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  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Deception Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,839 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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    The Suffering Of A Christian

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,469 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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    Coming Closer To The End Of Myself

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 317 ratings
     | 15,553 views

    A personal story of great heartache and pain - overcome by the Love of Jesus -

    Throughout the past 55+ years I have walked with the Savior, one lesson continues to prove itself day by day - the more I learn about Jesus, I discover how little I really know and how much more I NEED to know! It never ceases to amaze me that every time I think I have reached a pinnacle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Bout With The Doubts

    Contributed by William Nickles on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 551 ratings
     | 17,344 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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    Fear And Katrina

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
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    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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    Who Do You Think You Are?

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,103 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 Handle Obstacles?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,071 views

    We must overcome hinderances and obstacles to advance the Work of God!

    HOW TO HANDLE OBSTACLES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Gen. 24:56 And he said unto them, HINDERME NOT, SEEING THE LORD HATH PROSPERED MY WAY; SEND ME AWAY THAT I MAY GO UNTO MY MASTER. Galatians 5:7 YE DID RUN WELL; WHO DID HINDER YOU, that ye should not obey the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Biblical Youths That Overcame Obstacles To Succeed

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 314 ratings
     | 106,227 views

    How our youtsh can overcome obstacles in their life to succeed.

    BIBLICAL YOUTHS THAT OVERCAME OBSTACULES TO SUCEED 1 Tim. 4:12 INTRO: I. MOSES, OVERCAME A THE OBSTACLE OF A SINGLE-PARENTING HOME A. His parents had to give him away – Ex. 2:3”But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Remission Of Sin

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013
     | 4,959 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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    Wage A Winning War For Life

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 15, 2006
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     | 3,555 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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    Wage A Winning War For Life Part 2

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,755 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

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Moses - Fearful To Faithful Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 109 ratings
     | 59,292 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
     | 15,549 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

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    The Battle Is The Lord’s

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 30, 2012
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     | 5,099 views

    We can overcome when we know that God is in control.

    The Battle Is the Lord’s June 21, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can overcome when we know that God is in control. Focus Passage: I Samuel 17:32-33, 41-50 Supplemental Passage: For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond The Boundary Of Impossible Series

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Apr 6, 2011
     | 8,010 views

    Jesus teaches His disciples how to overcome the boundary of "impossible".

    Making the Impossible Possible John 6:1-13 Our lives are filled and often controlled by boundaries. A property owner can point out his property line and call those who cross it “trespassers.” The highway patrolman cruises the public roads and looks for those who exceed the speed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist