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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,744 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us a special grace of self-discipline that comes with being completely controlled by the Spirit of God. Ask the Lord to help you overcome your natural tendency to shy away from what God wants you to think, do and become.

    Let the Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18 Illustration: SPIRITUAL POWER In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Regaining Your Cutting Edge

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 14, 2017
     | 18,811 views

    A prophet lost his axhead/ cutting edge and needed to recover it. It was the key to his growth. Problem was, it was borrowed: he was trying to overcome his hindrances to growth by a borrowed anointing! A special stick altered its properties. Find out why.

    REGAINING YOUR CUTTING EDGE 2 Kgs. 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A police officer saw a man dressed as a cowboy in the street, complete with huge stetson hat, spurs, and six shooters. "Excuse me, sir," said the police officer, "who are you?" "My name's Tex, officer," said the cowboy. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 3 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 15, 2025
     | 178 views

    We have seen how the parable of the mustard seed matches to church at Pergamum, and in this study today we look into that letter John wrote. In that church God wanted overcomers. We’ll consider the Nicolaitans, the hidden manna, the white stone with the new name.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE THIRD - THE MUSTARD SEED - PART 3 of 4 In the second Part we focused on Constantine who married the church to the State with his Babylonian paganism. The church was weakened after that point as it embraced these evil doctrines of the birds of the air. The mustard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    29. The Kingdom Parables – The Seventh – The Dragnet – Part 5 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 19, 2025
     | 62 views

    We open up some very important verses near the end of the letter to the Laodicean church, and there is plenty for us to learn. Who responds to the knocking of Revelation 3:20? What about the discipline of the Lord in Revelation 3:19? How do we become the overcomers of Revelation 3:21?

    29. THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE SEVENTH – THE DRAGNET – PART 5 OF 6 This message concludes looking at the letter to the church at Laodicea. The previous two messages focused on this letter to the church. I have spent more time on this letter than in any of the other churches in the Kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Bring Weakness, God Brings Perfection Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Aug 3, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,406 views

    We will see Moses as many of us have done, try to tell God that HE has made the wrong choice. Moses goes through his list of weaknesses which God assures him HE is more than able to overcome.

    We bring Weakness, God brings Perfection Our Problems God’s solutions We must strive for one another DBF Sunday Sermon, 8/4/02 In the past number of years we have seen our fair share of problems in Bristol Bay. The decline of Red Salmon returning, the decline of price per pound for that fish, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Have Much To Learn From Joseph And How He Obeyed God.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,845 views

    Joseph was human, more human than we believe; he was the same as us. He had his own share of problems that we can relate to, problems relating to a tight knit community that was quick to condemn. Could we to overcome such difficulties.

    This sermon was delivered at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on Sunday the 18th December 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Isaiah 7:10-16 Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25 Please join ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Life Lessons From Andrew - Dealing With Racism, Evangelism & Humble Service

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,553 views

    This message examines the life of Andrew. He was a man that lived in the shadow of his brother and yet remained faithful in his service. He is an example of overcoming prejudice, sticking to the mission and humbly serving the Lord.

    Andrew - Living in Your Brother’s Shadow" John 1:35-42 (Watch clip from Friends - season five - "The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS" - show first 3 minutes - theme is all about whether or not there are truly selfless good deeds) Well, that’s a great question and one that we will come back to at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    3 Cheers Of A Risen Savior

    Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,785 views

    Jesus provides his presence so that we need not be afraid of the troubles that come our way because he has overcome the world and we find our purpose in life through him.

    The Three Cheers of Our Risen Savior Jesus provides his presence so that we need not be afraid of the troubles that come our way because he has overcome the world and we find our purpose in life through him. I.The Cheer of Presence (Mark 6:50 (45-51)) a.“It is I be not afraid” Ill: Ann Landers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get To Heaven

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,826 views

    In order to get to heaven we need two things; someone to show us the way and someone who can overcome the roadblock of sin. Only One person can do both - Jesus

    How do you get to Heaven? When you think of heaven, what do you imagine it to be like? • Where God lives • We are going to live there some day? • Ice-cream will taste 1000 times as good • Be able to eat as much as you like without Mum yelling at you or getting fat • Be able to travel real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Opportune Times Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,606 views

    FAITH TO STAND (part 5) Satan knows when to advance and when to retreat. This message presents five opportune times for the enemy to attack. Regardless of the enemy’s schemes we can overcome!

    Before you pick a fight you ought to be sure you can win the war. President Roosevelt appeared before a joint session of Congress the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed, and declared, “Yesterday, December 7, 1941–a date which will live in infamy–the United States of America was suddenly and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Move Life From Whatever To Wherever

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,295 views

    1 Peter is written to Christians who suffer for their faith, yet have discovered a living hope that overcomes the whatEver attitude of our day to the I will go wherever God takes me.

    Move Life from Whatever to Wherever 1 Peter 1:3-9 (New International Version) 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Hate What Is Evil

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,478 views

    Too many people, in our age of tolerance, fail to realize the importance of hating what is evil. Here are twenty-six areas of evil we need to hate, flee from and overcome with good.

    Hate What is Evil (Romans 12:9) Too many people, in our age of tolerance, fail to realize the importance of hating what is evil. Here are twenty areas that need to be identified in our personal life, relationships and activities that must be rooted out before we can "be holy as He is holy." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking The Terror Out Of Terrorism

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,364 views

    How does one take terror out of terrorism? We overcome the spirit of fear through the Holy Spirit energizing us with power, enriching us with love, and enlightening us with a sound mind.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TAKING THE TERROR OUT OF TERRORISM By James O. Davis Global Pastors Network President With the attack on America, the recent war in Iraq, economic ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Caleb - An Old Hero With A Bold Dream Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 31,176 views

    There were two obstacles to the dream home Caleb claimed. One was the giants that already lived there... and the other was his age. What was it that allowed him to overcome the obstacles and claim God’s promise?

    OPEN: (A poem by Edgar A. Guest) "Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied "maybe it couldn’t", but he would be one who wouldn’t say so till he tried. So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin on his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Share Jesus Without Fear Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 8,628 views

    This message speaks to a fear that every believer deals with at one time or another..the fear of sharing our faith.The sermon also deals with some practical advice on how to overcome this fear.

    Share Jesus Without Fear 2nd Timothy 1:5-9a For the last month we have been talking about the topic of fear… Both on Sundays and on Wednesday nights. We have talked about the fear of commitment, failure of, loneliness, this Wednesday, the fear of death. These are fairly common fears for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist