biblical Lessons, Overcoming Mistakes, Spiritual Growth

Go! And Fear Not — God Is With You - Isaiah 41:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 15, 2025

Fear is something we all experience. It creeps into our hearts when we face uncertainty, trials, or the unknown. It whispers lies that make us doubt God’s promises and question His faithfulness.

Go! And Fear Not—God Is with You - Isaiah 41:10 Introduction: The Reality of Fear and the Assurance of God’s Presence Fear is something we all experience. It creeps into our hearts when we face uncertainty, trials, or the unknown. It whispers lies that make us doubt God’s promises and question His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Joshua 1:9, Matthew 28:20, Psalm 46:1, Romans 8:31, 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 63:8, John 10:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal