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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Giant Challenges

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2013
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     | 5,951 views

    This is the eleventh of 31 lessons on The Story. David becomes the replacement for Saul as king. In so doing he must overcome "Giant Challenges" of Saul, Goliath, and an Impossible Friendship with Jonathan.

    1. Ideal Football Player The coach at Auburn University - Shug Jordan - had asked his former Linebacker Mike Kollin if he would help his alma Mater do some recruiting. Mike said, "Sure, coach. What kind of player are you looking for?" The coach said, "Well Mike, you know there's that fellow, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Breakthrough Giving Series

    Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on May 21, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,433 views

    Breakthrough giving connotes “the act of worshiping God first with our lives and then with all that we are and have (Possessions) so that we can overcome the forces of life

    BREAKTHROUGH GIVING Text: Acts 20:36 Definition: Breakthrough giving connotes “the act of worshiping God first with our lives and then with all that we are and have (Possessions) so that we can overcome the forces of life.” The Three Spiritual Laws: They guide you into breakthrough ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Asking God For The Mountain

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 12, 2010
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     | 5,421 views

    Just like Caleb trusted God, by faith, for victory in his mountain, we too can trust God to help us overcome the battles we face in life.

    Intro. We all face things in our lives that seem insurmountable. Sometimes we face a mountain with Giants! As we face this text, it would do us well to remember that Canaan is the land of Victory, not salvation. The children of Israel belonged to God, even in the wilderness! God was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receive The Power Series

    Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,543 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us the power to overcome sin, do ministry, and declare the Gospel with boldness and resolve. Do I have all that God wishes for me to enjoy?

    Hey listen, have you ever gone somewhere, and maybe you didn’t really want to go, or maybe you just weren’t expecting that much, and once you got there and you got into it, it delivered way more than you ever imagined? Did you ever do anything like that? Have you ever been anywhere like that? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Core Value 2:- Being Mission Minded Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,267 views

    Jesus has the power to overcome any obstacle for people to come to Him and to be in His family. Therefore we should trust His power and be pro-active in sharing the Gospel.

    Message Luke 8:26-39 “Madman Turned Missionary” I think you will agree that this is not the most effective way to be an evangelist. So, what does it mean to be mission minded? Let’s have a look at a passage from Scripture. Luke 8:26-39 (read) To understand what is happening here we first need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 11, 2012
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     | 10,209 views

    This sermon discusses ways to overcome fear through facing it head on, renewing our mind and changing our mindset, and taking authority over fear in the Name of Jesus.

    Valley Grove Assembly of God Valley Grove, West Virginia July 15, 2012 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree FEAR “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10). Someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love: The Greatest Challenge Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018
     | 6,649 views

    Love is the greatest challenge a faithful disciple has to live in his/her life. This message reflects on overcoming the obstacles to living a biblical, faithful love in all our relationships.

    All You Need is Love Love: The Greatest Challenge Matthew 5: 43 – 48 We celebrated love yesterday with flowers and candy, with romantic dinners and cards, and here at FUMC, Monroe with the Real Marriage retreat. Eighty people laughed and learned together as, hopefully, we grew in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's Time To Get Up--Joseph Got Up Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 19, 2020
     | 5,762 views

    Joseph found himself in a number of unjust situations because his brothers envied the privileges of his multicolored coat. We need the dreams of Jesus to overcome racism and prejudice.

    It’s Time To Get Up—Joseph Got Up Genesis 37:12-36 Matthew 18:21-35 How many of you have asked that question, “Lord how many times should I forgive? How many times should I put up with this? How many times is enough”. Those are some of the questions that are being asked in our nation today. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 1, 2019
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     | 13,359 views

    The following sermon is going to examine Romans 8:31-39 as it relates to how we can overcome any of life's most difficult persecutions and tribulations!

    More than Conquerors Romans 8:31-39 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How can God whom is indivisibly present, full of grace and ever-loving kindness allow His own to go through persecutions, trials and tribulations? How can an omnipotent God allow us to go through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Retaliation Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 19, 2022
     | 2,281 views

    The spirit of retaliation is natural to the unregenerate mind. It belongs to the animal part of our nature. It creeps into our earliest feelings as little children. And it is one of the most difficult of evils to overcome.

    Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:38-42 (Retaliation) MATTHEW 5:38-42, NIV 38 You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words Have Power/ Don’t Babel

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jun 4, 2022
     | 2,407 views

    We all grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, enlarging our understanding of the church and the faith. And then maybe we can overcome Babel by speaking one in Christ on this Pentecost Sunday.

    This text is offered as an alternative First Reading for the Day of Pentecost, with the instructions that if it is chosen, then Acts 2:1-21 gets used as the Second Reading. Certainly, there have been connections made between Genesis 11:1-9 and Acts 2:1-21, with people understanding God’s gift of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Source Of Empowerment Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 1,305 views

    join me in the journey of not “I’m doing the best I can” Christian life, but living an overcoming, set-free, fulfilling, fruit-bearing empowered Christian life.

    Background to passage: New series today. The Empowered Life. This the foundational truth to the next 4-5 weeks. You may not get it all today. The ramifications and practical applications are endless, and those will come. At the risk of sounding like Joel Osteen, life filled by the Spirit is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    I Can Do All Things Through Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,835 views

    Philippians 4:13 reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles. Through Christ, we find the strength to overcome challenges, no matter how daunting they may seem.

    "I Can Do All Things Through Christ" Introduction: Today, we delve into a powerful message found in Philippians 4:13 from the New Living Translation. Point 1: Human Limitations Scripture: Philippians 4:13 (NLT) - "For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Victory In Service: A Veterans Day Sermon

    Contributed by Mark Sparks on Nov 10, 2023
     | 2,156 views

    Greetings and acknowledgment of Veterans Day. Brief overview of the David and Goliath story as a metaphor for overcoming challenges. Emphasis on the parallels between the courage of veterans and David's bravery.

    Talking Points: 1. The Giants We Face: - Acknowledge the challenges veterans often encounter, both on and off the battlefield. - Connect the metaphorical "Goliaths" in our lives to struggles with PTSD, physical injuries, and societal reintegration. 2. The Armor of God: - ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Demons:what You Need To Know(1) Series

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 26, 2014
     | 6,621 views

    A systematic studies of demons:their nature,power,influence and limitations.An essential knowledge for every spirit filled believer who intend to live an over-comers' lifestyle

    Demons are angels who decided to follow Lucifer the archangel in his insurrection against God. They could therefore be safely called “the fallen angels”. (Rev. 12:4,7-9). Jesus personally called some beings angel of the devil (Matt. 25:41) while the Pharisees even in their religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal