Sermons on Overcoming Sadness:

Overcoming Temptation 2

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 13, 2008

The second part of a message on overcoming temptation. This message deals with how the Holy Spirit helps us to overcome temptation.

Overcoming Temptation 2 “How the Holy Spirit Helps us Overcome” by Pastor Donny Granberry Last Sunday night we studied: • How to cope with temptation • That Victory over temptation is possible • The sources of temptation o Our own carnal nature o The world o Evil Spirits • The Battlefield of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming The Confusion Of Christmas

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 20, 2008

This text holds the answer of how to celebrate Christmas in a truly Christian way.

“Overcoming The Confusion of Christmas” Luke 2:7-20 (key verses 17-20) A Kindergarten teacher asked her class which Christmas Story they would like to hear her read. One little boy shouted out, “Tell the one about where the father saw Santa Claus and got sick.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Anxiety Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jun 9, 2008

This sermon discusses the repercussions of anxiety and how to have victory over that sin in our lives.

How to overcome anxiety Breaking Free Series - Part 3 Matthew 6:11, Philippians 4:6-7 (Acknowledgments - Rick Warren’s series Breaking Free; Charles Stanley’s book ’Peace With God’) We are in a series called Breaking Free. We talked about breaking free from strong temptations, pride, and this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

How To Overcome Envy Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jun 23, 2008

Sermon looks at the devastating effects of envy - using the life of Joseph in Genesis 37 as a backdrop

How to Overcome Envy Acknowledgement (Rick Warren - Breaking Free Series) We’re in a series we’ve been calling “Breaking Free” from those sins in our lives that are not readily evident. We looked at temptations, pride, anxiety, and today jealousy. These sins become wedged in our hearts. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-11

How To Overcome Anger Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jun 30, 2008

This sermon looks at how to overcome anger in a godly way based on Ephesians 4:26-32

Breaking Free Series Part 5 HOW TO OVERCOME ANGER – EPHESIANS 4:26-32 June 29, 2008 Acknowledgement (Doug Fields, Saddleback Church) We are in part 5 of a series we’re calling “Breaking Free”. This series is about sins that entangle us. We want to look at what the Bible has to say about these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Overcoming The Grasshopper Complex Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jul 2, 2008

With the resoureces of God’s Promise, His Provision and His Presence, Christians can overcome the grasshopper complex.

OVERCOMING THE GRASSHOPPER COMPLEX Numbers 13:25-33 Introduction: One of my favorite Comic scenes, is when Charlie brown goes to Lucy for some counseling advice. Sitting next to her ‘lemonade stand/office, Lucy prepares to offer her sage advice, Charlie brown, I read this week of some fears that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming A Spiritual Deficit

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

INVESTING IN THE KINGDOM

OVERCOMING A SPIRITUAL DEFICIT 8/23/07 2 Cor 4:15-18 15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. 16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Overcomes The World

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 13, 2008

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE FAITH THAT OVERCOMES THE WORLD AND HOW WE CAN BECOME STRONG IN FAITH AND ENJOY THE BLESSINGS OF GOD.

FAITH THAT OVERCOMES THE WORLD ****************************************** OUTLINE 1. WE CAN HAVE VICTORY IN OUR BATTLES AND DESTROY THE ARROWS OF THE ENEMY THROUGH OUR FAITH. 2. WE SHOULD NOT LOSE OUR FAITH OR PATIENCE TILL THE PROMISES OF GOD ARE FULFILLED. 3. THERE IS NO RELUCTANCE ON THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Your Past

Contributed by Kevin Bockus on Jan 7, 2008

There are negative things from our past that hold us back, we can overcome the past and experience a great today and tomorrow.

Text: Philippians 3:12-14, Luke 15 - Prodigal Title: Overcoming Your Past Subject: Overcoming sin and faults Proposition: You can overcome your past. Interrogative: How can I overcome my past? Transition: Scripture shares with us several truths to help us overcome our past. Objective: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

Overcoming Sinful Lifestyle

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

Christian should live a life not dominated by sin.

OVERCOMING SINFUL LIFESTYLE ROMANS 6:1-23 INTRODUCTION Dr. Siang-Yang Tan in his book Lay Counseling challenges the church to become a caring community but miss the opportunity because the church is more often a museum for saints rather than a hospital for sinner. When Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming A Critical Spirit Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 31, 2008

Christ teaches us that we need to be careful about how we pass judgment on other people.

Overcoming a Critical Spirit Griffith Baptist Church – 2/8/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:1-6 Key verse: The Introduction As much as 77% of everything we think is negative and counterproductive and works against us. People who grow up in an average household hear “No” or are told what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, Matthew 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Impossible Odds Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Last in a witnessing series emphasizing the ability of God to accomplish anything.

OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Six—Overcoming Impossible Odds Luke 18:27 Sunday, August 26, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee “What is impossible with men is possible with God.” Luke 18:27 What do you think is impossible? What do you think God finds impossible? • Strictly speaking, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Overcoming Failures & Disappointments Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 31, 2007

Where disappointments are concerned, we need to know that failure need not be fatal and success is never final.

References: Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Overcoming The Fear Factor

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

There is an "x" factor thorughout history, and in our lives, whose presence is the difference between success and failure, blessing and cursing, life and death.

Passage: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Intro: A favorite sermon style at this church is when PJ does math!! 1. don’t worry, I checked it all out with the coach of the State champion Math Counts team. 2. going to look at this familiar story of David and Goliath, but add this mathematical twist. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Overcoming Evil With Good

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007

Christianity revolutionized the world because its teachings are so radically different than anything offered by this world’s other religions and philosophies. There is no better illustration of this than what it has to say regarding how to treat those who

Christianity revolutionized the world because its teachings are so radically different than anything offered by this world’s other religions and philosophies. There is no better illustration of this than what it has to say regarding how to treat those who are against us… to those who don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ