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  • Harry Wood avatar

    I Hate Test

    Contributed by Harry Wood on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,044 views

    To be reminded that we are going to have test, and how from an example from Christ we are overcomers.

    I Hate Test! James 1:2 “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” The other day I over heard a High school student make this statement. “I Hate Test.” She went on to explain how she was to have a test in a particular class that day. I don’t recall the subject, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    What Should You Do When You Have Been Quarreling?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,446 views

    Quarrels can be overcome with the love of Jesus and the wisdom of the Spirit for those who are submitted to God’s will

    What Should You Do When You Have Been Quarreling? Many fine relationships are spoiled because of quarrels over non-essentials. ILlustration:Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Called "Christ of the Andes," the statue ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Among The Magi

    Contributed by Marvin Penner on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 3,220 views

    An examination of the obsticals that the Magi overcame to worship Jesus used to help us overcome the same obsticales

    Are You among the Magi? Meeting Creek Christmas Banquet Dec. 1/00 Objective: To tear down the barriers to worshipping Jesus. Read Matthew 2: 1-12 Are you among the Magi? - this Christmas will you worship Jesus? - worship it is a simple attitude of willing service five obstacles the Magi had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What It Takes To Do His Work

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,224 views

    Gideon answered the call of God and learnt to overcome discouragement, doubt and obstacles to accomplish the purpose of God.

    What does it take to do the work God has called us to do and finish it? Take a look at Gideon. He was called by God for a special purpose at a special time. • God heard the cries of the people, and He wanted to save them from their enemies. He needs a man to do the job. • Gideon needs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Scarecrows

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,511 views

    LIFE HAS SCARECROWS TO SCARE AND KEEP YOU OFF YOUR BLESSINGS. IDENTIFY AND OVERCOME THEM.

    SCARECROW 1 PETER 5:8-9 Be self controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of suffering. Man has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Faith Is The Victory Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,254 views

    Faith is the victory we have from God. We can overcome all with our faith!

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • Life is very tough on us at times. I know there are some here who are having a rough go of it right now, you feel like you are powerless to deal with your situation, you feel defeated. • That is not a good feeling is it? Who wants to feel defeated before they even step out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Beginning

    Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,937 views

    A message to our church as we start with a new location and try to overcome obstacles to our move.

    A New Beginning 2nd Corinthians 9: 6-11 We are going to be a little different today. Instead of reading the scripture verses and then praying we are going to pray first and then read the scriptures when we get to them in our message today Please join me in Prayer!! As I was working on today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    263 - Born To Sin, Born Again Not To Sin Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,475 views

    The title says it all. We are born into the nature of sin, but we are "spirit-born" to overcome sin!

    Sermon 263 – BORN TO SIN, BORN AGAIN NOT TO SIN ILL. Humor: Of the many things in life that are certain one of them is you always get found out in the end or, to use the old adage, ’Be sure your sins will find you out’. This young couple were about to get married. The young man went to his Dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Childhood Experiences Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,446 views

    Self-help excercises for overcoming bad childhood experiences based on the book of Daniel, chapter one.

    Childhood can be difficult enough, even if you grow up in the best of circumstances. Truth is, some of us didn’t have the luxury of growing up in an environment that was always safe and secure. Others of us who did have a pretty good upbringing still have some things we’d like to forget when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Discouragement

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 159 ratings
     | 21,443 views

    Looking at the life of Elijah, this sermons examines how we can overcome discouragement in our lives

    A little girl had been trying for months to learn the art of tying her shoes. She finally grasped the knack and was able to do it by herself. Her parents expected the child to be delighted, but were surprised by her disappointment. Her father asked why she was crying. She sobbed, "I just learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Lighting The Fire - Light The Fire 4 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
     | 4,253 views

    This is the fourth of the "Lighting the Fires of Pentecost" sermon series focusing on overcoming the dip in our Spiritual Lives.

    Acts 2:1-21 NIV When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Truth Trumps Temptation

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,171 views

    Overcoming temptations. Getting a better view of how satan works. Using Scipture to defeat satan.

    Have you ever wondered how to get past sin? Have you ever wondered what makes sin so easy to fall into? What about that one thing makes it so desirable? If you have ever wanted to know a way of breaking through a sinful habit in your life, you might do well to listen today. Satan has his ways of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,980 views

    This sermon deals with the overwhelming presence of evil in the world, our obsession with it, and how to overcome it.

    Is it just me, or have you also noticed that interest in the occult and demon possession is increasing at an alarming rate. Have you noticed the number of movies made centered around demon possession or demons in general? Just the previews give me the creeps and make me shudder to think of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Wanting What Is Right Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,431 views

    Those who long for what is right will not be overcome by what is wrong. The Definition, Desire, and Delight of Righteousness.

    Living in the Father’s Favor: Wanting What Is Right [Show Sermon on the Mount, Matt. Video through 5:12] Intro: As Jesus rubbed shoulders with people, He met those who were discouraged and had been beaten up by life and by others. He came across those who were so poor in spirit that they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Walther avatar

    Lord, Save Me!

    Contributed by Michael Walther on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,702 views

    Jesus and Peter walk on the water and show us how our fears are overcome by God's grace.

    "Lord, Save Me" Matthew 14.22-33 Introduction Brian Simo is a race car driver, and most of you have probably never heard of him. However there is one thing about him with which you are probably familiar. In 1985 he created the “No Fear” clothing line and found an idea that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran