Sermons on Overcoming Opposition:

Overcoming Temptations

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 22, 2019

Today’s sermon is going to review Joseph’s encounter with Potiphar’s wife and in doing so suggest that setting life boundaries in accordance with God’s word and avoiding and hating sin is the key to overcoming temptations.

Life Lessons from Potiphar’s Wife Genesis 39:7-23 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If you were offered an opportunity to sin and you knew no one could find out what you had done would you indulge in the sin? What if it was a sin that you had done before and got great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:7-23, 1 Peter 5:8, James 1:14, 1 John 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are The Overcomers? Series

Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019

In spite of a very hostile culture and severe persecution of Christians, Jesus identified ones who overcame in the tribulation. These are found faithful despite persecution. They are called by Jesus overcomers. Who are these overcomers and what are the keys to victory?

There is a battle going on in the world, struggle for worship, Satan’s goal to hinder love, to undermine loyalty, trust, and obedience to God’s word and will. the assignment Jesus gives to John, comes at a time when heavy persecution against faith. Jesus said John, write to the church, my love ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-11, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

Spirit Of An Overcomer Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 25, 2018

How to overcome like Jesus did

The Spirit of The Overcomer CCCAG November 25th, 2018 Scripture- John 16 Intro: Self Help Starting out with a question this morning- What industry had an over $15 Billion profit margin last year? Here's a hint- you can buy this product on Amazon or get it from any retail store. The answer is ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 13, 2020

Week 2 of not meeting and believing we will overcome by not letting fear destroy us.

March 29, 2020 Overcoming Fear Well, I started out with not too many notes today And I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or not so good a thing for you. You see, the length of my message might = the length of my notes, which means we’re done sooner. But then again, I might get a little long ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:4-7, Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Overcomers Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 1, 2020

The way God measures victory and the way the world does is two different ways. We are called to be "super conquerors" in Christ.

Who are we in Christ? This message today is for those “in Christ,” who know Jesus as Lord and Savior. Last week we considered that as a "New Creation in Christ," we are His workmanship (Epheisans 2:10), His work of art, His masterpiece. As his workmanship, as His masterpiece -what good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 7, 2020

An encouragement message about saying, "No" to temptation.

Overcoming Temptation Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 14, 2014

A study into the Book of James

Overcoming Temptation James 1:12-15 I. Purpose of Temptation A. drawn away - from the plan of God B. lust - a natural desire taken to extreme C. entice - bait a hook II. Promises for temptation A. Hebrews 2:18 - The Lord is sensitive to our temptation B. I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Affliction Series

Contributed by Jerlette Mickie on Dec 23, 2013

This sermon gives real life meaning to affliction in its greatest form. the contents in this message is to encourage the reader to trust God in every way possible and to know that the outcome is far greater than our beginning.

Overcoming Afflictions Dr. Jerlette Mickie Psalms 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. David states clearly in Psalms 34:19 that no matter what may be your condition, one must have the faith to believe that God will deliver them out from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Depression Series

Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013

There are some tools that God has given us to deal with depression.

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” These things I remember as I pour ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Overcoming The Enemy

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

Every believer can overcome the enemy, because of what Jesus has done for us. I. We Win Because of the Passion of the Christ (11). II. We Win By Having Passion for the Christ (11). III. We Win By Being More Attached to Jesus Than to Our Own Life (11).

Overcoming the Enemy Revelation 12:7-12 7 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9 The great dragon was hurled down-- that ancient serpent ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Mountains Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 10, 2014

When your mountain is big it is likely you are an heavily weight champion for God.

Sermon: OVERCOMING MOUNTAINS (Zechariah‬ ‭4‬:‭ 6-7 KJV ) Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Who art thou, O great mountain? before ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Mediocrity

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

All we do for God should be done with excellence. How do we overcome the good enough for governemt work mentality?

OVERCOMING MEDIOCRITY INTRODUCTION: For many, what we give to God is little more than our leftovers. We have allowed society to entice us with its many “things” and rationalize that God wants us to be happy. While I cannot deny that God desires the best for His creation, we must ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Obstacles

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014

Are you a conformer or a transformer? Life can become frustrating? This obstacle can be a stumbling block or a stepping stone, this is up to you.

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this as a 3 part series. INTRODUCTION: A. Every person is one of two things: 1. CONFORMER: you are fashioned by pressure from without 2. TRANSFORMER: you are changed by powers from within... B. THE WAY WE PRAISE AND ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 5, 2015

Is fear paralyzing your witness? Has the Enemy been able to hurt your walk with Christ by using fear? We are not called by God to live in fear...but we have IN HIM power, love and self-control!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 5, 2015 Date Preached: January 4, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Overcoming Fear Text: 2 Timothy 1:7-9 ETS: Paul told Timothy fear is NOT an option in serving God. ESS: Today’s passage is clear to the believer today, that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Anexity Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 27, 2019

Jesus teaches how not to worry. How to overcome and stay CALM

Title: Anxiety Theme: Text: Matthew 6:24-34 Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought (don’t be anxious) for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Church Of God