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    Building Our Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 864 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, learning from past examples in Hebrews 11, and applying these lessons to foster freedom and future fulfillment. Key

    A warm welcome to you all, my dear friends, as we gather here in the presence of our loving Father. We are here to bask in the light of His Word and to find comfort, strength, and guidance in the divine wisdom He so graciously imparts to us. Today, we open our hearts and minds to the profound ...read more

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    Pt.7 Peter’s Failure Series

    Contributed by Steven Dobyns on Sep 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,815 views

    Pt. 7 of 7 on learning to pray. looking at biblical people and how they connected to God through prayer.

    Learning to Pray Pt.7 Peter’s Failure Intro: How many of you were the crammers in school? Wait to the last minute to study for a test? You were the one with your notes out furiously trying to cram any and all information into your head, hoping it will stick for the next hour or so while you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Why To What

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 21, 2024
     | 1,010 views

    The normal human response, “Why did this happen?” calls God to account. On the other hand, “What do you want me to do?” is an invitation for God to call us to account.

    Sixty years ago President John Fitzgerald Kennedy sent a group of military advisors to a little country in the Far East that most Americans had never heard of. Their government was having some trouble with rebels and turned to the U.S. for help. Who else should they turn to? The United States was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Learning From Peter

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,002 views

    the failure of Peter at the trial of Jesus was predictable. Let's look at the decisions and non-decisions that brought about this event in his life. We can learn a lot.

    Passage: Matthew 26:69-75 Intro: The more time we spend looking at this powerful event, the more contrast we see between spirit and flesh, God’s character and Satan’s. 1. we will look this morning at one of the really sad stories in the Passion week. 2. why is it here? Because it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Doorway

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 9, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,863 views

    Our past; our present; our future. Our past doesn’t have to count. The only thing that really counts is where we are today, because where we are today determines where we will be tomorrow.

    There were two men out in the country hunting one day when all of a sudden they came upon a very large grizzly bear. They could instantly tell that the bear was looking for lunch. And so, they began to run with all their might. While they were running away from the bear, one of them yelled out ...read more

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    Experience The Beauty Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 23, 2022
     | 1,685 views

    The Chief of Sinners asks for the failed missionary to come and see him - both of them redeemed by the love of Jesus.

    Life Lessons from the Chief of Sinners The Beauty of Redemption Introduction The Chief of Sinners understands redemption both personally in Christ and in his relationships with other believers. Acts 15:37-40 offers an interesting account of the missionaries Paul and Barnabas planning their next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Humilty & Hope Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,790 views

    Humility helps when we're fallible human beings. Peter knew this form bitter experience.

    By Rev Bill Stewart I hope all of us can think of times when someone has done something to encourage and support us when we were doing it tough. Perhaps it was a phone call? or an invite out for coffee and a chat? or perhaps it was a letter? or an email? or even just a text message? I don't think ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Failing Forward Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 23, 2022
     | 2,452 views

    To grow in our walk, we must learn from our failures.

    INTRODUCTION • Were you ever naive as a Christian? • Maybe you thought that after you accepted Christ, you would never sin again or that you would never struggle with failure. • We can have unrealistic expectations for ourselves as Christians: We are followers of Jesus, so naturally, the new life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning To Fail Forward

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,551 views

    This sermon deals with how we can move forward despite our failures and failings.

    Learning To Fail Forward Last week in our Sunday Night movie, “Facing the Giants,” the main character felt like a complete failure. Some of the parents were talking about firing him as head coach, and even one of his assistant coaches was a part of it. And to make matters worse he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God Can Turn Your Failures Into Victory Series

    Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,637 views

    You don’t have to live a life of failure. That is God’s promise to those who have a personal relationship with Him in Jesus Christ.

    Life is like a battlefield. It is filled with wars that we must conquer. Not only we have to battle the wars around us, but we also have to overcome the battle within us. All of us desire to win over them. Thus, we pursue those things and give everything we have to those that can ensure us victory. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Of 2nd Chances

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,089 views

    Our sins can never be greater than the grace of God. Our failure can never be greater than the love of God. Our failure in the past does not determine what we will become in the future.

    God of 2nd Chances Intro: A little boy went out to the ball field by himself, wearing his baseball cap and carrying a bat and ball. In his eye was the look of steely determination. He was so full of confidence that he put his bat on his shoulder, tossed the ball into the air, and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Warning Of Hope

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,412 views

    "The future should impact our present more than the past." Tony Campolo

    Introductory Considerations - Impacted By The Past 1. As I look at my life, I can think of examples of past hurts and sins that impact my present - how I live, my confidence levels, my defensiveness, my lack of hope in certain situations. 2. I know for some of you how the past impacts your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mountain Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 12, 2011
     | 6,004 views

    What enables faith to overcome fear? Grace!

    Have you ever noticed how fearless kids are? They’ll do things that right-minded adults won’t even consider. When I was a boy, one of our family traditions was to go to the Canadian National Exhibition. Summer wasn’t summer unless we made our annual pilgrimage to the CNE. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What We Have Here Is A Failure To Communicate Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,829 views

    God wants our confession of Faith so we don’t have a failure to communicate.

    What We Have Here Is A Failure To Communicate Text Romans 10:1-10 I love that old movie, Cool Hand Luke, staring Paul Newman. He was a man with problems—one of which landed him in a southern prison. He kept breaking out of the prison—and he kept getting caught and being brought back. Now, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come, Let's Settle The Matter PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,352 views

    Explores embracing God's invitation to become something new, overcoming past sins, and walking in obedience to experience His blessings.

    Good morning, everyone! It's always a joy to see your faces and to come together as a community to worship and learn. Today, we're going to be talking about something that I think will resonate with all of us, no matter where we are on our walk with God. Before we get into that, I want to share ...read more

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