Sermons on Overcoming Shame:

Pray Against Household Wickedness And Household Enemies Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 8, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on household wickedness, its manifestations, and strategies for overcoming it.

The concept of "household wickedness" refers to the presence of evil or malevolent influences within one's own family or close relationships. These influences can manifest as envy, jealousy, betrayal, or other forms of destructive behavior that hinder personal growth, relationships, ...read more

Commanding Your Mountain PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

Explores understanding and cultivating a faith that can overcome life's challenges, inspired by the power and depth of faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather together again in this sacred space, united in purpose and in love for our Lord. We are here today to seek wisdom, to find comfort, and to gain understanding. We are here to grow in our faith, to strengthen our resolve, and to learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Topics: Commanding, Mountain

Starting From A Place Of Victory PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Through Jesus, we have the power to overcome any obstacle and live from a place of victory.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the Gospel of John that will help us discover the incredible victory we have in Jesus. Before we delve into the Scripture, I'd like to share a quote from C.S. Lewis, who once said, "God, who foresaw your tribulation, has ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-20

Topics: Victory, Christ

When Anxiety Attacks PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 8, 2023

Explore how believers can overcome anxiety through prayer, experiencing God's peace, and worship.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Welcome to this blessed gathering where we'll explore the beautiful truth in the Book of Philippians, specifically, chapter 4, verses 4 through 6. Today, we're going to talk about some pretty heavy stuff - anxiety, and how we, as believers, can battle ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-6

Topics: Worship, Pray

Breaking The Barrier Of Fear Into Bold Advancement Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 13, 2026

This sermon reveals how believers can overcome fear and step boldly into their God-given destiny.

BREAKING THE BARRIER OF FEAR INTO BOLD ADVANCEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:7 Key Verse: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:9; Psalm 27:1; Isaiah 41:10; Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Triumph PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

Explores how faith in Christ provides strength, hope, and holiness to overcome life's challenges and hardships.

Good morning, beloved friends. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, not because I am worthy, but because the grace of God makes me so. His grace is sufficient, isn’t it? We are here together, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We gather, not as strangers, but as brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Topics: God's Help

Camping With The Snakes Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 27, 2009

(PowerPoint slides are freely available by emailing emile@wolfaardt.com) Discovering God’s provision to overcome the snakes.

Journeying with John - It’s a Blast (JWJ-14) Camping with the Snakes John 3:9-21 The people of Israel are on the brink of victory. They are about to start defeating the nation of Canaan after spending 40 years wandering around the wilderness. They are about to enter the Promised Land that God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-21

Denomination: *other

Whom Does Jesus Call? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

Jesus calls ordinary, flawed people to follow Him, offering transforming grace and acceptance that overcomes our failures and invites us into a new story.

If you’ve ever felt passed over, mislabeled, or just plain tired, take heart. Jesus has a way of walking into ordinary places and turning them into holy ground. He steps into tax booths and kitchens, into cubicles and carpools, into hospital rooms and waiting rooms. He sees what others miss. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Topics: Calling, Discomfort

What Makes You Think You Can Come Here?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 17, 2010

Lent, 1986, Communion: We should never be intimidated from the Lord's Table by ritual, shame, or weakness. It is hosted by one who offers us mercy and grace, paid for by His blood; so come boldly.

In the South Africa of apartheid, I suppose, nearly anything is possible. And so I do not expect that this story, improbable as it sounds, is untrue. If anything, I expect it could be multiplied many, many times over. At any rate, the story is that one day an Afrikaner, one of the ruling class in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion, The Foundation Of Our Faith

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 17, 2008

If Jesus had refused to suffer the shame and reproach of the Cross, and if the Crucifixion had never taken place, then our sins could not be forgiven … remitted. As a matter of fact, there wouldn’t be a gospel, for the gospel stands on the foundation of t

The Crucifixion, The Foundation Of Our Faith John 19:1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. 2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews: and they smote him with their hands. 4 Pilate ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Proclaim The Name Of Jesus! - Acts 4:10-12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 15, 2025

Names have significance. They carry meaning, authority, and identity. A name can open doors or close them. A name can bring honour or shame. But there is one name that is above every name—the name of Jesus!

Go! And Proclaim the Name of Jesus! - Acts 4:10-12 Introduction: The Power of a Name Names have significance. They carry meaning, authority, and identity. A name can open doors or close them. A name can bring honour or shame. But there is one name that is above every name—the name of Jesus! In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:10-12, Mark 16:17-18, Philippians 2:9-11, Isaiah 28:16, Matthew 7:24-25, John 14:6, Romans 10:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Journey Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2017

God tells us that Joseph was a "just man" because he was "unwilling to put (Mary) to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly." What does that mean? And what does difference can it make to our faith?

OPEN: (We began the service with a clip from the movie "The Star" that showed Mary and Joseph at their wedding party just before Mary is going to tell Joseph that she's pregnant with the Christ Child) There’s a true story about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas which included ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage, Intimacy Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 28, 2018

A Biblical marriage destroys thoughts of self-consciousness, they defeat shame, there is no fear of ridicule, no hang-ups, they can choose to avoid embarrassments and with Christ leading the marriage they miss the emotional hurts from abuse or poor choice

Marriage, Intimacy A marriage unified in Christ enjoys true Biblical intimacy. Moses wrote, “…The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.” (Genesis 2:25) A Biblical marriage destroys thoughts of self-consciousness, they defeat shame, there is no fear of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Men, Two Destinies Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008

In the comparision of Adam and Christ, we see JESUS as our redeemer, overcoming in his death the destruction brought by Adam’s sin.

Sermon Notes January 13, 2008 Two Men, Two Destinies Romans 5:12-14 “Was it fair for God to condemn the whole world just for one man’s disobedience?” The SCOFFER objects that if there was such a God, he would not be worthy of worship. The SCEPTIC wonders how such conferred guilt can be fair The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foolish Wisdom-6(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 28, 2025

6 of 8.. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-VI—1Corinthians 1:26-28(1:18--2:5) Attention: Something deceptively seen by the heart’s predisposition. There was a huge influx of people to central & south Florida following WW-II. BUT the people who bought land & built businesses & houses there, quickly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist