Sermons on Beautiful Failure:

Being Obedient

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Aug 16, 2020

The Israelites grumble again against God. Moses responds to their grumbling with anger and loses the privilege of entering the Promised Land. Moses responded with anger and disrespected God. We can learn a few things form an angry man who lashed out against the Creator.

Introduction Today’s topic is “Being Obedient” and as I look around our society in this COVID-19 time, I see a lot of people who are challenged with being obedient. Many businesses have signs that say you have to wear a mask to enter, yet many don’t obey that sign. We hear repeatedly that we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:2-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Forecast For 2006

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 1, 2006

Christians outlook for New Year--2006

Sign in the window of an English company: We have been established for over one hundred years and have been pleasing our displeasing customers ever since. We have made money and lost money, suffered the effects of coal nationalization, coal rationing, government control, and bad payers. We have ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Believe The God For Whom Nothing Is Impossible - Luke 1:37 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2025

"For nothing is impossible with God." This is a promise so short a child can memorise it, yet so powerful it can reshape a life, a family, a church, and an entire future.

Go! And Believe the God for Whom Nothing Is Impossible - Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION – A GOD WHO BREAKS IMPOSSIBILITY Church, there is a sentence in Scripture so short a child can memorise it, yet so powerful it can reshape a life, a family, a church, and an entire future. It is a sentence spoken in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37, Luke 1:26-38, Genesis 18:14, Jeremiah 32:17, Matthew 19:26, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finishing Strong. Embracing God's Purpose For Your Year And Beyond. Philippians 3:13-14

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 23, 2024

A message to prepare us for the Year ahead as we finish this one. God always has a plan.

Finishing Strong. Embracing God’s Purpose for your Year and Beyond. Philippians 3:13-14 Stand with your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving Beyond Regrets Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 10, 2006

In this sermon we learn how to move beyond the regrets and sins of our past.

Have you ever done something you later regretted; (or) have you missed an opportunity that you later regretted; (or) have you said something you later regretted? All of us know the pain of regrets. For some it could be the regret of a broken marriage. For some it could be the regret of an abortion. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Wrote His Mother!

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 14, 2014

A sermon for Mother's Day on Esther (Material adapted from John S. Connell at: http://sermons.pastorlife.com/members/UploadedSermons/sermon_2612.pdf)

HoHum: A commander of an infantry unit in Vietnam was frustrated in his efforst to make a soldier out of one particular PFC. The young man lagged behind on patrols, pretended to be ill, and managed to spend most of his time at headquarters. One day he changed his ways. When someone questioned ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Church #8 Who Do You Look Like? Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

No literal portrait of Jesus exists either. But the likeness of the Son who makes us free can be seen in the lives of His true followers.

Communion: The Deep surrounding love of God ~ Intro: On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, is a portrait with the following inscription: "James Butler Bonham--no picture of him exists. This portrait is of his nephew, Major James Bonham, deceased, who greatly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For My Scars!

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 10, 2013

There is a purpose to the scars of life, Christ suffered for us but are willing to suffer for Him?

“From now on, don’t let anyone trouble me with these things. For I bear on my body the scars that show I belong to Jesus.” – New Living translation INTRODUCTION Scars are a reminder of something, and most of the time a scar reminds of something unpleasant. Scars are not unusual because there are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Fingerprints In The Church

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 25, 2023

A sermon examining the positive impact that faithful Church members leave behind.

FINGERPRINTS IN THE CHURCH Colossians 4:7-14 (February 2023) One week ago Brother Earl was right over there, seated in his regular place. Today he is worshipping at the feet of Jesus. Yesterday I spent most of the day here on campus and everywhere I went I saw things that reminded me of him. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Year Of The Lord’s Favour Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jan 1, 2010

Four promises for a New Beginning. 1. The Kingdom will grow. 2. Bind Broken Hearts. 3. CHANGE. 4. Double Blessings. All this can happen only by the creation power of the Holy Spirit.

For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=goodfriday Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/why-are-you-downcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rahab Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on May 8, 2018

The story of Rahab and how she asked for help in return for helping.

Rahab Joshua 2 1. A bright future means that we must deal with our past. v.1 2 Peter 3:7; Matthew 3:12; Hebrews 11:31; Colossians 2:13-14; Matthew 11:28-30 2. A bright future means that we grab hold of our responsibilities. v.6 ? Proverbs 31: 13, 15 3. A bright future means ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Freed From The Law

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2024

This sermon explores our liberation from the law through Christ's sacrifice, inviting us into a life of grace, freedom, and profound love.

Welcome to another Sunday service my beloved family in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sacred space, we find ourselves on the precipice of a profound illumination. We are about to embark on an understanding of a divine truth that promises to set us free and fill our hearts with a renewed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Philippians 2:14-15, Romans 6:6, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father And Daughter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

Most all of the Bible accounts of fathers are those who deal with fathers and sons. Here we have a rare case of a father and daughter combination. And what a combination they were!

George Barnell, a Jew living in North Carolina, back in 1871 fathered one of the most unusual daughters in Americans history. Jane Barnell grew up to become the famous Lady Olga, the bearded lady of the circus. She had a thick beard hanging 13 and a half inches, and also a large mustache. The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-11

Ordinary People

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on May 28, 2008

God has chosen unlikely people to do impossible tasks and has called ordinary people to be his presence in the world.

Lectionary 11 Matthew 9:35 – 10:8 (9-23) A father, tired after Church one Sunday morning, pretended to be asleep in his chair in front of the T.V. as his kids tried their best to wake him from his Sunday nap to join them in the back yard. Finally, after several attempts to wake him his ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Fathers- A Picture Of God To His Children

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 29, 2007

My home and my children, have taught me so much concerning God’s dealings with me. I come to understand something of God’s love by being with my children.

Fathers- a picture of God to his children Main Thought: 1. Come to understand something of God’s love by being with my children. Opening: 1. A home is not just a home. God is trying to get something across through our homes. The triumphs- the defeats The success- the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:32

Denomination: Mennonite