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This Is How We Overcome
Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 10, 2021 (message contributor)
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1. Overcoming The Chaos
Contributed on Sep 10, 2021
We will work our way through the OT and see God at work in the lives of people of faith who overcome the troubles in their lives.
Overcoming The Chaos Genesis 1:1-2:4 Introduction Today we begin a new series of messages under the theme “This Is How We Overcome”. Theme verse: 1 John 5:4 “For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” We will work our way ...read more
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2. Overcome By Obedience
Contributed on Sep 17, 2021
A truly amazing story in the OT is the promise that God made to Abram and Sarai that involved them having a son. Sarai unable to have children. The Promise was unexpected! As time went by, both of them passed the age of childbearing and there was a lot of mystery around God’s promise.
Overcome By Obedience Genesis 21:1-3; Genesis 22:1-14 Introduction A truly amazing story in the OT is the promise that God made to Abram and Sarai that involved them having a son. Sarai unable to have children. The Promise was unexpected! As time went by, both of them passed the age of ...read more
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3. Overcome By Redemption
Contributed on Sep 24, 2021
Only with God’s help can we be people who overcome. That is fully illustrated in the life of Jacob.
OVERCOME BY REDEMPTION Genesis 28:10-22 Introduction We began this series by talking about the chaos that formed the beginning of the Creation account - that the Spirit of God was hovering above the chaos…speaking life into it. Each of the stories in the Bible that we look at will have it’s own ...read more
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4. Rejecting Reluctance
Contributed on Oct 1, 2021
What a great truth that is, but it is countered with another truth: Many people are reluctant to give their life to Christ. Our text today tells us about the reluctance of Moses - a great leader who had to overcome some struggles to answer the call of God!
REJECTING RELUCTANCE Exodus 3:1-15; 4:10-17 Introduction This is How We Overcome - stories from the Old Testament that demonstrate how people of faith overcame the barriers in their lives and gained victory through faith! 1 John 5:4 “...For everyone born of God overcomes the ...read more
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5. Overcome When God Provides
Contributed on Oct 8, 2021
When you come to a place where the answer is unclear, the options are exhausted, and the next step is obscured by impossibilities, then watch for the provision of God.
We Overcome When God Provides Exodus 16:1-18 Introduction When you come to a place where the answer is unclear, the options are exhausted, and the next step is obscured by impossibilities, then watch for the provision of God. This is the predicament of the children of Israel. They ...read more
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6. Overcome By Listening
Contributed on Oct 15, 2021
There are so many different voices we listen to when we need help. There is the voice of God - the one we should listen to above all.
OVERCOME BY LISTENING TO GOD 1 Samuel 3:1-16 Introduction There are so many different voices we listen to when we need help. There is that inner voice, the one we talk to when we are alone. There is the voice of friends - who may/ may not be Christians. There is the voice of experts - offering ...read more
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7. Overcome By Paying Attention To Your Heart
Contributed on Oct 22, 2021
The iconic statement is our consideration this morning: “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)
Pay Attention To Your Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction A few years ago Forbes Magazine published an article by Ty Kiisel about how appearances impact our work lives. In the studies he looked at he noted that people who are tall are generally paid more. More, those who are blonde, who work ...read more
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8. Overcome By Extravagant Praise
Contributed on Oct 29, 2021
It may seem counter-intuitive, but when we are distressed, we should begin to praise God. No matter what we are facing, God’s goodness is still praiseworthy, His presence is still needed, His power is never fading, and His care for us in our storm is constant.
Overcome By Extravagant Praise 1 Kings 8 Introduction It may seem counter-intuitive, but when we are distressed, we should begin to praise God. No matter what we are facing, God’s goodness is still praiseworthy, His presence is still needed, His power is never fading, and His care for us in our ...read more
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9. Overcome By Persistence
Contributed 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