Sermons on overcoming weakness: showing 151-165 of 60,123

Overcoming Regrets Series

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

Sermon tells the believer about how regrets take away your joy.

Overcoming Regrets 1st Thessalonians 5:12-22 February 26, 2006 1st Thessalonians 5:12ff 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Perfectionism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 10, 2006

As the saying goes, perfectionists take great pains, and they give them to others.

Overcoming Perfectionism (Heb 12:2) "Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith." (Heb 12:2) "My grace is sufficient for you for my power is my made perfect in weakness." (2 Cor 12:9,10) "Every good and perfect gift is from above." (James 1:17) "He who began a good ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 10, 2013

It is not a sin to be tempted so don't let the devil accuse you; Jesus was tempted, but he did not give in; With the help of the Holy Spirit and God-centred common sense, we can resist the devil too.

Luke 4: 1-13 - 17th February 2013 -1st Sunday in Lent Overcoming temptation There are many ways in which we are different to Jesus. For example - He was completely good. He could perform miracles. He did absolutely nothing for himself but gave himself completely to helping others. Another ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Temptations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

To lead the people to understand how we follow Christ’s example in overcoming temptations.

Unit 15 – Satan and His Demons Lesson 41 – When Satan Tempted Jesus and What He is Doing Today – Luke 4:1-14; Luke 22:31; Acts 5:3; 2 Cor. 11:14: I Pet. 5:8 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how we follow Christ’s example in overcoming temptations. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Jesus always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Offenses

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 4, 2004

No doubt offenses will come. But we must do all that we can to overcome them.

Overcoming Offenses 1 Sam. 17 The Bible has a lot to say about offenses. (1)Prov. 18:19 "A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle". (2)Matt. 5: "if your right eye offends you, pluck it out, if your right hand offends you, cut ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005

11th in long series on Joshua. This speaks of conquering our own obstacles (like Jericho), even though sometimes God’s commands seem foolish or wasteful.

Joshua 6:1-27 – Overcoming Obstacles There is a story told of ancient times. Once upon a time, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Prejudice Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 20, 2009

Overcoming prejudice by learning to see the way God sees, to treat others the way you want to be treated, and acknowledge and accept the differences.

We are all susceptible to this problem – prejudice. We look at people with coloured glasses. • We find it hard to relate to people who differ from us. It can be cultural, racial or simply some preferences. • It is based on a preconceived notion. We can’t run away from it. Anyone can be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Sin

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Sin is nothing to play with. It has the strength to defeat you if you get too close to it with excessive confidence in your own strength.

Sin John 8:34 Sin is more than wrong doing; it is wrong being, Sin is nothing to play with. It has the strength to defeat you if you get too close to it with excessive confidence in your own strength. A well-to-do man advertised for a chauffeur. Three applicants came. His first question ...read more

Scripture: John 8:34

Denomination: Church Of God

The Overcomers In Christ

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 26, 2014

We are overcomers in Christ. Many fell into temptations because they believed in the devil's lies that they are the only one going through difficulties, the temptations are too overpowering, and there is no way out except to give in.

In Luke 10 Jesus sent 72 of His disciples out to the towns to share the Gospel and minister to the needs of the people. • Luke 10:17 “The seventy-two returned with joy and said, "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” • Jesus replied in verse 18: “I saw ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Obstacles

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Mar 1, 2002

If God calls us to do something, then He enables us to do what He calls us to do.

Title: “Overcoming Obstacles” Text: Philippians 4: 13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” If you think you’re beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don’t. If you Like to win, but you think you can’t, it’s almost certain you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Pornography

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Sep 2, 2004

How to overcome the secret sin of pornography or any secret sin.

Irene Pepperberg, a visiting professor of animal behavior at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is teaching a parrot how to surf the Internet. "Parrots are very social creatures," she says, but people who own them "leave them alone eight or nine hours a day." She says that leads to boredom ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 3, 2016

Fear is a thief. It steals the inner sense of tranquility and well-being that should be the constant state of each and every believer. It keeps us focused on our past and uneasy about our future. It renders our present un-enjoyable.

Boldness: Confronting fear and insecurity Judges 6 & 7 Fear is a thief. It steals the inner sense of tranquility and well-being that should be the constant state of each and every believer. It keeps us focused on our past and uneasy about our future. It renders our present un-enjoyable. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Discouragement Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 14, 2011

We can be easily defeated by words or ridicule. Pray and focus on what God has called us to do. Overcome fatigue, frustrations and fears by asking God for help, getting reinforcements and remembering the great and awesome God.

What we learn last week: • God uses anyone who is willing to offer themselves to serve. He looks for availability, not capability. • So you and I have a place in God’s church, and being a member of this Body, our contribution is valuable and vital. • Since we are different ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Overcome By Persistence Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 4, 2021

We need to keep on keeping on - Don’t ever give up!

OVERCOME BY PERSISTENCE 1 Kings 19:1-18 Introduction Today we conclude our series called THIS IS HOW WE OVERCOME. We overcome life’s challenges by … -Trusting God in the Chaos - Obeying God when we do not understand - Turning to God for Redemption - Rejecting reluctance and embracing His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ