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  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Did Jesus Fail?

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 1, 2009
     | 5,091 views

    This message explains why Jesus could not perform a great work in His hometown of Nazareth.

    Text: “He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them” (Mark 6:5). If Jesus could not do any more miracles here in Nazareth He must be classified as a failure. Do you agree with that statement? If you or I try to write a book or a song and we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Faith Of David On Trial Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on May 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,369 views

    What a strange passage of Scripture we have before us concerning David’s faith.

    The Faith of David on Trial by Gerald Van Horn Text. Hebrews 11:32-33, 2 Samuel 24:24 Introduction. What a strange passage of Scripture we have before us concerning David’s faith. David knew he had sinned in numbering the people therefore he needed to make a sacrifice for his sin. Araunah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Dykes avatar

    Faith 101 Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,468 views

    When someone directs us to do something, before we take the first step, most of us want to know all the details. Abraham didn’t ask; he just kept on moving by faith until he came to this land that was going to one day be Israel.

    INTRODUCTION In college, usually the most basic freshman courses are labeled “101.” It may be Algebra 101, History 101, Calculus 101 or something like that. Today I want to teach from Romans 4, some of the basics about faith. My favorite uncle was Uncle Charles, my mother’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Most-Overlooked Strength

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,858 views

    Pretending is easy, that's why so many people overlook their most powerful asset: their weakness. We tend to classify weaknesses with failures in the 'con' list, but I challenge you to move it across the page. It's definitely a plus. Authenticity, transpa

    Pretending is easy, that's why so many people overlook their most powerful asset: their weakness. We tend to classify weaknesses with failures in the 'con' list, but I challenge you to move it across the page. It's definitely a plus. Authenticity, transparency, and genuineness are not necessarily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will God Still Use Me?

    Contributed by Denise Davis on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,429 views

    How many times have you been told to let go of the past but yet you find yourself thinking about those things that still causes you to feel hurt, shame, and pain.

    The weapon of choice for the Devil is to show us our mistakes and failures over and over. How many times have you been told to let go of the past but yet you find yourself thinking about those things that still causes you to feel hurt, shame, and pain. It seems like it's a recording in your mind ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Peter Did Right Series

    Contributed by Jackie Barker on Jul 24, 2012
     | 8,218 views

    Failure is not final. Looking at the reinstatement of Peter, we see that we can go back to Jesus and be used by him. John 21

    “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said , “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living For Jesus In The Valley Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 129 ratings
     | 75,894 views

    As we come down off the mountaintop and into the valley with Jesus we find five factors we that can only be discovered in the valley.

    A Study of the Book of Mark Sermon # 32 “Living for Jesus in the Valley.” Mark 9:14-29 In verses one through thirteen of this chapter Jesus had taken his inner circle of three disciples, Peter, James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter: Jesus The King - Fully Prepared To Fail (In The Eyes Of The World)

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 29, 2010
     | 4,243 views

    Prepared for Palm Sunday 2010 but also focusing on the Cross and beyond, this sermon affirms the fulfilment of prophecy on ’Palm’ Sunday and suggests that Jesus was fully prepared to fail in the eyes of the world, as he knew God would ultimately vindicate

    About six years ago a friend of mine said, “The trouble with being a leader today is that you can’t be sure whether people are following you or chasing you.” Jesus was in his early 30’s and he was heading towards Jerusalem (19:28). Three years of ministry had catapulted Jesus into the limelight. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Gaining Discernment From David Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Aug 29, 2014
     | 3,101 views

    Learning from the mistakes of others is the best way to learn. These two lessons consider David's great life and some of the roots behind his worst failures. Based on the book by Charles Swindoll, "David: A man of passion and destiny."

    “A tree is best measured when it’s down.” David was a man after God’s own heart. And yet, he made tons of mistakes. As we learn from his mistakes, let’s also learn from his response to those mistakes! Not only did David leave us a lifetime of lessons about things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gaining Discernment From David Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Aug 29, 2014
     | 2,983 views

    Learning from the mistakes of others is the best way to learn. These two lessons consider David's great life and some of the roots behind his worst failures. Based on the book by Charles Swindoll, "David: A man of passion and destiny"

    “A tree is best measured when it’s down.” David was a man after God’s own heart. And yet, he made tons of mistakes. As we learn from his mistakes, let’s also learn from his response to those mistakes! Not only did David leave us a lifetime of lessons about things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Samuel Failed As A Father

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,439 views

    To show that if the LORD will make you a successful leader, be successful first with your family.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a successful spiritual leader but failed as a father? for fathers only, you will fail if you don't rear your children in the training, discipline and counsel and admonition of the LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if the LORD will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Called Moses

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
     | 10,329 views

    God gave Moses a call to serve him at a time when Moses's schedule was busy, His situation was bleak, and his previous efforts for service had been barren.

    *WHEN GOD CALLED MOSES* Call of Moses Series Exodus 3:1-12 Dorn Ridge September 16, 2012 (Apx. 25% of message from Preach for a year #2 by Roger Campbell) INTRODUCTION 1.) The Setting of This Text. A.) Moses is in Midian. B.) Israel is in misery. 2.) God Calls Moses to Deliver His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Idols Never Satisfy

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 16, 2013
     | 5,696 views

    Your reason for going to church is what you worship. Make sure it's not trusting in something that's false but it is because of your love and devotion to JESUS!

    Idols Never Satisfy Acts 19:23-41 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Most will agree that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What To Do When You're Sunk

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 5, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,090 views

    Peter did exactly what he said he would never do, & right then the rooster crowed. Remembering Jesus’ words, Peter ran into the darkness & wept bitterly. He had failed Jesus. This brash & boastful fisherman had failed.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Have you ever failed at something that meant a lot to you? Have you ever had that sinking sensation in the pit of your stomach that comes when your hopes & expectations are crushed? Now maybe there is someone here who has never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Judas And Benedict Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 7, 2015
     | 7,150 views

    A look at Judas in the final week of Christ's life

    Judas and Benedict Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50 March 29, 2015 Saratoga, New York is famous for a couple of things. Firstly, Saratoga is home to a major Horse racing track, and secondly, Saratoga is famous because the last major battle of the Revolutionary War was fought in Saratoga and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist