Sermons on Overcoming Pain:

We're Going To The Other Side

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 25, 2009

Jesus is leading us into ministry. We must trust Him to lead us through the storms which stand in our way.

We’re Going To The Other Side - Mk 4:33 - 5:1 ; Lk 8:22-26 Introduction: To the Pastors or teachers using this message. A couple of points to consider which will give you a better feel for the message. First, Note I have brought out points from each of the gospel writers. This helps the listeners ...read more

Denomination: *other

Anchors That Hold

Contributed by Rudy Reed on Feb 16, 2009

God provides anchors that helps us through life’s struggles

Anchors So many times we are faced with circumstances that test our character. God has a plan for us to overcome every trouble that attempt to destroy us. (John 10:10) When we consistently come to hear the taught and preached Word p God we learn valuable lesson. Lessons that help us navigate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Past Failures

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 19, 2009

Stop letting past failures control your future victories.

Past Failures Micah 7:8 (KJV) Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. It is time to put your past failure and falls in their proper place… under your feet!!! Get over it: How? 1. Get a Word from ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Going Gets Rough

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 15, 2008

Sermon about what to do when things get tough in life.

Theme: Text: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Introduction Tell the story of Elijah on Mt Carmel This story begins before chapter 19. Actually it begins in chapter 18. This is a very popular story because it shows the power and assurance of God in a awesome way. The challenge was laid. Elijah had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

If I'm Trying To Do God's Will, Why Am I Running Into So Many Problems?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 10, 2009

A look at the repetition of "overcome" in the letters to the seven churches.

A FRUSTRATION: If I’m trying to do God’s will, why am I running into so many problems? - Ever felt like giving up? Ever gotten tired? Ever wondered if it’s all worth it? Ever wondered why your attempts at faithfulness to Christ so often create more problems in your life and not less? A ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

So Built We The Wall Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jun 14, 2009

There will always be obstacles and opposition when we attempt things for the Lord. But if we commit it to Him, we will achieve His will.

In 1975, Steven Spielberg shocked America with his classic film, Jaws. Following the story line of Peter Benchley’s novel, a mammoth great white shark terrorized Amity, a fictional New England coastal village. Newspapers in 1975 reported an actual decline in beach tourism during the popular run of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of Failure

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Feb 21, 2008

Being negative is easy; it requires no work because it comes natural. All you have to do to fail is nothing. On the other hand being positive isn’t as easy; it requires work. Optimism in the face of adversity is difficult and is hard to find in this day a

The Fear of Failure Diamonds in the rough often go unrealized because they don’t think they are diamonds, they don’t have an advocate to encourage them, so the fear of failure ruins the confidence that leads to success. The greatest days and moods are quickly forgotten with one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Grasshopper Complex

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Aug 6, 2009

In Modern America who would want to have a ‘grasshopper complex?’ Satirized by our childhood and criticized by others, would-be giants often shrink further at the thought of overcoming. But if we, “…rebel not against the Lord, neither fear ye the people o

Moving Beyond A Grasshopper Complex “And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of The giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, And so we were in their sight” (Numbers 13:33). Introduction: In Modern America who would want to have a ‘grasshopper complex?’ Satirized ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thriving In Babylon Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 18, 2009

How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church.

Thriving in Babylon Daniel 1:1-1:21 Fearless Pt 1- Thriving in Babylon Introduction New Series- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne from North Coast Church). Many things to worry about and be afraid of today. What is it that causes you to toss/turn at night -economy, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Easter: He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This is an Easter sermon that uses the stone at the tomb as a metaphor for the problems of life. It is topical and alliterated with Power Point available, just email me.

HE STILL MOVES STONES Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL It was early that first Easter morning. What little grass grew in that arid climate was moist with the morning’s dew. The cool air of early spring breezed through the blossoming branches of nearby trees. The sun crept ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:3

Denomination: Christian Church

More Like Him Than You Think

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2010

Jesus was not born on the "right side of the track." We can accomplish more than we ever thought. This sermon looks at the lineage and culture of the Birth of Christ.

We need to be prepared to tell people about Jesus as we go about our lives… Who is Jesus? Where did He come from? What did do? What did say? What was His character? What was His nature? And can we truly be like Him? Can we really obtain the God given dreams, goals, and aspirations that we have? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Will For Every Church Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 19, 2010

How to stop your church from closing.

Text: Galatians 1:2-10 Title: God’s will for every church. Today we begin a new series on the book of Galatians. Today’s message is “God’s will for every church.” When Jesus founded the church he did so with a promise. “I will build my church and the gates of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:2-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are What God Says We Are! We Need A Good Confession!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 11, 2010

In this sermon out line we put some of the promises of God toward His people. He wants us to overcome in every area of our lives. To do this we must confess, believe and live in the Living Word of God. We are what God says we are. We are His sons and daug

WE ARE WHAT GOD SAYS WE ARE! WE NEED A GOOD CONFESSION! In this sermon out line we put some of the promises of God toward His people. He wants us to overcome in every area of our lives. To do this we must confess, believe and live in the Living Word of God. We are what God says we are. We are His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-37

If God Be For Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 27, 2010

Most of us know the scripture from Romans 8:31 (KJV) What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Also from Romans 8:37 (KJV) Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. However do we

IF GOD BE FOR US! Romans 8:31-39 Most of us know the scripture from Romans 8:31 (KJV) What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Also from Romans 8:37 (KJV) Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. However do we really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Becoming More Than An Over Comer

Contributed by Chris Norton on Nov 29, 2010

This sermon was recently done for our weekly radio broadcst and I just want to share it with everyone. I pray that God will use it to bless you where you are. Today I want to encourage you to become more than just an over comer

Becoming More Than An Over Comer I am Pastor Chris, Today I want to encourage you to become more than just an over comer. God has told us in his word that we can overcome our burdens and trials through Jesus Christ. We can overcome the obstacles in life by trusting in God. But today I want to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational