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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Lessons From Failure Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 21, 2012
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     | 10,487 views

    If we're going to rebound from failure, we must appreciate the past, be faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

    Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up.” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "From Religion To Relationship"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011
     | 6,227 views

    We come this morning to one of the most familiar passages of scripture in the Bible. Certainly most of us have memorized John 3:16 than any other verse ion the Bible. Preschoolers can recite it. Football fans paint it on signs and sit in the end zone.

    “From Religion to Relationship” John 3:1-16 Billy Graham tells the story of the time early in His ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a revival meeting. He had arrived a bit early so he decided to finish a letter he was writing and get it in the mail. He finished the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help From Above

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jul 11, 2014
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     | 138,874 views

    This world is a battle field, without divine help you will suffer defeat, humiliation and shame. Without divine help people will forget you and men will abandon you.

    This world is a battle field, without divine help you will suffer defeat, humiliation and shame. Without divine help people will forget you and men will abandon you. Consider the story of Joseph in Gen 40:9-14 Joseph expected help from a man, but that man forgot In the story, Joseph requested for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Foreigners To Family Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 29, 2021
     | 2,570 views

    We have a responsibility to live not only as God’s family, but also as people with God’s very presence living inside of them.

    FROM FOREIGNERS TO FAMILY Text: Eph. 2:19-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Leslie Lynch King, Jr. was born on Monday, July 14, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents separated sixteen days after his birth and were divorced the following December. His father was abusive and had a drinking problem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Kindness To Kindness

    Contributed by Terry Denis on Apr 2, 2019
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     | 13,275 views

    “Kindness is looking at the interest of others with love and compassion, and selflessly taking action to ease their burden.

    Introduction. The story of Ruth occurred during the period of the Judges. The last verse of the book of Judges tells us about the spiritual condition of the Israelites during this period. Israel was full of idolatry and repeated breaking of its covenant with God. “Everyone did what was right in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Famous Last Words:forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016
     | 7,184 views

    How Jesus expressed the awesome love of God from the cross

    FAMOUS LAST WORDS: ETERNAL LOVE This morning we come to the fourth of the seven statements Jesus made from the cross. Over the past three weeks, we have listened as Jesus spoke His divine words from the cross. We heard His words of forgiveness when He said, Father forgive them. We heard His words ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Am Jonah Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020
     | 5,610 views

    What’s the BIG IDEA of the book? God is a God of extravagant grace, especially to the ones who seem less deserving of His grace.

    I am Jonah Jonah 1:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-01-19 You Think you Know Jonah? If you have grown up in church at all, you know the story of Jonah. It’s probably the best know prophetic book of the Old Testament. Or you think you do. Even if you didn’t grow up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Questions From Job

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 5, 2014
     | 5,302 views

    A sermon on the goodness of God.

    "More Questions from Job" Job 1:20 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, 21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazed By God

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 6, 2018
     | 8,182 views

    Sometimes when I think of God and all the ways He blesses us, I am amazed.

    AMAZED BY GOD TITUS 3:3-7 1. AMAZED BY GOD’S LOVE * The Love note. Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I've felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you'll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I love you, I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chasing The Wind - Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 2, 2017
     | 12,561 views

    We all need the balance of wisdom in our life because it will help us balance the daily issues in life on this earth but it will also help us to balance the reality of eternity and Heaven. Wisdom will protect us and give us divine insight into how to live

    Series: Chasing the Wind Introduction to Series: Chasing the Wind Illustration Kites – Why --- Kites set up in sanctuary– We need to catch the wind if we want to sail into the spiritual realm and to find meaning and purpose for our lives. Just like kites need to catch the wind to sail we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fire From Heaven Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,261 views

    Jesus wants to baptize His people with the Holy Spirit and fire. It’s time to get ignited, and allow the refiner’s fire to burn away anything in us that’s not of the Lord!

    THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #3: FIRE FROM HEAVEN OPENING TEXT: This summer, we are going to Jesus and saying, “Lord, teach us to pray!” “Now it came to pass, as Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray.” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    From This Day

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Jul 6, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,715 views

    In spite of today’s economic crisis, God promises to bless his people.

    Our nation is facing an economic crisis such as it has not seen in a long time. Gas prices are rising which in turn is causing the price of everything else to rise. However, in spite of all this, God promises to bless his people. Title: ~~~ When the children of Israel returned from 70 years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Deserted And Disowned Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 28, 2014
     | 7,190 views

    When life takes an unexpected turn, trust in God's plan and don't be faithless and desert, denounce, or disown Jesus; but if you already have, trust in God's grace.

    Ivan Misner, in his book The World's Best Known Marketing Secrets, tells the story of a San Diego bank, which hired a private investigator to track down a bank robber and retrieve stolen funds. The search led to Mexico. The investigator crossed the border and then, realizing he would need a Spanish ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Set Free From Shame: The Story Of The Samaritan Woman Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 940 views

    Encounters with Jesus can transform our lives, freeing us from shame and guilt, and turning us into people who share God's love with others.

    Hey guys! Today, I want to share a story from the Bible that has a surprising twist at the end. But before we dive into the story, let's do a quick object lesson that will help us understand the main idea of the message. (Object Lesson: Fill a clear glass with dirty water. Then, pour clean water ...read more

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    Transformed From Trash To Treasure

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,820 views

    We cannot go back in time to change the course of our lives up to this day. But we can go to Jesus to be transformed and to have our future re-directed. Jesus takes what is trash and turns into his precious treasure.

    [Sermon preached on 17 June 2018, 4th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Have you ever wanted to go back in time? To go back to a point in time in your life just before something bad happened to you—something that you could have avoided? And you think: “If I had only thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran