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Overcomer
A New York Times bestseller! Do you want to live a life of unstoppable strength, unmovable faith, and unbelievable power in the face of every challenge Learn how to become an Overcomer—starting right now.
We live in a time of deep uncertainty, and yet the Bible promises that we were created to enjoy lives of freedom, even in times when the world around us seems filled with darkness. You were not made to live in disappointment, disillusionment, and defeat, and God has given you the tools to live a life defined not by your trials, but by your victories.
In Overcomer, beloved Bible teacher Dr. David Jeremiah offers his insights on one of the most quoted but least understood passages of the Bible: the apostle Paul’s admonition to the Ephesians to take up the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). With his signature depth, wisdom, and compassion, Dr. Jeremiah explores the powerful relevance of spiritual armor as a critical tool each day as we confront the specific challenges in our lives and of our time.
Overcomer contains:
Examples of how the people of God have overcome their enemies in the past
Inspiring stories of victorious Christian living today
Specific strategies you can practice armoring yourself in God’s strength
In Christ, believers have everything necessary to live a victorious, overcoming life. If you’ve had enough of living in defeat, it’s time to find renewed strength and claim the promises of God’s Word to overcome life’s greatest threats.
221 pages, Hardcover
Published October 2, 2018
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About the author
David Jeremiah
799 books868 followersDr. David Jeremiah, founder of Turning Point Radio and Television Ministries and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, felt God’s calling on his life at a very early age. Born February 13, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Jeremiah was raised in a family deeply committed to ministry. At the age of eleven, Dr. Jeremiah and his family moved to Dayton, Ohio where his father, Dr. James T. Jeremiah, was the Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and in 1953 became the President of Cedarville College in Cedarville, Ohio.
As Dr. Jeremiah was sensitive to God’s leading in his life, he followed in his father’s footsteps. In 1963, Dr. Jeremiah received a Bachelor of Arts from Cedarville College. In that same year, Dr. Jeremiah married his college sweetheart, Donna Thompson who also was attending Cedarville College as a business major. He went on to earn a Masters degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1967. He completed additional graduate work at Grace University and was granted the Doctor of Divinity degree from Cedarville College in 1981.
In 1969, Dr. Jeremiah began Blackhawk Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and developed a Christian school grades K through 12. In the 12 years he served as pastor, Blackhawk Baptist Church grew from 7 families to 1300 members. He also launched The Bible Hour television program.
Dr. Jeremiah heeded God’s call, and in 1981 he and his family moved to California where he became the senior pastor of Scott Memorial Baptist Church, now Shadow Mountain Community Church.
Shadow Mountain Community Church is one of the largest churches in San Diego County. It is also the home of Southern California Seminary and Christian Unified Schools.
As Dr. Jeremiah began his ministry at Shadow Mountain, he felt God’s calling to continue the broadcast ministry he started in Fort Wayne. In 1982, Turning Point Ministries became a reality.
Today, Turning Point's 30-minute radio program is heard nationally and internationally on over 1800 stations and translator/satellators. In recognition of Dr. Jeremiah’s commitment to teaching the Word of God, he received the Broadcaster of the Year Award in 1999 from the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), in August 2002, received the Award of Merit from the Western Chapter of National Religious Broadcasters for Excellence in Broadcasting and Faithfulness in Service, and in 2006 Turning Point received the Best Radio Teaching Program Award. Dr. Jeremiah has served on the Board of Directors for the NRB since 1996.
Turning Point launched a television program in 1982 in San Diego and went nationwide in 2000. Now seen around the world through cable and satellite technology, as well as on terrestrial stations all across the United States, conservative estimates suggest that close to 200 million homes around the world have access to Dr. Jeremiah's Bible teaching each week. Turning Point Television offers a half-hour Bible study message and a full hour worship service with the same great preaching. Carried on several national and international networks such as TBN, ION, and INSP, Turning Point Television has most recently been added to Middle East TV Network and BET, the Black Entertainment Network.
Dr. Jeremiah is a sought-after conference speaker for organizations around the country. He frequently speaks at Cedarville College, Dallas Theological Seminary, Moody Bible Institute, Billy Graham Training Center, Phil Waldrep’s Senior Adult Celebrations and numerous NFL, NBA and Baseball chapels.
Along with his speaking schedule around the country, Dr. Jeremiah also finds time to fulfill another passion in his life, writing. His books are always gripping and right to the point. Some of his books include Escape the Coming Night, The Power of Encouragement, What the Bible Says About Angels, Prayer The Great Adventure, which brought him The Gold Medallion Award in 1998, God In You, Gifts from God
As Dr. Jeremiah was sensitive to God’s leading in his life, he followed in his father’s footsteps. In 1963, Dr. Jeremiah received a Bachelor of Arts from Cedarville College. In that same year, Dr. Jeremiah married his college sweetheart, Donna Thompson who also was attending Cedarville College as a business major. He went on to earn a Masters degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1967. He completed additional graduate work at Grace University and was granted the Doctor of Divinity degree from Cedarville College in 1981.
In 1969, Dr. Jeremiah began Blackhawk Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and developed a Christian school grades K through 12. In the 12 years he served as pastor, Blackhawk Baptist Church grew from 7 families to 1300 members. He also launched The Bible Hour television program.
Dr. Jeremiah heeded God’s call, and in 1981 he and his family moved to California where he became the senior pastor of Scott Memorial Baptist Church, now Shadow Mountain Community Church.
Shadow Mountain Community Church is one of the largest churches in San Diego County. It is also the home of Southern California Seminary and Christian Unified Schools.
As Dr. Jeremiah began his ministry at Shadow Mountain, he felt God’s calling to continue the broadcast ministry he started in Fort Wayne. In 1982, Turning Point Ministries became a reality.
Today, Turning Point's 30-minute radio program is heard nationally and internationally on over 1800 stations and translator/satellators. In recognition of Dr. Jeremiah’s commitment to teaching the Word of God, he received the Broadcaster of the Year Award in 1999 from the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), in August 2002, received the Award of Merit from the Western Chapter of National Religious Broadcasters for Excellence in Broadcasting and Faithfulness in Service, and in 2006 Turning Point received the Best Radio Teaching Program Award. Dr. Jeremiah has served on the Board of Directors for the NRB since 1996.
Turning Point launched a television program in 1982 in San Diego and went nationwide in 2000. Now seen around the world through cable and satellite technology, as well as on terrestrial stations all across the United States, conservative estimates suggest that close to 200 million homes around the world have access to Dr. Jeremiah's Bible teaching each week. Turning Point Television offers a half-hour Bible study message and a full hour worship service with the same great preaching. Carried on several national and international networks such as TBN, ION, and INSP, Turning Point Television has most recently been added to Middle East TV Network and BET, the Black Entertainment Network.
Dr. Jeremiah is a sought-after conference speaker for organizations around the country. He frequently speaks at Cedarville College, Dallas Theological Seminary, Moody Bible Institute, Billy Graham Training Center, Phil Waldrep’s Senior Adult Celebrations and numerous NFL, NBA and Baseball chapels.
Along with his speaking schedule around the country, Dr. Jeremiah also finds time to fulfill another passion in his life, writing. His books are always gripping and right to the point. Some of his books include Escape the Coming Night, The Power of Encouragement, What the Bible Says About Angels, Prayer The Great Adventure, which brought him The Gold Medallion Award in 1998, God In You, Gifts from God
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April 23, 2020
This book was a great thing to read daily when getting my headspace in the right place for a cancer diagnosis. Now as new stressers enter (pandemic, etc) I notice my new default is an overcomer attitude. This book has lasting effects on how you live your life joyfully, confidentally, trusting in God in the midst of any trial with peace in your heart. You just keep standing.
May 7, 2023
David Jeremiah draws on Biblical principles in his book Overcomer. No matter where you are in life, you may find yourself facing struggles of small or great proportions. God, however, yearns for His people to find victory through life’s struggles and ultimately give Him the glory. In Overcomer, Jeremiah offers sound, step-by-step principles to conquering weakness, evil, anxiety, fear, and so many other barriers that life throws at us. I encourage you to read this if you desire to overcome and live a victorious Christian life.
May 3, 2019
Dr. Jeremiah has written a spirit-filled teaching book about overco.ing the trappings and pitfalls of this world. By selecting and expounding on scripture about wisdom, humility, spiritual knowledge and God's direction and leading. This is an inspirational and instructional book for the soul that yearns to overcome. It begins with a fear and relevance of God.
January 19, 2019
I felt this book was excellent talking about ways to overcome various obstacles, according to the greatest selling book & most read, 'The Bible'. It has certainly helped me & opened up my eyes to many things.
February 4, 2019
Dr. Jeremiah is a wonderful teacher, clear, easy to understand examples with Bible references. This book came with eight heavy plastic guides for every chapter regarding an overcoming trait.
November 4, 2019
Dr Jeremiah takes us through 8 ways to live a life of unstoppable strength, unable faith and unbelievable power. Sounds intriguing? Those where my thoughts when I first saw the book and I was curious to find out. Using stories and and wit, Dr Jeremiah presents simple remedies and life stories on how.
July 8, 2019
So many different examples of people overcoming individual challenges and nice flow to book. Enjoyed it thoroughly and will look for other books! Very pleased with references and research to drive point home!
December 30, 2019
Our group leader chose this book along with its workbook to read a chapter weekly. We’d then discuss our feelings of what we’ve read and relate our own lives and situations.
This book contains biblical verses and real life events/practices/traditions relating to each other.
Excellent book!
This book contains biblical verses and real life events/practices/traditions relating to each other.
Excellent book!
October 4, 2024
Encouraging, challenging & uplifting, as I have found all of David Jeremiah’s books I’ve read thus far (not that I believe that will change). A new perspective on the Armor of God and daily application. Plenty of stories mentioned to reinforce found within.
November 1, 2018
Good book, easy to read. Really challenged me in the area of "being still." I would recommend reading.
December 12, 2018
Very inspiring book!
August 27, 2025
Excellent book. I will reread and use as a reference. It was well written. It was a refresher! Excellent!
January 2, 2020
My Grandmother bought this so I figured it may not be my style. I was wrong-and happily so!! Dr. David Jeremiah is a great writer and I really enjoyed this book! I’m hoping that his (many) other books continue this writing style! Most of this book was read in 2019, but what a great word to start the new year off! “Overcomer” was very insightful in unpacking & sharing history of the text of Scripture-namely in the Armor of God. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about Scripture in a deeper, past surface level-reading, way!! Each piece in the Armor of God had deeper meanings, I encourage you to check this book out for that extra impact I believe Scripture has, if only we dig deeper!
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June 11, 2019
A simple inspiring read of contrasts for this who are more than overcomes. (Romans 8:37)
Miraculous true stories give life examples to illustrate the 8 "overcoming" contrasts featured in the book--weakness with Strength, falsehood with Truth, evil with Good, anxiety with Peace, fear with Faith, Confusion with Wisdom, temptation with Scripture, everything with Prayer, & Death with Life.
Miraculous true stories give life examples to illustrate the 8 "overcoming" contrasts featured in the book--weakness with Strength, falsehood with Truth, evil with Good, anxiety with Peace, fear with Faith, Confusion with Wisdom, temptation with Scripture, everything with Prayer, & Death with Life.
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April 19, 2019Dr. David Jeremiah is credited for writing more than 50 books and as a bestselling author. He refers to numerous books which indicates to me that a good writer is also a good reader. The book makes intriguing points about the Armor of God in Ephesians 6 and Dr. Jeremiah tells good stories.
April 8, 2019
Pretty good book on giving you advice on how to overcome incidents in your life!!
July 14, 2019
Dr. David Jeremiah is a good writer and researcher. He used true stories to illuminate principles of the Bible, particularly Ephesians 6. I found there to be many take aways.
October 23, 2019
It was good it's about overcoming life situations!
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