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    Triumphing In Life's Challenges SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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    Victory is closer than you think, as you are destined to triumph. There is an unbreakable force within you, the divine life, which guarantees your victory in all life's challenges. This force is activated by the new birth.

    Introduction: Life is a constant battle, and to succeed, we must be willing to fight. Victory is within reach for those who believe they are born to win. The key to triumph lies in the indomitable spirit within us, the God-kind of life that begins with new birth. 1. Job: Despite losing everything ...read more

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    Overcoming Life's Challenges SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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    Are you tired of the devil meddling with your life, your family, your finances, and your faith? Jesus says, 'Enough Is Enough!' Are you exhausted from the cycle of drugs, alcohol, unstable relationships, or job hopping? Jesus provides the answer and the way out.

    Have you ever felt tired of the devil messing with you, your family, your finances, and your faith? Jesus is saying, "Enough Is Enough!" Have you ever been tired of using drugs, alcohol, or constantly seeking new relationships or jobs? Well, Jesus understands that feeling too. Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV) ...read more

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    Hope Beyond Challenges SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    No matter what you're facing today, remember that there's a promising future waiting for you. Something good is on its way, beyond these challenges.

    I don't know what you may be going through today, but God wants you to know that there is hope for your future. Something good is coming after this. In 2 Samuel 8:1, it says that David defeated the Philistines and took control over them. He conquered them and brought them under his authority. This ...read more

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    A Four-Part Challenge PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
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    This sermon explores enduring faith, spiritual discipline, and promoting gospel truth, encouraging believers to actively live out their faith amid life's challenges.

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here to share in the joy of our faith, to bolster each other in the face of trials, and to grow together in the knowledge and understanding of God's Word. ...read more

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    Dwelling In The Secret Place PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    The main point of this sermon is to explore the protection, comfort, and trust that comes from dwelling in God's 'secret place' as described in Psalms 91:1-2.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we’ll be diving into a beautiful passage that speaks of safety, refuge, and the presence of God. It's Psalms 91 verses 1 and 2. These verses paint a vivid picture of the benefits, protection, and promises that come from dwelling in what the psalmist calls "the ...read more

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    Positional Thinking: Victory From Defeat Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 14, 2011
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    The world wants us to think positive. This leads to separation from God and others. God wants us to think positionally. We are seated in Christ Jesus according to His finished work. Joshua and his generals were positive they could take AI. However, t

    Intro: An interesting way to begin this morning is to talk about Ai and its meaning. I believe last week I informed you that Ai means heap of stones or heaping ruin. It was first mentioned in Genesis 12.8 and 13.3 in regard to the place that Abraham chose to pitch his tent. We are told that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Negotiating From A Position Of Strength

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    Too few people learn how to negotiate from a position of strength, confidence and certainty. Philip presented Christ to the Samarians being mindful of his position of strength. First, Philip believed in the power of the gospel, the word of God, and in the

    1. Too few people learn how to negotiate from a position of strength, confidence and certainty. Philip presented Christ to the Samarians being mindful of his position of strength. First, Philip believed in the power of the gospel, the word of God, and in the person of Jesus Christ. When you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Positive Presence In The Face Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,545 views

    2nd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

    POSITIVE PRESENCE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION A Study in the Churches of Revelation Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our series “Everybody is Known for Something”, and explored what we should be known for based on Christ’s conversation with the church at Ephesus. We found out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying Positive In A Negative World

    Contributed by Marianne Koerner on Mar 23, 2003
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    You do not have to look far to find something negative in our lives. The key to finding victory throught them is to remain positive and to stop murmuring and complaining.

    Being Positive in a Negative World Tonight, I am going to speak to you about being and staying positive in a negative world. It is very easy to see things that are wrong in the world. We don’t have to look far to see something negative in our lives, the lives of the people around us, our job, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Secret To Being A Positive Thinker

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,593 views

    How can you be hopeful,joyful, enthusiastic, in a world and life full of problems? Here you find the answer...

    Romans 8:18-25: THE SECRET TO BEING A POSITIVE THINKER Have you ever heard someone say, “You should think more positively. You should be a positive thinker.” Sometimes that’s easy. Sometimes, it’s not. For example, think about the flooding in Texas. I read about one man down there, whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Positive Perserverance Prompts Prosperity

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
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    Positive Perseverance Prompts Prosperity Hebrews 12:1-3 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ October 28, 2001 Mike Ditka, New Orleans Saints football coach with a reputation for optimism, came into the locker room to give his team a pre-game pep talk. "All right Boys!" he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be A Positive Change Agent Series

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,039 views

    A message to instruct believers how to make positive changes in their communities.

    How to Be a Positive Change Agent March 24, 2002 Introduction: [Illustration: A reporter once approached a hundred year old man in a small town in Maine and said, “Boy, I bet you have seen lots of changes in this town over the years.” The old man replied, “Yep, and I been agin every one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Everybody Plays Their Position Series

    Contributed by Chip Kelly on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 161 ratings
     | 32,313 views

    How God’s power is engaged through servanthood and lay ministry.

    GETTING IN THE GAME! Pt 4 – ‘When Everybody Plays Their Position’ 6.22.03 Well, today we wrap up the series we began 4 weeks ago, called “Getting In The Game!” Here’s what we’ve covered so far: Part one: ‘The Heart of a Team Member’ Part two: ‘Out of The Stands and Onto The Field’ Part three: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Position To The Powers That Be.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 1,970 views

    There is not a law in our state that says you are to love me but there is a law against you killing me.

    Our position to the powers that be. Rom. 13:1 -- 7. 10/05/03 There was this sheep farmer who lived in the hills of Idaho. Everyday, a man would go to a ridge and watch the sheep farmer tending his sheep. He decided he would count the sheep and pull a fast one on the farmer. So, he spent on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying Positive In A Negative World

    Contributed by Ruel Camia on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,920 views

    We live in a negative World (John 16:33) This negative world has many problems We are affected by the world’s trouble Violence, war, crime Alcohol, abortion, home breakups Isa sa pangunahing nagpapakita ng mga negatibong bagay sa ating relasyon ay an

    TITLE: STAYING POSITIVE IN A NEGATIVE WORLD. TEXT: Philippians 4:6-9 INTRODUCTION Isang babae ang nakausap ko at humihingi ng payo kung ano ang gagawin n’ya sa kanilang pagsasamang mag-asawa, sa tinagal daw ng kanilang pagsasama ay di daw s’ya nakatikim ng kahit na konting ginhawa wala daw ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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