Sermons about Overcoming Opposition

Overcoming The Grasshopper Complex Series

Contributed by John Barr on Sep 13, 2002

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Overcoming obstacles that have defeated us in the past. Joshua had to help Isreal overcome Jericho in order to inhabit the promised land. Based on the book of same title authored by Gary Inrig. Sermon 1 of series

OVERCOMING THE GRASSHOPPER COMPLEX Numbers 13:25-33 Israel was at a crossroads in their journey. After years of travel, after some intense time with God in the desert, after some battles against over whelming odds, they stood at the cross roads of victory. Not the final victory that they had ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Be An Overcomer

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 11, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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hOW WE CAN WITHSTAND TEMPTATION

The Atheist asserts there is no God. The Agnostic says he can¡¦t tell if there is a God or not. The Materialist boasts that he does not require a God. The Worldly fool wishes there were not God. The Christians answers that he can¡¦t do without God. Atheism says: ¡§Creation without a Creator; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

"How To Overcome Worry"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Feb 13, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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Worry and anxiety seem to always wait for an opportune time to pounce on us, when were the least bit ready. We can overcome worry!

Southern Hills Baptist Church February 23 2003 Philippians 4: 6-7 “How to overcome worry” Pastor, Mark Hensley 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Sin

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

based on 84 ratings

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A message on Obedience.

HOW TO OVERCOME SIN Psalms 19:12-14 INTRO: All of us have a problem with sin. The question is, “How do I overcome sin in my life?” Let me give you some little principles—very basic, very straightforward. If you live by the Spirit, He gives the power to overcome the deeds of the flesh. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Temptation

Contributed by Ray Searan on Nov 15, 2002

based on 9 ratings

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This is a sermon that explains how christians can overcome temptation.

How to Overcome Temptation Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Subject: Temptation Theme: How to overcome temptation Introduction: Lead Sentence: There are many temptations in life that we must overcome. 1. For example, when we go out fishing we must overcome the temptation to catch more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Satan's Deception Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 22, 2002

based on 66 ratings

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FAITH TO STAND (part 2) What’s wrong with a little bread for lunch? This message cuts through the layers of Satan’s deception and shows how we can follow Christ’s example and overcome the firey darts of the enemy!

Our nation again stands poised for war against the nation of Iraq and Saddam Hussain. Our fear is that Saddam has rearmed his nation with weapons of mass destruction. On the evening of January 16, 1991, the then President George Bush Sr. announced to the nation that Operation Desert Storm, an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Tendencies To Judge

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 20, 2003

based on 61 ratings

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Realize that in the way you judge or criticize others, God will hold you to the same standard. Jesus said, "Do not judge or you too will be judged. For in the same way as you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measu

Overcoming Tendencies to Judge What are the problems with trying to play the role of a judge over others? Illustration:Angry cynical people die young. Men who score high for hostility on standard tests are four times more likely to die prematurely than men whose scores are low. Bottom Line, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Setbacks In Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 18, 2003

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Naaman overcame his setback in life when he was challenged to put his faith in God. We overcome life’s problem by seeking God, submitting to His way and trusting Him completely.

2 Kings 5:1-14 Overcoming Setbacks In Life Imagine this: You graduated from the University with honours. You are intelligent and were soon employed by a big and famous company. You did well and were promoted a few times. Now a CEO of the company, and business continues to expand to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 7, 2002

based on 77 ratings

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This is a message to help those who can relate to the spiritual hole described in Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?”

Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement Overcoming spiritual discouragement. Text: Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?” In this message we want to try to explain the difference between soulish discouragement, and spiritual discouragement. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Overcoming Bitterness With Praise"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 26, 2004

based on 54 ratings

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An Acrostic message. Hopefully, this will help you to remember the key points. We will be spelling the word, "Praise." The means by which God has given to us to defeat the evil in this world is with our "praise."

Read Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph had a "right" to be angry. His ten brothers had thrown him into a horrible pit and sold him into slavery. Can you imagine how Joseph must have felt when he heard his brothers denouncing him as a "dreamer," and wanting him dead. For nearly twenty years Joseph lived ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, 1 Samuel 19:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Life's Disappointments Series

Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Feb 15, 2004

based on 55 ratings

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Faith in Christ can help us overcome disappointments that we face in life.

Series: Moving Forward In Life OVERCOMING LIFE’S DISAPPOINTMENTS Text: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 "We have troubles all around us, but we are not defeated. We do not know what to do, but we do not give up the hope of living. We are persecuted, but God does not leave us. We are hurt sometimes, but we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Your Handicaps

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001

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Another look a Bartimaeus and how we can identify with him.

OVERCOMING YOUR HANDICAPS MARK 10:46-52 As we finish up our series on trusting, I thought that we’d look at a man who gives us a good example of how to trust God… I believe that many of us can identify with this man in our text… He is an example of many of us in the church who have had to trust ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Spiritual Apathy

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Aug 11, 2001

based on 78 ratings

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Looking at the differences between Eli and Samuel we shall see how to break free from spiritual apathy and live a life of destiny as Samuel did.

Title : Overcoming Spiritual Apathy. Text : 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (1) INTRODUCTION: The boy Samuel lived at a crucial time for God’s people as we do today. It was a time of a famine of God’s word and revelation and a time when the enemy was about to strike. A time of crisis. But it was also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Judges 21:25

Denomination: *other

We Have Overcome!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

based on 34 ratings

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God's love empowers us to overcome all that would keep us from experiencing loving relationships with others.

We Have Overcome! 1 John 5:2-5 Walter Gowans knew that God was calling him from his homeland to share the gospel in the Sudan. He traveled there to work among the people of the region because he knew that was God's plan for his life. God had so impacted his life that it was evident to those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Shall Overcome

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 17, 2002

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This sermon is the 4th in a series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. Paul explores the Christian response in light of suffering.

Bibliography: Willie Wonka, When God Interrupts - Craig Barnes, All You Really Need To Know About Prayer...-Louise Perrotta, Martin Luther King, William Barclay The other night as we were channel surfing, we came across one of my favorite movies from my childhood, and the boys and I sat down to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Methodist

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