Sermons on Overcoming Problems:

"He Is No Fool....make A Decision" ~ For What Will You Give Your Life?

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 23, 2016

For what will you give your life? Ex.of Eric Liddell, Jim Elliot. Abram:Overcomng fear of uncertainty; Moses: Overcoming fear of inadequacy; David: Overcoming fear of difficulty. "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose!"

Title: “He is no fool….make a decision” Text: 2 Timothy 1: 7, 12 Purpose: We don't have to be paralyzed by fear ********************************************************** Introduction (Are there some things worth fighting for?) (For what will you give your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Old Life - New Life Pt 2

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 19, 2013

Sin is not our master; we have a victorious life in Jesus.

Old Life - New Life Pt 2 August 18, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Sin is not our master; we have a victorious life in Jesus. Focus Passage: Romans 6:9-14 Supplemental Passage: But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Must Be Conquered

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 24, 2013

Sin must be conquered in our life. This sermon will examine four facts concerning sin.

Key Question: What was the difference between Abel’s sacrifice and that of Cain’s? There are four facts concerning sin which are found in these verses. I. Sin will keep us from doing our best unto the Lord. “Therefore, by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Courage To Proclaim The Good News

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 30, 2020

In the following sermon we are going to examine Acts 4:1-22 and conclude that through the power of the Holy Spirit ordinary Christians are to have courage that they can overcome their Sanhedrin and effectively profess that salvation is only found in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Courage to Proclaim the Good News Acts 4:1-22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever wonder what keeps believers from obeying the Great Commission to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19-20)? For many Christians the mere thought of going outside of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Back Down When Facing Trials

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 16, 2017

Tom Petty sang 'I won't Back Down' probably referring to earthly challenges.This mini sermon encourages Christians not to back down when facing spiritual challenges. It is based around the life-threatening challenge faced by the Prophet Daniel.

Don’t Back Down When Facing Trials Popular singer/songwriter Tom Petty passed away recently after a highly successful career. One of Petty’s most loved songs was titled ‘I Won’t Back Down’. Some of the lyrics go like this: Well, I won't back down No, I won't back down You can stand me up at the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Unholy Agents Against The Christian

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 7, 2020

There are three unholy agents that is against every Christian. That is the world, the flesh and the devil. I believe your flesh is the worse of the three. The reason is that it is simply attached to you and it is always so near.

Three UNHOLY Agents Against the Christian 1 John 2:15-17 (KJV) Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Joy 3: A Joy That Is Full Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 6, 2021

In Part 3 of this series we examine what it will take to have a joy that is full. This is the joy that God desires for us to have - but do we really want it bad enough to do what it takes to get it?

The Power of Joy – Part 3 A Joy That Is Full Scripture: Second Corinthians 6:10; 1 John 1:1-4; John 5:19, 39 Last week a program was aired about the race riots that took place in my hometown of Columbia, Tennessee 75 years ago. The book, “No More Social Lynchings” by Robert Ikard also ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:10, 1 John 1:1-4, John 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contending With The Spirit Of Python

Contributed by James May on Aug 31, 2022

The enemy of our souls would love nothing more than to squeeze the spiritual life out of the church, but we have the power of the Holy Ghost and the Word of God to give us victory over the spirit of Python.

Contending with the Spirit of Python In the Book of Acts we see a record of the early ministries of the Apostles and the spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the known world. On the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Ghost came in and ignited a Holy Spiritual Fire in the hearts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18, Leviticus 19:31, Leviticus 20:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breaking The Cycle In/Of A Misled Land-1[2022]

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 1, 2022

The Reign of King Ahaz of Judah was marked/defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance. A land defined by those things is misled & to be pitied, because in a misled land there is much that is Wasted. The cycle must be broken in a misled land, due to it’s WASTED...

BREAKING The CYCLE In/Of A MISLED LAND-I—2Kings 16:1-4(1-20) [2Kings 16:1-4; 18:1-7(16:1-18; 18:1-07, 13-16, 17-18; 19:1-7, 14-20, 35-37)] Overcoming Political Compliance/Acquiescence Overcoming The Politics of Spiritual Acquiescence. Attention: 1787—Benjamin Franklin addressed the U.S. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:1, 2 Kings 16:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do Christians Still Receive Divine Protection?

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Nov 7, 2022

Explore God's divine protection, how to deal with the tribulations tragedies in our lives, why good people may still suffer while under God's protection, God's faithful people never truly lose God's protection and God is a God of restoration for those who persevere.

Do Christians Still Receive Divine Protection? In the days of the Old Testament and even when Jesus walked the earth, the Jews believed that if you had a relationship with God and you weren't a perpetual and unrepentant breaker of the law, you would have a hedge-like protection or a protective ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Job 1:6-12, Job 2:10, Job 38:2, Job 38:4, Matthew 16:22, Romans 8:35-37, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 1:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

The God Who Lifts You Above The Flood Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 20, 2026

God sovereignly preserves and elevates His people above overwhelming circumstances that are meant to destroy others.

THE GOD WHO LIFTS YOU ABOVE THE FLOOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 7:17 Key Verse: “And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth.” (Genesis 7:17, KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 66:12; Isaiah 43:2; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Showdown In The Desert (Matthew 4:1-11)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 6, 2024

After being baptized in the Jordan river, Jesus was driven into the Judean wilderness by the Holy Spirit to face forty days of hunger, thirst, and a supernatural battle with His archenemy and ours, the devil.

The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness of Judea, a barren, dry, and desolate area. It would be a place of severe testing where He would encounter the works and wiles of the devil, a real being whose aim was to try and tempt Jesus to abuse HIs power, lose His faith, or submit to the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:11-15, Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 14:7-12, Revelation 20:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Greater Is He

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 18, 2023

It can feel like defending the Unadulterated Word of God, fighting against false teachers, false doctrines, and heretics is a losing battle in a world. However, we can be encouraged knowing that we are victorious because verse 4 says, “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.

“Greater is He” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Often when we look around at the condition of the world and especially the condition of the church in the world today, we can be discouraged after trying to defend the Word of God and hold up a standard of Holiness causing us to feel as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4, Matthew 24:5

Denomination: Apostolic

Trust In Uncertainty Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Develop relational trust in God who loves and guides us, even in uncertain times.

Imagine you're blindfolded and trying to navigate through an obstacle course. You can't see where you're going, and you're unsure of what's ahead. But, you have a friend who can see everything and is guiding you through the course. You have to trust their voice and follow their instructions, even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Topics: Faith, Divine Guidance, Spiritual Strength, Overcoming Fear

Anchored By Hope Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

As believers, we are encouraged to remain steadfast and committed in our faith through every trial and storm that life may bring. We are anchored by Jesus, our great hope, salvation, and savior.

Today, we're gonna talk about anchors: those big, heavy things that keep ships from drifting away. We're gonna see how anchors can teach us something important about our faith and our relationship with Jesus. Our main verse for today is Hebrews 6:19, which says: "We have this hope as an anchor for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19, Matthew 14:25-31

Topics: Resilience, Spiritual Strength, Faith Endurance, Overcoming Trials