Sermons on Overcoming Isolation:

Overcome Intimidation

Contributed by Karen Buck on May 24, 2006

Intimidation is holding many Christians back not just being who God wants them to be, but also doing what He wants them to do at their church and in their normal day lives. It paralyzes them in the realm of the spirit. It causes them to compromise what

The Oxford English Dictionary defines intimidation as: to render timid; to inspire fear; to discourage; or, suppress by threatening. Like other strongholds people battle intimidations, however most do not confront the source of it or even realize that there is actually a source. Some battle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes You Big

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 5, 2011

Jesus should become greater and more visible, and the servant should become less and less visible. What makes you big is being small or least....

What Makes You Big Luke 14:7-14 1) Humility 2) Season of Isolation 3) Promotion 4) Stewardship 7 and he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons By The Brook Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 2 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores the lessons he learned isolated by the brook Cherith.

Chico Alliance Church “Lessons by the Brook” Introduction Last Sunday we began a study in the life of a most significant man of God. Observing God’s interaction with Elijah and Elijah’s spiritual journey in his day provides insight and principles for us in our day which is not unlike what Elijah ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who Is Bartimaeus?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021

Are we not all restless beggars who hunger for God's grace until we find it?

WHO IS BARTIMAEUS? (October 25, 2009) Text: Mark 10:46 – 52 Mark 10:46-52  They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside.  (47)  When he heard that it was Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Reflection A.4 / Coronavirus - First Response / We’re All Lepers Now

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020

Jesus was amazingly sensitive to a leper. It's a great example of how we need to be, because, in a sense, we're all lepers now.

Early on in the coronavirus outbreak in the UK Boris Johnson sent a letter to every household in Britain. The fact that he did this, and the content of the letter, highlighted the gravity of our situation. Boris Johnson’s key instruction was: stay home. We stay home in order not to pass on, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

"hello, My Name Is Lonely" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 15, 2021

My wife and I had a discussion last Saturday at lunch about our mutual dislike for COVID. We agreed that COVID has changed everything.

“All the Lonely People” Mark 5:25-34 My wife and I had a discussion last Saturday at lunch about our mutual dislike for COVID. Can I get an AMEN? We agreed that COVID has changed everything. • Places we go • Whether we eat out or not • Do we travel? • Do we wear a mask? If so, when? • When ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Look In The Mirror: Isolationism

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 28, 2020

Today we live in a mean, cruel world. Seems there is a danger of to move to spiritual isolation as fear takes deep roots. We need each other. No person is an island...

LET US LOOK IN A MIRROR --- MOVING TO ISOLATION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a bunch of banana’s and I lift them high. Is there a lesson here? They are all safe together … but when you break one from the bunch it will be isolated, skinned and it will be ate. WARNING, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38, Jeremiah 24:7, Romans 13:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Embracing Solitude: Finding Strength In Isolation By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 4, 2024

In the midst of the noise and busyness of life, solitude provides clarity of purpose. It is in these moments of isolation that we can discern God's will for our lives more clearly, aligning our actions with His divine plan.

Embracing Solitude: Finding Strength in Isolation Introduction: Dear friends, today we delve into the profound topic of solitude and its significance in the life of a Christian. In a world filled with constant noise and distractions, it's essential to understand the transformative power of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Not Overcome With Evil - Overcome Evil With Good

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

The Bible teaches us not to be overcome with evil but to overcome evil with good.

Be not Overcome with Evil But Overcome Evil with Good Rom. 12:21 "Be not Overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." All the promises of God are given to overcomers- John 5:4-5 "For whosoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Can Help You Overcome Loneliness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

It is a terrible to feel isolated, estranged and despondent because you lack close companionship. When wardens want to administer their most severe punishment they put prisoners in solitary confinement." Even Peter denied the Lord and left him feeling iso

It is a terrible to feel isolated, estranged and despondent because you lack close companionship. When wardens want to administer their most severe punishment they put prisoners in solitary confinement." Even Peter denied the Lord and left him feeling isolated. Peter denied it again with an oath: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:71-72

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lose Your Lonliness Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Jan 31, 2022

Loneliness is real. Loneliness is normal. Loneliness is pervasive. Even some very socially connected people can feel deep loneliness at times. Therefore, loneliness is a common problem. It is the painful awareness that we lack meaningful contact with others. So how should we handle our loneliness?

Lose Your Loneliness Habits of Happiness Part 6 Luke 19:1-10 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org Happiness is a choice. If we want to be happy, we must choose to be happy. And today we will talk about the importance of losing our loneliness. We are living in the age of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Christ

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from the Song of Solomon, we find that Christ desires to be overcome by our love for Him.

“Overcoming Christ” Song of Solomon 6:4-13 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – S of S 6:4-13 – Emphasize 6:5a B. Incredible as it may seem, we have the ability to overcome Christ! C. In this particular passage of Scripture, we find an intimate description of the church as given by ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Opposition

Contributed by Robert Odle on Jan 20, 2003

How to overcome opposition in accomplishing God?s work.

Overcoming the Opposition (Nehemiah 1:1 - 2:12) Introduction. A. The Fall of God?s People: 1. 722 B.C. - the Northern Kingdom fell forever to the Assyrians. 2. 586 B.C. - the Southern Kingdom fell to the Babylonians. B. The Restoration of God?s People: 1. 539 B.C. - the Babylonian Empire is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Unbelief

Contributed by Rick Adams on Mar 23, 2002

Unbelief can hinder God’s people from experiencing fulfillment in their predetermined destiny. So how do we overcome it?

NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Enemy

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

How to overcome the enemy.

In 2 Corinthians 2:11 we are warned by the Apostle Paul about Satan’s desire to “take advantage of us”. He writes: “for we are not ignorant of his devices.” And, church, we’d better be sure that WE, likewise, are not ignorant of Satan’s devices! 1 Peter 5:8 says that “he goes about like a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal