Sermons on Overcoming Odds:

Perseverance In Your Christian Life

Contributed by Joshua Antonio Xavier on Nov 27, 2015

Perseverance in your CHRISTIAN life focusing on Nehemiah. How to handle troubles!!

What do you understand from the word perseverance?? Perseverance is doing something in spite of facing difficulties or troubles or delay! Another word for perseverance might be Determination! * What are some of the thing's that we persevere in?? Exam's, Studies, Sports, Carrier, Spirituality, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:6, Nehemiah 2:7-9, Nehemiah 4:8, Nehemiah 4:16-18, 1 Peter 5:8, Nehemiah 6:15, Nehemiah 2:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Answer To Our Family Problems Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 13, 2021

1. Seek help from the Healer (vs. 1-2). 2. Turn away from the hardness in our hearts (vs. 3-8). 3. Let God set the standards for our homes (vs. 4-9). 4. Don't be overwhelmed by the obstacles (vs. 10). 5. Be ready to receive God's plan for your life (vs. 11-12).

God's Answer to Our Family Problems The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:27-32; Matthew 19:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 13, 2021) BACKGROUND: *We have been going through a verse-by-verse study of the Lord's Sermon on the Mount, and today's Scripture in Matthew 5 covers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32, Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fleeing From Temptation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

Temptation is a reality for every believer, but God has made provisions for victory. The Bible assures us that no temptation is beyond our ability to overcome. Fleeing from temptation is not a sign of weakness but of spiritual wisdom and strength.

Title: FLEEING FROM TEMPTATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:13 "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Genesis 39:7-12, Matthew 26:41, James 4:7, 2 Timothy 2:22, Proverbs 4:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crucifying The Flesh

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

As believers, one of the fundamental aspects of following Christ is the call to crucify the flesh. The flesh represents our sinful nature, desires, and inclinations that oppose the will of God

Title: CRUCIFYING THE FLESH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:24 "And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts." Supporting Texts: Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:5, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 16:24 INTRODUCTION: As believers, one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24, Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:5, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of His Resurrection (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2025

The resurrection of Christ is not just an event; it is a living power that transforms lives today. This power brings victory over sin and death, enables supernatural living, restores lost hope, guarantees our future glory, and gives spiritual authority.

THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION (Part 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:10 "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death." Supporting Texts: Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding What Paul Understood Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2016

In this sermon, we look at some of the difficulties that Paul faced and how he endured them by trusting in God. He understood that God would always be with him, and that although God would not remove the difficulties, God would enable him to overcome.

Introduction: A. M. Scott Peck’s 1978 best-selling book, The Road Less Traveled, opens with these words: “Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unforgivenss & Bitterness Go Hand In Hand

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Sep 26, 2017

When we fail to forgive we hurt ourselves. This sermon offers practical information on signs we have not truly forgiven, what forgiving actually means, the relationship between unforgiveness and bitterness, and how to overcome bitterness with forgiveness.

Scriptures: Matthew 18:21-22; Luke 6:36-37; 23:34; Romans 6:10; 14:10; Ephesians 4:32; Hebrew 12:15; Genesis 50:19-21 Introduction: Forgiveness is an easy word to say but a difficult action to carry out. However, the Bible repeatedly speaks of forgiveness so we cannot ignore its importance. Nor ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Apolitic Nature Of Revelations. Pt 4. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 26, 2005

Rev 11:7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.

The Apolitic Nature of Revelations. pt 4. Lets look at these questions. 8. Who is the Beast ? Rev 11:7 And when they shall have finished their ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wilderniss Into Oasis Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Mar 5, 2003

When we experience wilderness in life, it is difficult to uphold our moral standards. Rooted in God and with the power Jesus gives us, we can try to overcome the attractions and promises of evil.

Mark 1.12-15 describes the Temptation of Christ in the Wilderness. After the baptism in the Jordan, the Spirit leads him to the wilderness to spend fourty days of fasting and prayer. There he is tempted to give up the call of God and yield to the temptation to react to situations in the normal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Quit; The Best Is Yet To Come! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 28, 2003

A WORD TO THE CHURCH - Haggai (Part 3) Discouragement will often cause us to give up and quit. How can we overcome discouragement? Haggai reminds us that the best is yet to come!

· In 1972, NASA launched the exploratory space probe Pioneer 10. The satellite’s primary mission was to reach Jupiter, photograph it and its moons, and beam data it collected about this giant planet back to earth. Scientists regarded this as a bold plan, because up until then no satellites had ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 9, 2007

The effect of our words can lead to a good outcome or to a disasterous one. We can learn to overcome negativity and change our self talk so that we receive a fruitful harvest.

The Power of Words “Death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21 INTRODUCTION: "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” How many agree with that statement? How many disagree? How ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 18:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Promise Of Victory

Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 24, 2004

We can overcome the devil by our Covering which is the blood of Jesus, our Confession which is our testimony of Jesus, and by our Courage which comes from our commitment to Jesus.

THE PROMISE OF VICTORY Revelation 12:11 The promise is not stated outright here, but it is implied that we can have victory over the devil. The main thought in Chapter 12 is the tribulation saints who have overcome the devil. we will discuss 3 ways in which they did it. As we think about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Attitude Of Gratitude Elevate Your Altitude

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Feb 14, 2006

The attitude of gratitude is a conscious choice the Believer makes to the greatest event our world has known - the death and resurrection of Christ. That attitude enables us to live as overcomers irrespective of our circumstances.

LET THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE ELEVATE YOUR ALTITUDE Philippians 4:4-13 1. The cartoon by Mike Baldwin on the cover of your bulletin this morning (cartoon shows a long line of people at the "Complaints" window and none at the "Gratitude" window)is an apt description of and sad commentary on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Pride -The Source Of Our Stress Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jun 2, 2008

Pride the source of our stress (Acknowledgments - Rick Warrens series on this topic). This sermon looks at the devastation of pride, both personally and as a faith community - and gives practical solutions to recognize and overcome this sin.

We’re in week two of our Breaking Free Series. Last week we looked at Breaking Free from Persistent Temptations. This week were looking at breaking free from pride. I did a Bible word search – the word pride comes up 388 times, so God has a lot to say about it. Pride affects all of us. It is a sin ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:15

The Path Of Life

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 30, 2008

We are all on a path of life, and at different times, Satan will try to put up a road block in our lives. With Jesus’ help we can overcome these obstacles in our paths of life.

The Path of Life Psalm 142 1 Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave. I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. 2 I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. 3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God