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  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 7, 2018
     | 9,000 views

    Seeing Jesus' power over physical darkness that points to a greater power he has over spiritual darkness.

    Turn to John 9:1-7 John=book of signs; 7 to show Jesus was the Messiah, son of God; this is the 6th Jesus has already declared in the previous ch that he is the light & that he has come to penetrate & push back the darkness. Now he chooses a specific event to illustrate his power over darkness in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent Hope: A Light In The Darkness - The Promise Of Hope - Isaiah 9:2 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,419 views

    We often see hope as something uncertain—a wish for better days ahead. But biblical hope is different. It’s not a wish; it’s a confident expectation rooted in the promises of God.

    Advent Hope: A Light in the Darkness - The Promise of Hope - Isaiah 9:2 Theme: Jesus, the Light of the World, brings hope in the darkness. Key Verse: Isaiah 9:2 – “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming Fear With Faith

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 4, 2010
     | 10,128 views

    The writer of the twenty-seventh Psalm faced and conquered real fear. At some point in the midst of his trouble, the psalmist felt the pressing need to get back to God.

    Marjorie Goff was thirty-one when she stepped inside and closed the door of her small apartment in 1949. She did not leave her home again until she was sixty-one. She did go out one time in 1960 to visit her family. Two years later, she left again to have an operation. And in 1976, when the friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Spiritual Paralysis

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,785 views

    This is a prayer sermon from the prayer line of Pastor Oke. Contributions here are to advance the knowledge of the things of God and Jesus Christ. No profit is intended for the pastor or his ministry. Spiritual ideas are from the Word of God.

    The Fear of the Unknown Many people fear change, for change creates unknowns. Change can make us uncomfortable. But change is an inevitability of life. We’re born, we live, we grow, we age, we die. Change is constant! As someone once said, “The only thing that doesn’t change in life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living Through The Season Of Darkness

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Dec 28, 2024
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     | 458 views

    This sermon discusses the season of darkness in life and how to live through it.

    Scripture Text: John 1:5 - “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” We all experience seasons of darkness—moments when life feels heavy, uncertain, or even hopeless. For some, it could be the loss of a loved one, financial struggles, personal failure, or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming Fear And Anxiety

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,712 views

    God does not give us a spirit of fear. He gives us the ability to live a full and victorious life.

    Overcoming Fear and Anxiety Selective Scriptures Introduction- This morning I want to look at becoming an overcomer. Centering in on the overcoming of fear and anxiety. Truth be told, there are a lot of things to be fearful of. From the failing economy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Overcoming Spiritual Attacks SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 1,385 views

    The enemy constantly tries to harm God's people in various ways, but through the power of the Holy Spirit, we have complete freedom. We are not victims, but victors.

    Today, we will delve into the topic of spiritual arrows and their impact on the lives of believers. Spiritual arrows are invisible attacks from the kingdom of darkness that target specific individuals or groups. These arrows can cause harm, affliction, confusion, division, character disorders, ...read more

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    Light In The Midst Of A Dark World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
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     | 855 views

    This sermon explores Jesus as the Word, Light, and Way, emphasizing His personal, guiding presence in our lives.

    Good morning, dear friends, brothers and sisters in Christ! It's such a joy to be here with you today, in this sacred space where we gather to worship, to learn, and to grow in our faith. Let's take a moment to breathe in the grace that fills this room, the grace that comes from our shared love and ...read more

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    Seasons Of Testing: Overcomers

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 26, 2020
     | 3,926 views

    Life is full of seasons of testing. Jesus gives us a pattern of how to overcome the test of daily life. This obstacle course could be a preparation for promotion.

    SEASONS OF TESTING--- OVERCOMERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SEASONS OF TESTING CAN BE LONG, HARD AND DARK. MOTH BALLS… perception? Today few understand moth balls. My Grandmother Pearl Hughes had a perfume like no one else. For years I just associated that smell with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Hell's Gates SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 779 views

    Christ builds His church and Satan cannot prevail because he does not have the right. The church has the authority to defeat Satan.

    Jesus said, "On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it" (Matthew 16:18, NIV). In biblical times, city gates were fortified to protect against enemy armies. The gates were the only entrance to the city, and anyone who wanted to enter had to seek permission from ...read more

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    How To Overcome Discouragement

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 6, 2014
    based on 22 ratings
     | 50,044 views

    A sermon examining the proper way to deal with discouragement.

    HOW TO OVERCOME DISCOURAGEMENT Psalm 61:1-8 Discouragement is defined as "a loss of confidence or enthusiasm; dispiritedness”. A man by the name of William Ward goes a little further in his definition of discouragement. He says: Discouragement is dissatisfaction with the past, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Spiritual Blindness

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 12, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,205 views

    Spiritual blindness is a great problem that has great consequences both on the life of the person and others around him. But there is a great cure through the power of the Holy Spirit.

    OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS Study Text: Numbers 22:26-30 Introduction: - Balaam was unable to see the Angel of God standing on his way because he was blind spiritually. - He was zealously pursuing a course that God is not pleased with, but being deceived with a fake assurance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Shall Overcome

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 13,511 views

    This sermon is the 4th in a series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. Paul explores the Christian response in light of suffering.

    Bibliography: Willie Wonka, When God Interrupts - Craig Barnes, All You Really Need To Know About Prayer...-Louise Perrotta, Martin Luther King, William Barclay The other night as we were channel surfing, we came across one of my favorite movies from my childhood, and the boys and I sat down to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Overcoming Destiny Destroyers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025
     | 259 views

    Destiny destroyers are real and active, but they are not stronger than the power of God. Sin, wrong associations, fear, ignorance, and demonic manipulations must be dealt with decisively if you want to fulfil your divine assignment.

    OVERCOMING DESTINY DESTROYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:10 — “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Timothy 4:7, Isaiah 54:17, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Power To Overcome Temptation Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 13, 2023
     | 2,885 views

    When our spiritual batteries are low - we find ourselves in need of a recharge - to POWER UP! Last week we looked at the baptism of Jesus as a means to CONNECT to the Power! As powerful an experience as that is - we shouldn’t think it is the end of the journey - but the beginning.

    Text: Matthew 4:1-11 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. 2 For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. 3 During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ