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  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Grappling With Guilt Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 26, 2013
     | 8,771 views

    Joseph teaches an important lesson on overcoming guilt. This message will examine the Source, the Symptoms and the Solution for guilt.

    It was Ninth Grade English Literature class. We were reading American short stories, and our assignment was to read Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Tell Tale Heart.” Following are some highlights from the chilling tale... “The officers were satisfied. My MANNER had convinced ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Fear Disappear

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 351 ratings
     | 62,269 views

    An Expository Sermon On Psalm 27 on Dealing With And Overcoming Fear By Focusing On God

    Making Fear Disappear Psalm 27 Pastor Larry Sarver New Life in Christ 1633 SW 34th St. Palm City, FL 34990 561-283-9426 pastorsarver@yahoo.com www.palmcitynewlife.org Illustration: The Pillsbury Dough Boy. Cute. Cuddly. And wanted for attempted murder. Well, not exactly ... A woman in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Persevering In Trials And Temptations

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,950 views

    To note the value of trials and that Christians, with God, are able to overcome trials and temptations.

    Persevering in Trials and Temptations Text: James 1.1-18 Thesis: To note the value of trials and that Christians, with God, are able to overcome trials and temptations. Introduction: (1) The Book of James: (a) Written by James the brother of Jesus (b) Written to “spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Envy

    Contributed by Peter Parry on May 16, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,171 views

    For the Christian who wants to overcome the temptation of envy learn to fear the Lord.

    The Christian’s Answer to Envy (Rom.9:14-18; Prov.23:17) Envy has been called the third deadly sin and for good reason. You see its evil consequences everywhere. Envy is defined as “a painful or resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another person that you lack and want….” ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Frustrated Fisherman

    Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 13,675 views

    This sermon deals with the three steps you can take to overcome frustration

    Text: John 21 Frustrated Fisherman Introduction: A. Seven of the disciples were together at this time. Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, James and John (the sons of Zebedee), and two others whose names are not mentioned. B. Peter decides to go fishing on the lake, and the others ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    What To Do When You Have Been Cheated

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,499 views

    Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands.

    Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands. However, Paul once wrote, "Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: If your enemy is hungry, feed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    Called, Chosen And Faithful.

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 96 ratings
     | 6,393 views

    This sermon looks at the three stages we must go through to be overcomers.

    (1)INTRODUCTION: This verse shows the three stages a mature Christian, who will appear in the end-times with the Lamb (Jesus), has to go through. In King David we see these three stages. He was CALLED at the age of 17 to be King of all Israel when he was anointed by Samuel in Bethlehem. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Find Strength In A Time Of Crisis (Acts - Part 8) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,050 views

    overcoming the destructive myths and finding strength in life’s toughest seasons...

    how to find strength in a time of crisis Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 8 Pastor Jeff Christopherson March 2, 2003 Acts 4:23-31 I. Three Devastating Myths about Troubles: Myth #1: God’s children are immune to crises. Truth: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Justifiable Homicide

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,008 views

    Using Paul’s design to victory through overcoming the desire of the flesh.

    Scripture: Galatians 5:24 Title: “Justifiable Homicide” Introduction: This portion of Scripture demands explaining. This verse could be, at the very least, perplexing without an explanation. “THOSE WHO BELONG TO CHRIST” – What does this mean? · The Church has been bought with the blood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Something On The Inside!

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 19,704 views

    To let the saints know that you shall overcome, because God is able!

    Scripture: 1John 4:4 Topic: Something on the inside! “But ye’ are of God little children, and have overcome them, because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world” Intro It was something about this author who wrote both the gospel of John and these epistles, that he knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear One Series

    Contributed by David Atton on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,653 views

    Understanding the roots of fear, how it effects our lives and how to be an overcomer.

    FEAR ONE - 2 Timothy is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to his son in the Lord, Timothy - Timothy at this time was pastoring the church at Ephesus, one of the churches Paul himself had planted on a previous missionary journey - 2 Timothy, written about AD 66 or 67 is Paul’s last letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Bending Too Far

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,619 views

    Discover how to overcome the dangers of bending too far in a threatening culture.

    As a boy one of our favorite fun activities was riding tree saplings, much like you would a wild horse. This is how it worked. We would bend a 3 or 4 inch sapling to the ground. A friend would help us hold the tree while we climbed aboard. After sitting astraddle the sapling the tree was released ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Wage A Winning War For Life Part 3

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,939 views

    To face the challenges of life, we are to live overcoming, optimistic and obedient lives.

    Unless we are soldiers, we have no idea how intense a battle can get except by what we see on CNN. Let us watch a portion of the movie “Gladiator” by Russell Crowe so we can visualize the spiritual armor that God gave us. [Watch the opening battle scene in “Gladiator”] Your battles in life are as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Twists And Turns Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
     | 10,441 views

    Life can be difficult but with God's help we overcome the diffiuclties of life

    Life: Twists and Turns Psalm 37:1-9 Games of Life Series October 9, 2011 Morning Service This morning we are starting a new message series called the Games of Life. Life: Twists and Turns – Dealing with the unexpected Monopoly – Deal with money and greed Solitaire – Overcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Handling A Broken Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,955 views

    A broken ehart can be hard to overcome, through Jesus we can

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • One of the dark emotions we deal with that can make our world come to a standstill is the dealing with a broken heart. • There are so many things that happen in life that can contribute to having a broken heart. • The loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ