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Overcoming A Painful Past Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 23, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE (Week) 1)

The Academy Award winning film, A Beautiful Mind tells the life story of John Forbes Nash. Nash was a brilliant mathematician attending Prinston University; on his way toward receiving world acclaim, he became involved in a mysterious conspiracy against the US. Nash worked to break Russian codes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Satan's Deception Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 22, 2002

based on 66 ratings

| 18,149 views

FAITH TO STAND (part 2) What’s wrong with a little bread for lunch? This message cuts through the layers of Satan’s deception and shows how we can follow Christ’s example and overcome the firey darts of the enemy!

Our nation again stands poised for war against the nation of Iraq and Saddam Hussain. Our fear is that Saddam has rearmed his nation with weapons of mass destruction. On the evening of January 16, 1991, the then President George Bush Sr. announced to the nation that Operation Desert Storm, an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resisting And Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 25, 2002

based on 27 ratings

| 6,384 views

We do not have to continue to fall into temptation.. we have the power to resist and gain the victory

RESISTING AND OVERCOMING TEMPTATION (JAMES 1:14-22) TEMPTATION MANIPULATES OUR DESIRES TO BRING FORTH SIN But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Survivors To Overcomers Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2001

based on 495 ratings

| 61,732 views

Why settle for just surviving when you can be an overcomer.

Survivor Series “How to Be a Real Life Survivor” Sermon #1 “FROM SURVIVORS TO OVERCOMERS” 1 John 5:1-6 There has been a lot of interest recently about a television series called “Survivors.” Regardless of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6, 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Past Hurts

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

based on 68 ratings

| 8,323 views

A sermon for the military community dealing with past personal pains and sufferings.

/*****************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the US Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /*****************************************************/ Over Coming Past Hurts We all go though ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Overcoming A Critical Spirit"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

based on 165 ratings

| 29,634 views

We can overcome a critical spirit with God’s help.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 18, 2002 “Overcoming a Critical Spirit” James 4:1-12 Introduction: Grandma used to say, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” How many have heard that saying? Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12, James 4:1

Denomination: Methodist

How To Overcome Temptation

Contributed by Ray Searan on Nov 15, 2002

based on 9 ratings

| 5,102 views

This is a sermon that explains how christians can overcome temptation.

How to Overcome Temptation Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Subject: Temptation Theme: How to overcome temptation Introduction: Lead Sentence: There are many temptations in life that we must overcome. 1. For example, when we go out fishing we must overcome the temptation to catch more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming The Deadly D's

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 3, 2002

based on 79 ratings

| 11,736 views

In this study we will look at 6 things all beginning with the letter D that are emotional struggles that we have to learn how to overcome.

Overcoming the Deadly D’s In this study we will look at 6 things all beginning with the letter D that are emotional struggles that we have to learn how to overcome. The only one that doesn’t explicitly deal with the emotions per se is the first where we will look at spiritual Dysentery. Into: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have Overcome!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

based on 34 ratings

| 8,450 views

God's love empowers us to overcome all that would keep us from experiencing loving relationships with others.

We Have Overcome! 1 John 5:2-5 Walter Gowans knew that God was calling him from his homeland to share the gospel in the Sudan. He traveled there to work among the people of the region because he knew that was God's plan for his life. God had so impacted his life that it was evident to those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Faith That Overcome Fear

Contributed by Steven Wenner on Aug 20, 2002

based on 47 ratings

| 12,146 views

Since faith overcomes fear we must trust Jesus in the midst of lifes trails.

Sermon. “Faith that overcomes Fear.” Hilarious For those who already have children past this age, this is hilarious. For those who have children this age, this is not funny. For those who have children nearing this age, this is a warning. For those who have not yet had children, this is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Curse Of Halloween

Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Oct 26, 2001

based on 94 ratings

| 6,256 views

Alternatives to Halloween.

Overcoming the Curse of Halloween (Philippians 4:8-9) A. Introduction 1. Halloween is a very controversial issue that every Christian is forced to deal with. Every year at the end of October our country’s streets and sidewalks are filled with young boys and girls that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Road Blocks

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2002

based on 50 ratings

| 19,750 views

What road blocks hinder my progress? If we can’t identify the road block or problem, we can never correct it. Search us O, Lord!

OVER COMING ROADBLOCKS Learn to identify what THE PERSONAL OBSTACLE is!!! And overcome it. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IS A ROADBLOCK? A road block is an obstruction in a path or course which prevents pasage. Something that stands in the way of achievement. A block can be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7, Luke 14:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcome Spiritual Deception

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 7,991 views

Learn how a believer can overcome spiritual deception.

A few years back when I began training college students on how to study the Bible and to lead Bible studies, I decided to first teach on the authority of the Bible for our faith. So after a bit of singing, I got up to teach. I began with prayer, and half way through my praying, I stopped and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: *other

Overcoming Opposition By Prayer

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 6, 2005

based on 29 ratings

| 3,677 views

Where do you see yourself in this picture? Are you being pelted by unfair criticism as you are serving Christ? If so, keep on going and God will reward your efforts. Or do you recognize yourself as one who tends to be critical of others? If so, it’s time

Overcoming Opposition By Prayer (Nehemiah 1:4-11) Illustration: There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health. --Proverbs 12:18 Critics talk much and do little that is constructive. They are more interested in trying to make themselves look ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 12,841 views

The miracle of the storm teaches us that we can overcome the storms of life.

Over Coming Life’s Storms Miracles # 16 Matthew 8:23-27 I. The Situation they were in. A. They were following Jesus B. They were in a boat. ( A tight place with nowhere to run) II. The storm that came while they were following Jesus. A. It was a sudden storm. (No Warning) B. It was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

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