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  • Dana Chau avatar

    God's United Nations

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    Learn to overcome certain differences that divide Christians

    Some of you know that I was at a church leadership conference last week. There were about 2,000 attendees from all around the world. I’m very thankful for the inspiration and the learning I received. I came home Thursday night and received a call from a friend. She asked if Susan and I went out ...read more

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    Holiness: Holy Mess, Batman! Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,685 views

    Overcoming Pharisaic tendencies in our quest for holiness.

    "Holiness: Heresy & Heritage" "Holiness: Holy Mess, Batman!" "For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:20 (RSV) Batman & Robin Sticky, confusing predicaments would warrant "holy ‘’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Baptism And Temptation Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,762 views

    To note the importance of baptism and the way to overcome temptation.

    The Gospel of Mark #2: Baptism and Temptation Text: Mark 1:9-13 Thesis: To note the importance of baptism and the way to overcome temptation. Introduction: (1) In Mark 1:1-8, John announces the coming of Jesus. (2) Beginning with verse 9, Jesus arrives to begin His earthly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Man Your Battle Stations

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 12,694 views

    There are things we can do to overcome the opposition.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A Mr. Duffy said, “MY SON David enlisted in the Marine Corps and was sent to San Diego. At the base, he was greeted by a poster of a ferocious-looking drill sergeant, placed on a wall where no recruit could possibly miss it. “As the DI glared out of the picture, the caption read: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The 3 C's You Don't Want To Be

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 147 ratings
     | 31,925 views

    This sermon is about overcoming comfort, complacency, and cowardice.

    Turn with me to James 4. Read James 4:13-5:11. A lot is covered in this passage, but it points to some very important conclusions. We cannot be comfortable, complacent or cowardly. James, in his most practical style, calls us to be completely sold out to God. A life that is God-filled will ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Has The Answer? Series

    Contributed by David Cramer on May 11, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,663 views

    A series of messages to help you overcome the past.

    This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have I can do what is says I can do Today I will be taught the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same I am about to recieve the incorruptible, Indestructible ever-living seed of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christians In Denial Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on May 12, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,878 views

    How to live a pure life and overcome denial

    CHRISTIANS IN DENIAL INTRODUCTION There is a bumper sticker that reads, “Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.” The truth is that all of us have abnormalities that the Bible calls sin. We are all predisposed because of our sin nature to one sin or one problem that disrupts our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Has Not Given Us The Spirit Of Fear

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 13, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 48,601 views

    You will learn how to overcome the spirit of fear.

    “I remind you to stir up the gift of God that is in you through the laying on of my hands.” “For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”. There are two types of fear in the Bible: 1. There is healthy fear of God which is reverence for God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Barriers To Thankfulness

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 13,759 views

    A look at the mechanics of ingratitude and a challenge to overcome them.

    Barriers to Thanksgiving 1. Sam asked Tom for loan of $2,000...Tom said "positively no" a. In 1928 when your business dropped, who gave you $10,000 to keep you from being wiped out? "you did" b. In 1931, who took your daughter to Florida because you couldn?t get away? "you did" c. In 1933, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christians Disagree

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 20,847 views

    Disagreements among Christians are inevitable, but they can be overcome.

    WHEN CHRISTIANS DISAGREE Acts 15:1-2, 36-41 INTRO.- Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? What a question! Of course, they do. All people disagree at times. ILL.- Two boys were fighting and one was on top of the other. Finally, the mother of the boy who was on top came out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Luxury, Longevity, & Latitude Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,951 views

    A look at the life of Daniel; overcoming the consumer mentality.

    Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Luxury, Longevity, & Latitude July 7, 2002 Daniel 4 "A feast is made for laughter, And wine makes merry; But money answers everything." Ecclesiastes 10:19, NKJV Oh the glory and splendor of wealth... We are driven to awe and wonder as we look upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Battling To Be Forgiven

    Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,190 views

    This is a great message on the faith it takes to overcome guilt.

    Battling to be Forgiven Read Luke 7:36-48 Look at someone and tell em I have ears to hear, what the Spirit has to say to me, and Im gonna get my blessing You don’t come to Jesus by accident! All of you here are here for a reason 3 Struggles to battle to get your forgiveness- it is already yours ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Winning Your Immunity Challenge Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 20, 2007
     | 2,696 views

    This is a look at what temptation is and how to overcome it.

    How does an Inuit kill a wolf? I know it’s a question many of you have struggled with for years, so let me tell you the answer. First, the Inuit coats his knife with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he another layer, and another until the blade is completely concealed with blood. Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    The Saddest Word

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    TELLS US HOW TO OVERCOME THE REPROACH OF SIN

    The Saddest Word TEXT: Genesis 4:7 “Sin Croucheth at the door” What is the saddest word in the Bible and in human speech? Some thought that it was death; others, Hell; others, Depart; and many voted for Lost. But what is the saddest word? What is the word that is the fountain of woe, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    The Michal Syndrome

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,730 views

    This sermon addresses how to overcome spiritual barrenness

    THE MICHAL SYNDROME: OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL BARRENNESS 2 SAMUEL 6: 14-23 14David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the LORD with all his might, 15 while he and the entire house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouts and the sound of trumpets. 16 As the ark of the LORD was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal