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  • David Henderson avatar

    "overcoming Discouragement"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 3, 2019
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    Discouragement has terrible timing. Discouragement always shows up unannounced.

    “Overcoming Discouragement” Nehemiah 6: 1-16 A funny thing happened in a town in Maryland …. a woman named Edith, a mother of 8 children was coming home from a neighbor’s house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the house she saw 5 of her youngest children huddled together, focused ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Through Suffering In Ministry

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
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    I’d like to begin with the example of Richard Wurmbrand. His is a famous struggle against true evil. He was born in Armenia in 1909. He was a minister in Romania during the spread of communism across the globe.

    We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. -2 Corinthians 4:8-10 ESV I’d like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Disciples Overcome Differences Together Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 13, 2021
     | 2,969 views

    Churches are composed of people from every perspective, heritage, and history. The diversity of people in each church leads to conflicting views on everything.

    Acts of Discipleship Disciples Overcome Differences Acts 15:1-18 Introduction Dr. Debra Dupree wrote, “Anytime two people come together, there are likely to be differences in their beliefs, expectations, attitudes, concerns, hopes, and values.” In every group of people that we have been a part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming The Comfort Of Our Condition Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 12, 2019
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    This is the 16th sermon in a series we've been doing on John's Gospel account. In this sermon I discuss man's condition without Christ, and that Jesus is the only solution to that condition.

    Overcoming the Comfort of our Condition (Gospel of John Part 16) Text: John 5:1–15 When we started this series on the Gospel of John I mentioned to you all that John wrote this as an evangelistic work. His purpose and goal in writing this account was so that people would come to faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    7 Strategies To Overcome Temptation

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2019
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    All Christians struggle with different areas of temptation. These seven strategies lay the groundwork for believers, no matter what their problems, to gain victory and hope. This will bless your congregation.

    7 STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about an elderly lady who came into a church one Sunday morning. A friendly usher greeted her and asked, “Hello Mam. Where would you like to sit?” 2. She said, “I would like to sit on the very front row.” He said, “Oh no, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    3 Keys For Overcoming Doubt

    Contributed by Chris Miller on May 27, 2019
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    Many Christians experience seasons of doubt, and Scripture offers three keys to conquer doubts.

    Read Matthew 11:1-15. Also see Luke 7:18-22 Introduction One of the world’s most loved comic strips is Hagar the Horrible. In one strip, we see Hagar kneeling in prayer, “It is not easy to believe in you God. We never see you. How come you never show yourself?” Next we see: • A flower springing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Overcoming Empathy Deficit Disorder

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2019
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    Our world is becoming a more hate-filled place, where people have less empathy and compassion for others. In contrast to that, the people of God are called to live lives of love, empathy and compassion, because God has loved us and poured His love into our hearts.

    A. One day a man was crossing the street to visit his neighbor. 1. As he started to cross the street, a car was bearing down on him, so he stopped and backed up to the curb. 2. The car stopped, so he started to cross, and the car started to move toward him. 3. The man changed direction and went ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Daniel 4: Overcoming Pride Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020
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    Self-focused pride 1) causes anxiety, 2) leads to a fall, 3) can be redeemed through God-focused humility. We can humble ourselves by 1) recognizing God as sovereign, 2) crediting God for our abilities, and 3) directing our gifts to the good of others.

    PUTTING PRIDE IN ITS PLACE—Daniel 4 PRIDE. One of the “Seven Deadly Sins,” along with greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony, and sloth. But is it always bad? There is a kind of healthy pride, which values one’s abilities, celebrates achievement, and motivates positive behavior. Paul refers to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Overcoming Fear During Crisis

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 2, 2020
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    Fear is the opposite of faith. We can overcome fear in times of crisis by building up our faith and confidence in the power of God, in the word of God and in the love of God for us.

    OVERCOMING FEAR DURING CRISIS Study Text: Exodus 14: 10 - 14. Introduction: - Everyone experiences fear during crisis in their life. There are big fears we are very aware of and little ones we may not even realize we have. - It is very important to understand what fear is and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming Your Family Problems Series

    Contributed by Olu Mike Omoasegun on May 31, 2016
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     | 9,172 views

    As we all know that the entire world is a product of a family. Any problem in every society or a nation is a carry over of family problem. Overcoming family problems is one of the fundamental teachings to u[hold the family and the entire world as whole.

    INTRODUCTION As we all know that the entire world is a product of a family. Each man comes from a family, and society is a result of combination of families. Any problem in every society or a nation is a carry over of family problem. Overcoming family problems is one of the fundamental teachings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Work Of The Holy Spirit - Overcoming Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 7, 2016
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    Helping us understand what the work of the Holy Spirit is.

    Title: The Overcomer Theme: To show that the work of the Holy Spirit is to bring conviction: of sin, of righteousness and of judgement. Text: John 16:7 - 11 Joh 16:7-11 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ken Henson avatar

    How Do You Overcome? Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 5, 2018
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     | 6,396 views

    Saints overcome the dragon with two, maybe unexpected, weapons-the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony.

    Revelation 12 v. 7 And there was war in heaven, and Michael and his angels warred with the dragon, and the dragon warred with his angels 8. and he did not have strength, nor a was a place found for them any longer in heaven. 9. and the great dragon was thrown out, the old serpent, who is called the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kerry Tilley avatar

    Overcoming Life’s Disasters Series

    Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Aug 25, 2018
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     | 12,246 views

    Learning to maintain integrity and resisting the urge to blame God during a disaster in life.

    TEXT: JOB 1:13-19; 2:7-9 Objective: To help the listener learn to maintain their integrity and resist the urge to blame God during a disaster in life. INTRODUCTION: I conclude my series today on Moving Forward in Life. We have learned how to overcome disappointments and difficulties. Today, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Enduring Temptation And Overcoming Sin

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 18, 2018
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     | 16,003 views

    Temptation is the enticement of our natural, God-given desires to go beyond God-given bounds. We can blame our failure to resist temptation on others, Satan, or God Himself, but in reality, we are the ones who choose to indulge.

    ENDURING TEMPTATION AND OVERCOMING SIN Study Text: James 1: 12 – 16 Introduction: - One of the greatest challenges of living the Christian life is dealing with temptations. This is especially true for new Christians: For it can be frustrating to know that your sins have been forgiven, only to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcomers Outreach Addiction Workshop

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 22, 2017
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     | 6,627 views

    How to find freedom in Christ from all sorts of addictions, bad habits and sins.

    OVERCOMER’S OUTREACH ADDICTION WORKSHOP INTRO TO SPEAKER: I grew up in a dysfunctional family. My father was an alcoholic, a womanizer, and a promise-breaker. He abandoned and rejected my mom, sisters and I before I was five years old. I grew up looking for love in all the wrong places. In high ...read more

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