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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Primary Signs Of Jesus' Return - Part 3 And Conclusion Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 27, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,883 views

    How to Become An Overcomer

    LESSON III Becoming An Overcomer Salvation is a gift from God and is not based upon works or abiding by obedience to the Law but upon what Jesus did on the Cross (Acts 2:38-39). Jesus said that genuine overcomers are those who are Born-Again and have been born from above by God through the new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Treat Your Enemy.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 694 views

    Overcoming evil with good.

    HOW TO TREAT YOUR ENEMY. Romans 12:16-21. “Be not wise in yourselves,” reads the last clause of ROMANS 12:16. Paul has already warned us against being ‘wise in our own conceits’ (cf. Romans 11:25). This is also taught elsewhere in Scripture (cf. Proverbs 3:7; Isaiah 5:21; James 3:13-16). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Trading Sorrow For Singing

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,385 views

    This sermon examines God’s desire to trade His joy for our guilt, sadness, and discouragement.

    In the mid 80’s I had the opportunity to make a mission trip to Brazil. We went to Manaus, in the upper Amazon basin. We met a little boy named Pablo. He followed us around most of the week. On our final day, Pablo came to see us off. As we were preparing to board our bus and start the trip home an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Fear Not — God Is With You - Isaiah 41:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,956 views

    Fear is something we all experience. It creeps into our hearts when we face uncertainty, trials, or the unknown. It whispers lies that make us doubt God’s promises and question His faithfulness.

    Go! And Fear Not—God Is with You - Isaiah 41:10 Introduction: The Reality of Fear and the Assurance of God’s Presence Fear is something we all experience. It creeps into our hearts when we face uncertainty, trials, or the unknown. It whispers lies that make us doubt God’s promises and question His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Herbert Armstrong Bosantog avatar

    4 Ways To O-P-E-N The Gate Of The Promised Kingdom!

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,022 views

    Jesus CHRIST fulfilled the Prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1-2), in Luke 4:18, using KJV, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To PREACH the GOSPEL to the POOR; He has sent Me to HEAL the BROKENHEARTED, To proclaim LIBERTY to th

    O – Overview of CHRIST’s AUTHORITY! P – Preparation for the CONQUEST! E – Edification & Strengthening for the BATTLE! N – Navigation towards the PROMISED KINGDOM! INTRODUCTION: Jesus CHRIST fulfilled the Prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1-2), in Luke ...read more

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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Passion For God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 14, 2025
     | 361 views

    Passion for God is that inner fire, hunger, and thirst that drives a believer to seek God above all else. It is the longing of the soul to be with the Father, to know Him more, and to serve Him wholeheartedly.

    PASSION FOR GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 42:1-2 "As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?" Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:10; Matthew 22:37; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Millie Pisano avatar

    When Enemies Attack

    Contributed by Millie Pisano on Apr 14, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,869 views

    Have you killed the lion and bear in your life?...Are you ready to slay the Goliath that stands and challenges you?

    “WHEN ENEMIES ATTACK” “The battle of David & Goliath is a pretty familiar story to some and I would like to share with you some parts of that story today. I think some of you might be able to say; “Yes I am just like David in a battle with a giant!” For those who are not familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Home, Home On The Range

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,837 views

    Where seldom is heard a discouraging word! How is it around your home? We all face difficult times. Discouragement is almost universal in a war zone. Is there anything we can do about it?

    14, November 2004 Dakota Community Church Home, Home on the Range Introduction: Where seldom is heard a discouraging word! How is it around your home? We all face difficult times. Discouragement is almost universal in a war zone. Is there anything we can do about it? Do we just need to suffer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    We Can Become Hardhearted With A Spirit Of Unbelief Or Know God Is In Contr

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 3,049 views

    How to overcome knowing God is in control

    WE CAN BECOME HARDHEARTED WITH A SPIRIT OF UNBELIEF OR KNOW GOD IS IN CONTROL JOB 1:1, 8, 21, 22, 42:5 Could Job have said in all that he was going through, “It does not pay to be holy or walk honestly? God treats the wicked and the pure the same. We both suffer. So why labor to be honest?” Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Dealing With Frustration Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025
     | 669 views

    Frustration often arises from unmet expectations or perceived obstacles to our goals. Understanding the root causes of frustration allows us to address them from a spiritual perspective.

    DEALING WITH FRUSTRATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:6-7 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    A Thankful Spirit

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Nov 23, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,431 views

    Overcoming The Perils of Prosperity with a Thankful Spirit

    The Value Of A Thankful Spirit Overcoming The Perils of Prosperity With A Thankful Spirit Text: Deut. 8:1-20 Deut. 8:1-20 Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land that the Lord promised on oath to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Build One Another Up: Living As Encouragers In A Discouraged World - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 332 views

    A single cruel comment online can crush a heart. A careless word can shatter confidence. But one word of encouragement—spoken in love, rooted in Christ—can change a life.

    Go! And Build One Another Up: Living as Encouragers in a Discouraged World - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT): “So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” Introduction: The Power of a Word in a World of Wounds We live in a world that tears ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Greater Is He

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 18, 2023
     | 6,907 views

    It can feel like defending the Unadulterated Word of God, fighting against false teachers, false doctrines, and heretics is a losing battle in a world. However, we can be encouraged knowing that we are victorious because verse 4 says, “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.

    “Greater is He” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Often when we look around at the condition of the world and especially the condition of the church in the world today, we can be discouraged after trying to defend the Word of God and hold up a standard of Holiness causing us to feel as ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Problems Related To Money?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,818 views

    Concentrate on being more spiritually productive allowing the Lord to provide to you whatever is necessary. Solomon wrote, "Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf."

    How Can the Lord Help You Overcome Problems Related to Money? Proverbs 11:28-11:28 1. Concentrate on being more spiritually productive allowing the Lord to provide to you whatever is necessary. Solomon wrote, "Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can The Lord Help Us Overcome Cynicism, Skepticism And Doubt?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,058 views

    Trust in the Lord’s reliability and be fully persuaded that He will fulfill every promise. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith

    How can we overcome the tendency to have little faith or confidence? 1. Trust in the Lord’s reliability and be fully persuaded that He will fulfill every promise. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational