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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Liberation From Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 13, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 15,186 views

    This six part sermon series on overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s Slaying The Giants In Your Life.

    Slaying the Giants In Your Life Series "Liberation From Loneliness" 2 of 6 May 5, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A recent Gallop poll said 4 out of 10 Americans admit to frequent feelings of intense loneliness. *The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time To Stop Fighting And Start Living

    Contributed by Richard Oliver on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 10,363 views

    Emphasises that when we surrender to God He will help us overcome our enemies, even when we are the enemy.

    It’s Time To Stop Fighting and Start Living Genesis 35:1-5 1And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother. 2Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    When Things Don't Go According To Plan

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 8,951 views

    We get mad at God...when things get fouled up.. how can we then overcome it and be changed and challenged.

    When Things Don’t Go According to Plan By Andrew Chan, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Text: Jonah 4 May 27, 2001 When Things Don’t Go According to Plan there is trouble. Talk to the business man who blows up because the plane he is supposed to be on is canceled or overbooked. Talk to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Prayer Of Jabez:what Is In A Name? Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,695 views

    This is an introductory lesson to a study of the Prayer of Jabez. It focuses on Jabez, his name, and his struggle to overcome the stigma attached to it.

    THE PRAYER OF JABEZ What Is In A Name I Chronicles 4:9 INTRODUCTION: Some of you may have heard of Wilma Rudolph. She was a successful Olympic athlete in the 1960’s, but most do not know her story. She was born the 16th of 18 children in a poor black family in middle Tennessee, weighing only 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Strife

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,567 views

    Strife is a "work of the flesh" that must be avoided by Christians. This is a Biblical study on how to overcome this fault and ways to assist others with this problem.

    GALATIANS 5:19-20 "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, STRIFE,... It is a fact of life that we are always going to come in contact with people who have opinions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Salmon avatar

    Jesus Fulfills God' Promise Series

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,025 views

    Since Jesus became flesh and lived among us for a while, he gives us the power to overcome the struggles of this life.

    Jesus Fulfills God’s Promise Hebrews 9 INTRODUCTION: There are things that we struggle with. How do we deal with them? How do we change? I. Description of first tabernacle & ministry that took place there.(1-8) A. Everything about it was pomp & circumstance – meaningful, but only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    What If Tomorrow Never Comes? Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,551 views

    Overcoming worry by (1) changing your outlook - leave it to God; (2) changing your input - trust His promises.

    Worry has nothing to do with today... it has to do with tomorrow. What if tomorrow never comes? Will that have an effect on you today? Are you spending ALL OF TODAY, preparing for tomorrow? If you are using up all the time you have today, preparing for tomorrow, then aren’t you left with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Led By The Spirit, Still Tempted

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,330 views

    We can repent and believe, but we will never grow if we don’t overcome temptation by God’s Word.

    Lead by the Spirit - still tempted Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17 As we start our message this morning, I want you to look at Matthew 3, verse 2. “John said, ‘Change your hearts and lives because the kingdom of heaven is near.’” Jesus’ first message as he began his preaching ministry was the same. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Defeating Your Own Personal Drought

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,314 views

    To share how we can overcome difficult times by Soaking in God's Word, Soaking in Prayer, and Soaking in service to God.

    Someone published this request online: “Please pray for rain: "It’s so dry in Tennessee that the Baptists are starting to baptize by sprinkling; the Methodists are using wet-wipes; the Presbyterians are giving out rain-checks; and the Catholics are praying for the wine to turn back into ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • John Putty avatar

    The Psychological Warfare Of Todays Christian Series

    Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,868 views

    How to make your mind a temple of the Holy Spirit and overcome mental attacks from satan or personal negative thoughts.

    The Psychological Warfare of Today's Christian! Ephesians 6:10: Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6:11: Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:12: For we do not wrestle against ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The War On Worship Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 30, 2010
     | 6,778 views

    The enemy is at war against those who worship God. Here is a look at the weapons he uses and how to overcome them.

    Title: The war on worship Text: Daniel 3 Introduction The theme of the book of Daniel is the sovereignty of God. God is all powerful and God is all knowing…and therefore God is to be the object of all of our worship. The enemy has declared war on the worship of God! My Title for Daniel 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    Camping With The Snakes Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,167 views

    (PowerPoint slides are freely available by emailing emile@wolfaardt.com) Discovering God’s provision to overcome the snakes.

    Journeying with John - It’s a Blast (JWJ-14) Camping with the Snakes John 3:9-21 The people of Israel are on the brink of victory. They are about to start defeating the nation of Canaan after spending 40 years wandering around the wilderness. They are about to enter the Promised Land that God ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    How Much Will You Risk In Worship?

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,372 views

    This sermon is about overcoming the the self controlling, self containment of worship to let oneself fully experiance a closeness of worship with God!

    Michal, became embarrassed at King David’s dance. David responds “I’ll become even more undignified than this”. Michal is embarrassed by the manner in which her husband worshipped. Maybe we can ask ourselves: What Christian worship practices or styles of worship embarrass ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,885 views

    What took place at Gethsemane - A Believer has some Gethsemane in life and we need to overcome like Jesus did.

    A place called Gethsemane. the name of a place at the foot of the Mount of Olives. Gethsemane = “an oil press” Matthew 26:36-38 36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and He told His disciples, Sit down here while I go over yonder and pray. 37 And taking with Him Peter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    It Is Time To Turn Temptations Away

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,164 views

    Lent 1(A) - It is time to turn temptations away. Satan comes with diabolical deceit. Jesus overcomes with simple scripture.

    IT IS TIME TO TURN TEMPTATIONS AWAY (Outline) February 21, 2010 - Lent 1 - MATTHEW 4:1-11 INTRO: Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness. This teaches us about the danger of the devil. This also shows us the safety we enjoy in our Savior and by our salvation. "Be self-controlled and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran