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The Overcoming Life

Day 3 | Overcoming The Fear of Man

Joe Wyrostek, October 28, 2012

Proverbs 25:29, “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” The fear of man is …

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End Times Debate, Teachings, and Charts!

Joe Wyrostek, October 27, 2012

I recently came across a great end times debate moderated by John Piper with some of the best scholars of our time.  I loved it …

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The Overcoming Life

Day 4 | Overcoming The Fear of Failure

Joe Wyrostek, October 27, 2012

2 Timothy 1:7, “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” The fear of failure …

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Day 5 | Overcoming The Fear of Persecution

Joe Wyrostek, October 26, 2012

Luke 12:4-5, “4 I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. …

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Day 6 | Overcoming Being Self-Centered

Joe Wyrostek, October 25, 2012

Psalm 119:36, “Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.” Today with the rise of reality TV and online social networking sites …

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Day 7 | Overcoming An Offense Towards God

Joe Wyrostek, October 24, 2012

Job 10:1, “I loathe my very life; therefore I will give free rein to my complaint and speak out in the bitterness of my soul.” …

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Day 8 | Overcoming Bad Theology

Joe Wyrostek, October 23, 2012

Galatians 1:8, “But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them …

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Day 9 | Overcoming Being Unteachable

Joe Wyrostek, October 22, 2012

Proverbs 15:31, “Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.” Are you the smartest person you know?  Do you feel like the …

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Cloud of Witnesses Series

Cloud of Witnesses // Worship of David

Joe Wyrostek, October 21, 2012

Series Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Biblical Character Texts: 1 Samuel 16-1 Chronicles 29 Brief History Before David’s Time 1. 4000 BC // God created Adam and …

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Day 10 | Overcoming Greed

Joe Wyrostek, October 21, 2012

Matthew 6:24, “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the …

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Day 11 | Overcoming the Worries of Life

Joe Wyrostek, October 20, 2012

Luke 12:22-23, “22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about …

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Are You a "One Issue" Voter? One Issue That Changes Everything

Joe Wyrostek, October 19, 2012

Planned Parenthood = Legal Infanticide  This election year I have heard President Obama and other Pro-Choice candidates criticize their opponents for avowing to defund, or otherwise …

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The Overcoming Life

Day 12 | Overcoming Lack of Faith

Joe Wyrostek, October 19, 2012

Mark 9:19, “You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “How long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy …

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Day 13 | Overcoming Laziness

Joe Wyrostek, October 18, 2012

Proverbs 18:9, “One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.” Laziness is a form of rebellion and disobedience to God …

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Day 14 | Overcoming Sexual Sin

Joe Wyrostek, October 17, 2012

Matthew 5:28, “But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Jesus was …

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How to Leave and Find a New Church from a Pastor’s Perspective

Joe Wyrostek, October 16, 2012

For the past couple of years I’ve been noticing that church growth experts and seasoned pastors alike have been concerned with a troubling trend in …

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The Overcoming Life

Day 15 | Overcoming Family Rejection

Joe Wyrostek, October 16, 2012

Matthew 10:21-22, “21 Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to …

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The Overcoming Life

Day 16 | Overcoming Shame

Joe Wyrostek, October 15, 2012

Psalm 34:4-5, “4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those who look to him are …

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Cloud of Witnesses Series

Cloud of Witnesses // Humility of Moses

Joe Wyrostek, October 14, 2012

Series Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Biblical Character Texts: Exodus-Deuteronomy _______________ Brief History Before Moses’ Time: 1. God created Adam and Eve 2. Adam and Eve sinned …

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Day 17 | Overcoming Unforgiveness

Joe Wyrostek, October 14, 2012

Matthew 6:12, “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” Unforgiveness is truly of one of the most hidden and disastrous …

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Day 18 | Overcoming Failed Leadership

Joe Wyrostek, October 13, 2012

Ezekiel 34:2, “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to …

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Day 19 | Overcoming Gossip

Joe Wyrostek, October 12, 2012

Proverbs 16:28, “A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.” “Did you hear what ‘So and So’ did?  Well, let me …

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Day 20 | Overcoming the Troubles of Life

Joe Wyrostek, October 11, 2012

John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take …

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Day 21 | Overcoming Deception

Joe Wyrostek, October 10, 2012

2 Corinthians 11:3, “But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from …

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Day 22 | Overcoming Being Easily Offended

Joe Wyrostek, October 9, 2012

Proverbs 19:11, “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” Today in our modern culture people’s negative feelings have …

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