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The Other Side Of Failure

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 13, 2019

Failure is a reality that all of us have lived. This message is encouragement and instruction on how to view and respond to failure. This is a message of Hope and Restoration!

Spiritual Encouragement and Instruction: What to do when we have failed. INTRODUCTORY ILLUSTRATIONS Most of us know Babe Ruth set a record with 714 home runs in his baseball career. But few remember he struck out 1,330 times on the way to that record. Most people know Jonas Salk discovered the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 58:11-12, Psalm 30:5, Romans 11:25-36, Romans 11:29, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Psalm 51:10-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Dangers In Backsliding

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message deals with the real issue of backsliding.

I. "O ISRAEL, RETURN UNTO THE LORD THY GOD; FOR THOU HAST FALLEN BY THINE INIQUITY . . . I WILL HEAL THY BACKSLIDING, I WILL LOVE THEM FREELY" – HOSEA 14:1-9 A. How tender and gracious is the Lord: 1. To His backsliding people - "I will love them freely" is the divine assurance 2. "Return thou ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:28, Luke 15:18, Jeremiah 3:12, Jeremiah 2:32-35, Matthew 23:25-28, Jeremiah 5:22, John 15:1-11, Jeremiah 2:21, 1 John 1:9, Luke 15:21, John 10:4, Jeremiah 2:3, Jeremiah 10:25, Isaiah 49:15, Jeremiah 31:3, Hosea 14:1-9, Jeremiah 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

3 Kinds Of Faith (Part 2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

3 Kinds of Faith part 2

James 2:14-20 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeing Jesus In The Bible Series

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 22, 2021

How do we see Jesus more and more clearly and get the revelation of Jesus from the Bible?

How do we see Jesus more and more clearly and get the revelation of Jesus from the Bible? Here are three ways to see Jesus in the Bible: #1. Jesus said, the Holy Spirit will teach you, guide you into all the truth, will reveal me to you, will reveal things concerning me and will remind you what I ...read more

Building On The Rock Or On The Sand

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 10, 2022

The first step in building a building, is to test the soil to see if the ground will support the weight.

Jesus concludes his sermon on the mount with a spiritual soil sample. You and I are slowly fashioning a character that will never die. We are building a life that will last forever. If we build our life on Jesus’ teaching, our life will stand the tests of time and eternity. If we build it on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29, Luke 6:47-49

Denomination: Baptist

Golden Calf In Exodus Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of Kings (Exodus 32, 1 King 12).

Exodus 32 - Golden Calf in Exodus Community Golden Calf represents Apis and Baal: The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Be Ready

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 21, 2022

Is our job to predict when Jesus will return or to be ready? Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44.

Is our job to predict when Jesus will return or to be ready? Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44. End of an Era But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. (Matthew 24:36) If Jesus is God the Son and coequal with the Father, how does He not know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist

Less Is More

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2021

The American Dream and the Prosperity Gospel are both nightmares.

1Ti 6:5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Formula For Christian Formation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2016

Ministry in co-operation with God. Nurturing grace in the believer.

A FORMULA FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION. 1 Corinthians 3:1-9. The natural man does not receive the things that are of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him (1 Corinthians 2:14). Yet the Corinthians hoped they were better than this – and the Apostle Paul wished that they were. And yet, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awakening To The Bread Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 25, 2017

The journey to Emmaus is a mystery. Along the way we meet a stranger and He explains the Scriptures to us. Then He breaks bread and the mystery is revealed.

Intro The journey to Emmaus is a mystery. Along the way we meet a stranger and He explains the Scriptures to us. Then He breaks bread and the mystery is revealed. Purpose Let’s introduce the stranger who accompanies us on life’s journey. Plan Let’s look at Luke 24:13-35 and the mystery on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Comes From Finding Wisdom Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

This is the 17th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#17] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM FINDING WISDOM Proverbs 3:16 Introduction: As we continue our chapter 3 verse 16 series, we once again find Solomon talking about wisdom. In Proverbs 3, Solomon is giving advice to his son about finding wisdom and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Men Sought By God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 5, 2017

This sermon deals with three sub topics such as Wise and unwise Woman, Wise and Fool, True and false witnesses. God's man and their qualities are exposed here for the profit of the community of believers and the entire society.

Men Sought by God Proverbs 14:01-14 We are meditating on the men who are sought by God based on Ezek.22:30, and Prov.8:34. Now we turn into Prov. 14:1-14 Wise and unwise woman (14:01) The wise woman and the foolish woman. A kind heart woman (Pr.11:16), Wife of noble Character is her husband’ ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Sins Of Not Soul Winning

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

What have we done with what God has entrusted us to do?

Levi reacted as Jesus would want the entirety of his supporters to do, he followed his Lord promptly, and he assembled his companions to meet him as well. Levi left a worthwhile and exploitative tax-collecting business to follow Jesus. Then Levi held a gathering for his kindred collectors and other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's Love Got To Do With It? (Sermon For Maundy Thursday)

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 31, 2021

The gospel in a word is love.

What’s Love Got To Do With It? – John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: In 1993 Tina Turner released a song titled, “What’s Love Got To Do With it.” “What’s love got to do, got to do with it. What’s love but a second hand emotion. What’s love got to do, got to do with it? Who needs a heart when a heart can ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Survival Tactics Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

The Elders of Israel devised a plan to save the tribe of Benjamin from extinction. Like the rest of the book, this chapter addresses the flawed morality of the time where everyone did what they felt was right in their own eyes.

Judges 21 Survival Tactics Introduction: Judges 21 concludes both the book of Judges and the story of the brutal gang rape and alleged murder of a Levite’s concubine by members of the Benjamite tribe. The Lord instructed Israel to attack Benjamin at Gibeah bringing judgment on that city for its ...read more

Denomination: Methodist