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    Overcoming Hidden Obstacles SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    Strategies for Spiritual Battles

    Hidden curses are the most troublesome and difficult to deal with. Many people are unaware of the foundational curses that have been silently affecting their lives since birth. These hidden curses are the wicked weapons used by the devil to torment and hinder us. However, by reversing these hidden ...read more

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    Overcoming Hell's Gates SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Christ builds His church and Satan cannot prevail because he does not have the right. The church has the authority to defeat Satan.

    Jesus said, "On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it" (Matthew 16:18, NIV). In biblical times, city gates were fortified to protect against enemy armies. The gates were the only entrance to the city, and anyone who wanted to enter had to seek permission from ...read more

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    Overcoming Fear With Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Fear can paralyze us, both as individuals and as a church. God, however, calls us to transition from fear to faith.

    Fear can have a paralyzing effect on churches and individual Christians, hindering their growth and effectiveness. However, God desires for us to transition from fear to faith. In this sermon, we will explore the effects of fear, how it hinders our love for God, creates a spirit of slavery, and ...read more

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    Easter Overcomes Fear

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 22, 2023
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    Easter helps us overcome fear of death..

    Matthew 28:1-10 Easter overcomes Fear 1. Fears is something we all have • Many people have intense fears of spiders snakes infects • Fear of closed spaces. That’s another common fear, called claustrophobia. People with this fear find it unbearable to be inside small spaces such as elevators, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Overcoming The Giant Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jul 12, 2025
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    Today, we delve into a powerful narrative from the life of Moses, an extraordinary leader who teaches us about the art of failing forward. Despite his flaws and failures, Moses’ life serves to teach us many valuable lessons. One of them is how to handle failure.

    Exodus 2:11–12 “Now it came about in those days, when Moses had grown up, that he went out to his brethren and looked on their hard labors; and he saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his brethren. So he looked this way and that, and when he saw there was no one around, he struck down the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Overcoming By The Word Of Testimony PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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    To emphasize the power and importance of personal testimonies as a testament to God's transformative power and as a tool for spiritual warfare.

    Good morning, beloved. Today, we're going to delve into a powerful verse in the book of Revelation that speaks to the potency of our testimony as believers. The verse is Revelation 12:11, and it says: "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did ...read more

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    Overcome The Power Of Sin PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    While sin is a powerful force, through Jesus' sacrifice, we are given the strength to overcome it and are called to live a life above sin.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I have been dwelling upon a piece of Scripture that speaks truly to the strength of the spiritual battle we all face. Francis Chan once said, "Lukewarm people don’t really want to be saved from their sin; they want only to be saved from the penalty of their sin." ...read more

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    4 A Convinced Overcomer Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 30, 2025
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    Thyratira was having a revival! But like many churches advancing for the Lord, it came time to confront an evil that was being TOLERATED among the people. The spirit of Jezebel lives on. It did in Thyatira. Does it here?

    Have you ever been a part of something too wonderful to comprehend? A couple years ago our family went to Cedar Point and my youngest was still getting used to roller coasters –a love for which my wife and I had developed since our youth and enjoyed two days as a part of our honeymoon. Nate wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Overcoming Spiritual Weakness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025
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    Spiritual weakness is a condition that every believer encounters at different stages in their walk with God. It is not necessarily a sign of sin, but often a result of prolonged trials, discouragement, weariness in battle, unanswered prayers, or lack of spiritual nourishment.

    OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL WEAKNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Romans 8:26, Ephesians 6:10, Hebrews 12:12-13, Psalm 73:26 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual weakness is a condition that every believer encounters at different stages in their walk with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    7 The Inviting Overcomer Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Jun 7, 2025
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    With these seven churches, Jesus has made it clear: Make NO mistake, JUDGMENT IS coming. But when you read through this Revelation from John and judgment is poured out, no one repents, no one turns back to God. And yet, God continues to reach out and invite all people, anyone, saying, “Come.”

    You have heard of BC, Before Christ days? This is back in BK - Before Kids days for the our family. My wife and I went on a vacation trip – a Carnival Cruise to Cozumel, via Key West. At the time we thought we’d be able to go about once every 5 years, but then more kids came along, and well, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Overcoming Spiritual Procrastination Series

    Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 9, 2025
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    We all have things in our lives that we allow to keep us from living the life God has for us. Here we examine how to stop procrastinating and start living for the glory of God.

    Intro Moment—The Sound that Wakes the Soul Illustration This week, I saw a young man interviewed on the news following the deadly and destructive EF-4 tornado that hit Laurel County, Kentucky, on May 16th. His response when asked about how much time they had to get to safety before the tornado hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming The Spirit Of Offence

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025
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    Offence is a spiritual snare that Satan uses to trap God’s people. It creeps in subtly, but its consequences are severe: broken relationships, spiritual dryness, delayed destiny, and emotional pain.

    OVERCOMING THE SPIRIT OF OFFENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 17:1 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 18:19, Matthew 24:10, Hebrews 12:14-15, 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Ephesians 4:31-32 INTRODUCTION: Offence is one of the enemy’s most effective weapons against believers. Jesus warned in Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming The Giant Of Worry Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jul 5, 2025
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    Friends, we live in a world filled with uncertainties and challenges. It’s easy to find ourselves overwhelmed by worry. Yet Jesus offers us a path to peace. In Matthew 6:25-27, He gently invites us to trust God over our anxious thoughts.

    Overcoming the Giant of Worry Terry Cavanaugh Overcoming Your Giants / Matthew 6:25–27 SERMON SUBTITLE: “Winning Over Worry” Matthew 6:25 “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Overcoming Anxiety With Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2023
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    Encourage believers to trust in God's faithfulness, seek Him in prayer, and focus on what is true, noble, and praiseworthy, even in challenging circumstances.

    Good morning, church family! I want to talk with you today about something we all struggle with from time to time, and that's trusting God in all circumstances. As we navigate through this often chaotic and uncertain world, we can sometimes lose sight of God's faithfulness and his steadfast love ...read more

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    When Fear Overcomes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023
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    Explore the themes of trusting in God, the power of prayer, and overcoming fear.

    Good morning, beloved family. Today, we are going to delve deep into a powerful message from Psalms, a message about trusting in the Lord, the power of prayer, and overcoming fear. These are themes that touch every one of us, no matter where we find ourselves in life. Max Lucado once said, "Fear ...read more

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