Sermons about Overcoming The Flesh

"How To Overcome Temptation"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 19, 2003

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A person cannot live the victorious Christian life without Jesus. Here is an easy to remember five point acrostic outline spelling the name "Jesus." Christ is our example in this text on "How to overcome temptation."

Introduction: On Friday night of last week, we had a men’s retreat. Sitting around the camp fire, my Son, Jerry, led us in a discussion on the subject, “How to overcome the lust of the flesh?” My meditation went to the text that we just read. Jesus is our best example of everything. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Your Weaknesses

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025

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In Christ, weakness is an opportunity for the strength and grace of God to be revealed. God does not abandon us because of our weaknesses—He equips us to overcome them.

OVERCOMING YOUR WEAKNESSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (KJV) “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming The Mistakes Of Idolatry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Choose this day if you will worship the Lord or contemporary idols. Find out what are the consequences for making the wrong choice.

Overcoming the Mistakes of Idolatry (Josh. 17:1-18) Quote:Idolatry is worshiping anything that ought to be used, or using anything that ought to be worshiped. Augustine. Many people are living only for earthly pleasures that cannot satisfy their deepest longings. Millions of people vainly ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seasons Of Testing: Overcomers

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 26, 2020

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Life is full of seasons of testing. Jesus gives us a pattern of how to overcome the test of daily life. This obstacle course could be a preparation for promotion.

SEASONS OF TESTING--- OVERCOMERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SEASONS OF TESTING CAN BE LONG, HARD AND DARK. MOTH BALLS… perception? Today few understand moth balls. My Grandmother Pearl Hughes had a perfume like no one else. For years I just associated that smell with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-13, Luke 4:13, 1 John 2:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Satan's Deception Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 22, 2002

based on 66 ratings

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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

Be An Overcomer In Times Of Uncertainty

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 16, 2009

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When going through turbulent times and adversity we need to hear the words of the Lord, “When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you.” (Isaiah 43:2)

Be An Overcomer in Uncertain Times Isaiah 43:1-3 “When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

From Survivors To Overcomers Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2001

based on 495 ratings

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Why settle for just surviving when you can be an overcomer.

Survivor Series “How to Be a Real Life Survivor” Sermon #1 “FROM SURVIVORS TO OVERCOMERS” 1 John 5:1-6 There has been a lot of interest recently about a television series called “Survivors.” Regardless of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6, 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace That Overcomes Worry

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

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The peace that makes our hearts kind and gentle, the peace that overcomes worry, and the peace that protects us from our own fleshly failings and the devil’s lies.

Intro What an experience it must have been to be in the Old Testament Church. There you are in the Temple. Gold sparkles in the sun. Finely polished wood enamors the eye. Rich tapestries, exquisite engravings, and flawlessly hewn stone make up the Temple of God. And just as memorable must ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming The Lust Of The Eyes Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 12, 2016

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To overcome the lust of the eyes keep your eyes fixed on God and His kingdom!

SIN OR GOD III? Matthew 4:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since creation Satan has been tempting humanity to sin against God. When going through the wilderness experiences of aloneness, physical or emotional pain, prepare oneself to be tempted by the Devil. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Your Weaknesses

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Feb 14, 2012

based on 10 ratings

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How to overcome weaknesses

OVERCOMING YOUR WEAKNESSES II Corinthians 12:5-10 Introduction: The subject of 2 Corinthians is ministry, the church's work of service in the world. This is the central concept Paul dealt with in this epistle. What did he say about ministry? He spoke of ministry in two ways. There is ministry per ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Sexual Temptation Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 24, 2013

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Joseph is young and good looking, yet he overcame a serious sexual temptation. We can develop our strategy for victory by examining Joseph's response.

When I first studied Genesis 39 and the story of Joseph and Potophar’s wife, I thought initially that I would “tone down” the sexual content of this chapter. The story provided in this passage details Joseph’s vivid encounter with a seductive woman, and his victory as he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Strength Of Seeing Our Weak Flesh Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 23, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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A sermon looking at the sleep of the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane, and how Jesus used it for our good.

February 23, 2005 Matthew 26:36-46 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Setbacks In Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 18, 2003

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Naaman overcame his setback in life when he was challenged to put his faith in God. We overcome life’s problem by seeking God, submitting to His way and trusting Him completely.

2 Kings 5:1-14 Overcoming Setbacks In Life Imagine this: You graduated from the University with honours. You are intelligent and were soon employed by a big and famous company. You did well and were promoted a few times. Now a CEO of the company, and business continues to expand to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Addictive Behaviors

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 29, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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The apostle Paul warns the Corinthians of their destructive behaviors of the past and speaks of their new hope found in Jesus Christ

OVERCOMING THE DESTRUCTIVE COMPULSIONS IN OUR LIVES Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church ad·dict (…-d¹kt“) tr.v. ad·dict·ed, ad·dict·ing, ad·dicts. 1. To devote or give (oneself) habitually or compulsively. 2. To cause to become compulsively and physiologically dependent on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: *other

Overcoming Life's Obstacles SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

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A message that highlights four obstacles we need to overcome to progress in life.

Gates play a significant role in both the natural and spiritual realms. Just as physical gates provide security and protection, spiritual gates are used by God and the enemy to secure and fortify our lives. While God uses gates to release blessings and goodness, the enemy uses gates to introduce ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10

Topics: Psalm 24, Overcoming Challenges

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