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    Rising Above Life's Challenges SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,691 views

    An inspiring message about rising above the challenges brought about by life's unpredictable changes, such as death and shifts in leadership.

    Today, we will explore a powerful message about overcoming uncontrollable circumstances brought about by changes due to death and leadership. The story revolves around David and Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul and son of Jonathan. It is a tale of distress caused by change, an invitation ...read more

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    I Feel Completely Inadequate

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016
     | 4,172 views

    Have you ever heard the old saying, “If you fail to plan, then you may as well plan to fail.”

    I FEEL COMPLETELY INADEQUATE Luke 14:28-33 Have you ever heard the old saying, “If you fail to plan, then you may as well plan to fail.” This is a hard saying of Christ that makes it sound impossible to be able to one of his disciples. We should always have a plan of action no matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Above Mediocrity

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,003 views

    Discover the value and approach to rising above a mediocre lukewarm faith.

    (As an introduction show the clip "Wholehearted" from “Facing the Giants.”) In this clip the high school football coach asks his star player, Brock, to give “his best. That movie clip represents what Jesus Christ desires from us. He wants nothing less than our best. Are you giving Him your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "rising Above The Crowd"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,247 views

    This sermon emphasizes the fact that Pastors and Elders should not be the only, nor the primary, "soul winners" of the church.

    “Rising Above the Crowd” Have you ever considered how our church would get along without a full-time pastor? After all, many of the young churches of the New Testament didn’t have a “pastor” there most of the time but they grew and flourished just the same. The fact is, that with ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Jabez: Rising Above Your Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013
     | 20,149 views

    This message shows how Jabez wasn't afraid to call upon God to help him rise above his circumstances.

    What’s in a name? All names have meanings some positive and some negative. For example consider the name Scott, it means wanderer or painted warrior. However, there are names that carry with them quite a negative meaning. Here are the top three names for boys that have negative meanings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    February: Month Of Rising Above Limitations Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 30, 2026
     | 380 views

    February is declared a divinely appointed season in which God empowers His people to break barriers, overcome restrictions, and rise above every limitation confronting their destiny.

    FEBRUARY: MONTH OF RISING ABOVE LIMITATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Micah 7:8 Key Verse: "Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me." — Micah 7:8 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    #6divine Possibilities: Rise Above The Minimum! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,847 views

    Are we satisfied to barely make it? What could just a little more zeal and effort accomplish in our churches. Let us rise above the minimum!

    SPEAK TO THE DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: RISE ABOVE THE MINIMUM? GROW PRIORITIES THAT INVEST IN THE ETERNAL! SEEK FIRST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    7 Steps To Victory

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 205 ratings
     | 32,493 views

    Acrostic of word "VICTORY" outlines the 7 points. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    7 Steps to Victory I Cor. 15:57 These 7 points spell VICTORY! *Vigilance 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,228 views

    Don't let ritual rise above your relationship with God. Don't let your ways rise above God's ways.

    Last week we saw the marks of a great servant in Prophet Samuel. He is a man of integrity, faithfulness and a genuine love for his people. • Today we will see the new leader Saul, and sadly, the opposite of what we see last week – the marks of a disobedient servant. Let’s read 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Still We Rise"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,912 views

    The sermon is based on the idea that we rise above because our God is Powerful, our God gives hope, Our God gives us a dream , our God inspires.

    “Still we Rise” Isaiah 40 • African-American poet Maya Angelou, offered the following words at the Million Man March in 1995 • “God promises to strengthen us and lift us into a world of justice and equality” . • She said, “the ancestors remind us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith To Battle Against Fear

    Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,264 views

    You may rise above fear in your life.

    Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Faith to battle against fear Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Created 02/04/01 Revised 9/01/02 2 Timothy 1: 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart Attack (Part 1 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 12,220 views

    Rising above a broken heart to live in the joy of the Lord.

    Title: Heart Attack Text: Psalms 25:17 Psalms 25:17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. Intro: How many here today would say that you have suffered from a broken heart. This scripture describes how you may have felt or how you are feeling today. You may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcome!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 10, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,941 views

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    Overcome! John 16:29-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Overcome.html "I have overcome the world." = Attaining Victory! Who said it? Jesus. Who won the victory? Jesus. Who then possesses the victory? Jesus. Is He willing to share? Yes! [not the glory, but the victory!] The world is tough. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jephthah, A Dirty $20-Dollar Bill” Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 18, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 13,672 views

    Jephthah rises above being an outcast due to confidence in God and in himself.

    “Jephthah, a dirty $20-dollar bill” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A young child was saying his bedtime prayers, thanking God for the day. He ended his prayer with: “And thank You, God, for the nice boy you gave this family—Amen.” His mother asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Living The Truly Good Life

    Contributed by Brian Kluth on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,616 views

    Ways to Rise Above the Pull of Materialism Highlights from 1 Timothy

    1) A goal to strive for: Godliness with contentment 1 Tim 6:6,8 Godliness (=devoted to Christ living) with contentment (=satisfaction) is great gain… if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Luke 12:15 (Jesus said) "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational