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  • Cleavon Matthews Sr. avatar

    When Sin Is Finished

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,159 views

    The devastating effects of sin are overcome by Jesus.

    WHEN SIN IS FINISHED! James 1:13-15 By Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. August 10, 2003 INTRODUCTION It is a small word with a powerful punch. It is deceitful. It is desirous. It is destructive. This word is the culprit in a calamity of consequential causative conditions. It lurks in the shadows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is He That Overcometh The World?

    Contributed by Walter Pankow on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,173 views

    A sermon on overcoming the world and the importance of baptism.

    1 John 5:4-10a. October, 1927. Vol. 1. Page 47. Shortly before our Lord departed this earth, He said to His disciples: “In the world ye shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” A little child sometimes takes courage to cross a seemingly dangerous place by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    We Can Become Hardhearted With A Spirit Of Unbelief Or Know God Is In Contr

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 3,065 views

    How to overcome knowing God is in control

    WE CAN BECOME HARDHEARTED WITH A SPIRIT OF UNBELIEF OR KNOW GOD IS IN CONTROL JOB 1:1, 8, 21, 22, 42:5 Could Job have said in all that he was going through, “It does not pay to be holy or walk honestly? God treats the wicked and the pure the same. We both suffer. So why labor to be honest?” Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Sources Of Self-Righteousness

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 24,050 views

    Discover solutions to overcoming self-righteousness

    We return to our study in Job this morning. If for no other reason, one Sunday each month, we need to be reminded that God’s people are not immune to suffering and confusion in life. Furthermore, the book of Job gives Christians permission to vent, to cry, to grieve, to be angry, and to be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Character Challenge Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,443 views

    How to overcome my character weaknesses

    The Character Challenge (part 2) I. the impact of character (review…) 1. I can never ________ ____________ my character. 2. Looking at my character strengths reveals my ____________. 3. Looking at my character weaknesses reveals my _________. II. how to overcome my character weaknesses: 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Cinderella Story"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,451 views

    Obstacles can only be overcome by faith.

    1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11, 19-23, 32-49 Mark 4:35-41 “A Cinderella Story” Certainly the Bible makes it quite clear that God’s power is able to come out of the so-called “least of these,” and therefore anyone of us can do mighty things for God through faith! And the story of David defeating the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Winning Over Habitual Sins

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 21, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 10,084 views

    Steps to overcoming besetting/habitual sins.

    WINNING OVER HABITUAL SINS - Read Hebrews 12:1-12:2 In chapter 11, the writer of Hebrews takes us through a gallery. With rapid brush strokes he paints portraits of the OT saints. There hangs a picture of Enoch as he disappears into the heavens. Beside it hangs a picture of Noah, as he leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pride Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,843 views

    The danger of pride and how to overcome it.

    Confessions of a Pastor “Pride” February 4, 2007 Pride can get you into trouble. (Racing Melanie) Pride is dangerous to us and displeasing to God. When we are filled with pride, it has several effects on our lives: 1) Pride cheapens Christ in our lives. 2) Pride damages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Farmer avatar

    The Enemy Of The Past

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,634 views

    Overcoming the past and moving forward in Christ.

    “The Enemy of the Past” Forgiveness is a trait that all young people need to possess. Sometimes things of the past literally haunt us and change who we are and how we act. Betrayal has become commonplace in today’s world. With Girls/Guys and relationships Broken Promises 1 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Royal Law Of Love Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 113 ratings
     | 10,633 views

    How to overcome prejudice and favoritism with love.

    The Royal Law of Love (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) Having a Christlike attitude is possible if we choose to live under the royal law of love James 2.1-13 February 11, 2000 1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Christian's Assurance

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,185 views

    To prove that the Christian with God is secure and will overcome.

    THE CHRISTIAN’S ASSURANCE Text: Rom. 8: 31-39 Thesis: To prove that the Christian with God is secure and will overcome. Introduction: 1. Many times a Christian will live in doubt. a. He begins to worry about whether or not he is saved. b. He begins to beat himself up over his shortcomings; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Hill avatar

    Up The Creek Without A Paddle Series

    Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,427 views

    Overcoming the obstacles to share your faith.

    Up the Creek without a Paddle Matthew 4:19 I ONCE LIVE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA…THE BREEZE OF THE GULF…THE SOUND OF THE OCEAN COMING TO SHORE…TOPICAL FLOWERS & TREES IT WAS PARADISE! IT WAS THERE I MET A MAN NAME DON JACKSON A PREACHER WHO HAD RETIRED & LOVED TO FISH. ONE DAY HE INVITED ME TO GO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    Touching Heaven - Conquering The Giants

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    Principles to overcome various limitations in life

    TOUCHING HEAVEN – CONQUERING THE GIANTS Bishop Dr. David Ibeleme Touching Heaven - Making contact with heaven - Receiving heavenly impartation - Touching God’s heart Why must we touch heaven? • We are heavenly citizens – Eph.1:3-6; 2:6 – however, we are ambassadors on the earth. • Our father ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    A Thankful Spirit

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Nov 23, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,461 views

    Overcoming The Perils of Prosperity with a Thankful Spirit

    The Value Of A Thankful Spirit Overcoming The Perils of Prosperity With A Thankful Spirit Text: Deut. 8:1-20 Deut. 8:1-20 Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land that the Lord promised on oath to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Hall avatar

    Our Great Confession

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Feb 24, 2013
     | 4,700 views

    Overcoming spiritual deception by confessing Christ

    OUR GREATEST CONFESSION In order to prepare you for this message, I want to first remind you that last Sunday we found that by comparing God’s word with this generation we could easily see that spiritual deception and spiritual blindness is rampant in America and the world. In addition, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible