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  • Ken McKinley avatar

    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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    Overcoming Addiction (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 17, 2019
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    We shall consider the meanings of the two key words in today's study: Addiction and Overcome. Addiction is a habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life. Overcome means to win, prevail or to surmount.

    OVERCOMING ADDICTIONS 1 TEXT: TITUS 2:12 INTRODUCTION We shall consider the meanings of the two key words in today's study: Addiction and Overcome. Addiction is a habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life. Overcome means to win, prevail or to surmount. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcome When God Provides Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 8, 2021
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    When you come to a place where the answer is unclear, the options are exhausted, and the next step is obscured by impossibilities, then watch for the provision of God.

    We Overcome When God Provides Exodus 16:1-18 Introduction When you come to a place where the answer is unclear, the options are exhausted, and the next step is obscured by impossibilities, then watch for the provision of God. This is the predicament of the children of Israel. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "overcoming Discouragement"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020
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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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    How To Overcome The Winter Blues!

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 6, 2019
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    Want to figure out how to cure the winter blues? The cold weather and all those bills can really get a person down but if we remember we are the Lord's portion by sovereign choice, by purchase, by conquest and by faith we can leap for joy!

    The Lord’s Portion Deuteronomy 32:9, Ephesians 1:3-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 To see where the quotes were used and to see a live video go to the above website As frosted air forces its way into our lungs and our teeth chatter as we jar our frozen car door ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciples Overcome Differences Together Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 13, 2021
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    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 Discouragement: The Elijah Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 19, 2024
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    Are you discouraged? Listen for the gentle whisper of the Lord. Elijah was transformed by the still small voice of God. You can be too.

    In 1 Kings we see the victorious bold Elijah and we see the opposite extreme when Elijah faced discouragement. The background comes from long years of drought in Israel. Elijah made a prophecy that there would be no dew or rain in Israel. This drought was extremely severe. Now Elijah the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resisting And Overcoming The Rod Of The Wicked

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 21, 2024
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    The Word of God declared that the rod of the wicked shall not rest in the lot of the righteous. Believer must receive the Word by faith and resist the rod of the wicked in his life.

    Resisting and Overcoming the Rod of the Wicked Study Text: Psalms 125: 1-3 Introduction: - God is always in the business of defending, upholding and providing for the righteous. He surrounds them as mountain surrounds Jerusalem. - God cannot be explained, God can only be encountered and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon # 43 - We Are Overcomers Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 9, 2023
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    No matter what the hardships or trials that come our way, if our faith is in the Lord Jesus, we will come forth victorious and Satan will have no power over us. Step into the water, and allow God to perform the miracles for your breakthrough.

    We read in Act 11:21, “The hand of the Lord was with them, and a large number of people believed and turned to the Lord.” (ISV) As long as we live on this earth, we will encounter numerous hindrances, but we have a God who can overcome every obstacle, and so every hurdle that comes along our way ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Faith That Overcomes Doubt And Fear Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 29, 2025
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    Faith that overcomes doubt and fear is not built on emotions or logic—it is rooted in the Word of God and sustained by His presence.

    FAITH THAT OVERCOMES DOUBT AND FEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10, James 1:6, Mark 9:23-24 INTRODUCTION: Doubt and fear are two of the most powerful weapons the enemy uses to weaken the believer’s faith. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    6 A Fully Known Overcomer Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 30, 2025
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    Living a fake life has its consequences, and one is leading other people astray. Could we have created a deity of Jesus--an idol only of Jesus, but actually do not know the real Jesus? Counterfeit Jesus, faith, and gospels have been around since the resurrection.

    I read this story about a Chinese boy who wanted to learn about jade so he went to study with a talented old teacher. This gentle man put a piece of the precious stone into his hand and told him to hold it tight. Then he began to talk of philosophy, men, women, the sun and almost everything under ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    5 The Fully Awakened Overcomer Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 30, 2025
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    But we need to hear the REAL Jesus speaking today telling us to WAKE UP to the lies, and get out of the heated water, get OUT of the culture–you are in the world but not OF the world. Not everyone will be let in! We must find our voice to speak up after we WAKE UP!

    This is a sermon about “The Goat and The Frog & The Colon.” When I was growing up, my uncle would drive the stock truck by our house to pick me up and take me along with him to Lugbill’s Farm Auction in Archbold, Ohio. We would haul the choice animals over to the gate, unload, then go inside ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Overcoming The Flesh Through The Spirit

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
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    The battle between the flesh and the Spirit is a reality every believer must confront. Though we are saved by grace, we still live in bodies prone to sin, and the desires of the flesh can subtly draw us away from God.

    OVERCOMING THE FLESH THROUGH THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:13 Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:16-24, 1 Peter 2:11, Colossians 3:5-10, James 4:7, 1 Corinthians 9:27 INTRODUCTION: The battle between the flesh and the Spirit is a reality every believer must confront. Though ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Hidden Family Challenges SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    Household enemies are more dangerous because you are usually less cautious with them. You usually have no problem dealing with known enemies. But you lower your guards at home because you believe you are in the midst of people who love and care for you.

    Today, we will delve into the topic of household enemies and how to break their power over our lives. Household enemies can be more dangerous than known enemies because we often let our guard down around those we trust. These enemies can be found within our own families, such as a wicked spouse, a ...read more

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    Overcoming Fear Through Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    A sermon that will teach us the three truths that Gideon learned in leading Israelites into victory.

    Today, we will delve into the life of Gideon and uncover three important truths that we can learn from his journey. Gideon's story, found in the book of Judges chapters 6 to 8, teaches us valuable lessons about how God uses ordinary people, the importance of personal transformation, and the testing ...read more

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