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  • Walton Jeremy Edwards avatar

    Jumping Hurdles

    Contributed by Walton Jeremy Edwards on Jun 8, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,809 views

    Steps to overcome obstacles in our lives!

    “Jumping Hurdles” During our lives we are going to have obstacles/situations that come along that at times will make us feel like there is NO WAY i’m going to be able to SURVIVE! Addictions Family Problems Death of Loved Ones Unemployment Financial Problems ETC.... Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Never Stuck In Failure Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017
     | 5,146 views

    never give up, no matter the obstacles

    My grace is enough; it's all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9) Today or any other day of the year may have been the final day of your divorce, the day you were rejected, the day you lost your job, or the day you lost a loved one; but remember, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Five Giants David Had To Defeat Before He Took On Goliath!"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 40,689 views

    Before David went against Goliath, he choose five smooth stones. There were other giants that he had to face. No wonder many Christian never defeat Goliath. They are not prepared for the fight. This message takes a look at the five giants that David h

    Text: (1 Sam 17:50) So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David. 51 Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can I Have Faith When The Obstacles Before Me Are Too Big To Break? Series

    Contributed by Brian Garner on Aug 8, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,260 views

    It’s the first big test of God’s promises for Joshua, and now there’s this big obstacle in front of him. Can we face the barriers in our lives with the same faith he faced Jericho with?

    Can I Have Faith When The Obstacles Before Me Are Too Big To Break? You Can Have Faith Because The Obstacles Are Never As Big As We Imagine Them To Be. • Most of the walls we face are walls of our own building. • Those that aren’t are built because of other’s fear. • When God is with us, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Goals We Have Helps In Knowing What Obstacles We Might Face.

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 29, 2011
     | 3,603 views

    Apostle Paul often spoke of his Christian life as if running in the Olympic Games. I believe Paul watched those games many times and running was probably the most competitive. What prize was Paul running for? Salvation is not the prize

    What goals we have helps in knowing what obstacles we might face. Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Narnia: Pressing On

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
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    This is all about persevering in the Christian faith in the face of trials and obstacles.

    NARNIA: PRESSING ON Galatians 6:7-10 HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE GIVING UP? Quitting on life? Throwing in the towel? If so, you may take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone. This is the common lot of men. Discouragement is the devil’s chief tool. He wields it often and strikes with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    God, Giants, And Grasshoppers

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,987 views

    First Sunday with new media projection and spoke on defeating giants in your life.

    God, Giants, and Grasshoppers Numbers chapter 13:1, 14:6-9 Introduction- Image- God, Giants, Grasshoppers Did I tell you how excited I am to see the great blessing that the Lord has given us and the tremendous amount of hard work by so many to make this happen. 5 years ago this was just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Henderson avatar

    A Risk Worth Taking Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,410 views

    If you want to be distressed...look within. We usually do not like what we see. If you want to be defeated...look back. Look at the past. If you want to be distracted.....look around at all the obstacles.If you want to be dynamic...look to God. Take a

    Facing the Giants “A Risk Worth Taking” Numbers 13:17-33 In his autobiography, Just as I am, Billy Graham tells about a conversation he had with JFK shortly after Kennedy was elected president. On te way back to the Kennedy house, Kennedy stopped the car and turned to Dr. Graham. He looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Our Eyes, Lord

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 4, 2014
     | 13,554 views

    TODAY we are asking God to give us spiritual sight to see spiritual realities.

    A medical story comes to us from Ann Arbor, Michigan. According to CBS News, A degenerative eye disease slowly robbed Roger Pontz of his vision. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa as a teenager, Pontz has been almost completely blind for years. Now, thanks to a high-tech procedure that involved ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hulk: Don't Go Down Without A Fight Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
     | 10,103 views

    A sermon about the enemies worth fighting: division, defeat, discouragement and distraction.

    VIDEO: Wing Clips, "Got to Try", and Hulk vs. Abomination INTRO: * Bruce has found a way to control the rage that turns him into the Hulk * His dreams are about to come true. He is going to marry the girl of his dreams * But there is an enemy (Abomination) (explain) * Who is on the loose and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Chase Your Enemies

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 2, 2015
     | 5,177 views

    To show that GOD our ALEPH-TAV chases and defeats our enemies for us as we continue to fear the LORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you chasing your enemies? Yes. Reverential fear is only due the LORD. Matthew 10:28 Matthew 10:28 (Amplified Bible) And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell (Gehenna). II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Lord Lifted Me Up Above My Enemies

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015
     | 14,215 views

    To show that the LORD has lifted my head above my enemies, and I will offer sacrifices and shouts of joy to Him, songs and praises to the LORD our GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a winner? Yes. The LORD is with me. Psalms 118:6 (Amplified Bible) The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD has lifted my head above my enemies, and I will offer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Taking Down The High Places

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 13, 2013
     | 6,457 views

    A message about the importance of looking out for the next generation

    Title: Taking Down the High Places Theme: Showing the importance of taking down the high places. Text: 2 Kings 12:2 - 3 2 Kings 12:2-3 Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all the days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him. (3) But the high places were not taken away; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Arthur Miller avatar

    The Pathology Of Sin

    Contributed by Arthur Miller on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,914 views

    There is a very predictable pattern to sin. If we understand the pathology we will be able to see more clearly and avoid the path that leads to distruction

    Pathology of Sin Equals Death Hosea 13:4-6 Introduction Do you remember The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi? This 1883 classic book really puts our sinful nature into perspective. Pinocchio who was created by his loving father Geppetto as soon as he was created took off with Geppetto ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Being Pursued To Engaged In A Pursuit

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 14, 2012
     | 4,417 views

    When the pursuer is at your heels and you are exhausted; it can look like the battle is all but over. That is when you can do the right thing "get broken" before God. He will change the whole scheme of things and you will become the pursuer and have the

    Seeming Powerless before the Pursuer Lam. 1:6 6 And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer. (KJV) 6 Ha desaparecido de la hija de Sion todo su esplendor. Sus gobernantes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal