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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    9. Message In 1 Peter – Number 9 - Consider The Suffering Church And Peter’s Teaching On Suffering - How Do We Suffer? (1 Peter 4:13) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 31, 2025
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    Suffering is a sad fact of our generation. It has always been the case for Christians right from the times of the Roman Empire to today, especially in Africa. Peter opens up the matter of suffering as a Christian and we look at this to draw important lessons from what he is saying.

    9. Message in 1 Peter – Number 9 - CONSIDER THE SUFFERING CHURCH AND PETER’S TEACHING ON SUFFERING - HOW DO WE SUFFER? (1 Peter 4:13) “It’s not fair! Why should it be happening to me? Why has God not stopped this? Does God notice what is happening? It doesn’t happen to others - why to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Things That Really Matter In Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 17, 2020
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    1. We can be overconfident (vs. 25-32). 2. We can be overwhelmed (vs. 31-32). 3. We can overcome (vs. 33).

    Things that Really Matter in Life The Gospel of John John 16:25-33; Romans 8:31-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church – February 7, 2018 (Revised April 17, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 16:25. Here we are only a few hours away from the cross of our Lord and Savior ...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
     | 2,394 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

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    Abandoned Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 17, 2022
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    When Christ warned the disciples that he’d be leaving them, they didn’t take the news very well. He left them with words of comfort and admonition to help them overcome this test in their life.

    INTRODUCTION • As we continue our series today, we will dig into an area of testing that is one most, if not all of us, have experienced or will, at some point in our life experience. • Have you ever been in a situation where you felt alone and abandoned? • What did that feel like? • The thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Peace: A Biblical Approach To Battling Anxiety And Depression SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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    Globally, more than 322 million people suffer from depression, and 264 million suffer from anxiety disorders. Let us discover how to overcome them based on the word of God

    Depression and anxiety are prevalent issues affecting millions of people worldwide. According to global statistics, over 322 million individuals suffer from depression, while 264 million struggle with anxiety disorders. These conditions can have a significant impact on a person's daily life and ...read more

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    I Am What I Think Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 15, 2024
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    By aligning our minds with Christ, and through prayer, Scripture, and community support, we can overcome negative thought patterns and experience peace, joy, and hope, even in difficult circumstances.

    I am What I Think John 3:30 Online Sermon: https://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ “He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls” Proverbs 25:28 Though self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit granted to every believer (Galatians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believer's Victory Over The Devil

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 27, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,001 views

    Jesus defeated the Devil on the cross and believers must enter into that victory. This lesson lists the aids that God has given us to overcome Satan.

    The Believer’s Victory Over The Devil Introduction 1. For Jesus, a holy life brought conflict, and so it does for the Christian (2 Timothy 3:12). And for Jesus, living a holy life brought victory, and so it will for us (1 John 2:13). 2. Jesus draws a parallel between Himself and us in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Attacking Your Anger Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 8,312 views

    This six part series on overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jerimiah’s book "Slaying The Giants In Your Life." 4 of 6

    Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series "Attacking Your Anger" 4 of 6 May 19, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: A One of the most common terms used today among psychiatrists is LFT. (Low Frustration Tolerance) a We have allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Postponing Your Procrastination Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 22, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,754 views

    This series that deals with overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s book "Slaying the Giants In Your Life" 5of6

    Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series "Postponing Your Procrastination" 5 of 6 May 26, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: He’s rich and smart, but Bill Gates isn’t very wise. In an interview with Time magazine, Gates said, "Just in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Your Failure Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,059 views

    This series deals with overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s book "Slaying the Giants In Your Life." 6of6

    Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series "Facing Your Failure" 6 of 6 June 2, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Stephen Pile chronicled some of the biggest failures in modern history. The Incomplete Book of Failures *Thomas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Starve Your Fears To Death Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,205 views

    Overcome fears by trusting the One who has given us a spirit of (1) power, of (2) love and of (3)a sound mind.

    Fear is a reality of life. It is true for believers and anyone else. We are talking about phobias - fears of height, fears of cockroaches, lizards, etc. We’re talking about FEARS that cripple us, that prevent us from doing what God wants us to do, that keep us from living a normal life. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting Over The Past Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,361 views

    Part 6 of Joseph the Dreamchaser. You meant it for evil, God meant it for good. See your life in those terms and overcome bitterness.

    Joseph: the Dreamchaser Part 6: Getting Over The Past Genesis 50:15-21 The ability to see God’s hand in our past enables us to find meaning and purpose, which in turn can enable the healing process to accelerate. Joseph great strength may have lain in how he chose to view his past. How do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where The Victory Is Won

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 6,584 views

    This event in Jesus’ life (Garden of Gethsemene)illustrates the process we should use in order to overcome temptation to sin and choose to do the will of God.

    “Where the Victory is Won” Matthew 26:36-56 INTRODUCTION An event in the life of Jesus illustrates for us that victory over sin day by day is not so much accomplished in the moment of action itself, but in the silent moments of inner turmoil and wrestling that occurs prior to the event. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fight With The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 260 ratings
     | 33,765 views

    This is a two part "problem sovling sermon" on How to overcome sin tendencies in our life. The first sermon focuses on the nature of our flesh.

    Romans 7:14-25 The Fight with the Flesh Problem Solving Sermon Part One [Introduction] Main Idea (Message in a Nutshell) Read the Text. Just because we have been saved by Christ doesn’t mean Christians don’t struggle with sin. In fact, the reality is, we find ourselves living by a superior ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Test Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 239 ratings
     | 29,275 views

    The greatest test of any spiritual leader is the test of temptation. In this final message of the eight part series this sermon examines the keys to overcoming temptation.

    LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART EIGHT “THE TEST OF LEADERSHIP” Matthew 4:1-11 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. [2] After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. [3] The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist