Sermons on Overcoming Sadness:

Overcoming Spiritual Apathy

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Aug 11, 2001

Looking at the differences between Eli and Samuel we shall see how to break free from spiritual apathy and live a life of destiny as Samuel did.

Title : Overcoming Spiritual Apathy. Text : 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (1) INTRODUCTION: The boy Samuel lived at a crucial time for God’s people as we do today. It was a time of a famine of God’s word and revelation and a time when the enemy was about to strike. A time of crisis. But it was also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Judges 21:25

Denomination: *other

"How To Overcome Worry"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Feb 13, 2003

Worry and anxiety seem to always wait for an opportune time to pounce on us, when were the least bit ready. We can overcome worry!

Southern Hills Baptist Church February 23 2003 Philippians 4: 6-7 “How to overcome worry” Pastor, Mark Hensley 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Sin

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

A message on Obedience.

HOW TO OVERCOME SIN Psalms 19:12-14 INTRO: All of us have a problem with sin. The question is, “How do I overcome sin in my life?” Let me give you some little principles—very basic, very straightforward. If you live by the Spirit, He gives the power to overcome the deeds of the flesh. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Overcoming A Critical Spirit"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

We can overcome a critical spirit with God’s help.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 18, 2002 “Overcoming a Critical Spirit” James 4:1-12 Introduction: Grandma used to say, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” How many have heard that saying? Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12, James 4:1

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Tendencies To Judge

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 20, 2003

Realize that in the way you judge or criticize others, God will hold you to the same standard. Jesus said, "Do not judge or you too will be judged. For in the same way as you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measu

Overcoming Tendencies to Judge What are the problems with trying to play the role of a judge over others? Illustration:Angry cynical people die young. Men who score high for hostility on standard tests are four times more likely to die prematurely than men whose scores are low. Bottom Line, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Temptation

Contributed by Ray Searan on Nov 15, 2002

This is a sermon that explains how christians can overcome temptation.

How to Overcome Temptation Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Subject: Temptation Theme: How to overcome temptation Introduction: Lead Sentence: There are many temptations in life that we must overcome. 1. For example, when we go out fishing we must overcome the temptation to catch more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Satan's Deception Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 22, 2002

FAITH TO STAND (part 2) What’s wrong with a little bread for lunch? This message cuts through the layers of Satan’s deception and shows how we can follow Christ’s example and overcome the firey darts of the enemy!

Our nation again stands poised for war against the nation of Iraq and Saddam Hussain. Our fear is that Saddam has rearmed his nation with weapons of mass destruction. On the evening of January 16, 1991, the then President George Bush Sr. announced to the nation that Operation Desert Storm, an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming A Painful Past Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 23, 2003

50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE (Week) 1)

The Academy Award winning film, A Beautiful Mind tells the life story of John Forbes Nash. Nash was a brilliant mathematician attending Prinston University; on his way toward receiving world acclaim, he became involved in a mysterious conspiracy against the US. Nash worked to break Russian codes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcome Complaining Tendencies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2003

Paul asserted his truth and reasonableness when he cried, "I am not insane, most excellent Festus," "What I am saying is true and reasonable." "The king is familiar with these things and I can speak freely to him." Paul used great skills of affirmation, c

How to Handle Complainers Illustration:Don’t complain and talk about all your problems--80 percent of people don’t care; the other 20 percent will think you deserve them. Mark Twain. Illustration: A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Giants Of Life Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 5, 2004

If you are going for God, you will face giants in your life, what will you do about them?

We are just about through our series on the Dream Giver. I want you to know I am working on a life development series which will help you put together the principles of the dream giver as life application. We last spoke of the wasteland and the sanctuary. After you come out of your life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

How Jesus’ healing of the blind man is a picture of overcoming spiritual blindness.

On November 30, 1991, fierce winds from a freakish dust storm triggered a massive freeway pileup along Interstate 5 near Coalinga, California. At least 14 people died and dozens more were injured as topsoil whipped by 50 mile-per-hour winds reduced visibility to zero. The afternoon holocaust left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Prayer Block

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

Overcoming common obstacles to prayer.

Overcoming the Prayer Block Ref.: Mark 1:35 Luke 5:15 Romans 7:14–25 1 John 1:8–10 Psalms 100:4 Read No Time for Him I. Obstacles There are many, though some are mere excuses that would yield to a strong will. A. Time 1. Life is too busy, but not too busy for less important things—TV, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16, Mark 1:35-38

Overcoming Fear In Witnessing

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

5 Practical helps that will get your people talking! "A Witness is no braver than anyone else, just brave for about 10 seconds longer!"

Overcoming Fear in Witnessing John 7:10-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OvercomingFearWitnessing.html Our life should be a living witness…but we haven’t FULLY COMPLETED our witness until we open our mouth and speak. That is hard, but necessary—-"sharing the actual WORDS of the gospel." Romans ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-13, John 7:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome A Slump

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 4, 2004

The greatest slump that we can experience as Christians is a loss in our love for Christ. This is a message that I prepared for Superbowl Sunday 2004.

How to Overcome a Slump Revelation 2:1-7 February 1, 2004 Morning Service Introduction As everyone knows I really like football and today is one of the greatest days in professional football; its Super bowl Sunday. This is the game that determines who is the champion of the entire league. It is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Overcome Temptations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2004

Jesus taught us to pray, "Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil." Discover the key components, the reasons for and the means for overcoming temptations.

The Terror of Temptations 1 Corinthians 10:13: "For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin, no matter how it comes or where it leads) has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man (that is no temptation or trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational