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  • Pastor Jeff Hughes avatar

    Kindred United Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Dec 31, 2013
     | 3,778 views

    A look backward at our church at failure, but a look forward to what our church can be with the first church in Acts 2 as a model

    I have been pastoring this church, as either Resurrection Bible Church or as Victory Bible Church in its early form, since January 2, 2000. I have to say that it has been an interesting ride, with highs and lows and a lot of in between. Those of us that pastor rural churches pretty much have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Behold The Man (1) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 8, 2015
     | 5,776 views

    This sermon is a focus on Jesus as Pilate and others saw him -- a failure. The irony is, his "defeat" was actually his key to victory.

    1. Jesus, a Wanted Man "If Jesus had of entered into one of our modern cities, leading a parade, as the "triumphal entry into Jerusalem, He would have been arrested immediately. He would be a wanted man." * The FDA would want Him for turning water into wine without a license; * The EPA for killing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    God Will Redeem Your Broken Situation

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024
     | 1,029 views

    When we fail in our eyes, in the eyes of others even, God doesn’t see failure. He sees redemption.

    I spent the last week at camp with my wife. We were tasked to serve as cabin counselors during the week, Monday through Friday. Let’s just say we had a very interesting week. The experience was so brutal and difficult that we both left feeling defeated and upset. Chelsey and I aren’t parents, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Peril Of Not Honouring God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025
     | 183 views

    Failure to honour God not only distances us from His presence but also attracts divine judgement and removes the covering of favour.

    THE PERIL OF NOT HONOURING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 2:30 Supporting Texts: Malachi 1:6, Romans 1:21, Proverbs 3:9-10, Acts 12:21-23, Isaiah 42:8 INTRODUCTION: To honour God is to reverence, respect, and give Him the rightful place in every area of our lives. Honour ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Continuous Commitment Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
     | 129 views

    Your character is revealed in your attitude to failure. Never rely on your talent, circumstances, or physical ability, rely on your commitment.

    INTRODUCTION: Yesterday: Past decisions formed you for today. Tomorrow: Future dreams give you energy and discipline. Today counts: Strengthening past commitments. 1. Past decisions changed your life. Think back to the time and place your life was changed. Time Place Who 2. Decisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    Over The River And Through The Wood Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,064 views

    The theme is final preparations. This worship experience will focus on the excitement and stress of the final week before the big event. Mary and Joseph had to make a long journey to Bethlehem. We have last-minute shopping and dinner plans to make. And in

    The Crandles are not as bad as we thought. They have decided to have a Merry Christmas by putting forth the effort to get along and enjoy each other. What about you? How are your Christmas plans coming? Are you getting excited? Or, is worry and fear getting a grip on you? As you travel “Over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    Investing Your Life In People Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2006
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     | 4,366 views

    This final lesson in the series is designed to motivate us to realize that the soul-saving business is the most important business in the world.

    A. Today’s sermon brings to a conclusion this series on outreach that we have been addressing this fall. 1. We are going to spend a few moments thinking about Jesus’ famous last words, but before we do, I thought it might be fun to think about some other famous last words. 2. Here are the Top 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Use It Or Lose It Series

    Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,995 views

    This is the final in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

    Changing the Climate Part 8 of 8 USE IT OR LOSE IT The last 7 sermons I have preached have been based around a scripture from ACTS 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Would You Ever Deny Christ? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 64 views

    Even in our failures and weakness, Jesus remains faithful, goes before us, and offers grace, inviting us to trust His presence and restoration.

    If you’ve ever said, “Lord, I’ve got this,” and then watched your courage fray like a loose thread, you’re in familiar company. The upper room was filled with friends, bread, and bold vows. The air held the scent of a feast and the weight of a forecast. Jesus looked into eyes He loved and spoke ...read more

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  • David Dunn avatar

    When Love Takes The Stand

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 11, 2025
     | 143 views

    (A Reflection on the Father’s Heart in the Final Judgment.) God’s judgment reveals His heart — justice fulfilled. Of

    Introduction — The Courtroom of Grace Picture it quietly. The courtroom of heaven is not built of marble or gold but of light — pure, living light that exposes everything yet shames nothing. There is no jury box, no polished oak bench, no clatter of papers. Just a throne, and from it, a presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Yield To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 26, 2015
     | 6,778 views

    When a person depends on God’s power, good things will happen; but when a person depends on their own wisdom and strength, failure will follow.

    Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel Chapter 13….. Samuel was called to be a spokesperson for God, a prophet. Do you know why God called Samuel? God called a spokesperson because God’s people Israel kept forgetting about God. Take a quick look back to 1 Samuel 12:12……. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Letting Go - Self Forgiveness

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,978 views

    A final look at letting go as we end the year. Looking at forgiving ourselves, as God already has forgiven us.

    Letting Go - Forgiveness December 29, 2019 Well, this is it! We’re on the final Sunday of this decade. Next time we meet, it will be a new decade. We’ll be writing 2020, instead of 2019. Some of you would like this year to get over with already. It’s not been what you were hoping for. You’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Bringing A Penknife To A Sword Fight Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 22, 2013
    based on 45 ratings
     | 46,307 views

    There are folks who try to bring a "penknife" to a Sword fight they want to have with the Bible. Why would they even try? And why are such folks doomed to failure?

    OPEN: Back in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, we read an intriguing story of a Jewish King who didn’t like something God had to say. The King’s name was Jehoiakim and God had had Jeremiah write down a prophecy condemned the King and his kingdom because of the evil that King ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Our Ambition?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,213 views

    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

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    An Old Commandment That Is Now New

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2014
     | 5,231 views

    We may either love one another or hate one another; there is no halfway in this situation. God calls us to love. Failure to love is hatred.

    “Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist