Sermons on Overcoming In Smyrna:

Who Threw That Rock?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 23, 2003

Seems there are a lot of critical rock throwers out there, if we can’t stop the rock throwing, we must learn to overcome the hurts.

WHO THREW THAT ROCK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Acts 7: 54. When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. 55: but he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39, Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Devil Made Me Do It

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 28, 2003

This is a message about overcoming struggles, not the struggles that we face from without, but the struggles that we face from within, and winning the battle over temptation.

This morning we are going to be talking about overcoming struggles, not the struggles that we face from without, but the struggles that we face from within – today we want to talk about winning the battle over temptation. A mother told her son that he was not allowed to go swimming that day. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Pit To Place

Contributed by James Harrington on Feb 18, 2003

The story of Joseph helps us to choose to overlook unfair offenses, overcome enormous obstacles and model a virtue that is fast becoming lost in or hostile age.

From Pit to Palace Genesis 32:22-32 In David Aikman’s book Great Souls: Six Who Changed the Century, he profiles six leaders of the 20th century who he argues triumphed over criticism, adversity and opposition. Aikman writes, “I’ve always personally been inspired by the lives of great people. It ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Fear To Confidence

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This sermon shows how we can overcome our fears by realizing that we don’t need to fear man because the Lord is with us.

INTRO : We live in fearful times. We face the threat of anthrax, small pox, biochemical warfare, terrorism. (Magazine, T.V., newspaper) Americans are afraid for good reason : Qur’an on Jihad (Holy war) : 9:5 Then when the Sacred Months ...have passed, then kill the Mushrikûn (Pagans) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Satan Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 18, 2002

We, as Christians, need to remember that we are in a war, and we need to know who our true enemy is and how we can overcome him.

September 15, 2002 Ephesians 6:10-19 ¡§The Great Satan¡¨ INTRODUCTION A little girl had misbehaved, and as a punishment, at supper time, her parents sat her down at a small table by herself in the corner of the dining room. The rest of the family paid no notice to her, until suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Exposing Spiritual Pride

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

What is Spiritual Pride ? How to overcome it ? This sermon looks at these questions and how the 5 I Wills of Satan show five aspects of spiritual pride.

(1) INTRODUCTION: How does this passage of Scripture apply to us if it talks primarily of the fall of Satan ? (a) It’s actually written about an earthly man - the King of Babylon (v4). (b) Satan tempted man to go a similar way as him (Gen 3:5) (c) Throughout Scripture we are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: *other

"The Four Faithful Friends"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 18, 2003

This story teaches us that we can make a difference in people’s lives ... and to overcome obstacles that keep us away from the power of God.

“The Four Faithful Friends” Luke 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life Of Jesus’. TODAY, we want to look at a man whom Jesus healed. Luke 5:17-20 – all turn – READ 5:17 – Jesus was in a house, teaching a large group of people. The place was packed! Every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Hopelessness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 28, 2004

To overcome a seemingly hopeless situation, you need to (1) get to the right person, (2) assume a right posture, and (3) maintain the right perspective.

We thank God for Jesus Christ - who frees us from SIN and everything that comes with it. Our burden of guilt, of hopelessness, and a meaningless life - and we are no longer BOUND. This FREEDOM gives us renewed purpose for life, we experience a different kind of peace and joy in this freedom. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom From Hopelessness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 28, 2004

To overcome a seemingly hopeless situation, you need to (1) get to the right person, (2) assume a right posture, and (3) maintain the right perspective.

We thank God for Jesus Christ - who frees us from SIN and everything that comes with it. Our burden of guilt, of hopelessness, and a meaningless life - and we are no longer BOUND. This FREEDOM gives us renewed purpose for life, we experience a different kind of peace and joy in this freedom. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ten Ways The Holy Spirit Equips Us For Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 12, 2004

Ask the Lord to help you fight the good fight of faith in overcoming your sinful desires that oppose God’s purposes, plans and priorities.

Ten Ways the Holy Spirit Equips us For Spiritual Warfare (Eph. 6:10-20) Illustration: Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day. --Ephesians 6:13 As believers in Jesus Christ, we are engaged in spiritual warfare with unseen wicked forces. To overcome our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saint Or Satan

Contributed by Daryn Bahn on Jun 29, 2003

This "Saints Peter and Paul" sermon is about the real evil we are each unintentionally capable of and how God overcomes it, using the example of Peter.

Saint or Satan? This Sunday we observe a day in remembrance of Peter and Paul, both, according to tradition, were put to death as martyrs, as witnesses to Jesus Christ, on June 29, in or around the year 67 AD. This is one of the oldest of such days in the history of the New Testament church, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Lutheran

1 Peter 1:2-12

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

From 1 Peter Series: What were some of the issues in Peter’s heart he had to overcome in order to be used by God in fulness?

1 Peter 1:2-12 VCC July 26, 1998 Introduction Written by Peter Acts 4:13, described as unlearned and ignorant men This means that they did not go through formal religious training, NOT professional religious leaders He had simply been with Jesus for 3 years He simply had been baptised in the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Douse The Flame Of Excuses Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2004

Offering excuses will always limit spiritual growth. We look at people from the Bible and their excuses and how God helped them overcome their excuses.

DOUSE THE FLAME OF EXCUSES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 22:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. Luke 14:18 And THEY ALL with ONE CONSENT BEGAN TO MAKE EXCUSE. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don;t Bail Just Keep Paddling

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 14, 2005

This sermon incourages people to hold fast to Jesus and not give up. We must learn to overcome fear by trusting in Jesus in the mist of our storms

Things our kids teach us 1. A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq. ft. house 4inches deep. 2. If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite. 3. A 3-year old’s voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant. 4. If ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Barriers To Belief Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 6, 2006

In this sermon we explore the barriers to belief that some people have, and then point out that God wants to help all people overcome the obstacles to belief.

A. This morning we return to our series called Embracing Our Mission. To help refresh our memory, here are some of the things we have been emphasizing in this series: 1. First and foremost – People Matter to God. He loves them and He wants to save them! 2. Second – Reaching out to the lost is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ