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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Cultivating A Hunger For God

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 15,351 views

    We have got to overcome our merely dutiful approach to God. You cannot cultivate a hunger for God born of duty apart from desire.

    Last couple weeks considering our expectations .. begin with Children’s letters to God A couple weeks ago… began our time together in the new year asking…”What are YOU expecting..? This morning.. > “What do you WANT from God? > I believe every one of us in this room… indeed every human soul who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gestation Of Sin

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 22 ratings
     | 7,350 views

    This sermon gives "ultrasound" picture of the development of life-controlling sins and shows how God has given us all that we need to overcome them.

    The Gestation of Sin James 1:12-18 So, how far along are you? I know, that’s not really the kind of question you would expect to hear a pastor utter at the beginning of his sermon. It’s really the kind of question that one pregnant lady would ask another as they wait to see the doctor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Rhodes avatar

    Narnia: Always Winter But Never Christmas Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005
     | 2,787 views

    This is a story about Christmas, the Cross and Resurrection power. It is a story about good overcoming evil and the triumphant reign of god restoring all things to their proper place.

    Advent Series – Narnia Message #1 Always Winter but Never Christmas Introduction: The Chronicles of Narnia will hit the big screen on Friday, December 9, and I can’t wait to see it. This series of books written by C. S. Lewis is an allegorical presentation of the story of Jesus. We have read ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Shane Speck avatar

    The Christian & Temptation Series

    Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,308 views

    We all struggle with temptations in differing forms. Let’s spend a few moments allowing James to share with us his appraoch to being overcomers.

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “The Christian and Temptation” (James 1:13-18) Introduction:  Recall story of Daniel and the Lion’s den…  One of the greatest challenges of living the Christian life is trying to overcome temptations  We have it tough – (it is not easy being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Erwin avatar

    Misplaced Desire Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,873 views

    Being in lust is like eating eye candy and playing in the pig pen. God can help us overcome our misplaced desires for someone else.

    Misplaced Desire Responsible Love with Others Part 5 Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said to those of old, "You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Spiritual Immorality Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,030 views

    The ignorance of the Hebrews leads them to unfaithfulness. They are naive and think culture will not effect them spiritually. Let us overcome our ignorance and protect our faith.

    The people of Israel are on the plains of Moab across the river Jordan about 10 miles southeast of Jericho, they are preparing to enter into the promise land. The Moabites want the Israelites to leave as they are afraid the people of Israel will desolate the land of produce, so their king, Balak, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Defeat Sin Now! Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,484 views

    Have a sin you cannot overcome? Stop trying to defeat sin. The root cause of our sin is our heart. Deal with the heart, deal with the sin.

    Try as she will, Karen could not overcome a certain sin. She knew it was wrong, she knew it hurt others, she knew it hurt her reputation, but it was as if she turned around, and there is was that sin again. Now, there were times that she would go for days, even weeks, where she would not even be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chad Garrison avatar

    "You Are Blessed" Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,024 views

    Depression is something we can all struggle with during the Holidays. This series directly addresses the causes, and counters with the Promises that God gives us to endure and overcome.

    God’s Promises for the Holiday Season: You are blessed… A couple of weeks ago, we began a small series on the Promises that God has given us, and we were doing this as a reminder in the face of what the Holiday Season has become. A time of year that was meant for joy and celebration has become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Grant Gregory avatar

    How To Be An Eagle Christian

    Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 83,758 views

    God chose to compare believers to the Eagle. Eagles are born to live in the High Places. All believers are born to be overcomes - You were made for the high places.

    How to be an Eagle Christian Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait on the Lord (those who expect, look for and set their hope in Him) shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles (they will have the strength to live above their circumstances), they shall run and not be weary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Fear, Love, Liberty

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,313 views

    Independence Day 1986: Fear leads to oppression, and vice versa. We overcome our fears by discovering the love that empowers us in the sacrificial death of Christ.

    I've noticed that what older people fear is very much like what small children fear. Older people fear going out alone into the darkness; they are afraid they cannot find their way, they are afraid they may have some kind of difficulty and will be vulnerable to people with evil intentions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Someone Stronger

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,404 views

    No one can break the power of Satan in their lives without the power of Jesus. He is the only one that can overcome the darkness to bring seeking men into the light.

    Someone Stronger Prairie Baptist Church – 11/15/09 A.M. Service Text: Mark 5:1-20 Key verse: Mark 5:19 - However, Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, “Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you.” Premise: No ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Amiri Hooker avatar

    It's Time To Dig Ditches

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014
     | 19,132 views

    This is a revival Sermon of Faith and Waiting on God. This is a sermon about knowing your team mates and leaning on God to help you overcome the problems in your life.

    It’s time to dig Ditches 2 Kings 3:1-3:20 Now Jehoram the son of Ahab became king over Israel at Samaria in the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not like his father and mother; for he put away the sacred ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Walking Blindfolded? Problems Defining You?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2015
     | 4,550 views

    How many people are walking by faith with their eyes closed to the promise of God? Are we well able to overcome this obstacles, or will we go to our tents and cry?

    SHALL WE WALK BLIND FOLDED? DO WE ALLOW PROBLEMS TO DEFINE US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Power Of Praise Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 15, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,754 views

    if you want to overcome the forces of evil in your own life, by faith praise the Lord, obey the Lord, give to the Lord, and pay your vows to the Lord.

    Jennifer Breeding, from the Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, was visiting her parents with her two young daughters. They watched from the breakfast table as a man came to the back door. When the visitor left, Grandpa explained that he was an appraiser. “What's an appraiser?” the younger ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    71. The Church - Hope Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,073 views

    Despite the evil we see in the world around us, “hope” is believing this twilight period is the dawn before the new day when light overcomes darkness

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 71 - THE CHURCH - HOPE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church