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"overcoming Discouragement"

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020

Discouragement has terrible timing. Discouragement always shows up unannounced.

“Overcoming Discouragement” Nehemiah 6: 1-16 A funny thing happened in a town in Maryland …. a woman named Edith, a mother of 8 children was coming home from a neighbor’s house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the house she saw 5 of her youngest children huddled together, focused ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

7 Strategies To Overcome Temptation

Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2019

All Christians struggle with different areas of temptation. These seven strategies lay the groundwork for believers, no matter what their problems, to gain victory and hope. This will bless your congregation.

7 STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about an elderly lady who came into a church one Sunday morning. A friendly usher greeted her and asked, “Hello Mam. Where would you like to sit?” 2. She said, “I would like to sit on the very front row.” He said, “Oh no, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

3 Keys For Overcoming Doubt

Contributed by Chris Miller on May 27, 2019

Many Christians experience seasons of doubt, and Scripture offers three keys to conquer doubts.

Read Matthew 11:1-15. Also see Luke 7:18-22 Introduction One of the world’s most loved comic strips is Hagar the Horrible. In one strip, we see Hagar kneeling in prayer, “It is not easy to believe in you God. We never see you. How come you never show yourself?” Next we see: • A flower springing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15, Luke 7:18-22, John 20:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Empathy Deficit Disorder

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2019

Our world is becoming a more hate-filled place, where people have less empathy and compassion for others. In contrast to that, the people of God are called to live lives of love, empathy and compassion, because God has loved us and poured His love into our hearts.

A. One day a man was crossing the street to visit his neighbor. 1. As he started to cross the street, a car was bearing down on him, so he stopped and backed up to the curb. 2. The car stopped, so he started to cross, and the car started to move toward him. 3. The man changed direction and went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9, Colossians 3:12-14, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Overcoming Doubts, What Will It Take?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 16, 2020

Two kinds of doubters of spiritual truth....hard-boiled rationalists who say, “I don’t believe it.......” two of the doubters, Peter and John ran to the tomb. They found it empty. Include quote from Rev. Klaas abut the doubt that President Lincoln was dead. Lee Strobel was a doubter.

In Jesus Holy Name Easter II 2020 Text: John 20:25b Redeemer “Overcoming Doubts, What Will It Take?” He is Risen! He has risen indeed! The disciples on Easter morning had forgotten a promise of Jesus. He had told them that he would be arrested and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:25, John 20:28-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Hypocrisy, Developing Integrity Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2019

Overcoming Hypocrisy, Developing Integrity Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - March 24, 2019

Overcoming Hypocrisy, Developing Integrity Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - March 24, 2019 TEXT: Luke 6:41-49 Intro About 18 months ago… a new book was released by a group of authors and photographers called: The Potemkin Village. In this book they share ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:41-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying With Jesus: Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

As we pray, we recognize sources of temptation: the world, the flesh, and the devil. We commit ourselves to overcoming with God's help: Know what is right, tell the truth, build a life too good to lose, and play to win.

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: OVERCOMING TEMPTATION—Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 Have you ever said something like this? “I don’t know how it happened. I got sucked in, and I couldn’t seem to avoid it.” “Why did I say that? It was stupid and wrong—and I didn’t really mean to.” “I want that so bad! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 13:14, 1 John 2:15-16, James 1:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The "Overcomer” From The Book Of Revelation

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 30, 2020

Since the advent of sin into this world, life has become a battle for mankind. In this battle of life, one is either an overcomer or a victim.

The “Overcomer” from the Book of Revelation Since the advent of sin into this world, life has become a battle for mankind. In this battle of life, one is either an overcomer or a victim. My prayer for you is that you will live the rest of your life as an overcomer in Jesus’ Name. However, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Adversity Is As Easy As Pie! Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jan 16, 2010

God wants us to dream big, but every dreamer will experience troubles and trials. Overcoming adversity is as easy as P.I.E: Providence, Integrity and Endurance.

EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS #2: OVERCOMING ADVERSITY IS AS EASY AS P.I.E. KEY TEXT: “God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or dream, according to His power that works in us.” (Ephesians 3:20). • God has placed within our heart hopes and dreams that He wants to fulfill for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-22

Denomination: *other

I Have Overcome The World Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus prays for his believers

Show video of John 17 John 17 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Greatest Hindrance To Healing

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Mar 11, 2012

God does not want you sick. Sickness comes from the devil.

Overcoming the Greatest Hindrance to Healing I'm going to read to you in a few moments out of the book of Mark, Mark 1:40-42 40 Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, "If You are willing, You can make me clean." 41 Then Jesus, moved with compassion, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome A Complaining Attitude Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jul 9, 2008

Sermon reviews the Israelis in the desert, how they complained and wanted to go back to Egypt instead of the Promised Land. The message gives some practical ways to overcome complaining.

Breaking Free Series – July 6th How to replace a complaining attitude – Numbers 11:1-10 Acknowledgement: James MacDonald ’Lord Change My Attitude Before It’s Too Late’ Introduction Man went to monastery – where he stayed for three years. They only allowed him to say 2 words a year – at the end ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-10

We Know: Overcoming Uncertainty

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 4, 2009

This sermon explores five "we know" statements made in 1 John 5:13-21. Sermon points are alliterated and Power Point is available, just e-mail me.

WE KNOW! (OVERCOMING UNCERTAINTY) Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois The famous preacher and founder of the Methodist church, John Wesley, once said, “When I was young I was sure of everything. But after a few years, having been mistaken a thousand times, I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Hope That Overcomes The Horrors Of Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 17, 2013

As Christians we have hope! 1. The hope of God's protection (vs. 13). 2. The hope of Godly purpose (vs. 13-14 & 19-23). 3. The hope of God's prophecy (vs. 14-23). 4. The hope that overcomes our pain (vs. 16-18).

Hope that Overcomes the Horrors of Life Matthew 2:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 26, 2012 *We had a great Christmas yesterday, with all 3 children home, plus Katie's husband Wes. Mary pulled out all the stops to make sure that everything was just right, and it was. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Your Wilderness Experiences

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Oct 8, 2015

We find periods in our lives where we feel if we have to overcome one more hurdle, Lord, I don’t know what I will do. I label these periods of times as ‘wilderness experiences’.

Numbers 32:12; Joshua 5:6 As we journey through this Christian walk, we will have moments of joy, moments of happiness, moments of sorrow, challenging moments, and even hard-pressing, neck-turning times. We find periods in our lives where we feel if we have to overcome one more hurdle, Lord, I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:13

Denomination: Baptist