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  • The Laws Of The Kingdom Pt.1: Opposites Attract Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,853 views

    The King begins to explain the new rules that govern God’s Kingdom.

    The Laws of the Kingdom Pt. 1: Opposites Attract Sunday, May 7th, 2006 Well, it’s happened again. I’m finding that there is one thing about preaching that I have come up against several times now that is frustrating to me. You plan and you lay out a series and then you come upon a passage like ...read more

  • When God Opens Hearts, And Opposition Comes Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,302 views

    God directed Paul to Philippi to preach the gospel. Acts 16 reveals both the open hearted reception and the opposition he faced. We should expect the same when we share Christ today.

    When God opens hearts he comes into them to dwell. Acts 16 gives us the history of how the gospel was planted in Philippi, how God opened their hearts to hear and obey the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This lesson continues our introduction to the letter of Philippians. Let's read ...read more

  • Faith For Success In Face Of Opposition: Lesson 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013
     | 1,023 views

    Be faithful in spite of difficulties

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 26:17-34 Why the World Opposes Us • We convict them of their sin • We work by principles • Our success embarrasses them • Christians have done dumb things • Christians have sinned (Gen. 12:10-20; 20:1-18; 26:6-16) 1. Why was Isaac in the ...read more

  • God Is On My Side, And No Opposition Is Strong Enough Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 15, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 256 views

    Let's explore biblical examples that illustrate the power of divine favor in the face of human opposition.

    The phrase "If God is for me, I don't care who is against me" echoes the unwavering faith of biblical heroes who trusted in God's sovereignty amidst adversity. This conviction is rooted in Romans 8:31, where the apostle Paul writes, "If God is for us, who can be against ...read more

  • Overcoming Spiritual Apathy

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,962 views

    Looking at the differences between Eli and Samuel we shall see how to break free from spiritual apathy and live a life of destiny as Samuel did.

    Title : Overcoming Spiritual Apathy. Text : 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (1) INTRODUCTION: The boy Samuel lived at a crucial time for God’s people as we do today. It was a time of a famine of God’s word and revelation and a time when the enemy was about to strike. A time of crisis. But it was also ...read more

  • We Have Overcome!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,045 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

  • Overcoming The Enemy Within

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,945 views

    1. Know that Jesus said, "What comes out of a man is what makes him unclean.

    1. Know that Jesus said, "What comes out of a man is what makes him unclean. For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance, and folly." (Mark 7:20,21) Every outward act of sin is ...read more

  • How To Overcome Depression

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,135 views

    HOW TO OVERCOME DEPRESSION OR DISCOURAGEMENT IN YOUR DEALINGS WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE Ornery people tend to attract people who are prone to have low self-esteem.

    HOW TO OVERCOME DEPRESSION OR DISCOURAGEMENT IN YOUR DEALINGS WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE Ornery people tend to attract people who are prone to have low self-esteem. The reasons for this are many and varied, but some people feel secure around a strong leader who gives them a sense of strength, courage ...read more

  • How To Overcome Hurts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,514 views

    Many people who suffer from mental, emotional, or social pain internalize their grief. Anger begins when we feel hurt because of disappointments, frustrations, or the actions of another person. Instead of turning one’s rights, worries & expectations over

    1. Many people who suffer from mental, emotional, or social pain internalize their grief. Anger begins when we feel hurt because of disappointments, frustrations, or the actions of another person. Instead of turning one’s rights, worries & expectations over to the Lord we tend to refuse to admit ...read more

  • Overcoming Past Hurts

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 8,065 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

  • Overcoming Contentious People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,610 views

    Paul teaches us how to overcome contentious people as well as our our self-destructive tendency to argue

    Overcoming Contentiousness (Acts 15:36-41) Illustration:Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of retaliating, or trying to defend himself, he looked at the woman and said, "If what you say is true, would you mind ...read more

  • Overcoming Faulty Presuppositions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,443 views

    Learning requires a willingness to surrender our faulty presuppositions

    Overcoming our Faulty Presuppositions (Acts 10:23-34) It is often true that before we can learn new things we have to be willing to unlearn faulty presuppositions. Many people harbor faulty assumptions about themselves, other people or their circumstances. To wrongly assume something about ...read more

  • How To Be A Vibrant Overcomer

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,350 views

    Recognize that God has made every a believer an overcomer through Christ. Paul wrote, For our sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. (Rom

    * Recognize that God has made every a believer an overcomer through Christ. Paul wrote, For our sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.  (Rom. 8:36,37) Application: Thank God for ...read more

  • How  To Be A Vibrant Overcomer 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,496 views

    Recognize that God has made every a believer an overcomer through Christ. Paul wrote, "For our sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." (Ro

    Recognize that God has made every a believer an overcomer through Christ. Paul wrote, "For our sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." (Rom. 8:36,37) Thank God for giving you a ...read more

  • Overcoming Divisive Attitudes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 16,111 views

    Many great congregations have suffered from people with divisive attitudes. The Lord has placed each of us in His body to be lovingly united in spirit, intent on one purpose, striving together for the faith of the gospel.

    Overcoming Divisive Attitudes Illustration:A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After the first 10 years his superior called him in and asked, "Do you have anything to say?" The monk replied, "Food bad." After another 10 years the monk again had opportunity to voice his thoughts. ...read more