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  • William Nickles avatar

    A Bout With The Doubts

    Contributed by William Nickles on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 551 ratings
     | 16,704 views

    Using Thomas as an example of resurrected faith overcoming blinding doubt

    I know we all have heard about Thomas. “Doubting Thomas;” poor ole doubting Thomas. The guy has caught grief for 2000 years and my guess is that he will catch grief for the next 2000 years – or until the Lord returns. To be honest, I feel for the guy. Our tradition has singled him out as having ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Suffering Of A Christian

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,072 views

    You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials!

    You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials. I. The characteristics of trials a. Trials are painful v.12a b. Trials cause sufferings v.12,15,16 c. Trials sometimes strange v.12b II. The Christian attitudes toward trials a. Do not be surprised v.12a b. Rejoice in trials ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deception Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Apr 6, 2005
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     | 10,537 views

    People are deceived oftentimes. How can we overcome deception?

    Deception is the act or state of deceiving or of the state of being deceived. The dictionary says to deceive is to mislead by a false appearance or statement. Sounds like the kind of environment we live in. I was reading an account of California’s most colorful stagecoach robber, “Black ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fear And Katrina

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,204 views

    Faith overcomes fear, even in the midst of the fury of Hurricane Katrina.

    Fear and Katrina Psalm 27:1-5 09/04/05 2416 words Because of the events of the week, I have changed the verses, I was going to preach on. I invite you to turn in your Bibles to Psalm 27 and follow along as I read verses 1-5 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wage A Winning War For Life

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,183 views

    We overcome life’s battles by relying on God not on ourselves

    Thomas Constable wrote, “If we want to obey God... we are in for a struggle. It is not easy to become a mature Christian nor is it automatic. It takes diligent, sustained effort.” That’s why we need to know how to wage a winning war for life. Let us read Ephesians 6:10-13 together: Finally, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom From Sin

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 16,008 views

    JOSEPH TEACHES US HOW TO OVERCOME SIN IN OUR LIVES

    FREEDOM FROM SIN Rom 6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. Dominion means something that has supreme authority; or control over us. God does not intend for sin to be our supreme authority in life, nor does He allow that sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wage A Winning War For Life Part 2

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,603 views

    To overcome, we must live committed, consistent and confident lives

    I read that it costs America $400,000 a year to keep one soldier there in Iraq. And this figure does not even include basic pay. That’s how much they spend per American soldier.[1] But that’s nothing compared to what God has done, is doing and will continue to do just to make sure we live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Do You Think You Are?

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,701 views

    This is a message about overcoming inferiority and discovering who we are in Christ.

    28, November 2004 Dakota Community Church Who Do You Think You Are? Introduction: Do you suffer from an inferiority complex? This is the result of Satan’s lies. He begins early in life and continually assaults us with the idea that we are somehow no good. Even the Church has co-operated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    How To Walk In Victory

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,826 views

    Instructons to the believer about living an overcoming life in Jesus Christ

    HOW TO WALK IN VICTORY 1 John 5:4-5:4 4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Intro: ABC Wide World of Sports use to come on with the words “The Thrill of Victory and the agony of defeat.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Moses - Fearful To Faithful Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 109 ratings
     | 58,469 views

    How can we overcome fear and be faithful in following the Lord?

    Moses – Fearful to Faithful How do we overcome the Fears we face in Following God? Focus on God’s Presence with us Focus on God’s Power through us Focus on God’s Provision for us Slide When I say the name Moses, what do you think of? Man of Faith? Great divider of the Red Sea Great leader of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elijah - Defeater Of Depression Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 97 ratings
     | 14,938 views

    Principals to help us overcome depression in our own lives

    Elijah – Defeater of Depression Slide This has been a really different week for me. I am normally not one to be depressed, but after the service last week I was feeling exhausted, like I just wanted to crawl into my bed and go to sleep. I didn’t think much about it until Monday, when I still felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sweat For Pay Not Pay To Sweat

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 16, 2018
     | 2,828 views

    Has our quest to overcome the curse cursed us worse?

    Gen 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. Coming home from my granddaughter's soccer game (they won), I passed by one of the gyms in town and saw a lad on his way in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Word Of Praise

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 25, 2014
     | 4,525 views

    Praise is powerful! With our praise, God overcomes our foes.

    1. Eddie Rickenbacker It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday night, until his death in 1973, he would return, walking slowly and slightly stooped with a large bucket of shrimp. The sea gulls would flock to this old man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ's Temptation

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 14, 2015
     | 4,096 views

    Discussion on Christ's Temptation and how we can overcome temptations.

    CHRIST'S TEMPTATION SCRIPTURE: *Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13; Mark 1:9-13 INTRODUCTION: Retirement gives opportunity for meditation and communion with God; even they who are called to the most active life must yet have their contemplative hours, and must find time to be alone with God. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Remission Of Sin

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013
     | 4,566 views

    The most corrupting force in the universe can be overcome by the blood of Christ

    THE REMISSION OF SIN Text: Romans 6:23 Introduction: 1. Go back With me back as far as you can into human history, Back beyond the founding of America Beyond the rise and fall of the Roman Empire God is love and mercy created a world of imagination I was going to beautiful California history ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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