Sermons on Overcoming Ridicule:

“overcoming The Fear Factor” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 5, 2015

How to we overcome our fears with respect to reaching out to others?

In order to take the Great Commandment seriously, we must be willing to love those who God has placed around us. It’s not always going to be pretty, but it is going to be significant. Review the Block Map and the Art of Neighboring Strategy. Encourage everyone to host or be part of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Overcome By Paying Attention To Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 22, 2021

The iconic statement is our consideration this morning: “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)

Pay Attention To Your Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction A few years ago Forbes Magazine published an article by Ty Kiisel about how appearances impact our work lives. In the studies he looked at he noted that people who are tall are generally paid more. More, those who are blonde, who work ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

Spiritual dryness is a state where a believer feels distant from God, experiences a lack of passion for prayer, worship, and Bible study, and struggles with a sense of emptiness in their faith journey.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS. (PART 1) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 63:1 "O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 44:3 John 7:37-39 Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1, Isaiah 44:3, John 7:37-39, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Revelation 3:15-16, Jeremiah 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

Spiritual dryness can be overcome by returning to God, reviving our prayer life, feeding on the Word, stirring up the Holy Spirit, and actively serving in the Kingdom.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 "Thus says the Lord God to these bones: ‘Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live.’" (Ezekiel 37:5) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 44:3 John 7:37-39 Psalm 63:1-2 Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Isaiah 44:3, Jeremiah 2:13, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

Spiritual dryness can be prevented by staying close to God, immersing in the Word, maintaining a strong prayer life, serving in the Kingdom, and resisting spiritual attacks.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 3) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 44:3 "For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants." Supporting Texts: Psalm 63:1-2 Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3, Psalm 63:1-2, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

To permanently overcome spiritual dryness, we must seek continuous infilling of the Holy Spirit, avoid spiritual leakages, engage in spiritual disciplines, stir up our gifts, and return to our first love for God.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 4) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 7:37-38 "On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38, Isaiah 58:11, Psalm 1:2-3, Romans 12:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

Overcoming spiritual dryness is not just about a one-time revival but about maintaining a lifestyle of spiritual freshness and overflow.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 5) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 44:3 "For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants." Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 37:1-10 Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Hosea 6:1-3, Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Causes Of Backsliding And How To Overcome Them Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

Backsliding is a gradual process that happens when a believer neglects spiritual disciplines, compromises with sin, or allows distractions to take the place of God. However, God’s mercy is always available to restore those who repent.

CAUSES OF BACKSLIDING AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 2:19 "Your own wickedness will correct you, and your backslidings will rebuke you. Know therefore and see that it is an evil and bitter thing that you have forsaken the Lord your God, and the fear of Me ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:19, Proverbs 14:14, Hebrews 10:38-39, Matthew 24:12, 2 Peter 2:20-22, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 44 - Overcome Evil With Good Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 13, 2025

Everyone has a choice to either do evil for evil or to repay evil with good. The latter is a godly decision which God approves of and the way Jesus exemplified. When our children are taught this when young, they will grow up to always do good no matter what evil is done to them.

We read in Genesis 4:1, Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the LORD.” (NKJV) When the first man Adam and his wife Eve had a baby boy, the words of Eve were, ‘I have acquired a man from the Lord.’ Children are given to us by the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1, Psalm 127:3, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 12:21, Genesis 4:3, Revelation 4:11, Genesis 4:4-7, Luke 13:34, Isaiah 1:18, Psalm 34:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Overcoming Worldly Wisdom With Godly Living

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 20, 2025

This sermon shows us how to seek Godly wisdom life in a world that is self centered and focused on looking out for ourselves.

In today’s fast-paced, self-focused culture, we are constantly bombarded with messages that push us toward self-promotion, that push us toward material success, and personal achievement. We are living in a time ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Trials With God’s Help

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

Trials are part of the Christian life, but we do not face them alone. God uses trials to build our faith, strengthen us, grant us wisdom, and bring about His purpose. No matter the challenges we face, we must remember that God is with us, and He will never forsake us.

OVERCOMING TRIALS WITH GOD’S HELP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Of Good Cheer: I Have Overcome

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 27, 2025

The Lord Jesus informed His disciples of the Tribulation they will experience in the world, but assured them victory all through them.

Be of Good Cheer: I have Overcome Study Text: John 16:33 Introduction: This Scriptural verse emphasizes the importance of a believer in Christ to maintain a positive and hopeful outlook, even in the face of adversity. This is because Christ has overcome the world and He is always present to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mercy In The Cave – Overcoming The Urge For Revenge Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

As believers, we must choose restraint over revenge. The urge to fight back must be surrendered to God’s justice.

MERCY IN THE CAVE – OVERCOMING THE URGE FOR REVENGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 23-24 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:17-21, Matthew 5:44, Proverbs 20:22, Psalm 37:7-9, 1 Peter 3:9 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when those who have wronged us are placed within our reach. In ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Song Of Strength: We Shall Overcome Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jul 13, 2025

"No matter the trials we face, our spirit rises. This is for every heart still holding on—believing in a better tomorrow. We shall overcome… together."

SERMON TITLE: A Song of Strength: We Shall Overcome MAIN TEXT: John 1:5 (NIV) "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." INTRODUCTION Beloved, there are songs that stir emotion, and there are songs that resurrect hope. "We Shall Overcome" is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5, Romans 8:28, Psalm 126:5, Hebrews 11:1, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon # 15 - Overcoming Fears Of The Past Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 22, 2025

Though our sins are as scarlet, when we come to the Lord Jesus and confess our sins, He will make them white as snow. For those who are living in fear and guilt from sins of the past, God’s word reminds us that there is forgiveness, freedom, healing and a brand new life ahead.

We read in Genesis 3:9, The LORD God called to the man and asked him, "Where are you?" (ERV) The Almighty God, who is the creator of heaven and earth, who is all-knowing called out to Adam in the Garden of Eden, and wanted to find out where he was. It was not that God did not know where ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, Genesis 32:7-8, Genesis 32:3-5, Genesis 32:16-18, Isaiah 1:11, Psalm 51:16-17, Genesis 32:10-11, Genesis 33:4, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other