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  • David Owens avatar

    Overcoming Empathy Deficit Disorder

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2019
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     | 11,465 views

    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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    Overcoming The Comfort Of Our Condition Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,959 views

    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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    Praying With Jesus: Overcoming Temptation Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019
     | 4,539 views

    As we pray, we recognize sources of temptation: the world, the flesh, and the devil. We commit ourselves to overcoming with God's help: Know what is right, tell the truth, build a life too good to lose, and play to win.

    PRAYING LIKE JESUS: OVERCOMING TEMPTATION—Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 Have you ever said something like this? “I don’t know how it happened. I got sucked in, and I couldn’t seem to avoid it.” “Why did I say that? It was stupid and wrong—and I didn’t really mean to.” “I want that so bad! ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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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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     | 17,678 views

    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

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    Overcoming Hypocrisy, Developing Integrity Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2019
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     | 6,571 views

    Overcoming Hypocrisy, Developing Integrity Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - March 24, 2019

    Overcoming Hypocrisy, Developing Integrity Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - March 24, 2019 TEXT: Luke 6:41-49 Intro About 18 months ago… a new book was released by a group of authors and photographers called: The Potemkin Village. In this book they share ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Messengers: Overcoming Depression

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 12, 2016
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     | 6,791 views

    The story of Elijah gives us keys to overcoming fear, discouragement, depression and loneliness in our lives.

    GOD’S MESSENGERS: OVERCOMING DEPRESSION OPENING STORY: A drunk stumbles into a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeds to walk into the water and stand next to the preacher. The minister notices the old drunk and says, "Mister, are you ready to find Jesus?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How Do You Overcome? Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 5, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,504 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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    Overcoming Through Suffering In Ministry

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
     | 2,806 views

    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
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,131 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 Doubts, What Will It Take?”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 16, 2020
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     | 5,710 views

    Two kinds of doubters of spiritual truth....hard-boiled rationalists who say, “I don’t believe it.......” two of the doubters, Peter and John ran to the tomb. They found it empty. Include quote from Rev. Klaas abut the doubt that President Lincoln was dead. Lee Strobel was a doubter.

    In Jesus Holy Name Easter II 2020 Text: John 20:25b Redeemer “Overcoming Doubts, What Will It Take?” He is Risen! He has risen indeed! The disciples on Easter morning had forgotten a promise of Jesus. He had told them that he would be arrested and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don't Be Overcome

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on May 18, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,300 views

    This is a sermon about trusting and depending on the Lord while responding to the COVID-19 virus. All Scriptures are from the New Living Translation

    Romans 12:9-21 9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. 12 Rejoice in our confident ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God’s Grace Will Overcome

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022
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     | 5,328 views

    Grace can assist us in overcoming life’s problems by helping when all else fails. When we’re at the end of our rope, from struggling and trying everything humanly possible and exhausting our own resources, then grace steps in.

    Every time I became frustrated it was because I was trying to do something myself . . . instead of putting my faith in God and receiving His grace. - Joyce Meyer(1) In our message this morning we’re going to look at grace to overcome life’s daily challenges. Grace is simply defined as, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daniel 4: Overcoming Pride Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020
     | 7,120 views

    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
     | 11,681 views

    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