Sermons about Sailing And Failing

The True Vine Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 28, 2018

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Our lives are beyond our control. Without help, we usually will fail to do the right thing.

4 October 2005 The True Vine John 15:1-15:8 Introduction – Have you known the agony of not doing the right thing? Have you ever thought, “I ought to do this or that” only to forget all about it? Have you ever promised yourself that you’ll never say something or do something only to blurt it ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Risk Of Relationships (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

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The only relationship that will never fail you and has the capability of meeting all of your needs is a day-by-day, deep relationship with Jesus

Feb. 18, 2001 Judges 14 “The risk of relationships” - Part 2 INTRODUCTION Last week, we began talking about the love-life of Samson, the strongest man in the world, to see if we could learn some principles that will help us in the establishment and growth of our own relationships. One ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In The New Year

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 1, 2006

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If we fail to pray we fail to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. We miss out on one the greatest privileges of our life. Connecting with the creator of the Universe! So we know prayer is a privilege but I also want to look at it’s purpose, pattern, an

Intro: Is our church looking to have a purposeful, powerful year for the Lord Jesus Christ in 2006? As your pastor I am expecting great things from this New Year. Shall we go to seminars to find out how to be purposeful and powerful for the Lord? Shall we have guest speakers that will encourage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

When People Say We Don’t Need God

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 27, 2011

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The TOWER of BABEL represents man’s effort without God. The Builders of Shinar failed in their attempt tried to reach heaven through human effort. We too will fail if we believe that spiritual enlightenment comes through human effort. The only way to k

The battle for our worship is a battle that draws our flesh and its desire to exert itself over God. The flesh demands that it be stroked, satisfied and honored. The inner part of our being cries out for independence. From our earliest days we desire to do things for ourselves. But we cannot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Were You There? No, But We Are Here

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009

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To know real and lasting power means admitting that we fail at what we do (repentance), giving over the control of our lives to Christ (faith), and obedience.

The speech choir has asked us a pointed question, "Were you there?" "Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?" They went on, "Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?" And finally, "Were you here when He rose up from the grave?" Were you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You're Sunk

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 5, 2015

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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

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sitting When You Should Be Standing

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003

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There are many times we fail our Lord by sitting when he wants us standing, prepared for battle.

1)Peter sat down at the wrong time a)time of temptation b)when Jesus was being persecuted c)when he should have been praying 2)Peter sat down with the wrong crowd a)with unbelievers b)with those who were sinners c)with those who hated Jesus 3)Why did he sit down? a)because he was following along ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Battle Within Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 3, 2001

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When we try to meet God’s standards from our own resources we will consistently fail.

New Years Eve is a time for new beginnings, a time for taking new steps in our lives. At midnight tonight millions of Americans will make new year’s resolutions for the year 2001. Typical resolutions will be losing weight, quitting smoking, spending more time with family, and working less hours. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can God Trust Me.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2001

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Can God trust is to do the right thing when no one is looking, as Gehazi failed to do with Namaan the Syrian.

Can God Trust Me? 2 Kings 5:1-18 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Text 2 Kings 5:18-28 The most important thing God has given you is your abitlity to choose your actions. Can God trust you with the ability to choose right from wrong free will. Can God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rushing God's Timing

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 9, 2005

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A look at the challenge of patiently waiting on God’s perfect timing, and some of the consequences if we fail to do so.

I Samuel 10:1-8, 13:1-14 I don’t know if you have this same phenomenon in the Wesleyan church, but in the Nazarene churches where I grew up, you were pretty safe if you saved yourself some energy and simply carried a New Testament to church. There are places where the Old Testament is hardly ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

What?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 23, 2006

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Do we leave others wondering and confused when our words and walk fail to communicate the same message?

Colossians 3:1-4 What? Woodlawn Baptist Church October 22, 2006 Introduction Show billboard slideshow (there’s a link to the billboard for this sermon at the end of the sermon) Kathy and I were headed south out of Shreveport, almost down to I-10, when we pass this mobile home dealership. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Anger Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

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When we fail to forgive others who have hurt us we give in to the spirit of revenge and resentment.

After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, I stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for my son. I brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or charge?" the clerk asked. "Cash," I snapped. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Time To Live

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Apr 20, 2008

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Many today spend their lives seeking personal gain. They fail to achieve the things that are the most rewarding. They need to:

Take Time to Live James 4:14 (NKJV) 14…For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. Many today spend their lives seeking personal gain. They fail to achieve the things that are the most rewarding. They need to: 1. Take Time To Listen Isa 55:3 ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Take A Stand For God

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 24, 2007

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the opening thought for the year 2007. When all else fails, falls, or flys off, Take a Stand for God

Take a Stand for God Daniel 6:1-26 Galatians 5:1 Verses 1-3 We notice that living right for God has brought Daniel to receive the blessings from the Lord openly in the world. Verses 4-9 It is because of God’s blessing, and Daniels obedience to God, that some the people around Daniel grew up ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Us Our Debts Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 1, 2002

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Many will fail to enter the gates of heaven because they are shackled to this world by chains of unforgiven sins--not necessarily theirs..

“ Forgive Us Our Debts” Picture if you will; a man sitting all alone in a darkened prison cell. His elbows propped on his knees and his head resting in his hands. The man’s name is Charles Preston, and he has been on death row for the last seven years of his life for his part in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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