Sermons on overcoming temptation: showing 631-645 of 49,021

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

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 18, 2021

More people have succumbed to fear than to deadly diseases. Fear causes weakness, therefore when the Lord said "Fear not", He also said "I will strengthen you". If we need to overcome fear and lead a healthy life, we need to learn about this from God's Word.

Overcoming Fear We read in Isaiah 41:10, “Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Surely I will help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” (TLV) There are two phrases in the above mentioned verse that I wish to highlight in this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Other

Overcoming Opposition Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021

Overcoming Opposition Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 23, 2021

Overcoming Opposition Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 23, 2021 Intro My added welcome to you. I am so glad we can have this time to allow God to lead us through this season. In all of my years as a pastor... this is without a doubt the most unique season of leading lives I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Opposition Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 25, 2022

There was a spirit of renewal and revival. Worship was renewed and sacrifices were made. But opposition lurked around the corner. When God’s people are doing God’s work opposition comes.

How do you respond to opposition? What if someone is doing everything they can to sabotage your work for the Lord? When you can face and overcome opposition by depending on God’s strength you will ultimately accomplish great things. Does taking a stand for Christ necessarily mean that you will ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The World

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 16, 2022

The theme of this week’s morning message what it takes to be overcomers in this world we live in. In our study we’ll get a clearer view of what is this world we must overcome, what prevents us from overcoming, and then what and who helps us become overcomers.

Overcoming the World 1 John 5:4-5 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iY0xWf7KuQ In the desert we’re not accustomed to creeping vines, but over the years we’ve seen our share. I remember living in Las Vegas that had a shaded part in the front yard next to the house, that had not only bushes, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare

Overcoming Anxiety

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 17, 2022

We are living in a day and age of uncertainty/anxiety, where we are being pulled in so many directions we are emotionally and physically exhausted. Anxiety and worry have choked the joy out of of lives, how can we experience the peace of God in our lives?

I don’t have to tell you about the negative effects of anxiety, because I think we all know what they are. But pre-pandemic the OECD reported that anxiety is the most common mental disorder in the world. Can you imagine how these statistics shot through the roof after the pandemic began, after the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grasshoppers Or Overcomers?

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 2, 2022

This message discusses the consequences of a negative attitude by looking at a huge mistake made by the Israelites. A positive attitude, or faith, is the very thing that will carry us into receiving what God intends for our life.

I remember one time walking into a Cracker Barrel restaurant and seeing on a shelf in their Country Store a book called Worst-Case Scenarios. When I first saw this book I thought it was sad that someone could make money by selling a book that contained people’s worst nightmares. I wondered who ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Challenges

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

Caleb requested for the hill country that seemed tough to conquer. The reason was because Caleb, though he was eighty five years old, was one who welcomed challenges, believed he could overcome them and had no fear whatsoever.

For the past few weeks we have been studying the life of this man named Caleb. In continuation we will meditate today on Joshua 14:12, “So now give me this hill country of which the LORD spoke on that day, for you heard on that day how the Anakim were there, with great fortified cities. It may be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Other

Overcoming Unbelief

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

We see that God speaks highly of a man named Caleb that he would be the only one to enter into the Promised Land which God promised he would give to him and his descendants. Not only did Caleb receive commendation from God, there was a promise of God’s blessing on his descendants too.

For today’s meditation we will look at Deuteronomy 1:36, “Only Caleb son of Jephunneh will enter it. He has remained faithful to me, and I will give him and his descendants the land that he has explored.'” (GNB) A background about Caleb We see that God speaks highly of a man named Caleb that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:36

Denomination: Other

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

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 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

Overcoming Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 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

Overcoming Depression PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024

Explores dealing with depression through the biblical story of Elijah, emphasizing God's unfailing love and the church's role in addressing mental health.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred sanctuary, where we gather together in unity and love to hear the Word of God. In the ups and downs of life, we often find ourselves in valleys of shadow, where the sunlight of joy seems to have abandoned us. We may feel isolated, misunderstood, ...read more

Topics: Depression