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What Is Our Ambition?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

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No one wants to fail. But if our ambition to succeed becomes motivated by the fear of failure, ambition can become an idol in our lives and in our church.

IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT NOBODY WANTS TO DELIBERATELY FAIL AT ANYTHING. THE INTERESTING THING ABOUT "FAILING" IS THE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE BASICS OF FAILURE ITSELF. THE GREATEST NEWS ABOUT FAILURE IS THAT FAILURE IN AND OF ITSELF IS NEVER FINAL. YOU CAN LEARN GREAT LESSONS FROM FAILURE IF YOU ARE ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

I Am Not What I Wanted To Be?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2005

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Sometimes our plans and hopes are dashed on the rocks, but God can develop us even when we think we have failed miserably.

I AM NOT WHAT I WANTED TO BE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. I do this in two parts, I do points I through V in the morning, and reveiw and patys VI through X in the night service. I, GUARD AGAINST THE ENEMY OF APATHY AND LAZINESS! 2 Timothy 1:6 Wherefore I put thee to rememberance that thou STIR ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Planned Non-Obsolescence Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

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IN a world where things are made to be unfaithful, we have been given something that will never fail, nor be obsolete.. Jesus, love, mercy, grace

Planned Non-Obsolescence John 6:24-25Aug 20 Pentecost 11 † In the name of Jesus † Grace and peace for you, from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ Cars, Computers, the Etch-a-Sketch, Chinese Food, McDonald Happy Meal toys Something that lasts like the writing in the snow? What do the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Value Of Oil

Contributed by Todd Justice on Jan 10, 2011

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When all else is failing about you, it is good to know that we still have the Holy Spirit: even during life's trying times.

Rev. Todd Justice 2 Kings 4:1-7 Jan. 09, 2010 I) The supply of the oil.v.1-2 a. The oil was there during the hard times.v.1 1. Time of great sorrow. 2. Time of debt. 3. Time when much could have been lost. b. The oil was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Oil

Contributed by Todd Justice on Jan 10, 2011

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When all else is failing about you, it is good to know that we still have the Holy Spirit: even during life's trying times.

Rev. Todd Justice 2 Kings 4:1-7 Jan. 09, 2010 I) The supply of the oil.v.1-2 a. The oil was there during the hard times.v.1 1. Time of great sorrow. 2. Time of debt. 3. Time when much could have been lost. b. The oil was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

No Deposit, No Return

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 2, 2011

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To fail to do what is right is not only sin, but is unproductive. What of our knowledge resources and our financial resources? Are they making a difference? If not, no gain.

Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, August 15, 1982; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Sept. 30, 1984) Preachers find sermons in all sorts of strange places, and I found this one in a bottle! Now you can just stop thinking what you are thinking and listen to what I mean! ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Call For God's Anointing Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008

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A study of what to do when all else fails. Looking at the example of the disciples and the lesson of Jesus, this message calls on the church for a day of prayer and fasting.

Series: The Purpose of the Church 1. Luke 14 – “The Cost of Discipleship” 2. Jeremiah 18 – “The Potter, The Clay, and The Church” 3. Today – Matt. 17:1-21 “A Call for God’s Anointing” 4. 9th – Eph 4 – The Internal Role of the Church – How we fit together 5. 16th – Acts 2 – The Church and The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Grinch That Stole Christmas

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 16, 2011

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Just as in the Fairy Tale, there are Grinch's that will may rob each of us of the true joys and meaning of Christmas, if we fail to guard ourselves against them.

TEXT: JOHN 10:10 TITLE: THE GRINCH THAT STOLE CHRISTMAS AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ____________________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: Nearly all of us have heard of the story of "The Grinch That Stole Christmas", and probably ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

With These Hands

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 5, 2018

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Temptation that is wickedness in high places could only hide the truth of its nature when you fail to spiritually discern the mask of the unclean spirit.

WITH THESE HANDS By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 5, 2018) “Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that went with me. I have shewed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:34-35

Denomination: Friends

Have You Heard The Rooster Crow?

Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Mar 7, 2013

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How can we recover when we have failed God miserably? We trace the path of Peter's failure through his restoration.

HAVE YOU HEARD THE ROOSTER CROW? Surving Life's Failures Selected Passages INTRODUCTION SHOW “FAMOUS FAILURES” VIDEO CLIP (1:15) From failing at show business to failing at sports or politics, it was amazing to see some of those names on the screen, don’t you think?...Think how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Hope Until The End

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 18, 2018

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When a change strikes you as bad, even unbearable, pray for the virtue of hope, and accept it. God will never fail to give you that gift.

Last Sunday After Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form Let’s listen to the words of St. Paul again, beginning a couple of verses earlier than you have in your missals: We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:5, Psalm 44:7-8, Matthew 24:12-25, Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Abundant Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 11, 2023

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The Scriptures teach and preach that the “Abundant Life” is a continual process of learning, growing, connecting, maturing, and practicing, as well as failing, recovering, enduring, adjusting, and overcoming

Opening Video Illustration: Celebration of Life Video! Things to celebrate in 2022: Our school ministering to 190 kids investing in their academics and spiritual growth. • School Christmas Musical reaching over 600 people in two nights. Our Kids ministry ministering to over 100 children throughout ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 10:7-11, Psalm 90:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Blocks: A New Covenant

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Jul 28, 2024

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God entered into covenant 6 times and man failed every time. What makes this new covenant different and why does it matter to us?

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the sight of God to join together this man and this woman in Holy Matrimony. Marriage is a sacred and joyous covenant, which should be entered into reverently. Now, you may be thinking, “But Scott, it’s Sunday morning, we’re not here ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In God We Trust

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 15, 2025

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Jesus, the Second Adam, passed the test Adam failed—restoring trust, reversing the fall, and giving us victory through His obedience and sacrifice.

INTRODUCTION — THE TEST THAT NEVER CHANGED There are moments in Scripture when the veil between heaven and earth thins—when the stories we’ve read for years suddenly reveal a deeper thread running through them, binding Genesis to the Gospels, Eden to Calvary, Adam to Christ. These moments don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:19, 1 Corinthians 15:45, Genesis 22:8, Luke 22:42, John 19:30 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Joy Of Gratitude SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

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Many individuals are experiencing hardship because they failed to give all the glory to God, or they did not consider it important to thank God for every blessing they received.

Gratitude is a spiritual force that empowers you to reach higher levels in life. Without gratitude, it is difficult to experience positive change. In the story of Jesus healing ten lepers, only one returned to express gratitude. This act caught Jesus' attention, highlighting the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Topics: Gratitude, Blessings

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