Overcoming
In the Bible, the concept of "overcoming" frequently relates to the victory over sin, temptation, trials, and the adversities of life through faith in God. The term is often associated with the idea of perseverance and resilience in the face of challenges. One of the most notable passages is found in 1 John 5:4-5, which states, "For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God." Here, overcoming is linked intrinsically to faith in Christ, emphasizing that belief in Him provides the strength and assurance needed to conquer worldly struggles.Moreover, the Book of Revelation frequently addresses the theme of overcoming. In Revelation 2-3, Christ promises rewards to those who "overcome" in their faith and remain steadfast despite persecution and trials. For instance, Revelation 3:21 states, "To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne." This highlights that the act of overcoming is not merely about enduring but also about achieving a position of honor in God's kingdom, affirming that believers are called to rise above earthly challenges through their faith in Jesus Christ. Overall, overcoming in the biblical context embodies spiritual victory and the triumph of faith over the struggles of life.
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Mounting Up With Eagles Wings - Part 1
By Leonard Ravenhill7.7K44:20OvercomingWaiting On GodStrength in GodEXO 19:4DEU 32:11JOB 39:27PSA 37:7PSA 103:5ISA 40:13ISA 40:22ISA 40:29MAT 11:28JHN 6:53Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the power and majesty of God as depicted in Isaiah 40, particularly focusing on the promise that those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength and soar like eagles. He contrasts the fleeting strength of youth with the enduring power of God, urging believers to embrace patience and trust in God's timing. Ravenhill illustrates how God, like an eagle, provides security and comfort to His people, encouraging them to rise above the challenges of a restless and impatient world. He calls for a deeper understanding of God's majesty and the importance of waiting on Him to experience true renewal and strength.
(So Great a Salvation) Overcoming the World
By Paris Reidhead7.3K45:05OvercomingMAT 6:33ROM 6:141CO 10:12JAS 1:121PE 5:81JN 2:16In this sermon, the speaker recounts an encounter with a young man at a retreat center. The young man expresses his desire to have victory in his life but admits that he often fails to do what he knows is right. The speaker then delves into the concept of overcoming the world and emphasizes the importance of believing in Jesus as the Son of God. He explains that anything that makes us feel that God's commandments are burdensome is considered part of the world. The speaker concludes by encouraging listeners to use the evidences of the new birth to help others and trust in the work of the Holy Spirit.
Church Triumphant
By Richard Wurmbrand7.0K49:05OvercomingMAT 5:1JHN 12:20In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of being imprisoned for three years and being trapped underground. He describes the silence and solitude of the prison, where the only voice he heard was the voice of God reproaching their sins. The speaker also shares a story of a young man who wanted to speak with him but never returned, leaving the speaker with a sense of regret for not being able to share the Gospel with him. The sermon also includes a powerful testimony of a former secret police officer who encountered God through reading the Bible and decided to repent and put himself in prison as a criminal. The sermon emphasizes the importance of meeting God and the forgiveness and transformation that can come through Him.
Mounting Up With Eagles Wings - Part 2
By Leonard Ravenhill6.2K21:41Spiritual ElevationOvercomingIdentity in ChristISA 40:31EPH 2:6REV 4:1Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the significance of spiritual elevation and divine revelation, drawing parallels between biblical figures like Moses and John, who received profound insights while in isolation or adversity. He illustrates how believers, like eagles, are called to rise above worldly concerns and challenges, embracing their identity as children of God destined for heavenly places. Ravenhill encourages the congregation to focus on the eternal and to find strength in God's promises, rather than being consumed by earthly troubles. He concludes with a powerful reminder of the ultimate victory and worship that awaits believers in heaven, where every creature will glorify God.
The Overcoming Saint
By B.H. Clendennen4.6K1:10:51OvercomingMAT 6:33MAT 21:13JHN 2:13ACT 2:421CO 6:191PE 4:17REV 12:11In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for the church to rise up and be a representation of Christ in the world. He criticizes the idea of trying to produce something spiritual through worldly means, stating that it only leads to empty results. The preacher highlights the importance of overcoming Satan and emphasizes that the weapon of the overcoming saints is the word of their testimony. He also speaks about the need for the church to have a vision of God's purpose and to be filled with the Holy Spirit in order to produce unity and effectively meet the needs of the world.
Escape to the Mountain
By Carter Conlon4.2K59:49OvercomingLUK 16:1In this sermon, Milka warns that if parents settle for little in their faith, their children will be swallowed by the corrupt society around them. The sermon emphasizes the importance of making a decision to live for God and surrendering to His will. The story of the unjust steward in Luke 16 is used as an example of someone who wasted their calling and forfeited their right to represent their master. The sermon concludes with an altar call for those who desire to live a life that counts for God's honor and glory.
Romans 8.28
By Leonard Ravenhill3.4K52:32OvercomingIn this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of the book of Romans in the New Testament. He compares it to the human brain, stating that it is a profound and marvelous book that contains gems of truth. The preacher emphasizes that the central theme of the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is Jesus Christ. He highlights the contrast between Romans 7, which he describes as a funeral march, and Romans 8, which he likens to a wedding march. The preacher also references John Milton's works and discusses the importance of Romans 8:32, which he believes is a powerful text for Christmas.
The Five Smooth Stones
By Keith Daniel2.6K1:07:44OvercomingEXO 14:132CH 20:17PSA 46:10PSA 130:5ISA 30:15MAT 17:211JN 3:20In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of facing opposition and persecution in his ministry. Despite doors being shut and attempts to destroy him, he did not lose anyone but gained even more followers. He emphasizes the importance of not retaliating or seeking revenge when faced with evil, but instead trusting in God and committing oneself to Him. The speaker also highlights the need to be still and trust in God's salvation, citing various biblical references that encourage believers to stand firm and let God fight their battles.
Choose Your Overcomer: Christ or the Flesh
By Hans R. Waldvogel2.4K35:04OvercomingLUK 18:7In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being watchful and prepared for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. He uses a story about a man who was supposed to be watching for a lion but fell asleep, allowing the lion to enter a car and attack the others inside. The preacher relates this to the need for Christians to be vigilant and ready for the return of Jesus. He also discusses the concept of knowing Jesus Christ and experiencing Him in order to have eternal life. The sermon concludes with a call for believers to choose to serve and allow Jesus to reign within them.
(Kitchener, on 2012) Overcoming Satan
By Zac Poonen2.1K1:03:54Overcoming2CO 1:3In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal experience of going through trials and how it has deepened his understanding of God's power and ability. He emphasizes the importance of relying on God's strength and comfort in times of difficulty. The speaker also highlights the difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant, where believers now have the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit to overcome trials. He encourages listeners to view trials as opportunities for growth and maturity in their Christian walk.
The Unshakable Life
By Zac Poonen2.1K45:48OvercomingMAT 5:20MAT 6:33MAT 7:24MAT 7:26EPH 6:13In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of living an unshakable life in a world that is becoming increasingly evil and dangerous. He shares the news of his son and daughter-in-law having twins, emphasizing that every child is a gift from God and a message that God has not given up on the world. The speaker explains that while it is expected for new believers to be shaky in their faith, as they grow, they should become steady and unshakable. He highlights the importance of mastering sin and how, through the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, believers can overcome sin and live unshakable lives. The speaker also references Ephesians 6:13, encouraging believers to put on the full armor of God so that they can resist the attacks of Satan and stand firm in the face of adversity.
Run for Your Life
By Arlen L. Chitwood1.9K45:49OvercomingGEN 19:15GEN 19:17ROM 8:281CO 11:32GAL 5:22EPH 2:82TI 3:16In this sermon, the speaker begins by praying for God's blessings and guidance as they open the Word of God. They mention that they will be delivering five messages based on five parts of a specific scripture. The main theme of the sermon is about running the race of faith and following God's direction. The speaker emphasizes the importance of pacing oneself and not being influenced by others, but rather listening to the Lord and following His Word. The sermon specifically focuses on the story of Abraham and Lot, leading up to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and highlights the message of escaping for one's life and not looking back.
The Time Has Come to Face the Mountain
By Carter Conlon1.9K34:33OvercomingGEN 3:7MAT 6:33MAT 11:7MAT 21:18MAT 21:21MRK 11:15MRK 11:20In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the depth of God's love for humanity and the need for repentance. Jesus enters the temple and drives out those who are profiting from their privileged position. He declares that the temple should be a house of prayer for all nations, not a den of thieves. The preacher encourages the audience to humble themselves before God, put away their own plans and pride, and seek His mercy and guidance. He urges them to have faith and authority in prayer to overcome the battles in their lives.
The Making of Overcomers
By Stephen Kaung1.5K1:11:58OvercomingPSA 23:1MAT 6:33JHN 10:11REV 1:13REV 5:5REV 7:9REV 7:15In this sermon, the speaker discusses various scenes from the book of Revelation. The first scene described is the vision of Christ as the Lion of the tribe of Judah and the Lamb standing before the throne. The second scene is the vision of Christ as the Son of Man walking among the seven golden candlesticks, symbolizing His presence in His own church. The speaker then introduces another scene from Revelation chapter 7, where a great multitude from every nation and tribe stands before the throne and the Lamb, dressed in white robes and holding palms in their hands. The angels and elders also worship God, giving Him blessings, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and might.
The Call to Overcome
By Stephen Kaung1.5K1:09:15OvercomingMAT 6:33REV 1:9REV 2:7REV 2:11REV 2:17REV 2:26REV 3:5In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of having a vision and how it relates to the call of God. The vision is described as an unveiling of the mind of God to our spirit, and it is through seeing this vision that we receive the call. The main focus of the vision is on the son of man, who is described in great detail, while the seven golden candlesticks in the background are not described. This is because the purpose of the vision is for us to see Christ and his glory. The speaker emphasizes that as Christ is, so is the church. The vision also reveals that Christ holds the keys of death and Hades, signifying his power and authority.
From Won't to Can't
By Jim Cymbala1.3K28:59OvercomingMAT 1:21MAT 7:7JHN 12:37JHN 12:46ROM 3:23ROM 6:23REV 3:20In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the lack of belief in Jesus despite witnessing his miraculous signs. He emphasizes that people choose not to believe rather than being unable to believe. The preacher highlights three reasons why people refuse to believe: pride, reluctance to ask for forgiveness, and unwillingness to surrender their lives to Christ. He then discusses the story of David, who experienced turmoil and lack of peace due to his sins until he confessed and sought forgiveness from God. The preacher emphasizes that God is eager to forgive and offers pardon and joy through Jesus Christ.
Tearing Down the Walls
By Darwin Hostetler1.1K1:14:42OvercomingMAT 6:33JHN 8:12TI 2:1HEB 13:20In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho. Joshua realizes that they have been defeated and cries out to God, seeking answers. God reveals to Joshua that there is sin in the camp, specifically a Babylonian garment, silver, and gold that were taken. The speaker emphasizes the importance of guarding one's eyes and being committed to not allowing them to wander into sinful places. The sermon concludes with the reminder that obedience to God's instructions, such as shouting as He commanded, will lead to victory.
They Overcame by the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of Their Testimony
By Erlo Stegen1.1K1:17:30OvercomingMAT 6:33JHN 15:7JHN 16:24In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony of how they were called by God to preach the gospel and take care of His sheep. They describe the moment when they felt the Lord's calling and their decision to leave home and dedicate their life to spreading the word of God. The speaker also reflects on their past struggles with suicidal thoughts and their realization that life doesn't end on earth, but that everyone will have to give an account of their life before God. They express gratitude for the opportunity to serve the Lord and share the message of Jesus Christ.
The Overcoming Life
By Gareth Evans86432:35Overcoming1JN 2:12In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power of the roaring lion, which represents Satan. However, he emphasizes that Jesus disarmed the lion and holds him on a strong chain. The preacher challenges the congregation to strive for a higher level of Christianity, one that goes beyond the normal experience in North America. He explains that there are three stages of spiritual growth: little children, fathers, and strong young men, which are not based on gender or age. The preacher encourages believers to rise above negative thoughts and believe in the truth of God's Word.
The Secret of the Overcoming Strength
By Brian Long66956:22OvercomingMAT 6:33JHN 8:361TI 3:15HEB 13:8In this sermon, the speaker discusses the secret to the strength and power of believers in countries like Iran and Korea who are experiencing miraculous moves of God. The secret is the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes the importance of realizing when we are not walking in the strength and power of God and how to get back to that place of drawing upon His strength. The sermon also highlights the story of Samson as an example of how even when we fall and experience bondage, there is still hope for restoration and a future with God.
Overcoming Self Centeredness - Part 1
By K.P. Yohannan53125:14OvercomingMRK 10:35In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the passage from Mark 10:35-45 where James and John ask Jesus to grant them positions of honor in his kingdom. Jesus responds by explaining that true greatness comes from serving others rather than seeking personal glory. He emphasizes that he himself came to serve and give his life as a ransom for many. The preacher encourages the audience to shift their mindset from what they can get out of church or religious gatherings to what they can give and serve others.
Overcoming Self Centeredness - Part 2
By K.P. Yohannan51520:39OvercomingMAT 6:33MAT 18:3JHN 10:10ROM 6:6GAL 2:20In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing the bleak and hopeless state of the world, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the significance of our own circumstances and possessions. However, a paradigm shift occurs in chapter 6, where the speaker encounters the Lord and realizes his own unworthiness and need for change. The speaker reflects on the material possessions he has acquired and questions their true value in light of eternity. Ultimately, the speaker is convicted by God to let go of his luxurious lifestyle and prioritize loving God and serving the lost world.
Christ Empowers to Overcome - 1st Sunday of Lent
By Michael Flowers43826:15OvercomingIn this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of believing in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and our Lord. He highlights the key events in Jesus' life, including His conception by the Holy Spirit, birth from the Virgin Mary, suffering under Pontius Pilate, crucifixion, death, burial, descent to the dead, resurrection on the third day, and ascension into heaven. The preacher also mentions the belief in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. He encourages the congregation to continue in the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayers, as well as to repent and return to the Lord whenever they fall into sin.
The Requirements for an Overcomer
By Jerry Aman4181:09:01OvercomingREV 14:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and being responsible in serving God. He uses the example of three young girls who stay behind to help reset chairs and tables after a gathering, highlighting their testimony of dedication. The speaker also mentions the story of David, who despite his failures, remained faithful and had a deep desire to build a house for God. The sermon encourages parents and grandparents to prioritize spending time with God and building a relationship with Him, rather than just focusing on performance and outward actions.
Overcoming
By Todd Atkinson38853:22Overcoming1JN 2:12In this sermon, the preacher explores the theme of overcoming as a dominant theme throughout the Bible. He starts by referencing the story of Cain and Abel, highlighting the importance of offering our best to God. The preacher then discusses the recurring cycles of spiritual dissatisfaction and disconnect that we all experience. He emphasizes that God's grace initiates change in our lives and offers a way out of these cycles. The sermon concludes with the story of Jacob, who struggled with deception but ultimately overcame his past through an encounter with God.