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  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Failure To Launch Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 14, 2021
     | 4,234 views

    Joshua didn’t go out on a wing and a prayer or a gut feeling or trust in his own instincts. He went with God’s promises and He had God with him.

    How many of you suffer from “atychiphobia” [a-ticky-phobia]? [Raise my hand.] Aw, common on … really? I’m the only one? It might help you if I tell you what it means, amen? “Atychiphobia” [a-ticky-phobia] is the “fear of failure” and, trust me, it’s a very, very common phobia. I have it every ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When You Take A Stand For Your Convictions Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,809 views

    Having the courage to stand for your convictions can be difficult, especially in a foreign land, yet 3 young men mentioned in Daniel 3 were able to stand when everyone else was willing to bow

    Introduction: Life is a series of choices. Constantly we are making choices about what to do from one minute to the next. You made the choice to come to service this morning; you choose what you are wearing. In a few moments you will make a choice regarding the restaurant for lunch. The new work ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Stones Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 19, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 31,392 views

    As living stones built on Christ the Cornerstone we become the temple for God’s Spirit and a priestshood serving one another.

    Christ the Cornerstone What is the primary Biblical image Jesus’ disciple Peter used to describe Jesus? You might think Messiah, Savior, Lamb of God, Shepherd. Actually the primary Biblical image one of his disciples, Peter, used to portray Jesus is the Cornerstone. The first time Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Honoring God By Honoring Veterans PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,338 views

    Living a life of sacrificial service, honoring those who serve, and seeking spiritual transformation through God's love and guidance.

    Welcome, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather together, united under the banner of Christ's love, to reflect upon His word and His will for our lives. It is in this spirit of unity and reflection that we turn our attention to the twelfth chapter of Romans, verses one and two. The apostle ...read more

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    The Christian Home Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 7, 2016
     | 11,702 views

    So what kind of home are you building for your family? Is it one where God is honored, loved and served faithfully or halfheartedly?

    The Christian Home Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 Deuteronomy 6:1-9 6 These are the commands, decrees and laws the LORD your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peter: The Primary Disciple Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023
     | 1,528 views

    God chooses His leaders by His sovereignty, but leadership emerges as a person grows in faith and develops his gifts to serve God.

    A. PETER’S NEW NAME … NEW CHALLENGE … NEW OPPORTUNITY 1. A new name. His original name was Simon (John 1:42), a modification of Simeon “to listen.” Could Peter ever have listened? When Peter was brought by Andrew (constrained to come) to Jesus (John 1:42), Jesus changed his name to Cephas which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Provides Us With The Serenity To Accept The Things We Cannot Change, The Courage To Change The Things We Can And The Wisdom To Know The Difference

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 20,006 views

    How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12

    How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12 Quote: Adaptability is a great ability Illustration:Years ago, Frank Lloyd Wright was given the impossible task of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come Follow Me - Even In Your Failures PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 743 views

    Our failures do not define us, but rather, they are opportunities for growth and deeper faith, and through the love and grace of Jesus Christ, we can rise above them and follow Him with courage and commitment.

    Good morning, church family! Today we're going to get real about something we've all faced - the sting of failure. Now, failure isn't something we like to talk about, especially in a church setting. We often feel like we have to put on a façade of perfection, but the reality is, we all stumble and ...read more

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    An Encouragement For The Weak Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,200 views

    the first qualification for serving God with any amount of success, and for doing God's work well and triumphantly, is A SENSE OF OUR OWN WEAKNESS.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 7 Oct 2012 “An Encouragement to the weak” Are you overcome by the world around you, overwhelmed by the circumstances of your life, and have nothing left? Perhaps through frailty or failure you have drawn the conclusion that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Express God’s Graciousness To Others PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 70 views

    The sermon calls believers to embody Christlike unity, compassion, and humility, serving others with kindness and mercy in everyday relationships and all creation.

    If you could hold the heartbeat of the early church in your hands, you might feel something steady and strong: a rhythm of humility, a pulse of compassion, and a gentle strength that held people together when everything around them seemed to be coming apart. That same heartbeat is available to us ...read more

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    It's Not What It Looks Like

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,916 views

    We should not be moved by what we see or what we feel, but rather by the God who we know, love, and serve!

    INTRO: 1. Satan is the master illusionist! · Before David Copperfield, before David Blaine, before Criss Angel, there was Lucifer! · Illusionists major in the art of optical illusion. · They divert your attention away from what’s really happening, getting you distracted, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Becoming A Servant Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 385 ratings
     | 98,062 views

    In contrast to our self-seeking ways, Jesus is the personification of servanthood. Just as He came to serve and not to be served, we’re expected to do the same. Becoming a servant means that we swim against the cultural current and follow the model of t

    Becoming a Servant Q. What do you call a chicken crossing the road? A. Poultry in motion. Q. What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A. A stick. Q. What do you call four bullfighters in quicksand? A. Quatro sinko. Q. Where do you find a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Treasure Hunt

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,713 views

    As people of faith we are called as the angels called the shepherds that first Christmas night. We are called to go in search of the Christ. But hand in hand with that, we are called to serve in the name of Christ. When we do that we serve the Christ,

    If you ever sit down and talk with our youngest son about the subject of Christmas gifts, I am sure it wouldn’t take long for you to hear all about his little adventure one Christmas a few years ago. He would also probably tell you how mean his parents were. He may not have liked it, I know he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Prayer Warrior In The Grave

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 4, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 27,640 views

    Death ends all opportunities to serve the Lord. Now is the time to use all what God has placed in your hand to serve Him and build yourself a mansion above. Now is the time to put your treasure where it will last.

    We will start this message by considering carefully the book of Luke chapter 16 verses 19-30: “There was a certain rich man which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously everyday: and there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Encourage Yourself

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 181 ratings
     | 70,151 views

    We shall steer safely through every storm, so long as our heart is right, our intention fervent, our courage steadfast and our trust fixed on God.

    1Samuel 30: 1-8:“And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire. And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal