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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Restoration Of A Failure

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,797 views

    A look at several (from entertainment and science) who started out as failures but became great successes. Samson is our model of one who started well, failed miserably, but was restored.

    The Restoration of a Failure Judges 16:20-22 Today I want to start by looking at some Famous Failures. 1. He was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of creativity and imagination. 2. He did not speak until he was 4 and didn’t read til 7, his teacher called him "Slow" 3. He went broke 5 times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter And Judas: What's The Difference?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
     | 8,084 views

    Peter and Judas both failed during the Passion of Christ. But the result was really different. Here's why.

    Passage: Matthew 27:1-10 Intro: There are few more dishonorable people than Judas Iscariot 1. when is the last time you heard of a baby named Judas? 2. he comes and goes in this ongoing drama, and here he finally goes. 3. I find it very interesting that this event is found right after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "The Way Of Life"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,015 views

    A sermon for the 10th anniversary of 9-11.

    Ezekiel 1:1-3 Matthew 18:21-35 “The Way of Life”By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org The Book of Ezekiel begins with: “In the fourth month On the fifth day Of the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin.” How ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 9, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,045 views

    God is interested in our ATTITUDES

    Attitudes Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one day smugly thinking: "God, I know you don't exist - but it you did - you must really be stupid. You created a huge oak tree to carry this little acorn and such a puny plant to carry a marrow. Now, if I had been you, I'd have created ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Owens avatar

    In God We Hope And Trust

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 12, 2011
     | 5,847 views

    This sermon is about how to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

    A. Today is a very important day in the history of our country, for as you well know, today is the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 1. All week I struggled with the question: what should be said from the pulpit on a day like today? 2. I looked back in my notes to see what we did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Has God Really Forgotten Our Sins? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,117 views

    God has forgotten the sin of those whom He has forgiven.

    “I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” “The Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son.” Her name was Dorothy. When Lynda and I first began our walk in the Faith, Dorothy and Ben, her husband encouraged us in the Faith. On several occasions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know My Heart, Oh God!!!

    Contributed by John Gail on Apr 22, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,837 views

    This is an outline depicting the heart of David and his love for God. David was a man that desired to be close to God and all of his energy was directed to that end..

    KNOW MY HEART, OH GOD!!! Text: Psalm 139:17-24 17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! 18 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee. 19 Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Of The Father

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,203 views

    This story is known best as the Prodigal son but, I want to focus on the Father and his love and forgiveness

    How you think God sees you? How do you see God? Do you see God as looking down waiting for us to mess up so He can punish? Do you see God as a grandfather figure just patting everyone on the head ? The Bible says in 1John 4:16 GOD IS LOVE; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recognize And Respect God's Plan For Your Life

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 3, 2013
     | 8,830 views

    See how Joseph looked at his life and learn how to look at your own.

    Genesis 45:3-8, 15 (Monday) Recognize and Respect God's plan for your Life. 3 Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. 4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is Failure Really Not An Option?

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 31, 2013
     | 6,301 views

    In our failures, Jesus draws us closer to Him and is always there when we need Him.

    Is Failure Really Not An option? Matthew 26:31-35 Intro: Failure is not an option. I’m sure you have heard the phrase. That phrase is linked to NASA and their space program. It originated when the makers of a documentary interviewed NASA officials about the problems that arose out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Picker Uppers Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Feb 6, 2013
     | 4,030 views

    We must be before we do. Our Father who is "rich in mercy" expectes as much of His children and promises the same merciful treatment to them as they extend to others.

    Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. A Christian must be something before he can do something. One bankrupt in spirit, broken with grief, submissive to God’s leading, and living with an insa¬tiable hunger for righteousness is now ready and able to live out the life he has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cleaning Your Closets

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 15,779 views

    The sequel to my sermon called "Baggage". It's about allowing Jesus to clean your life.

    Psalm 51:1-12 – Cleaning Your Closets Last week I preached about clutter in our lives. It was delivered while we were in the throes of moving. Well, this week’s message is somewhat of a sequel to last week. Because you know, when you move, there’s a lot of cleaning that must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Life Out Of Focus Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,052 views

    1. Mad Focus 2. Bad Focus 3. Sad Focus 4. Glad Focus

    - Out of focus – Not clear, distorted - Can’t make out what it is > VIDEO – 011 Life Out of focus 9/11 Tribute The Sept. 11 terrorists hijacked four passenger jets. -Two into World Trade Center - A third plane was crashed into the - Fourth in a field near Shanksville, Pa., ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conquering The Past

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,063 views

    Only as we deal with our past can we move ahead into God’s bright future.

    No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead (Philippians 3:13-14 NLT). I have a past. My journey back to God began with a pack of cigarettes and an offer to teach a Sunday School class. I was saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will You Reject Him Or Receive Him?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 7, 2012
     | 5,536 views

    Typically, people do one of three things with a gift they don’t want: put it in the closet, take it back to the store, or re-gift it for someone else. Poll: fruitcake-people would rather have no gift at all. Unfortunately, some people respond to the gift

    WILL YOU REJECT HIM OR RECEIVE HIM? John 1:10-13 INTRODUCTION: Talk about receiving bad Christmas gifts. [slideshow]. Typically, people do one of three things with a gift they don’t want: put it in the closet, take it back to the store, or re-gift it for someone else. Poll: fruitcake-people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ