In Sermon Illustrations: "Fear Failure"

The Wisest Person Is Not The One Who Has The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The wisest person is not the one who has the fewest failures, but the one who ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Most Of Us Know That The Joy Of Anticipated ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Most of us know that the joy of anticipated success can turn to ashes in the day of failure. Yet, success is only ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

It's Ok To Fail. It's Inhuman Not To Fail. It's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It's OK to fail. It's inhuman not to fail. It's frightening if we are unaware of our own failures because we will then ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

A Few Weeks Ago I Thought I Was Going Out Of My ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 14, 2006

“A few weeks ago I thought I was going out of my mind. At the time I didn’t realize I was experiencing a form of an "Anxiety Attack." My heart raced with fear as thoughts came to my mind of all the things I hadn’t accomplished that day. And the fear of failing the people around me made me want to ...read more

Tags: Examples Of Faith

Denomination: Salvation Army

It Is A Mistake To Suppose That Men Succeed ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is a mistake to suppose that men succeed through success; they much oftener succeed through failures. Precept, study, advice, and example could ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

When I Was A Young Man I Observed That Nine Out ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

When I was a young man I observed that nine out of every ten things I did were failures. I didn't want to be a ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Dr. David Seamands In His Book Healing For ...

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

Dr. David Seamands in his book Healing for Damaged Emotions says, “The two primary causes of emotional stress are the failure to receive forgiveness and the failure ...read more

Tags: Prayer

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Thank God I Live In A Country Where Dreams ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I thank God I live in a country where dreams can come true, where failure is the first step to success and where success is only another form of ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

[142]. A Message From A Poem – In Our Weakness He Gives Strength

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 25, 2025

[142]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – IN OUR WEAKNESS HE GIVES STRENGTH Creatures of dust we are and weak and frail in human strength. Many are the battles we can have and many are the storms that assail us. I do think Christians have a greater measure of these that people in the world because it is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:2, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 3:19, Psalm 34:4, Psalm 27:3, 2 Corinthians 12:10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: A Christian Poem, Weakness, I Am Weak, Dust Of The Ground, Christian Poetry, Dust Made From Dust, We Are Frail, Strength  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Thank God That I Live In A Country Where ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I thank God that I live in a country where dreams can come true, where failure sometimes is the first step to success and where success is only another form ...read more

Tags: Dreams

Steve Brown Noted, "For Every Non-Christian Who ...  PRO

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 22, 2002

Steve Brown noted, "For every non-Christian who has cancer, a Christian will have cancer, so the world will see the difference. And for every non-Christian who has a business failure, a Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Tags: Human Body

Denomination: *other

Swindoll Stated, "Whoever Dubbed Our Times "The ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2003

Swindoll stated, “Whoever dubbed our times “The Aspirin Age” didn’t miss it very far. It is correct to assume there has never been a more stress-ridden society than ours. For many, gone are the days of enjoying bubbling brooks along winding pathways or taking long strolls near the beach. The ...read more

Tags: Emotions, Character

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Want To Walk On Water…  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 2, 2012

John Ortberg states: "The decision to grow always involves a choice between risk and comfort. This means that to be a follower of Jesus, you must renounce comfort as the ultimate value of your life. And that’s sobering news to most of us, because we’re into comfort...but water walkers master ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-22, Romans 4:3

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Many Years Ago, I Failed The Lord In A Stupid ...  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2002

Many years ago, I failed the Lord in a stupid teenager deed. I can painfully remember January the 1st, 1968. I was raised in the parsonage, I was 16 years old, I knew right from wrong. But I failed the Lord! 1/1/68 was always a painful memory of my stupid failure. Before the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:12, Psalm 103:12

Tags: Forgiveness General, God's Forgiveness

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Life Of Jesus Christ Was An Absolute ...  PRO

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 17, 2001

"The life of Jesus Christ was an absolute failure from every standpoint except God’s. But what seemed to be failure from man’s standpoint was a triumph from God’s standpoint, because God’s purpose is never the same ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Tags: Promises Of God, God's Omniscience, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Robert Schuller Tells Of A Time Early In His ...

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 5, 2007

Robert Schuller tells of a time early in his ministy when he was experiencing great opposition. He was unable to sleep, panic-stricken, and the thought came to him, "Schuller, you’re cracking up." He desperately prayed, "Jesus Christ, are you dead or alive? I’ve been preaching it every Easter. But ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everyone Needs This List To ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 20, 2009

Everyone Needs this List to Live. * The most destructive habit: Worry, * The greatest Joy: Giving, * The greatest loss: Loss of self-respect, * The most satisfying work: Helping others, * The ugliest personality trait: Selfishness, * The most endangered species: Dedicated ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

The Will To Persevere Is Often The Difference ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The will to persevere is often the difference between ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Optimism Is A Kind Of Heart Stimulant The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Optimism is a kind of heart stimulant the ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Self-Distrust Is The Cause Of Most Of Our ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Self-distrust is the cause of most of ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life