Sermons on Overcoming Obstacles:

3 Keys To Overcome In The Valley Series

Contributed by John Davis on Nov 25, 2008

How to turn your Valley of struggle into a Valley of Blessing

As we read in vs. 26 they renamed the "Valley of Tekoa" the "Valley of Beracah which means Praise or Blessing." How many of you would like to know how to turn your valleys of struggle into valleys of Praises and Blessings? Well, where do we get the Valley of Jehoshaphat? in Joel 3:2,12& 14 Joel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:26-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Overcome The Temptations Of The Devil?

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 13, 2009

All of us go through temptations. Even Jesus did. In this sermon, you will learn as to how Jesus overcame the temptations of Satan. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

How to overcome the temptations of the devil? Introduction How many of us sitting here face temptations in our day to day lives? When I interact with teenagers and young people, they often ask me this question – “I face a lot of temptations. How can I overcome temptations from Satan?” Before I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Can Overcome Temptation Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 20, 2008

The reality is that we will all be tempted. The good news is that we have remedies that can help us overcome temptation.

Introduction: A. How many of you have enjoyed reading the comic strip “Cathy” over the years? 1. “Cathy” is a comic strip drawn by Cathy Guisewite. 2. It features a woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work — the strip gently pokes fun at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Know: Overcoming Uncertainty

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 4, 2009

This sermon explores five "we know" statements made in 1 John 5:13-21. Sermon points are alliterated and Power Point is available, just e-mail me.

WE KNOW! (OVERCOMING UNCERTAINTY) Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois The famous preacher and founder of the Methodist church, John Wesley, once said, “When I was young I was sure of everything. But after a few years, having been mistaken a thousand times, I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Overcome A Complaining Attitude Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jul 9, 2008

Sermon reviews the Israelis in the desert, how they complained and wanted to go back to Egypt instead of the Promised Land. The message gives some practical ways to overcome complaining.

Breaking Free Series – July 6th How to replace a complaining attitude – Numbers 11:1-10 Acknowledgement: James MacDonald ’Lord Change My Attitude Before It’s Too Late’ Introduction Man went to monastery – where he stayed for three years. They only allowed him to say 2 words a year – at the end ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-10

Faith: The Victory That Overcomes The World Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 27, 2008

In 2009, we are going to encounter many storms, but Jesus has given us the key to experiencing a victory that overcomes the world – our faith. Therefore, let us learn what faith is, and how we can strengthen our faith.

FAITH: THE VICTORY THAT OVERCOMES THE WORLD OPENING: I love New Year’s! It’s always exciting because we are leaving the old behind, and everything becomes new! All of our past mistakes and failures are left behind us. We can make new year’s resolutions, and decide to make things different. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: *other

Overcoming Last Year's Failures

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 13, 2009

Moving forward from past failures.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Overcoming Last Year’s Failures Dr. Elmer Towns January 11, 2009 A. STORY OF A SON’S FAILURE “A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Overcoming Life's Troubles

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 8, 2006

Having an eternal perspective will radically alter your values and desires (a sermon given on our Senior Sunday).

Since today is Senior’s Sunday, I thought I’d share with you the Top Ten Signs You’re Getting Older. You know you’re getting older when… • Ten, you’ve got too much room in the house and not enough room in the medicine cabinet. • Nine, your little black book contains only names ending in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Adversity Is As Easy As Pie! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 16, 2010

God wants us to dream big, but every dreamer will experience troubles and trials. Overcoming adversity is as easy as P.I.E: Providence, Integrity and Endurance.

EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS #2: OVERCOMING ADVERSITY IS AS EASY AS P.I.E. KEY TEXT: “God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or dream, according to His power that works in us.” (Ephesians 3:20). • God has placed within our heart hopes and dreams that He wants to fulfill for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-22

Denomination: *other

How Thankfulness Overcomes Anxiety Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010

God gives thankful prayer as a means for the Holy Spirit to dispel anxiety.

Scripture Introduction Philippians 4 offers great hope and powerful remedies for those who would have their hearts and minds guarded from threats of anxiety and despair. [ Read Philippians 4.4-9. ] Philippians 4.6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything….” Jesus said the same in Matthew 6: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be Overcomers In The Cosmic Battle Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 1, 2010

The cosmic battle described in Chapter 12 provides us with guidance about how to be overcomers in that battle.

In October 1985, a former U of A football player got me a sideline pass for the football game against 3rd ranked SMU. Although I had previously watched numerous games from the stands and on TV, being on the sideline gave me a whole new perspective on the game. I got to witness first hand many of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Life's Challenges Ii

Contributed by Seth Aryee on May 17, 2006

What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?

SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: OVERCOMING LIFE’S CHALLENGES II 2 KINGS 6:1-7 TEXT: "ALAS, IT WAS BORROWED" (2 KINGS 6:5) Most of us live as though there is no tomorrow and yet each second the clock ticks away is one less ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Pessimistic And Complacent Opinions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2006

A little girl had just finished her first week of school. "I’m just wasting my time," she said to her mother. "I can’t read, I can’t write and they won’t let me talk!"

Overcoming Pessimistic and Complacent Opinions (Zeph. 3:16,17) "The Lord your God in the midst of you is mighty. He will save. He will rejoice over you with love. He will rest in His love. He will shout over you with singing." OPINIONS On the first day of school, a first-grader handed his ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Life's Challenges Iii

Contributed by Seth Aryee on Aug 2, 2006

Sometimes, you feel that life has swallowed, buried and destroyed you and that you have come to the end of the road. Remember that because Jesus lives, you can face tomorrow and all fear is gone

PRAYER: GOD’S DELAYS ARE NOT GOD’S DENIALS SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: JESUS, THE SOURCE OF ETERNAL LIFE JOHN 11: 1-45 TEXT: ". . . FOR HE HAS BEEN DEAD FOUR DAYS" (JOHN 11:39) Many were the attempts on the life of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Methodist

How To Overcome Depression Or Discouragement

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

David wrote in Psalm 43 feelings of depression & discouragement, "Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, The help of my countenance, and my God."

How To Overcome Depression Or Discouragement by Paul Fritz Psalms 42:11-42:11 1. Depression (Feelings of dejection, sadness, apathy, inertia, difficulty in gaining energy or excitement, fatigue, pessimism, hopelessness, fear, attitudes of worthlessness, hopelessness, loss of interest, inability ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational