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Failure Not Final Sermon Vi: Why Would Anyone Go From Persecutor To Persecuted Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

Since many folks in our culture appear to be consumed by hatred - much of it aimed at, but some of it by, Christians - we would be wise to review our Lord's confrontation with and transformation of Paul.

WHY WOULD ANYONE CHOOSE TO GO FROM PERSECUTOR TO PERSECUTED? You knew that any focus on the theme Failure Is Not Final with the Father had to get around to the persecutor who became the persecuted. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:9-20

Learning God’s Idea Of Greatness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 16, 2012

We as the Church, the called out body of believers, have been distratced from God definition of greatness. God has designed a broom for every believers hands. Your broom my be children’s ministry, homeless ministry, marriage, etc. God as a broom shappe

Intro: There are many things that are fought for in the church today. The type of music that is used during the worship service, the way we use money, the length of time we have a worship service, the way we organize and we could go on. The one thing that usually isn’t fought over is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

"What We Have Here Is…failure To Communicate”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

“What We Have Here is…Failure To Communicate.” Perhaps some of you are old enough to remember this famous line from the authoritarian captain played by character actor Strother Martin in the 1967 movie, “Cool Hand Luke.” Paul Newman’s academy award nomi

“What We Have Here is…Failure To Communicate” “What We Have Here is…Failure To Communicate.” Perhaps some of you are old enough to remember this famous line from the authoritarian captain played by character actor Strother Martin in the 1967 movie, “Cool Hand Luke.” Paul Newman’s academy award ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Graduation 2021

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 15, 2021

A sermon celebrating and admonishing our graduates. This is a sermon modified from a sermon by Dan Borchert accessed at: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/graduation-2003-dan-borchert-sermon-on-discipleship-64020

Graduation Celebration 2021! 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-3 How Do I Make It In This World? Introduction Everyone is trying to make it in this world. Some people will go to considerable lengths attempting to find success. An athlete might try taking steroids or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Mouths And Backs Of Donkeys

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 10, 2003

learn from two donkeys about going to the cross - cudos to R.L. for most of this by permission

“From the mouths and backs of donkeys” Fellow Redeemed: Donkeys are famous for being stubborn. They’re the kind of pack animals that don’t seem to get much respect, probably because they don’t give much respect. Compare someone to a horse, with terms like “she’s quite a fine philly,” or “he’s ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35, Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From A Cowardly Dog

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

In this message featuring "Courage the Cowardly Dog," learn a few things about how to conquer fear.

Lessons from a Cowardly Dog How To Get Courage 6/2/04 I. Introduction Show “got fear?” video. Black Bart was a professional thief whose very name struck fear as he terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line. From San Francisco to New York, his name became synonymous with the danger of the frontier. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons Learned The Hard Way

Contributed by David Cook on Aug 8, 2010

4 Lessons Joshua and the people of God had to learn the hard way.

These are the nominees for the Chevy Nova Award. This is given in honor of the GM’s fiasco in trying to market this car in Central and South America. "No va" means, in Spanish, "No go." 1. An American T-shirt maker in Miami printed shirts for the Spanish market which promoted the Pope’s visit. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Trust In A Skeptical World

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Oct 12, 2021

I believe one of the greatest issues facing our world today, to include the church, is the fact that trust has all but disappeared in relationships. I believe the book of Micah shows us the tragedy of a society where trust is absent; however, the book also shows us how to regain that which is lost.

In recent weeks I have been pondering a very important question: "What is the common denominator for understanding healthy relationships? We could postulate many words (e.g., friendship, tolerance, respect, appreciation, etc.). I then contemplated, what happens if trust is absent in a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Sin Will Do To A Christian

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Mar 7, 2002

First sin begins to corrupt a Christian. Then it starts to control a christian, change a christian, conform a christian and then consumes a christian. How can we get out of sin? Learn how in this message.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: WHAT SIN WILL DO TO A CHRISTIAN “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Moses In The School Of Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 31, 2011

In this lesson we look at the incidents of Moses killing the Egyptian and running to Midian. What did Moses learn from this period in his life and the mistakes he made? We can learn a lot from the school of hard knocks.

Introduction: A. Has anyone here ever made a mistake? 1. Probably a better question for us is there anyone where who has never made a mistake. 2. Have you ever made a really foolish mistake? Like this boy sawing off the branch he was sitting on! That’s really dumb and painful! 3. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mountain Glory & Valley Failure

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 22, 2022

Why was there glory on a mountaintop and failure in a valley? Let’s look at the transfiguration in Luke 9:28-42.

Prelude Why was there glory on a mountaintop and failure in a valley? Let’s look at the transfiguration in Luke 9:28-42. 1. Prayer “Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. As He prayed, the appearance of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Failure Isn't Final

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

The resurrection is my guarantee that failure isn’t final

ENGAGE Although I’m not one to look back a lot, there are certainly some things in my life that I would have done differently, knowing what I know now. • After nearly 41 years, I’m really grateful for my marriage and I can’t imagine ever being married to anyone else. But as I look back, I know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Use Failure? Yes! Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

It’s been said that God is not looking for ABILITY but for AVAILABILITY; He’s looking for a willing and ready heart.

1. Ever read a book and start to sort of dialogue with the author? a. It happens sometimes in the middle of a good movie too. b. The author has so captivated us & brought us into the middle of a story that we begin to interact with the characters. c. Hey why are you doing that? Don’t go there! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Have A Failure To Communicate! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 22, 2014

Language barrier separates more people than any wall could have, it is more effective than any national border.

Genesis 11:1-9-Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. Then they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They had brick for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Failure Doesn't Have To Be Final

Contributed by David Dailey on May 24, 2003

You have not failed until you quit trying

Galatians 6:9. Let us not be weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap if we faint not. Now we all get weary at times but must not let weariness overcome us. Many times we give up just as due season is about to manifest. Paul is saying, "Let us not lose heart." Every time we give up it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, 2 Samuel 21:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational