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<\/a>On stage at “More Than Conquerors” convention, 1980<\/p><\/div>\n
I was a music major at Cincinnati Bible College (now known as Cincinnati Christian University) and New York Christian Institute. I was blessed to be led by the brilliant minds of my professors to a higher level of understanding. I am thankful for each one of them.<\/p>\n
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One of my greatest blessings was during my time at New York Christian Institute when I traveled with the ensemble. The five (sometimes six) of us would travel around the Northeast, sing for Jesus, and share the mission of NYCI. Each member of this team holds a special place in my heart.<\/p>\n
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On one occasion, we headed to Hershey, Pennsylvania for the Christian convention of northeast churches. The theme for the week was \u201cMore than Conquerors.\u201d You guessed it, our ensemble learned the song I share with you today\u2026however, so did every other group.<\/p>\n
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By the time we sang our version of \u201cWe\u2019ve Been Made More Than Conquerors,\u201d it was pretty used up. But we had other melodies up our sleeves, so we moved along and sang our best.<\/p>\n
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What a pity that the repetitious message of this song didn\u2019t make an impact that day. For if nothing else, we as Christians should hold this banner high every moment of every day. \u201cI am a conqueror. Nay, more than conquerors! And it\u2019s not my own doing\u2026it\u2019s Jesus!\u201d<\/p>\n
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The evil one wants us to believe that we are defeated. That we can\u2019t go on any longer. That we have nothing left to share. But that is his message.<\/p>\n
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Jesus\u2019 message is that we are overcomers. And with Jesus by our side, we can conquer anything.<\/p>\n
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The message of Romans 8:37 (NIV) is heard through this song. \u201cNo, in all these things <\/i>(trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword) we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n
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I pray you also know this passage. \u201cYou, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.\u201d<\/i> (1 John 4:4 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n
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So today as you read through the lyrics of this song and listen to its melody that you will hold fast and tight to the message. You are an overcomer. You are more than a conqueror. Jesus\u2019 blood has made it so.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe\u2019ve Been Made More than Conquerors\u201d<\/p>\n
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Chorus:
\nWe’ve been made more than conquerors
\nOvercomers in this life
\nWe’ve been made victorious
\nThrough the blood of Jesus Christ!<\/p>\n
When troubles come knockin’ at your door
\nDon’t be afraid, you know it’s not like before
\nDon’t you give in, don’t let it bring you down
\nCause you don\u2019t have to worry anymore!<\/p>\n
Repeat Chorus<\/p>\n
Hold on, we’re getting stronger everyday <\/p>\n
\nThere’s no reason for you to go astray
\nDon’t go leaning to your understanding
\nCause you don\u2019t have to worry anyway![i]<\/a><\/p>\n