Sermons on Overcoming Temptation:

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2006

Learn how to overcome obstacles as you study the trials which Nehemiah faced.

As Nehemiah led the Israelite people to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem they faced many obstacles. They faced challenges and obstacles as a group. (2:19---laughter and ridicule) (2:19---slander) (4:1-6---mockery) (4:7-9---plots) (4:10---tired ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Apathy Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006

7th of 7 in a series on the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3

Christ is here with us. Suppose I wasn’t able to make it back from Seattle this morning and we decided to invite Christ to bring us the message this morning. Suppose He physically comes to speak to us. I wonder what He would say to us... Let’s just say He would give us an indication of how ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Foolishness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007

Everyone knows how to be a fool, but God’s Word instructs us how to avoid foolishness.

OVERCOMING THE FOUR “F”s: FOOLISHNESS INTRODUCTION: Anyone ever have an embarrassing moment . . . or two . . . or three . . .? Let me tell you, I am an expert on being a fool. Like everyone else, I have had my share of embarrassing moments. Costumes Mullet (slide) Left-handed wood ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Offenses

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

How to Overcome offenses

“Overcoming Offence” July 27, 2003 Am - Danny L. Williams Luke 17:1-5 Intro: Last week I share on Patience the fruit of the Spirit, And I believe that my subject this morning is responsible for absolutely blocking up the fruit of the Spirit. EVERY One of them: So we need to deal with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Bryan Dill on Oct 25, 2006

By looking at how Nehemiah was able to keep the Jews’ spirits high while they rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem, we can gain some insight into how we, too, can keep from getting discouraged.

SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11 Have you ever known someone that you would say was an “eternal optimist?” Did they ever drive you crazy? Did you ever think, “Man, can’t you be upset about anything?” There aren’t too many people that you could file under that category. But, in December ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faith Of An Overcomer Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2005

We can base our faith on the reliable testimony of God.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • We talk a lot about faith and how faith in Jesus changes our lives. Our faith in Jesus is the thing that allows us to overcome the world. • Our faith helps us to overcome the sin that is so prevalent in the world. Our faith in Jesus changes everything about us. • I know in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Heartache

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 22, 2005

- If you are struggling with an identity crisis - You are not sure just who you are - You need to know Ps 139

Overcoming Heartache ********************** - I’m going to give you an identity crisis. - With the question of ‘Who am I?’ - Especially when we discover that our earth is but a tiny speck in a vast universe - I’m within that speck on an obscure planet located in a second rate galaxy among ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Richard Horn on Jun 13, 2010

A look at why we fear and how we can overcome fear through Christ.

June 6, 2010 Overcoming Fear When Mark was drumming for us during our time of praise and worship we had a little inside joke. He would from time to time play the cowbell prompting me to say - we need more cowbell. Anyone remember Will Farrell from the skit on Saturday Night Live? Well that song ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Regret Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 2, 2010

Part 2 of living without regret. A study on the life of Jonah

Title: Overcoming Regret (Jonah 2) Introduction Last Sunday we started a sermon series called “Living without Regret” which we are taking from out of the book of Jonah. I said last week that a life of living without regret is determined by one thing and one thing only! You will ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Mediocrity

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

All we do for God should be done with excellence. How do we overcome the good enough for governemt work mentality?

OVERCOMING MEDIOCRITY INTRODUCTION: For many, what we give to God is little more than our leftovers. We have allowed society to entice us with its many “things” and rationalize that God wants us to be happy. While I cannot deny that God desires the best for His creation, we must ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Anger

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 31, 2009

A sermon on controlling anger

Overcoming Anger Proverbs 19:11 11Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs. Illustration: Ever Heard of Air Rage -As a passenger boarded the Los Angeles-to-New York plane, he told the flight attendant to wake him and make sure he got off when they set down ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Anger

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 28, 2009

We all get angry but anger need not get the best of us.

Text: Ephesians 4:25-32 Title: Overcoming Anger Introduction 25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 "In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Addictiions

Contributed by Jb Hall on Nov 28, 2009

Biblical prescription for overcoming any addiction.

“Overcoming Addictions” Romans 6:14 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: Addictions are at epidemic proportions in today’s world. Today’s addictions include a wide array of deviant behaviors; and range from drug and alcohol abuse, to addictions to pornography, gambling, excessive spending or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14, Romans 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 5, 2015

Is fear paralyzing your witness? Has the Enemy been able to hurt your walk with Christ by using fear? We are not called by God to live in fear...but we have IN HIM power, love and self-control!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 5, 2015 Date Preached: January 4, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Overcoming Fear Text: 2 Timothy 1:7-9 ETS: Paul told Timothy fear is NOT an option in serving God. ESS: Today’s passage is clear to the believer today, that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Enemy

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 6, 2016

To climb back up the mountain of righteousness one must throw off complacency and embrace a genuine desire to seek and obtain forgiveness through confession. Turn from your evil ways, cry out to God for mercy and pray that He who summoned the enemy might also defeat them!

OVERCOMING THE ENEMY 1 Samuel 7:1-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We have all faced trials and tribulations in our lifetime that have been extremely painful. James 4:2-4 tells us to consider these trials pure joy because when we respond to trials by staying steadfast ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist