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032-02 Overcome What Holds You Back

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The obstacles in our lives all depend on what our goals are. What might be an obstacle to one goal could actually be a help in attaining another goal.

However, if your goals in life are to walk in the greatness for which God has made you, then three things will be your biggest obstacles. Jesus describes these three in a famous story about a farmer sowing seed.

In this message, we explore how to overcome the obstacles of spiritual death and dryness, hardships, and distractions so that you can live a life of eternal fruitfulness.

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Jeff Mikels
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April 16, 2007
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  1. Mary Martin

    April 17, 2007 at 6:43 am

    Thanks for helping me be an overcomer!

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