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  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Church Prevailing Against All Odds

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 9, 2013
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     | 29,496 views

    The Church has to Prevail! It should not strike us as a surprise. The adversary will throw all kind of stuff against the church

    TITLE: A CHURCH PREVAILING AGAINST ALL ODDS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:18 / ROMANS 8:39 We are honored to be here for this day of celebration with the 1st Baptist Church of Purcell. Although this is not my first time here, it is has been about 10 years that I was here while serving as the Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Invincible Order Of The Barley Bread Eaters

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
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    Gideon serves as a great example of a man who overcame the attack of an overwhelming enemy.

    Judges 7:9-15 KJV And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Arise, get thee down unto the host; for I have delivered it into thine hand. [10] But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant down to the host: [11] And thou shalt hear what they say; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Overcomers In Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 26, 2014
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    We are overcomers in Christ. Many fell into temptations because they believed in the devil's lies that they are the only one going through difficulties, the temptations are too overpowering, and there is no way out except to give in.

    In Luke 10 Jesus sent 72 of His disciples out to the towns to share the Gospel and minister to the needs of the people. • Luke 10:17 “The seventy-two returned with joy and said, "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” • Jesus replied in verse 18: “I saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Clayton Beck avatar

    What Are The Odds? (Seeker, Servant, Savior)

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 15, 2009
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    How a seeker, a servant, and a Savior all came together.

    11/16/08 What are the Odds? (Seeker, Servant, Savior) Ac 8:26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. Ac 8:27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Faith That Overcomes

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 28, 2007
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    We must see Jesus and hear His voice in the midst of the storms of life. He will enable us to stay above the challenges if we stay focused on Him, all the way.

    Jesus reached out His hand and grabbed Peter, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” (14:31) • This line is a revelation - if Peter had not doubted, he would have been walking still. • If he had not allowed the wind to distract him, he could have reached Jesus, still afloat. According to Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Overcoming Prejudice Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009
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    Prejudice causes us to treat people as inferior and is inappropriate in the life of a Christian, so how can we as Christians avoid prejudice in our lives?

    8. The Book of Acts July 12th, 2009 Overcoming Prejudice A few years ago I had the opportunity to travel to Italy on a Mission trip to work with some local missionaries and help them get their church developed. It was a great trip we got to go to Rome which I was really excited about. On our ...read more

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    When The Odds Are Stacked Against You

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2008
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    The Gold in life’s marathon is pleasing God. Too often we burden ourselves with a different focus which asks, "What’s in it for me?¨ Sometimes it’s not even about that but focuses on what everyone else expects or how he or she believes I should perfor

    “When the odds are stacked against you” Scripture reading/text: Hebrews 12:1-3 VIDEO CLIP - ALIEN Last week Glenys spoke on “Clearing the Hurdles” - Perdita Felician: “I won’t quit until the final hour.” - Elyse Hopfner-Hibbs medalist raised by a single mom (two Olympians in this story) We learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jon Sullivan avatar

    Overcoming Mediocrity

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
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    All we do for God should be done with excellence. How do we overcome the good enough for governemt work mentality?

    OVERCOMING MEDIOCRITY INTRODUCTION: For many, what we give to God is little more than our leftovers. We have allowed society to entice us with its many “things” and rationalize that God wants us to be happy. While I cannot deny that God desires the best for His creation, we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Hear And Overcome

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 4, 2016
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    This message reviews what Jesus says in Matthew chapter twenty-four in light of what is happening in the world today.

    Hear and Overcome Scriptures: Matthew 24; Revelations 2-3; 13:16-17 Introduction “Jesus came out from the temple and was going away when His disciples came up to point out the temple buildings to Him. And He said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Truly I say to you, not one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Odds Are Stacked Against You

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,801 views

    Driven from his home as an "illegitimate" child, Jephthah fought against the odds and elements to rediscover and reinvent himself. His tenacity led him to eventually become the hero and CEO of the nation that originally kicked him out. What to do when th

    I. LIFE IS JUST NOT ALWAYS FAIR A. True In The World, In Church, In Families, In Workplace B. Times When You Feel You’re Unfairly Treated 1. There may be times when you feel underappreciated, favoritism 2. There may be times when you feel excluded, left out II. DEUTERONOMY 23 – LAWS OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Greatness

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 23, 2024
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    A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 25

    September 22, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 9:30-37 Greatness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Soon it will be October. That means one thing: baseball playoffs! As the weeks of October progress, the field ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019
     | 6,650 views

    THIS IS A MESSAGE ON THE TRANSFIGURATION, AND THE NECESSITY TO OVERCOME PRIDE IF WE ARE TO BE GREAT IN BUILDING JESUS' KINGDOM

    THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM MATTHEW 18:1-10 MARCH 24, 2019 IN THE 1960’S THE BOXING WORLD WELCOMED A RELATIVE NEWCOMER TO THE HEAVYWEIGHT RANKS. WITHIN A MATTER OF MONTHS HE HAD DEFEATED THE CHAMPION, TWICE, AND WAS NOW THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD. HE HELD THE TITLE FOR A LONG TIME. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Radcliff avatar

    Strength To Surmount Impossible Situations

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 14, 2016
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    Each sport has experienced their Miracle Teams, like the 1980 USA Olympic Hockey Team. All facing what seemed to be impossible situations and insurmountable odds, but they overcame.

    Strength To Surmount Impossible Situations Genesis 17: 1-8 On Jan. 3, 1993, the Houston Oilers lost to the Buffalo Bills by a score of 41-38. Not so unusual except Houston had a 35-3 lead, or a 32 point lead halfway through the 3rd quarter of the game. Each sport has experienced their Miracle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'mate In 2

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 29, 2018
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    A sermon on the poor in spirit, using as an illustration a famous painting, "The Chess Players." When the devil says mate in 2 and we turn the game over to God, He can always win the game for us. Amazing Grace!

    ‘Mate in 2 PPT 1 Series title Intro: The Beatitudes ss the name for the first major teaching Jesus gave, and it encompasses the beatitudes, the Lord’s prayer, and teaching on judging, forgiving others et cetera. His teaching is summed up in the name the beatitudes which comes from a Latin word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Rewards Of An Overcomer – Part I Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Aug 14, 2023
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    I give permission for this sermon to be used in full form for the glory of God. Jesus has made seven great promises of rewards to those who overcome.

    THE REWARDS OF AN OVERCOMER – PART I Let’s stand together and open your Bible to Revelation 22:12 as we continue our series on the eternal rewards of heaven with today’s message, “The Rewards of an Overcomer.” Revelation 22:12 "Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible