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  • Tom Burkholder avatar

    The Grudge

    Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,805 views

    What do we do with grudges? How do we overcome them?

    The Grudge Text: Numbers 20:14-21 Introduction: “After the Israelites brief stay at Kadesh, Moses was eager to press on to Canaan. He had obviously given up any ideas of entering from the south because of the defeat Israel had already experienced from that quarter (14:44-45). “He therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is The Fruit Of Anger?

    Contributed by Monte Robinson on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,724 views

    Give your congregation the tools they need to spot, control, and overcome anger in their lives.

    Introduction: A time when I was very angry... I. Let’s take a look at two types of anger scenarios: A. One type is when we, are being petty 1. These are misunderstandings; someone has a bad tone of voice; someone takes their bad day out on us, someone messes with our pet peeves, or we don’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Tests Into Testimonies

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,676 views

    Learn how to overcome in any situation and turn your test into a testimony of victory!

    Turning Tests into Testimonies How to Overcome in Any Situation 9/03/03 I. Introduction One year there was a terrible flood that deluged a small midwestern town located in a valley between two rivers. Both rivers had overflowed their banks and the rains continued to fall day and night. There was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Religious Challenge

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,144 views

    Overcoming religiosity and legalism. (a piecing together of three sermons from sermoncentral)

    The Religious Challenge Mark 7:1-13 Introduction: Christmas phonies My experience with religious phonies Christian legalists made them that way I. Pharisees As Imitations Respected religious leaders Keepers (guardians) of the Law Became a members only club Jesus defines them by 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • William Morris avatar

    Delivered From Darkness Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,848 views

    Third message in a series of nine messages from Colossians. Deals with overcoming sin.

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 1:13-17 Title: Delivered from Darkness Date: July 21, 2002 Introduction: This morning we looked at the fact that we are heirs of the King through our faith. We saw that faith is the key to every promise of God. This evening I want us to key on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Take Christ Out Of Your Crisis

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 14,977 views

    In this world you will have trouble, but be of good cheer, for Jesus has overcome the world.

    Don’t take Christ out of your crisis. TEXT: John 16:33 In Max Lucado’s book ‘When Christ Comes’ he tells this story. When he was a boy, Max Lucado was a member of the Odessa Boys Choir, and one year the local junior college had asked them to play the roles of the munchkins in their presentation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steven Cook avatar

    Broken Wings Of Faith

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 154 ratings
     | 8,966 views

    This message teaches of God's grace in helping us overcome setbacks in our faith.

    “Broken Wings of Faith” Mark 9:14-29 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text - Mark 9:14-29 B. Jesus, with Peter, James, and John, had been on the Mount of Transfiguration where Jesus had allowed them the privilege of seeing a glimpse of His glory. C. Peter had wanted to build three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deceived

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 29, 2011
     | 11,772 views

    This sermon will help you identify dangerous deceptions, expose them, and overcome them.

    Deceived Matthew 7:13 – 27 By: JB Hall Introduction: Everyone hates to be deceived; to think something to be true, or real, or genuine, only to find out it is not, that you have been deceived. Deception is not only disappointing; it can be very destructive, depending on the type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Complete Healing

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,849 views

    Uses the story of Naaman to discuss the hindrances to spiritual and relational healing that must be overcome.

    7 Dips in a Dirty Pool 2 Kings 5 INTRODUCTION: This familiar story is an excellent illustration of the need of every human being for spiritual healing, and the things that hinder us from that healing. NOTICE NAAMAN’S: 1. POSITON. Vs 1 He was a man of: A. AUTHORITY: The Captain of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Light Beam On Dark Paths

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,208 views

    The power of the Word of God in a believer's life can help overcome the tactics of the devil.

    Psalms 119:105-112 KJV Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. [106] I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. [107] I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. [108] Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing Giants With Nothing But Stones

    Contributed by Jarvis Ellis on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 42,128 views

    This sermon deals with overcoming the many obstacles that often stand in the way of our blessings!

    Facing Giants With Nothing But Stones SCRIPTURE: " And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine." 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roy Carter avatar

    Narnia: A Deeper Magic Series

    Contributed by Roy Carter on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,679 views

    Sermon is about how God’s Grace has overcome the judment of the Law

    A Deeper Magic Ephesians 1:4 Introduction: Changing The Rules In the movie Superman 2 Superman and Lois Lane decided that they’re in love, so Superman chooses to give up his super powers in order to marry Lois Lane. He is warned in advance that if he surrenders his powers he can never have them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Climb That Mountain Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,065 views

    Follow the example of Nehemiah as you learn to overcome the mountains that challenge your faith.

    Are you facing any mountains in your spiritual life: doubt, disease, financial problems, fear, anger, relationship problems, a job you want to do for God and the like? This past week we witnessed people struggling with mountains. A number of people in west Texas lost their homes in the teeth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    #1 And Proud Of It

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,768 views

    A sermon dealing with pride. Examples of pride, pitfalls of pride and how to overcome pride.

    There is an old saying: ‘Second place is okay if you don’t mind being first in a long line of losers.’ Nobody wants to be in 2nd place, do they? We all want to be in first place. We all want to be the winner, no matter what it is we have won at. In June 1974, Richard Nixon’s administration ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Owens avatar

    The Temptation Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,617 views

    In this sermon we look at the temptations of Jesus and learn how to overcome our own.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn’t find a space with a meter. 1. So he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: “I have circled the block 100 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ