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How To Prevent Internal And External Failure

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 24, 2002

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How to Prevent Internal and External Failure

How To Prevent Internal and External Failure One of the greatest fears that people have today is ending their life as a failure. So many people resemble the famous comedian Chris Farley of Saturday Night Live Fame whose life ended in failure and death at 33 years of age. Chris experienced ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sowing Seeds Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

based on 85 ratings

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A Sermon for Thanksgiving

SOWING SEEDS OF THANKSGIVING 2 CORINTHIANS 9:1- 9:15 Introduction: Beginning a sermon on Thanksgiving is much more difficult than it looks. This is not unsual, in that most holidays are difficult to prepare for. There are only certain passages that deal with Christmas and Easter for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Going On A Little Further

Contributed by Gary Merillat on Mar 16, 2002

based on 69 ratings

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Using Jesus Gethsemane experience of "going on a little further" He is seen as going further in compassion, commitment and courage.

Going on a Little Further Matthew 26:39 Introduction Illustration: Gordon MacDonald said, “You can tell whether you are becoming a servant by how you act when people treat you like one.” How do you react when you are treated like a servant? I must confess that my reaction isn’t always a prime ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When Satan Attacks

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Feb 18, 2003

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IS SATAN ATTACKING YOU....? FEW OF US HAVE EVER BEEN IN THE POSITION OF THE MAN JOB, BUT IF YOU EVER ARE HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO WHEN SATAN ATTACKS!

TITLE: WHAT TO DO WHEN SATAN ATTACKS TEXT: JOB 1:1 - 11 INTRO: HERE IN THE BOOK OF JOB, WE READ OF A – A. GODLY MAN V.1 – HE FEARED THE LORD B. RIGHTEOUS MAN V.1 – PERFECT AND UPRIGHT C. BLESSED MAN V.2 – 4 TELLS OF HOW GOD HAD PROSPERED HIM D. TESTED MAN V.12 WE FIND THAT ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-11, Job 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets Of Being An Overcomer

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 26, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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How Christians can be more successful in overcoming the tactics of Satan in daily life.

August 1, 2004 Impact #5 Iliff and Saltillo UM “Secrets of Being an Overcomer” Joshua 8:1-8, 30-35 and 9:3-15 INTRODUCTION: The book of Joshua describes how God’s people possessed the land He had given them. It tells of victories as well as defeat. It is a book of history, and it is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

"Surviving Devastating Times" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003

based on 61 ratings

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Ways that we can survive devastating times when they come into our lives.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Palm Sunday, April 16, 2000 “Surviving Devastating Times” Isaiah 50:4-9 INTRODUCTION: On Palm Sunday we remember Jesus riding into Jerusalem, people lining the streets waving Palm branches and shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the king that cometh in the Name of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Value Of Friendship

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 29, 2003

based on 526 ratings

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Sermon for Friendship Sunday. Four Characteristics of a Real Friend.

The Value of Friendship Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 I am so pleased that all of you could be with us on this day that we have set aside as “Friendship Sunday.” In honor of this occasion I would like to speak to you for a few moments on “The Value of Friendship.” If ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

From Failure To Fame

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

based on 290 ratings

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What made Simon Peter, a man of failures, become Simon Peter, a man of fame?

March 20, 1996 I. INTRODUCTION: His name is Simon Peter. We remember him as the disciple who tried to walk on water, but started sinking when the waves and wind blew his faith away. He testified Jesus as the Son of God, yet denied Him three times in one night. He swore never to forsake his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Adventist

Getting Through Dry Spells Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

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#1 in Elijah series - waiting on God when life is difficult and times are dry.

1 Kings 17:1-7 – Getting Through Dry Spells Somebody put together a list called, “You Know it’s Going to be a Bad Day When…” These are a few of those indications. You know it’s going to be a bad day when you wake up face down on the pavement. When you call Suicide Prevention and they put you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Play Hurt#1 Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 15, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Just think of the examples of sports hero’s that had to play their best games hurt. Well, you may have to learn to keep on even when you are hurt. Part one.

LEARNING TO PLAY HURT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Adapted from a lesson by Wayne B. Smith, Lexington, Ky. This is part one of a two part series. TEXT: John 6:60 THIS IS A HARD SAYING... John 6:66 From that time many of the disciples went back, and walked no more with Him. John ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-66

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Veterans Day PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

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Encourages believers to rely on God's strength and guidance in facing life's battles, understanding the enemy's tactics, and achieving victory.

Good morning, everyone! You know, I've got something on my heart today that I can't wait to share with you all. It's a message that's been stirring in my spirit, and I believe it's a word that's going to touch each and every one of us in a special way. Before we get to it, I want to share a quote ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Topics: Veterans

From The Pits To Praise

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 30, 2003

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Trust the Lord to help your entire life, ministry and relationships be a testimony to a journey from the pits to higher levels of praise. May you learn how to more effectively please the Lord in all respects and help you bear fruit in every good work as y

From the Pits to Praise Occasionally we all find ourselves in the pits of discouragement, depression or disappointment. A general sense of hopelessness and despair overwhelms us when we find ourselves in the pits of helpless feelings. When we are in the pits of life we need the help of God to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17, Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tongue PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

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This sermon explores the power of our words, urging us to use our tongues responsibly to reflect God's love and bring healing, guided by Psalm 39:1.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It’s a joy to be with you today, standing shoulder to shoulder in the house of our Lord. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. We are here, not because we’ve mastered every word and action, but because we are held ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1

Topics: Bridle, Tongue

God's Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 8, 2019

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• This six-week series tells the story of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt and their journey through the desert into the promised land. Working backward through the narrative, ‘Doomed to Repeat' provides a unique vantage point on the ups and downs of Israel’s journey.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever felt like God could not, or would not love you, or that all the promises that God has made in the Bible are not for you because you do not feel like you can ever be good enough to earn them? HINT, we do not EARN God’s promises and His faithfulness. • If you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Value Your Ministry Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 28, 2009

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Paul is motivated to preach the Gospel, even in the midst of harsh realities. Learn to see your ministry as significant and special, and do not build your worth or significance upon the state of your ministry.

Paul did not really have a good start into the Christian life and ministry • Not like many of us, we are brought up in the church, we know Christ from young. We are placed in Christian families with good Christian environment. • But that wasn’t Paul’s experience. He fought Christianity and was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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