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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Embracing The Challenge Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2021
     | 5,213 views

    The Great Commission and the Great Commandment clearly outline the requirement, the evidence The fruitfulness and the cost of discipleship Yet, the recent pandemics of Covid-19, racial tensions, police brutality, food insecurity and countless other ills exposed the shallowness

    The Great Commission and the Great Commandment, along with much of His teaching, Jesus the Christ clearly outlines the requirement of discipleship John8:31, the evidence of discipleship John 13:35; The fruitfulness of discipleship John 15:8 and the cost of discipleship Luke 14:27, 33. Yet, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Horn avatar

    Overcoming Fear

    Contributed by Richard Horn on Jun 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,683 views

    A look at why we fear and how we can overcome fear through Christ.

    June 6, 2010 Overcoming Fear When Mark was drumming for us during our time of praise and worship we had a little inside joke. He would from time to time play the cowbell prompting me to say - we need more cowbell. Anyone remember Will Farrell from the skit on Saturday Night Live? Well that song ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Doubt Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 29,270 views

    Doubt. It impacts all of us. Doubts are not incompatible with faith. In fact, they can add to our faith. So how do you access the power of the resurrection and overcome your doubts?

    Overcoming Doubt Numbers 13:25-33 Lord Halifax, the secretary of Great Britain, once shared a railway compartment with two prim looking spinsters. A few moments before reaching his destination, the train passed through a tunnel. In the utter darkness, he noisily kissed the back of his hand several ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Grasshoppers Or Overcomers?

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,683 views

    This message discusses the consequences of a negative attitude by looking at a huge mistake made by the Israelites. A positive attitude, or faith, is the very thing that will carry us into receiving what God intends for our life.

    I remember one time walking into a Cracker Barrel restaurant and seeing on a shelf in their Country Store a book called Worst-Case Scenarios. When I first saw this book I thought it was sad that someone could make money by selling a book that contained people’s worst nightmares. I wondered who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Courage To Overcome Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 11, 2023
     | 1,852 views

    If you knew that you had the assurance of a new life, eternal life with God, a hope that could not be disappointed, prayers that would be answered in accordance with God’s will, you will have a joy that no one can take and a peace that passes all understanding.

    We are at the end of John 16 today and as Jesus is preparing to leave this earth and return to His Father in heaven, He is making sure that His disciples will be well equipped for their mission. Jesus has given them the promise of the Holy Spirit which assured them of several things: ? that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming The Obstacles Series

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 188 ratings
     | 16,830 views

    Like the Israelites of old, many of us find ourselves staring at an obstacle of some kind that stands between us and the spiritual goals we have set for ourselves for the new year.

    NAVIGATING THE NEW YEAR Overcoming the Obstacles Bette Nesmith had a good secretarial job in a Dallas bank when she ran across a problem that interested her. Her thought was, there must be a better way to correct typewriter errors? Having had some art experience, she knew that artists who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Overcoming Failure Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 43,519 views

    We all fail, but most of us struggle to come to grips with our failure - God’s Word provides instruction.

    Please Note: To the degree I may positively contribute at all is a reflection of the degree to which I have been open to and willing to learn from the Holy Spirit, in God’s Word and through other servants of His. All of my messages are directly or indirectly, consciously or subconsciously ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Overcoming Guilt Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 33,369 views

    It is only by admitting our guilt, confessing it and receiving God’s forgiveness that we can move on to overcome it in our lives

    OVERCOMING GUILT PSALM 51 In recent survey in the UK 41% of people said that they would enjoy everyday pleasures more if they did not fell guilty afterwards. Isn’t that amazing? 41% of the population feel guilt everyday about enjoying something. This morning I want to teach you what Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Overcoming Pornography

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,710 views

    Know that lust is sin and that hope is available

    WARNING! – VOLATILE MATERIAL “We need to talk.” Some of the most famous words in history and yet we hope we never have to hear them. I have heard them a few times in my life and even a few times here. Most of the time, it isn’t even a problem, just something to think about. However today, I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Fear Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26,517 views

    Fear is “the oldest and strongest emotion of mankind.” It can box us in and hold us captive. This sermon looks at how to overcome fear

    Overcoming Fear Matthew 10:26-36 There’s the story of 5 year-old Johnny who was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of soup but he didn't want to go in alone. “It’s dark in there and I am scared.” She asked again ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Overcoming Obstacles Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 26, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,383 views

    If you want to overcome the obstacles in your life, concentrate on the Lord; consecrate yourself to Him; count on His Word; and then, just cross the water.

    A few years ago, drivers on the eastern highways in India encountered an especially stubborn elephant that refused to let them pass until they offered up a little food. He's even been known to stick his trunk through an open window and sniff around for any hidden treasure! One local resident ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Being Overcomers Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,476 views

    The struggles and hardships of life, and our sinful failures, can bring us to a point where we don't feel like overcomers. John calls us not to trust our feelings, but to trust Jesus who truly calls us overcomers.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 5:1-12 “Being Overcomers” Through his Epistle John has gone to great lengths to ensure the readers understand who Jesus is … and the eternal security we can have when we put our faith in Jesus. John continues to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    In Christ, I Am...overcoming Evil Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018
     | 5,904 views

    Evil is real and powerful, but the power of God is greater. The armor of God, with illustrations.

    IN CHRIST, I AM…OVERCOMING EVIL—Ephesians 6:10-20 Sometimes we are surprised at the evil in our world. A nice person, a good neighbor, goes ballistic and shoots someone. A respectable public figure has hidden sins exposed. A person we love and thought we knew shows a dark side. Evil touches so ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 16 - Overcoming Fears Of The Present Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 30, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 328 views

    There are so many who are gripped with all sorts of fears, and only the Lord Jesus can help us overcome these fears. Anyone who puts their faith in Jesus will conquer every fear and live a victorious life.

    We read in Luke 21:26, “men fainting at heart from fear, and expectation of the things coming on the world, for the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.” (YLT) The disciples of Jesus enquired of Him as to what would be the signs that the end of days was close at hand. Jesus went on to explain in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Overcome The World Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2016
     | 10,285 views

    John gives three characteristics of an overcomer in 1 John 5:1–5: 1) Faith in the truth (1 John 5: 1a, 4–5), 2) Love for God and others (1 John 5:1b), and 3) Obedience to the Word (1 John 5:2–3).

    Nike is one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel as a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$24.1 billion (in its fiscal year 2012 ending May 31, 2012). It employs more than 44,000 people worldwide. In 2014 the brand alone is valued at $19 ...read more

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