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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Nothing But Slag

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,242 views

    Set-backs can have a great purpose in fulfilling the will of God if we will allow them to work for us.

    Nehemiah 13:1-2 KJV On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever; [2] Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Pass, When You Feel That You Are A Failure

    Contributed by Dwayne Williams on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,184 views

    how a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a victorious life or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility, solitary, and anger.

    How to pass even though you feel like you are failing 2 Corinthians 4: 6 – 12 Main Focus is 2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 I know this title of this sermon doesn’t really make sense to a lot of people on this morning, I know that they will have questions that will pop up in people head like, what do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,907 views

    This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

    Refined by Failure Part 1 What’s the main difference between people who achieve and people who are average???? What makes people excel? Why does some people sky rocket while others plummet? Some people can’t be told anything and that is why they are still living their past failures… We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job Lesson 11 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017
     | 3,972 views

    When you don't know where to start

    A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us? a. We’re scared of failure. b. We don’t know where to start. c. We’ve failed at big jobs before. d. Lack of motivation. e. Worthy goal, but not with my limitations. “God led Israel to cross the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Preparation Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 3, 2025
     | 305 views

    Moses tries to kickstart the deliverance process and ends up on the backside of the desert.

    The Story of Moses: Preparation Exodus 2:11-25 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-02–2025 Obituary Last week, I helped Debbie, Patrick’s daughter, write his obituary. It’s a strange thing to write an obituary of someone you loved. It’s even stranger to read your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Retired? Welcome To Full Time Ministry!!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 24, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,073 views

    You may be retired from secular work, but your work for God has just been enlarged!

    During my meditation and prayer time it came to me that I am not retired, I am in full time ministry! Not in a paying position, but certainly in position for having a rewarding life that is more than pay. Most of my life, I have been bi-vocational and ministered without pay. The nutty thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David Joined By Abner Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 1, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,231 views

    Second Samuel 3:1-21 shows us several features of God's kingdom.

    Scripture In our study of the life of David, we have seen David lament the death of King Saul. Then, David, to whom God had promised the kingdom of Israel, was finally anointed as king—but only over Judah. “And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    What To Do With Failure....lessons Learned From Peter Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,696 views

    You have two options in dealing with failure - Growth or Paralysis. Peter chose growth!

    TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 TITLE: What to do with failure - Peter SERIES: When Life Gets Messy… TOPIC: Failure OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 18, 2009 PROP.: INTRODUCTION: Good morning! We are currently in a sermon series simply called: When Life Gets Messy. Because when life gets ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Storms Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,348 views

    Storms of life are inevitable but there is hope for the believer in the midst of the storms.

    Life’s Storms Acts 27 1. Take courage in the sovereignty of God v.21 The sovereignty of God is the biblical teaching that all things are under God's rule and control, and that nothing happens without His direction or permission. 2. Take comfort in the presence of God v.22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    God Ain't Through With You Yet!

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 19, 2021
     | 6,118 views

    sermon for people who have failed God in one way or another and feel like God has no use for them any longer.

    GOD AIN’T THROUGH WITH YOU YET! John 21 * We know the story very well. It is a story of boastful promises followed by great failure. Exaggerated bravery, extreme cowardice. Great potential, absolute defeat. IMAGINE... Jesus and 12 disciples sitting there with Jesus. Peter is there thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed McNeely avatar

    From Bitterness To Blessedness Series

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,650 views

    Christmas: The flip-side of life’s bitter experiences. Or God’s answer to our failures.

    Christmas time—the holiday season—should be a time of love, joy, and fellowship… a time of celebration and anticipation. But for all too many it’s a time of reflection on past failures… on broken dreams… on emptiness… on missed opportunities. For those who rejoice, they have taken God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Caleb Anderson avatar

    Give It Away Now Series

    Contributed by Caleb Anderson on Nov 7, 2016
     | 5,596 views

    What happens when you’re successful? It might look differently you imagined… but let’s expect that you’re efforts will have an impact for good in the world… or at least in one person’s world. That’s called success.

    What’s easier to deal with success or failure? no one likes failure, but success is more dangerous 52 days Nehemiah is wildly successful What happens when you’re successful? It might look differently you imagined… but let’s expect that you’re efforts will have an ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Owens avatar

    Hope For The Fallen Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 13, 2018
     | 10,801 views

    Peter's denial of Jesus gives us the perfect example of how a person who falls can be forgiven and start over.

    Introduction: A. The year was 1779. 1. He was a loyal patriot, a prosperous businessman, a natural leader and an obvious choice to be captain of the Connecticut State Militia. 2. He proved to be a good military leader. 3. He received much praise and acclaim, but when Congress created five new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Kellett avatar

    Why Peter Failed

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,579 views

    Peter failed because he ignored Jesus warning and slept when he should have been preparing (praying).

    Luke 22:31-34: 31"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. 32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." 33But he replied, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death." 34Jesus answered, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Christmas According To Matthew Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 10, 2014
     | 9,574 views

    Jesus is the promised King of Christmas.

    Christmas According to Matthew Matthew 1-2 Rev. Brian Bill December 6-7, 2014 Transition: “O Holy Night” Shalom! My name is Levi Bar Alphaeus, but most folks just call me Matthew. I had the honor of writing what has become known as the Gospel of Matthew. This title was added in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist