Sermons on Overcoming Odds:

Spiritual Empowerment

Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 7, 2019

The Lord will ransom and redeem His own.

INTRODUCTION Empowerment has something to do with ennoblement, resourcing, re-positioning properly for performance etc. Empowerment as a key component in human development takes place not only in spirituality but other areas such as academic (intellectual empowerment), economic (economic ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#10 The Real Deal Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 23, 2020

Nobody likes a fake! Jesus was the “real deal”—truly the Son of God, and again He proved it when He forgave a paralytic his sins and healed him of his infirmity.

#10 The Real Deal Series: Mark February 23, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 2:1-12 – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A,b,c’s Of Prayer

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Sep 3, 2020

You may have prayed different models of prayer. There is the Lord's prayer. There is the A.C.T.S. of prayer. The Apostle Paul gives us another simple model, The ABCs of Prayer.

A,B,C’s of Prayer Phil. 4:6-7 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." A - Avoid losing it. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:7, Philippians 4:6-7

Go! And Live In Perfect Love - 1 John 4:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 22, 2025

Our mighty God, who is love itself. Love is at the very core of the Christian faith. What does it mean to live in the perfect love of God? How does His love drive out fear? Today, we will explore three key truths about God's love.

Go! And Live in Perfect Love Introduction: Today we gather in the presence of our mighty God, who is love itself. Love is at the very core of the Christian faith, and today, we turn to 1 John 4:18 (NLT) for a powerful truth: "Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 14:29-30, Isaiah 41:10, Joshua 1:9, John 14:27, Romans 8:28, 1 John 4:18, Romans 8:15, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:19, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:11, Matthew 5:16, Romans 10:9, Malachi 3:6, Romans 8:38-39, Matthew 13:3-9, Matthew 13:18-23, Matthew 13:23, James 1:22, Matthew 7:16-20, Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gaining Victory Over Sin

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 18, 2025

This message is a call to rise above sin, to walk in the liberty Christ has purchased, and to stand firm in the righteousness that God freely gives. Victory over sin is your inheritance; you must learn to walk in it.

GAINING VICTORY OVER SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:1-14 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Galatians 5:16-7, James 4:7, 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: The greatest battle every believer must win is not external—it is the internal war against sin. Sin seeks to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finishing Strong In The Christian Race Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025

Finishing strong in the Christian race is not just a possibility—it is a divine expectation. While the journey is filled with ups and downs, God has equipped us through His Word, Spirit, and grace to complete our course.

FINISHING STRONG IN THE CHRISTIAN RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:12-14, Revelation 2:10, Galatians 6:9 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is often compared to a race—a journey of faith with a clear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Armies Of Heaven Are Here Fighting For Me

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

Every believer must understand that we are not fighting our battles alone. Heaven is fully aware of the challenges we face, and God has assigned His armies—mighty angels, heavenly warriors, and chariots of fire—to fight on our behalf.

THE ARMIES OF HEAVEN ARE HERE FIGHTING FOR ME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:16-17 (KJV) “And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Advancing Beyond The Gate

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

Remaining at the gate is not God’s plan for your life. The lame man stayed at the gate for years, but one divine encounter moved him into healing, breakthrough, and glory.

ADVANCING BEYOND THE GATE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:1-10 (KJV) – “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Believers And Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 28, 2022

As believers in Jesus Christ, we are engaged in spiritual warfare with unseen wicked forces. To overcome our enemy in the power of the Holy Spirit, we must remain resolute in our confidence in God and determine never to accept defeat. -

THE BELIEVER AND SPIRITUAL WARFARE Study Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: - Most Christians have forgotten that the Christian life is not a playground, but a battlefield. As a result, very few of the Lord's people are armed, equipped and ready to wage spiritual battle. - Whether we ever ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Attacking Your Anger Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2002

This six part series on overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jerimiah’s book "Slaying The Giants In Your Life." 4 of 6

Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series "Attacking Your Anger" 4 of 6 May 19, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: A One of the most common terms used today among psychiatrists is LFT. (Low Frustration Tolerance) a We have allowed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Postponing Your Procrastination Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 22, 2002

This series that deals with overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s book "Slaying the Giants In Your Life" 5of6

Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series "Postponing Your Procrastination" 5 of 6 May 26, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: He’s rich and smart, but Bill Gates isn’t very wise. In an interview with Time magazine, Gates said, "Just in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Failure Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002

This series deals with overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s book "Slaying the Giants In Your Life." 6of6

Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series "Facing Your Failure" 6 of 6 June 2, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Stephen Pile chronicled some of the biggest failures in modern history. The Incomplete Book of Failures *Thomas ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Victory Is Won

Contributed by Brian Credille on Feb 7, 2001

This event in Jesus’ life (Garden of Gethsemene)illustrates the process we should use in order to overcome temptation to sin and choose to do the will of God.

“Where the Victory is Won” Matthew 26:36-56 INTRODUCTION An event in the life of Jesus illustrates for us that victory over sin day by day is not so much accomplished in the moment of action itself, but in the silent moments of inner turmoil and wrestling that occurs prior to the event. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Fight With The Flesh Series

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Feb 14, 2001

This is a two part "problem sovling sermon" on How to overcome sin tendencies in our life. The first sermon focuses on the nature of our flesh.

Romans 7:14-25 The Fight with the Flesh Problem Solving Sermon Part One [Introduction] Main Idea (Message in a Nutshell) Read the Text. Just because we have been saved by Christ doesn’t mean Christians don’t struggle with sin. In fact, the reality is, we find ourselves living by a superior ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Starve Your Fears To Death Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 28, 2004

Overcome fears by trusting the One who has given us a spirit of (1) power, of (2) love and of (3)a sound mind.

Fear is a reality of life. It is true for believers and anyone else. We are talking about phobias - fears of height, fears of cockroaches, lizards, etc. We’re talking about FEARS that cripple us, that prevent us from doing what God wants us to do, that keep us from living a normal life. So ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible