Sermons on Overcoming Winter:

Five Smooth Stones - All That You Need Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how David's faith and use of his God-given abilities led to his victory over Goliath, providing insights on how we can overcome our own challenges.

Hello church family! I am excited you decided to join us once again for the third week of our sermon series, “5 Smooth Stones.” Throughout this series we’ve focused on the story of David and Goliath. It’s a well-known story, but one we have spent time unpacking and learning more from. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-40, Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: David And Goliath, Faith And Courage, Overcoming Challenges

Sermon Series: Five Smooth Stones

Hope Is Here - Hope For The Underdog Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how, like David facing Goliath, we can overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges through faith in God, and how one person's faith can inspire a community.

Good morning, Church. I want to thank you for joining us this morning for the third week of our series called Hope Is Here. We have been discovering all the ways that God brings us hope in the face of a world that is hopeless. The first week we talked about how Jesus brings us hope when we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-50, Ephesians 6:12

Topics: Overcoming Fear, Faith In God, Community Believers

Sermon Series: Hope Is Here

Light Of The World Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of Jesus as the light of the world, encouraging individuals to move away from sin and darkness and embrace the hope and light brought by Christ.

Hello church! Welcome to another Sunday morning celebration. We are here today because of Jesus Christ and what He has done for us. He is whom we have been singing about and He is who we are going to learn more about today. If this is your very first time here, you picked a good Sunday. We are ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Genesis 3:1-7

Topics: Light Of The World, Overcoming Darkness, Embracing Hope

Sermon Series: Glow In The Dark

From The Ashes - Sacrifice (Palm Sunday) Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of sacrifice in Christianity, comparing the temporary forgiveness granted through animal sacrifices in the Old Testament to the eternal redemption offered by Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, and encourages believers to live sacrificially in gratitude for this redemption.

Today, we’re going to be talking about the sacrifice of Jesus and the impact his humble actions have had on all humankind. To illustrate the idea of sacrifice I want to share a story with you from the trenches of World War II. “John Robert Fox was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in May 1915. By all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Topics: Sacrificial Life, Eternal Redemption, Overcoming Sin

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

Revival: Stronger Than Ever - Where To Turn In Your Darkest Moment Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores where to turn during our darkest moments, using a personal anecdote from the pastor's childhood as a metaphor for finding oneself in unexpected and challenging situations.

One of my most vivid childhood memories is of an afternoon in sixth grade, when a friend and I decided to swing on a newly-installed bar hanging over the walkway on our way out of school. The bar was about 8 feet off the ground, just low enough for the two of us to reach if we jumped. So on the ...read more

Topics: Overcoming Challenges, Faith In Crisis, Personal Growth

Sermon Series: Revival: Stronger Than Ever

The Journey Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 10, 2023

This sermon introduction explores the concept of personal change, questioning whether individuals are capable of significant transformation, and providing examples of famous individuals who have undergone notable changes in their lives.

Can people really change? Are we “hardwired” by our genetics to act or think a certain way? Can we overcome the lack of lessons we learned in our early childhood? Those are some big questions, but I have a few examples that suggest that people really can change. For example, did you know that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, 1 Timothy 1:13-14

Topics: Personal Change, Overcoming Challenges, Life Transformation

Sermon Series: The Easter Challenge

Healthy And Unhealthy Fear Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline. We can overcome unhealthy fear by relying on the Holy Spirit's power, focusing on God's love, and developing self-discipline.

Ever been scared out of your wits? Like, heart-pounding, palms-sweating scared? Did you know the phrase 'fear not' pops up 365 times in the Bible? That's one for every day of the year! God doesn't want us living in fear, so let's figure out how to kick it to the curb. Let's start with this: In 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Topics: Overcoming Fear, Power, Self-Discipline, Love

Testing & Persevering Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Trials test our faith and produce perseverance. We can find joy in trials because they shape us and draw us closer to God.

Today, ,we're going to deep dive into the book of James. James, Jesus' half-brother and a big deal in the early church, wrote this letter to encourage believers who were having a rough time. James talks a lot about faith and actions going hand in hand. Let's see what he has to say about handling ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Topics: Endurance, Spiritual Growth, Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience

The High Priestly Prayer (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 24, 2025

As we continue looking at Jesus' High Priestly Prayer, we see Him shift focus to the disciples (and by extension - us). How wonderful it is that we have an advocate with the Father.

The High Priestly Prayer (part two - John Part 55) Text: John 17:6-20 Well, this morning we’re going to continue looking at the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus in John chapter 17. Last Sunday we saw Jesus pray for Himself. Specifically that The Father would glorify the Son, so that the Son could ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-20, Hebrews 7:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Winning Over Worry Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024

Worry can easily steal our peace and joy and tries to take root in our hearts. In Philippians 4, we'll learn how to win over worry and live in the victory that Christ offers to every believer.

Winning Over Worry Philippians 4:6,7 Introduction: Underline phrase: “Be careful for nothing…” “Careful” = is not saying there are not times that require us to be cautious or that I am to never have legitimate concern – to be filled with care – describes an anxious and worrisome heart. Word = ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Can These Dry Bones Live?

Contributed by Major Stewart on Dec 25, 2025

Can These Dry Bones Live? explores Ezekiel 37, offering hope to weary believers in life’s valleys. This sermon declares that God meets us in dry places, revives through His Word, restores connection, and breathes new life so what seems dead can rise again.

Church, we did not gather today by accident or obligation. We did not come simply because the doors were open or because the schedule told us to show up. We came because somebody in this room needs a fresh word, a fresh wind, and a fresh work from God. On the outside, we look fine. We are dressed. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Us Not Into Temptation (Part 1)...

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 30, 2023

In this conversation we will unpack these statements... 1) We have an enemy 2) We are in a war 3) Our heart is his target 4) Temptation is his method

“Lead Us Not Into...” The King and His Kingdom OKAY – this morning we are jumping back into our verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew. Specifically ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ that powerful prayer that Jesus unveiled in His Kingdom Manifesto. YEAH – I know it’s been a minute, since November ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, John 10:10, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Faith In You And Me

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 29, 2025

Jesus actually trusts us to help people come to him and calling Simon "a rock" shows He believes we can do it. Of course we will give Him all the credit.

Annual Sermons: Vol. 2 Sermon 21* Bob Marcaurelle: 1988 John 1:42 * Catalog of all messages (1000 +) bmarcaurelle.@charter.net CHRIST’S FAITH IN US As a boy, Sir Walter Scott was left week and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10, John 17:18, John 21:6

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Through Faith Series

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 7, 2021

Everyone who is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

BY FAITH: 1. WE ARE BORN AGAIN a. 1 John 5:1a 1Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, b. Ephesians 2:8 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— c. WE ARE CHANGED. d. 2 Corinthians 5:17 17Therefore, if ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 11:1

The Sixth Trumpet

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. The evil will be overcome with evil.

1. The evil will be overcome with evil. 2. And we see this again this week as we see what happens when the sixth trumpet is sounded and the second woe takes place. 3. What we are seeing are the events that many believe will occur at the end times. The first 4 trumpets inflicted the earth. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed