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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Overcome Bad Listening Habits

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,616 views

    Some people tend to have a hard time listening to people who do not speak in the language of Biblical absolutes.

    Some people tend to have a hard time listening to people who do not speak in the language of Biblical absolutes. Ineffective listening is usually the single biggest hindrance to effective communication between people. The following is a list of some of the most common barriers to listening: a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Overcome Intentional And Unintentional Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,292 views

    1. Recognize any personal or organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace.

    1. Recognize any personal or organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace. The Pharisees' values were rooted in their traditions, laws, and culture. They found a great sense of their identity in their clique. They resented anyone who failed to live up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Anger Toward Belligerent People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,616 views

    Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some situations. 70% of arguments are caused by a harsh voice tone. "A harsh word stirs up anger, but a soft ans

    HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR ANGER TOWARD BELLIGERENT PEOPLE Eph. 4:28-32 Illustration:Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame. B. Franklin. Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serving God By Overcoming Evil By Good

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,811 views

    WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY NOT BEING OVERCOME BY EVIL, BUT BY OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD -- 7 WAYS TO FIGHT YOUR ENEMIES 1.

    WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY NOT BEING OVERCOME BY EVIL, BUT BY OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD -- 7 WAYS TO FIGHT YOUR ENEMIES 1. (:14) Determine to bring your enemy good not harm 2. (:15) Show concern for your enemy's gains and losses 3. (:16) Do not allow yourself to think you are better 4. (:17) Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Contrasting A Defeatist Versus An Overcomer's Attitude

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,542 views

    As pressed but not crushed, as perplexed but not in despair, as persecuted, but not abandoned, as put down but not put out. Always carrying about in our body the death of the Lord Jesus that the life of Christ may be made manifested in our body. (2 Cor. 4

    Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Rom. 12:21) I can do everything God asks me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. (Phil. 4:13) Faith is the victory that overcomes the world. (I John 5:4,5) As unknown, yet well known, as dying yet behold we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Overcome Challenges To Your Leadership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,656 views

    Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews.

    1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Overcome Any Feelings Of Inadequacy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 11,191 views

    How To Overcome Any Feelings of Inadequacy (Judges 3:12-20)We all need to find better ways to overcome our feelings of fear, timidity and inadequacy. Here are a few timeless insights from Ehud.

    How To Overcome Your Feelings of Inadequacy (Judges 3:12-20) So many people fail to live up to their potential because of their fear of failure. Millions are gripped by the fear of being laughed at, misunderstood or being embarrassed. When a person feels inadequate they are unable to harness ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Survivor:how To Overcome Your Peninnah? Series

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 94,853 views

    This sermon uses the story of Hannah as an example of Overcoming obstacles through effective prayer

    A lot of times in our lives we are faced with trials an obstacle that threaten to end our very existence, so we think. We are so beaten down that we don’t how we are going to survive. you have tried to do things your way and the more you put your hands in it the more you fail. What obstacles are ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    He Can Overcome Our Hurts.

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 16, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,863 views

    "The Grace and Mercy of Jesus can help us over come our hurts, no matter what they are."

    Biblical reference: John 5:1-15 A. When you look around at the people who attend church with you on Sunday, what do you see? Do you see impressive people, dressed in fine clothes who have it all together? Or do you see hurting people in need of comfort; troubled people in need of peace; sick ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Overcome Provocation As Isaac Did

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,066 views

    How to Overcome Provocation as Isaac Did (Godliness is profitable for all things, even an antidote to over-reacting to provocations)

    How to Overcome Provocation as Isaac Did - Gen 26:1-35 Intro - How should we respond we were are bullied? As children we all encountered a bully and learned that it is better to avoid a fight and to overcome opposition with kindness, wisdom and friendliness. Illustration:On a wall near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Overcomes The Obstacles To Healthy Living

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,343 views

    how Jesus heals us spiritually and physically

    February 23, 2003 Mark 2:1-12 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried by four ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Blessed Life #7: Overcoming Worry Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 16, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,524 views

    Are you a worry wart? Worrying doesn’t do anything to help you, in fact, it often makes things worse. Jesus gives us three keys to overcoming worry in our lives: Refuse to worry, meditate on God’s love, and put first things first.

    THE BLESSED LIFE #7: OVERCOMING WORRY INTRO: We are living in a world where people are worrying about everything from the economy to the threat of terrorism and war. Yesterday on news: “Global financial crisis!” The world’s solutions to worry: Think positive, watch movies, take pills! ...read more

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    Overcoming The Spirits That Hinder The Flow Of God

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,316 views

    Recognizing the spirits that hinder the flow of God and overcoming

    Overcoming the Spirits that Hinder the Flow of God Theme: Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 6:12 Introduction Last Sunday the Word was brought forth about the Importance of Staying in the Flow. There is a river that flows from the throne of God. I belive this river symbolizes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Overcoming The Devil's Influence In Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,000 views

    The Devil has the full intention of ruining our lives but we can overcome him through Jesus Christ and His powerful Word.

    NLT 1 John 3:8 But when people keep on sinning, it shows they belong to the Devil, who has been sinning since the beginning. But the Son of God came to destroy these works of the Devil. Jesus came to set us free from the bondage and power of sin. He came to destroy the works of Satan in our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Grace Overcomes Our Grief

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,295 views

    A sermon for Proper 22, Series B, reflecting upon the recent killings of school students, especially those in the Amish community.

    18th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 22) October 8, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, from the beginning of your creation, you established marriage and intended that we should be a people living ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran