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  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    God’s Works And God’s Word In Our Souls

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 23, 2010
     | 4,520 views

    God's word in Nature and our hearts

    Opening prayer: "Dear God, So far today, I've done all right. I haven't gossiped. I haven't lost my temper. I haven't lied or cheated. I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or overindulgent. I'm very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, Lord, I'm going to get out of bed; and from then ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    God's Chain Of Command

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,981 views

    Failure to submit to God given authority figures in our lives keeps us from his Blessings.

    God’s Chain of Command Our nation began with the revolutionary war. It seems we have been revolting ever since. In the name of individual rights we have crushed the soul of society “submission to authority”. It seems we have been in one rebellion after another. The draft dodgers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    How To Make Yards After Contact Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,511 views

    Failure to understand elementary insights about how to engage the enemy will leave gaping holes in our defenses.

    After a worship service at First Baptist in New Castle, Kentucky, the mother of a fidgety 7-year-old boy told Pastor Dave Charlton how she finally got her son to sit still and be quiet. About halfway through the sermon, she leaned over and whispered, “If you don’t be quiet, Pastor Charlton is going ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Doubt avatar

    Fix The Problem Series

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on May 17, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,820 views

    This is the 3rd "F" on how to fly with spiritual engine failure: ask God for wisdom to FIX the problem.

    FIX THE PROBLEM BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: Apollo 13 lifted off 2:13 PM April 11, 1970 [Apollo 13 web site]. James Lovell, John Swigert, Fred Haise read their instruments at 55:52:31 into the flight. The master caution light was triggered by low pressure in hydrogen tank #1. At 55:54:57 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ben Mandrell avatar

    Can I Trust Him?

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,543 views

    We can trust God with everything. He is not a failure and is not wrong, no matter what is going on in our lives.

    Christianity 101: Can I Trust Him? Romans 9:1-33 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, May, 2008 Not long ago, I took a walk in my neighborhood. It was early. As I turned a corner, there before me were two huge dogs. They were on the loose and they looked hungry. Immediately, I stopped in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Worthwhile Life

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,841 views

    Too many Christians live mediocre lives. But they don’t have to. We have within us the ability to make a difference in our everyday lives.

    OPEN: "We rarely use the word ’cure,’" said the psychiatrist to his patient. "But after 5 years of therapy it is my pleasure to pronounce you completely cured." To his surprise an unhappy look came over the woman’s face. "What’s wrong?" he asked. "I thought you’d be thrilled." "Oh, it’s fine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And Be Saved By Grace Through Faith - Ephesians 2:8–9 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 574 views

    Grace - this is the story of salvation. We couldn’t save ourselves. But Jesus came down, lifted us up, and brought us out.

    Go! And Be Saved by Grace Through Faith - Ephesians 2:8–9 Opening Prayer Lord God, we thank You for the amazing gift of salvation. We thank You that we are saved not by what we do, but by what Jesus has already done. As we open Your Word today, help us to grasp more deeply the wonder of Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Out Of The Comfort Zone

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,658 views

    Despite Abram’s failures, doubts and hestitancy God still claimed, upheld him as a man of faith

    Sermon: Out of the Comfort Zone Gen 12:1-4 Feb 27, 2002 Turn with me to Gen 12:1-4 I. A Hero of Faith??? - Abram/Abraham A. Seems so Simple 1. God said go - Abram went! 2. An Amazing Example of Faith a) Held up as a standard of faith (1) father of our faith ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    The Seven Deadly Sins: Envy Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,614 views

    Failure to confess and forsake the attitude of envy will destroy us. Envy is perhaps the most deadly sin of all.

    The Seven Deadly Sins: Envy --I Samuel 18:5-9 and I Peter 2:1-3 I have to personally remind myself when it comes to this fourth deadly sin I “have stopped preaching and gone to meddling,” for envy or jealousy has been my personal, besetting sin since childhood and youth. Now every sermon I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Rock Like Our God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 9, 2014
     | 7,851 views

    Prayer is the only answer for the myriad woes in our life, uncertainties, insecurities, sickness, failures, discouragement and delays.

    No Rock like our God! 1Samuel 2:2 There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Hannah’s husband Elkanah loved her immensely and told her: “Am I not better to you than ten sons?"(1 Samuel 1:8) As long as Hannah depended on her ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Miguel Monge Jr. avatar

    Power Of Success- God's Call For Your Life!!

    Contributed by Miguel Monge Jr. on Jul 2, 2013
     | 8,454 views

    God has plan for success. If we make up our mind to follow Him, He will lead us thru paths of victory though there will be momenst of failure....it is only temporary. That failure will lead us to suceed if we look at it through God's eyes!!

    Nehemiah 2:1-5 New International Version (NIV) Nehemiah 2 1 In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had not been sad in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Sarver avatar

    When You Strike Out Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 230 ratings
     | 22,963 views

    An Expository Sermon from Genesis 20:1-19 concerning how God responds to our failures.

    Genesis Lesson 42 March 31, 2002 Introduction: Read Genesis 20:1-18 Most of you have heard of Babe Ruth, the famous baseball player who was exceptional at hitting home runs. The crowds would cheer his coming to the plate with great enthusiasm. They would say things like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Maze avatar

    I Must Be Born Again? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024
     | 1,656 views

    When you see Nicodemus before you, it is difficult to imagine a person more qualified to be a good human being. Yet, he was a moral and spiritual failure. The Bible wants you to be asking yourself this question, “If Nicodemus’ faith enough?” If I have the faith of Nicodemus, is that enough?

    Find John 3, and thank you for joining us in a series entitled “Let’s Get Real: Answers to Life’s Biggest Questions.” I read about a young man in 6th grade who was so good at his particular sport that former professionals came to his games. This young man was soon playing varsity when everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Last Discourse Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,152 views

    Jesus' last discourse in Luke 22:21-38 shows us several areas of failure in the disciples.

    Scripture Jesus’ last night on earth was spent eating a meal with his twelve apostles. In fact, Jesus celebrated the last, divinely-sanctioned Passover meal, and also instituted the first, divinely-sanctioned Lord’s Supper. The meal took place over several hours, and Jesus spent his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Showing Partiality Is A Sin

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,988 views

    Favoring one person over another indicates failure to follow Jesus’ example of how to treat people.

    Text: “But if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors” (James 2:9). There is a wonderful old story by John Denver about a man invited to a fancy banquet. He arrived wearing simple clothing and was told to get out and go in the kitchen door for a handout. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church