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The Love Deal

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 18, 2009

Our society confuses LOVE and LUST. Unlike lust, God’s kind of love is directed toward others, not inward toward ourselves. This kind of love goes against our natural inclinations. It is natural to love them that love us, but it is supernatural to love th

Opening illustration: Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane suggested an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Succeeding Where Others Fail

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 21, 2012

We're all Success Junkies to some degree! Remember Failure is not Forever!

SUCCEEDING WHERE OTHERS FAIL II Timothy 4:7 I like to succeed at things. I like to accomplish things. I think we’re made that way. We’re made to ACCOMPLISH THINGS! I believe without a shadow of a doubt that God made us to ACCOMPLISH! God told Adam & Eve in Genesis 9:7 to go forth & ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"We Fail God And That’s Ok Or Is It?”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 3, 2020

At the Last Supper they all said, they would not betray Jesus, but they did. WE fail is it ok or not?

“We Fail God and that’s ok or is it?” Matthew 26:31-35 Maundy Thursday Last supper 1. Why do we fail God? • In Jeremiah, we read: “The heart is devious above all else; it is perverse — who can understand it? (17:9). • And in 1 John 1, we read, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Methodist

Why God Prefers Losers

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Who did God use?

Why God Prefers Losers 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 7 For who makes you differ from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it? 8 You are already full! You are already rich! You have reigned as kings without ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nevertheless, Rebound

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 4, 2018

Nevertheless, a good team must do more than shoot good, they must rebound. We need to rebound because we will not always make the shot? MJ's (Jordan) great lesson.

NEVERTHELESS, GOD USES MANY ON THE REBOUND… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WILL WE BELIEVE THEIR WORDS, OR WILL BELIEVE THE WORD… Psalm 107:20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. **NEVERTHELESS: in spite of what has just been ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus In Today's World

Contributed by Travis Voeltz on Apr 6, 2021

Many know the history of the Resurrection by this point in their lives… Jesus was denied, handed over to be crucified (John 19:16), beaten, shamed, clothes divided, bearing His own cross (Jn 19:17), and ultimately, they crucified Him (Jn 19:18).

Opening Many know the history of the Resurrection by this point in their lives… Jesus was denied, handed over to be crucified (John 19:16), beaten, shamed, clothes divided, bearing His own cross (Jn 19:17), and ultimately, they crucified Him (Jn 19:18). Then, 3 days later, the most important event ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Methodist

The Barrel Of Meal That Failed Not - Provision

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 27, 2004

It’s ok to live hand to mouth as long as it’s God’s hand and my mouth.

The Barrel of Meal that Failed Not God’s Provision Scripture: I Kings 17:8-16 Text: Phil. 4.19 My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Lesson Aim: God’s care for the widow and for His servant, and for all who trust Him. The same truth that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds Have Failed Us

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

The shepherds of Israel were guilty of bringing God’s judgment on them and their poeple, in the same way, God’s shepherds today have failed the Church.

THE SHEPHERDS HAVE FAILED US BY JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION I’m continuing my theme of national revival. I’m going to focus on just one group in the phrase, “My People.” Today I’m going to focus on pastors. I’m going to show how the shepherds of Israel were guilty of bringing God’s judgment ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Never Fails!

Contributed by Robert Blair on Feb 8, 2003

Jesus, our Savior, is love. Out of love, God saved us, out of His grace and mercy. Because of that, you and I have lives that are changed. You and I are able live lives in this world without fretting about every disaster. You and I have lives that can be

1 CORINTHIANS 13 LOVE NEVER FAILS! 13:1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Failing Forward, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 10, 2003

Do you feel God has placed you on a shelf because of something you’ve done? Never forget that you are serving the God, not only of a second chance, but countless chances.

For some of you, it was all you could do to even come here today. You failed over and over. You had such a bad week or month that you really didn’t even want to show up today. We sometimes want to give up because of · the regularity of our sin (“I just can’t seem to stop!”), · the reproach of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christians Fail To Receive Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 17, 2007

There are several reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Five reasons are given in this sermon.

April, 2007 Why Christians Fail to Receive Matthew 7:7-14 INTRODUCTION: There are many reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Some people say, “If you had enough faith you would have received.” Then when people don’t receive, they feel guilty and say, “It was my fault ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

Succeeding Where Others Fail

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 19, 2008

The Secret to succeeding where others before you have failed. (The Caleb Spirit)

“Succeeding Where Others Fail” Joshua 13:1-14:12 One of the most difficult tasks we have in life is to be faithful and to do the best you can when you are not in the spotlight, and someone else gets all the attention and credit. The hardest instrument to learn to play in life is “second ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why People Fail As Christians

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 24, 2011

Some fail to hang on when they start to church

WHY PEOPLE FAIL AS CHRISTIANS 1. 1 Peter 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

When Faith Seems To Fail

Contributed by Jody Brock on Nov 29, 2006

This sermon illustrates how to remain strong in the faith when our faith seems to fail us.

Hebrews 11: 32-40 When Faith Seems to Fail Let me share some phrases with you. 1. According to your faith, be it unto you. 2. Ask and it will be given unto you. 3. Seek and ye shall ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

Faith That Doesn't Fail Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

Can you keep from failing, from losing faith? Can you get it back if it has already failed? Can you keep it from failing? Today, we will answer these questions as we see Jesus face a man in this kind of a situation.

FAITH THAT DOESN’T FAIL Mark 9:14-32 INTRO: At the library a couple of weeks ago, where I often go to study, I saw a car with a bumper sticker. This car was parked in the first space, so it was unmistakable – you saw it the moment you pulled into the parking lot, and it confronted you as you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational