Sermons on Overcoming Sadness:

Overcoming Greed Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025

In a world that constantly promotes materialism and equates success with accumulation, believers must guard their hearts against the deceitfulness of riches.

OVERCOMING GREED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 12:15 "And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth." Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Proverbs 15:27; Ecclesiastes 5:10; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power To Overcome

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 25, 2025

Believers are not called to be victims but victors. Through the power of Christ in us, we overcome sin, the flesh, the world, and every force of darkness.

POWER TO OVERCOME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 5:4-5 Key Verse: “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” — 1 John 5:4 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:37; Revelation 12:11; Luke 10:19; Philippians 4:13; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the contrast between the majority's fear and doubt with Caleb's faith in God's promise, as depicted in Numbers 13:30, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience in God's power.

Good morning, everyone. I'm glad to see you all here today, ready to delve into God's Word and uncover the wisdom within it. Today, we're going to be looking at a passage from the book of Numbers – Chapter 13, verse 30. But before we dive in, let me share a quote from A.W. Tozer, "Faith, as Paul ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30

Topics: Overcome

How To Be An Overcomer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the power of faith and God's love, emphasizing that the divine presence within us is greater than any worldly challenge, and our perception of God profoundly shapes our lives.

Good morning, beloved members of our church family. Today, we are gathered here to dive deep into the heart of the scripture, to explore the essence of our faith, to experience the profound love of God, and to learn how to become overcomers in this challenging world. We will be studying from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Topics: Faith

Overcoming Depression Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 29, 2024

In times of deep sorrow and mental struggle, it's easy to drown in waves of despair, feeling as if joy has completely vanished. Yet, we can speak hope into our hearts by fixing our gaze on God (Ps 42), trusting that even in the darkest moments, we will once again find strength and praise in Him.

Overcoming Depression Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Psalm 46:1, Job 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Being Overcomers Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 29, 2024

The struggles and hardships of life, and our sinful failures, can bring us to a point where we don't feel like overcomers. John calls us not to trust our feelings, but to trust Jesus who truly calls us overcomers.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 5:1-12 “Being Overcomers” Through his Epistle John has gone to great lengths to ensure the readers understand who Jesus is … and the eternal security we can have when we put our faith in Jesus. John continues to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Overcomers Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Aug 20, 2024

Christian, you are an Overcomer! The Bible affirms our victory in Christ, despite the trials we face in a broken world. We can embrace our identity as Overcomers. Through Christ, we can live in ongoing victory.

We Are Overcomers! 1John 5:1-5 Introduction: Christian = you are an Overcomer! We are Overcomers! Identity in Christ. Who you are in Him. NT = verse after verse that bears out this great truth… Romans 8:37 – “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming A Suicide

Contributed by Dennis Gard on Sep 22, 2024

To the family and all friends, God’s peace truly be with you this day. Today we do one of the most difficult of all things to do – we gather to grieve the passing of <Name>, who was much loved, respected, kind and caring, hardworking. We gather to commend him into God’s care.

I. Introduction: a. Grief is never an easy burden to bear – and never more so than when it comes to us in what we can only regard as an untimely fashion. It causes many questions to arise within us – questions about ourselves and what we might or might not have done to make things different – and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39, Isaiah 54:8-10

The Ultimate Overcomer Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024

As Christians, our greatest example of an overcomer is Jesus Christ Himself. In this message, we will focus on Jesus as the ultimate overcomer, understanding that because He has overcome, we too can walk in victory.

The Ultimate Overcomer: Jesus Christ! Revelation 1:9-18 Introduction: Cf. we have been learning what it means to be an “Overcomer” – not some super saint – SC emblazoned across their chest – saved you are an overcomer. 1John 5:4 – “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world.” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Discouragement Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 18, 2024

Next in series on Nehemiah. Addresses overcoming discouragement.

Nehemiah 4 Discouragement I remember it like it was yesterday. I was a young youth pastor, in my late 20s. I had been a part-time youth pastor at that church for about a year. I was beginning a new study called Prayer Life. By the way, if you eat a study to help you with your prayer life, I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Courage To Overcome Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 11, 2023

If you knew that you had the assurance of a new life, eternal life with God, a hope that could not be disappointed, prayers that would be answered in accordance with God’s will, you will have a joy that no one can take and a peace that passes all understanding.

We are at the end of John 16 today and as Jesus is preparing to leave this earth and return to His Father in heaven, He is making sure that His disciples will be well equipped for their mission. Jesus has given them the promise of the Holy Spirit which assured them of several things: ? that they ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Failure Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 30, 2003

We must have the courage to overcome failure.

OVERCOMING FAILURE Judges 13-16 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO OVERCOME FAILURE. ?: Inductive KW: Component TS: We will find in our study of Judges 13-16 how Samson overcame his failures. The _____ component of Samson’s story is the… I. PRODIGY II. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Overcomes

Contributed by Bruce Johnson on Apr 3, 2003

Five things that explain the value of faith and what it brings to believers.

“Faith that Overcomes” Text: I John 5:4 >Hebrews 11:6 says, “For without Faith it is impossible to please God, for He who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” -Say, “FAITH” (Look at your neighbor and say, “I’ve got faith, how about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Failures

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

Talks about the good that God can bring out of our failures. How to overcome failures in our lives

Overcoming Failures Num 14:44-45 Purpose Statement: To see God’s purposes even in the midst of their failures. One character that I really identify with is Charlie Brown. One of the things I remember about him most is his relationship with Lucy. She offers to hold the ball for him every ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:44-45

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

Overcoming the fears we experience and learning from them. This message will encourage the congregation to walk by faith and not fear

Overcoming Fear John 20:19 Purpose Statement: To encourage the congregation not to live by fear, but by faith Introduction What is it that you fear? Fear of the unknown perhaps? The possibility of death, the insecurity of a job, the fear of being alone. Well, that’s what I want to talk to you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19

Denomination: Baptist