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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Addictions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 16,524 views

    People can find themselves addicted to many vices these days. Addictions can fall into many categories that are both conscious and unconscious obsessions: drugs, lusts, bad habits, anger, vengeance, politics, intrigue, gossiping, selfishness, gluttony, en

    Overcoming Addictions (Matt 6:24-34) People can find themselves addicted to many vices these days. Addictions can fall into many categories that are both conscious and unconscious obsessions: drugs, lusts, bad habits, anger, vengeance, politics, intrigue, gossiping, selfishness, gluttony, envy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Pride

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 27, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,179 views

    The only way to overcome pride is to seek to be exalted by God rather than man. In this sermon we will see: I. The Problem of Pride II. The Place of the Humble III. The Praise Of God

    Overcoming Pride Luke 14: 7-11 By Chris Nerreau Prayer / Read The Text: Father God we come to you not good but yours, not whole but broken and not faithful but seeking you. Father in you there is no deceit, no false hope and grace that extends to us even in our times of unbelief. It is my prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Overcoming Pornography

    Contributed by Joe Fornear on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 120 ratings
     | 16,865 views

    How to overcome the secret sin of pornography or any secret sin.

    Irene Pepperberg, a visiting professor of animal behavior at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is teaching a parrot how to surf the Internet. "Parrots are very social creatures," she says, but people who own them "leave them alone eight or nine hours a day." She says that leads to boredom ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Overcoming Failure Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,123 views

    We must have the courage to overcome failure.

    OVERCOMING FAILURE Judges 13-16 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO OVERCOME FAILURE. ?: Inductive KW: Component TS: We will find in our study of Judges 13-16 how Samson overcame his failures. The _____ component of Samson’s story is the… I. PRODIGY II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Boredom

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,341 views

    Boredom is a warning sign that we are living for self when we ought to be living for God.

    Overcoming Boredom Ecclesiastes 9:10; Colossians 3:17 A ten-year-old boy was asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Influenced by the threat of nuclear war and the reality of terrorist attacks around the world, the boy thought for a moment and then replied with just one word: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Overcoming Discontentment

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 19,125 views

    Be a Christian where you are right now.

    Overcoming Discontentment I Corinthians 7:17-35 Ever since the beginning of creation, when the first creatures came from the hand of God, there has always been someone, somewhere, unhappy with his position in the universe. It all started with an angel named Lucifer, the brightest star of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Overcoming Faith

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,762 views

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    The Bible says whatsoever is born of God has the capability of overcoming. This capability is what the bible calls faith. In other words, there is the overcoming faith inherent in every believer. You have the power to dominate resident in you. I have discovered that everyman has three basic need ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming Strongholds

    Contributed by Shawn Raloff on Jun 7, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,114 views

    How to overcome strongholds in your life.

    Sight for the blind 2 Corinthians 4:1-5 Verse 4: “The god of this age has blinded the mind of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” Stronghold: Pattern of thinking that seems to have a life of its ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Overcoming Obstacles Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 14, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,897 views

    Courage, confidence, and deep faith help us overcome life’s obstacles.

    Sermon for 2 Pent Yr B, 22/06/2003 1 Sam 17:32-49; 2 Cor 6:1-13; Mk 4:35-41 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Today’s first lesson is perhaps one of the most popular biblical stories—especially among Sunday School children. Although some today would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faith That Overcomes

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,547 views

    This is about having faith that overcomes.

    There is that guy in Greek mythology, I think, that pushes the boulder up the hill only to have it roll back down. He does this continuously. He pushes the boulder up the hill, and then it rolls back down, over and over and over without end. Doesn’t it feel that sometimes you are pushing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Overcoming Obstacles Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,215 views

    11th in long series on Joshua. This speaks of conquering our own obstacles (like Jericho), even though sometimes God’s commands seem foolish or wasteful.

    Joshua 6:1-27 – Overcoming Obstacles There is a story told of ancient times. Once upon a time, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Cook avatar

    Overcoming Christ

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,446 views

    Taken from the Song of Solomon, we find that Christ desires to be overcome by our love for Him.

    “Overcoming Christ” Song of Solomon 6:4-13 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – S of S 6:4-13 – Emphasize 6:5a B. Incredible as it may seem, we have the ability to overcome Christ! C. In this particular passage of Scripture, we find an intimate description of the church as given by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is The Victory That Overcomes

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,508 views

    EASTER 2(B) - This is the victory that overcomes: Faith to believe Jesus is the Son of God and love to obey God’s commands.

    THIS IS THE VICTORY THAT OVERCOMES! (Outline) 1 JOHN 5:1-6 - April 3, 2005 - EASTER 2 INTRO: Everyone likes the winner as much as everyone likes to be a winner. God’s victory over sin, death, and the devil is our victory over sin, death, and the devil. Today’s text points out the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Overcoming Depression

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 16,206 views

    Four steps to overcome depression like Elijah.

    Overcoming Depression 1 Kings 19:4 Introduction: A. Illus. Debbie Downer - Jingle: "You’re enjoying your day, everything’s going your way Then, along comes Debbie Downer! Always there to tell you about a new disease A car accident or killer bees. You’ll beg her to spare you, "Debbie, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Heartache

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 22, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,540 views

    - If you are struggling with an identity crisis - You are not sure just who you are - You need to know Ps 139

    Overcoming Heartache ********************** - I’m going to give you an identity crisis. - With the question of ‘Who am I?’ - Especially when we discover that our earth is but a tiny speck in a vast universe - I’m within that speck on an obscure planet located in a second rate galaxy among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist