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  • Mark Opseth avatar

    The Temptation Series

    Contributed by Mark Opseth on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,777 views

    This sermon is a study of temptation and how to overcome it.

    [Open Parking Spot] A man decided it was time to shed some excess pounds. He took his new diet seriously, even changing his driving route to avoid his favorite bakery. One morning, however, he arrived at work carrying a gigantic coffeecake. His friends scolded him, but he kept smiling. "This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Mountain Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 12, 2011
     | 6,319 views

    What enables faith to overcome fear? Grace!

    Have you ever noticed how fearless kids are? They’ll do things that right-minded adults won’t even consider. When I was a boy, one of our family traditions was to go to the Canadian National Exhibition. Summer wasn’t summer unless we made our annual pilgrimage to the CNE. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "No Darkness Is Too Great"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 18, 2017
     | 9,222 views

    A sermon about overcoming fear with the peace of Christ.

    “No Darkness is Too Great” John 21:19-23 On the evening of the day that Jesus rose from the dead we get a picture of a timid, frightened group of disciples. The doors are shut and locked. They are in hiding—in the darkness of a room. Obviously, they didn’t believe ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "unnecessary Burdens"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 23, 2019
     | 6,016 views

    A sermon about over-coming self-hate.

    “Unnecessary Burdens” Colossians 2:6-19 A friend of mine told me about a time he was counseling a teenage girl. She was depressed and contemplating suicide. She was filled with self-hatred and used to cut herself. At one point in the conversation, my friend stood up, pulled a Cross off the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Gates Of Hell Shall Not Prevail Against It Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
     | 1,482 views

    The question is not will there be persecution, but will we overcome it by earnestly praying?

    THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT Text: Acts 12:1-4 Introduction 1. “God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. 11 “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    5 Smooth Stones Conclusion Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 2, 2022
     | 2,320 views

    Final message in how David overcome giants.

    Title: 5 Smooth Stones Conclusion. Theme: To summarize the defeat of the Goliath. Text: 1 Samuel 17, 2 Corinthians 10:5-6 Introduction This is an epic battle between two giants. Goliath standing at almost 10 feet tall. Armor weighing 126lbs and a spear head over 15lbs. He was a giant of a man. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "don't Sweat The Small Stuff"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,890 views

    A sermon about overcoming conflict within the church.

    “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” Romans 14:1-12 There’s a story about Ruth Graham, who was the wife of the famous evangelist, Billy Graham. Ruth Graham, dressed and made up as it seemed fitting for any American woman in the 1970’s attended a luncheon with the wives of pastors in Germany. These ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Hold Fast To The Truth Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 16, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 524 views

    The secret to overcoming seduction in this world is to be satisfied by the Savior.

    Hold Fast to the Truth Revelation 2:12-17 Rev. Brian Bill February 14-15, 2026 Have you ever wondered where Satan lives? We all know Wisconsin is God’s Country, but where does Satan have his headquarters? That question became very real to me many years ago when our daughter Lydia and I were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Mere Men-7--Sec. 2, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 16, 2014
     | 3,262 views

    7 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN—1Corinthians 3:1-23(3:1-9; 9-17; 18-23) —SECTION 2(3:9-17)Their Building—part 2 Attention: When it comes down to it, without tools, Mere Men’s abilities are severely limited, accomplishing only a very small amount of the work they desire. All mankind realizes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Family

    Contributed by S S on May 16, 2009
     | 4,854 views

    Sermon on Romans 12:9-21 - We are Family

    Romans 12:9-21 We are family Introduction Context: Rom 12:1-2 our lives as living sacrifices (worship), transformed by renewing our minds Key verse = v.9 Sincere love, hate evil, cling to good before this, refer to divine love (5:5; 8:39) here, Christian to fellow-men 1 Cor 13 ILL: No wax The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Where You Go I Will Go Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,036 views

    This first chapter of Ruth will help us see that there are great possibilities ahead that we are not aware of. God has been working all along in the background even if all around us is full of darkness and despair.

    We are going to start a new series today in the Book of Ruth. What do we know about that Book of Ruth? For one thing, this short Book consisting of only four chapters and 100 verses is a link between the time of the judges and the kings of Israel. Remember that during the time of the Judges, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Getting Over Yourself Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,731 views

    In this final message of the OVERCOME series we will talk about what is perhaps the biggest and most unrelenting obstacle that we will have to overcome in life... ourselves

    Getting Over Yourself One day Jesus left the crowds to pray alone. AND BTW MGCC - that is a really good thing to do at times. To leave the noise and the crowd (yeah, they’ll be fine without you) and to get alone with God. IN FACT – for some in this room that is exactly what you need to do this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rock Solid Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 16, 2018
     | 6,598 views

    The foundational principles of discipleship are discussed by Jesus with the present day attenders of the Synagogue, The Pharisees and His new Disciples. Much can be learned from these teachings of Jesus about how to conduct ourselves in hostile environments.

    Lead In Scripture: Luke 6:27-49 Introduction: Re-cap last week. Share a story of God sustaining you. I. Love Your Enemies - Jesus knew that the road the disciples would travel was going to produce several enemies. Therefore, He began to teach them how to respond under attack. • Luke 6:27 MSG - ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Five Steps To Salvation Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 13, 2016
     | 7,708 views

    People who feel alienated from God sometimes think their situation is hopeless, How can we gain hope

    I was eleven the day I almost drowned. A “harmless” prank at a summer-camp swimming pool nearly ruined my day—and my life! I was away from home for the first time at Camp Cedar Falls, in Southern California’s San Bernardino mountains. A swim in the camp pool with my friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Got A Problem? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 24, 2014
     | 4,284 views

    A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 9

    1 Corinthians 1: 1 – 9 You Got A Problem? Greeting 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel