Sermons on Overcoming:

Fear Not!

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 27, 2014

What are you afraid of? Fears attack the most precious parts of our life and keep us from living the life meant for us. God wants to help us overcome our darkest fears as we learn to Fear Not.

Opening illustration: (Our fearless covert evangelism in the Middle-East even when we had fear at the back of our minds of being found out and possibly face dire consequences) Introduction: We are fragile mortals, given to fears of every sort. We have a built-in insecurity that no amount of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 22, 2025

This sermon is all about forgiveness and the freedom that we find when we learn to forgive and stop holding on to the things that people do to hurt us...It also points to Jesus and the cross and the power that He gives us to help us overcome.

The Heart of Forgiveness Luke 23:34 Good morning, I want to start out today with a story… Imagine this: A mother stands in a courtroom, face-to-face with the man who murdered her only son. The room is silent, thick with tension. Everyone expects her to demand justice … maybe even vengeance. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 7 - Watch And Pray Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 12, 2024

Jesus wanted His disciples to tarry with Him in prayer at a most crucial hour, but they were overcome with sleep. If we can set aside some distractions and discipline ourselves to spend time with God we will experience wonderful transformation in our lives.

We read in Mark 14:37, He went back and found them asleep. He said to Peter, "Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn't you stay awake for one hour? (GW) As Jesus was praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, he instructed his disciples to tarry in prayer right where they were, when He went on further ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37, Mark 14:1, 1 Corinthians 5:7, Mark 14:2, Proverbs 29:25, Mark 14:12-25, Luke 7:28, Isaiah 40:31, Mark 14:3-9, Mark 14:32-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Believer’s Walk

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 25, 2024

How are we to live our daily lives? What is the impact of a relationship with Christ in the life of a believer? How does the Lord provide wisdom and guidance for the daily struggles believers’ face? How do believers overcome the adversities of life and attacks of the enemy?

The Believer’s Walk Ephesians 4: 1-6 As we come to the fourth chapter of Ephesians, it is evident that Paul has shifted his focus and is now ready to offer beneficial application for the reader. The opening chapters dealt heavily with theological truth and biblical doctrine. The reader has been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living Stones Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2021

If you want to overcome your fear of introducing people to Jesus, KNOW that you are part of God’s holy temple and God’s special people, designed to be a living display of His greatness. Then BE the witness God has called you to be.

The abbot of a monastery called a novice into his office and instructed him to give the homily at the next morning's chapel. The novice was struck with fear. The next morning, chapel came. He stood in the pulpit. The brothers were there. His hands were trembling. His knees were knocking. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12, Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1, Romans 15:15-16, Exodus 19:5-6, Hosea 2:23, Isaiah 43:20-21, Matthew 16:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Goliath Of Gath Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2022

Some of the most popular and enduring stories involve an underdog who overcomes tremendous obstacles and secures victory against the odds. Arguably the most famous of such stories is the unlikely triumph of David—the young Israelite shepherd—against the battle-hardened Philistine.

Tom lowe 3/17/2022 bDavid and Goliath Goliath is a character in the biblical Book of Samuel, described as a Philistine giant defeated by the young David in single combat. The story signified Saul's unfitness to rule since Saul himself should have fought for Israel. Scholars today believe that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of Trials - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Travis Newbold on May 19, 2019

We all have many different fears that we have to deal with in this life. Gideon was a man that faced a lot of scary things. I know that we can learn from his life experiences about how to overcome our fears.

If you know anything at all about Sherlock Holmes then you know that he is a man of logic and reasoning. From his point of view everything that happens has an explanation for it so therefore he does not have any fear. I personally love the character of Sherlock Holmes and I really enjoyed BBC’s ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-10

Mentoring With God - Musts Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 18, 2025

What struggle or problem are you facing now that you feel unable to overcome? What if you knew the possibilities that a mentorship could open to provide guidance in your concern and beyond? Get ready to learn how to mentor with God and to secure a mentor!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Mentoring with God - Musts Exodus 18:6-27 (https://youtu.be/2dSzjIKtVcA?feature=shared) What you saw took place before a Trail Blazers and Mavericks game in 2003. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:6-27

Denomination: *other

Break The Back Of Lack

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• This morning I want to talk about how we break the back of lack. • We can overcome the fear of lack by the Word of God. • In today’s news all we see is negative reports of recession and economic chaos. They are constantly broadcast through various

Introduction • This morning I want to talk about how we break the back of lack. • We can overcome the fear of lack by the Word of God. • In today’s news all we see is negative reports of recession and economic chaos. They are constantly broadcast through various media ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breakthrough Prayers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025

Breakthrough prayers are intense, focused prayers that seek to release God’s power into difficult or stagnant situations. They are prayers that move the hand of God, pushing through barriers and opening doors to God's promises.

BREAKTHROUGH PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 "Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Luke 11:9-10, Matthew 7:7, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, Jeremiah 29:11, Luke 11:9-10, Matthew 7:7, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Secret Weapon Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2016

On 9-11 our nation needed someone to tell us they understood our fears, our enemy and our future. It needed someone to say they had a plan to deal with our enemy and that together we would overcome. Essentially, that's what Revelation 4 is all about.

OPEN: Fifteen years ago, two of our families went on vacation. They went to NYC and had gone to see the sights and enjoy the pleasures of the city. But their plans were shattered in a moment’s time… along with the plans of millions of Americans across the nation. 19 evil men, with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obstacles Or Closed Doors

Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024

In moments of chaos and uncertainty, we often find ourselves standing before seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Just as the Israelites faced the Red Sea with fear and doubt, we are called to trust in God’s power to create new paths for our deliverance.

>> Bible Reading: Exodus 14:10-18 10 As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians, marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the Lord. 11 They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-18, Acts 7:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simple Promises For Life's Storms

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 16, 2015

I would like to share with you this evening the simple promises for life’s storms. 1. We are governed by His Providence 2. We have the potential to grow by his Plans 3. We are sustained by His Prayers and Presence 4. We can overcome by his Power and Purpose

Simple Promises for Life’s Storms John 6:15-21 Monte T. Brown Introduction: I would like to share with you this evening the simple promises for life’s storms. 1. We are governed by His Providence 2. We have the potential to grow by his Plans 3. We are sustained by His ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Enemy Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Sep 25, 2001

This sermon is designed to take the WTC tragedy and see it through spiritual eyes. We do have an enemy and with God’s help we will overcome. It provides some historical facts concerning Osama bin Laden and may be helpful in explaining the crisis to your

Understanding the Enemy Dr. Marty Baker, Stevens Creek Community Church, Augusta, GA www.stevenscreek.net September 23, 2001 Video Clip from President Bush’s Address to Joint Session of Congress on September 20, 2001 America is under attack. It is not uncommon to hear the rhetoric of war ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:22-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding Endurance For The Long Haul

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 25, 2005

The theme is will power, endurance, and overcoming in spite of difficulty. Every one of us come to a point a times when we want to give up and quit. Just like the disciples who fell asleep while they waited for Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. When w

Finding Endurance for the Long Haul Mark 14:32-42 January 23, 2005 The scene for the gospel lesson this morning is set on Thursday evening of Holy Week. It had been an incredibly busy and eventful week for Jesus and the disciples. It had started with the triumphant ride down the Mount of Olives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Methodist