Sermons on Beautiful Failure:

Dry Bones, Dead Dreams

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001

How to deal with failure in your life, when you know it’s a failure you should not accept.

by the Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh January, 2001 Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Pittendreigh@aol.com Ezekiel, in our Old Testament lesson, stands on the battlefield. The battle is over, and his side lost. The battle has been over long enough for the smoke to have cleared and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Would You Like On Your Tombstone

Contributed by Robert Halsey on Feb 9, 2002

A look at one of the most beautiful epitaph ever written.

Illustration: Popular television commercial for frozen pizza asks the question: “What do you want on your tombstone?” One day God will call each of us to give an account for our life. And more than likely when you are gone, your family and friends will do their best to provide the kind of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Failure To Pray – Praying For The Wrong Things – Being Worldly And Becoming Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that wars and fightings among brethren happen due to neglecting to pray, due to praying for the wrong things, being worldly and becoming guilty of spiritual adultery.

INTRODUCTION #18 1. Open your bibles to James 4:2b (the 2nd part) thru verse 4. 2. In the words and phrases right ahead of this James refers to “wars and fighting’s” that go on in the lives of individuals and among members in local congregations. 3. James teaches that these ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 - In The Beginning

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 15, 2002

God created a beautiful World and beautiful creatures. What did he create, and where were we deceived as humans?

> In the Beginning < “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” – Genesis 1:1 From out of nothing (the world was without form and void), God created the Heavens and the Earth! The creation all took place in 6 days, and God then rested on the 7th day (also known as the Sabbath). ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Fashion That Never Goes Out Of Style"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 21, 2002

A life dedicated to God is truly beautiful.

Romans 12:1-8 “The Fashion that Never Goes Out of Style ” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA We, as Americans spend millions upon millions of dollars trying to make our bodies beautiful and, if not beautiful, at least presentable. Diet foods, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Feb 13, 2006

Gods mercy is beautiful and life changing.

THE MERCY OF GOD Today we’re going to look at the mercy of God. Have you ever done something wrong and needed someone to be merciful? I remember being asked by a friend to take care of her car while she was on vacation. What I didn’t know is that her license plates were expired. A police ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Hard After The Lord.

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 12, 2006

How beautiful are the Words of the Lord in this Psalm.

Following Hard After The Lord Scripture setting Psalms 63:1-11 Text. Psalms 63:8 “My soul followeth hard after Thee.” How beautiful the Words of the Lord. David the king of Israel utters them. This Psalm is a song that he sang to the Lord. It was often sung by Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Bride For The Bridegroom

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

A beautiful picture of the church as the Bride of Christ.

A Bride for the Bridegroom Gen 24:1-4 24:1 Abraham was now old and well advanced in years, and the LORD had blessed him in every way. 2 He said to the chief servant in his household, the one in charge of all that he had, "Put your hand under my thigh. 3 I want you to swear by the LORD, the God of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-4

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Peace. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 29, 2008

The fruit of peace is a beautiful fruit to behold!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever come home after a hectic day looking forward to some peace and quiet? • As you pull into the driveway you are anticipating a nice quiet evening at home with the family! • You get out of the car and walk in the door and the dream is shattered. The kids are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Right Side Of Heaven

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 22, 2009

The beauty of Heaven has descended in Christ!

The Right Side of Heaven, II Timothy 1:6-10 Introduction It was Christmas Eve. Six-year-old Mary Lou was walking down a dark city street with her father on their way to the children’s service. Her active little mind was filled with the wonders of the event she and her classmates were about to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-10

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Good River Raft Guide"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2012

A sermon about the beauty of following Christ.

“The Good River Raft Guide” John 10:11-18 A friend of mine came back from Scotland and Ireland and talked about all the pictures she had taken of the countryside. But when she got back and looked at the pictures she noticed that in almost every picture, there were sheep! And yet, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Paul, Timothy, And The Good Deposit.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2022

Keeping the beautiful Gospel entrusted to us.

PAUL, TIMOTHY, AND THE GOOD DEPOSIT. 2 Timothy 1:1-14. Paul introduces himself at the beginning of this letter as “an apostle of Jesus Christ” (2 Timothy 1:1a). This apostle was not one of the original twelve, but was a witness to the resurrection - an essential mark for an apostle (cf. Acts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Discern The Will Of God: A Few Lessons From My Own Failures

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

I recall many times biking and running, when the whole body felt on fire. It was burning. And it wasn't fun at all. But what does any gym enthusiast know? No pain no gain. The incredible discomfort of the workout is leading to a stronger future.

I recall many times biking and running, when the whole body felt on fire. It was burning. And it wasn't fun at all. But what does any gym enthusiast know? No pain no gain. The incredible discomfort of the workout is leading to a stronger future. Much is the same with mental fitness. When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:23

Denomination: Salvation Army

When The Past Haunts You Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 18, 2003

Our failure is not to be the end of the story. [past sin]

STANDING TALL: WHEN THE PAST HAUNTS YOU II Samuel 11:1 – 12:15 Psalm 32:1 – 11 S: Courage Th: Forgiveness of sin Pr: OUR FAILURE IS NOT TO BE THE END OF THE STORY. ?: How? How is this to be accomplished? KW: Factors TS: We will find in our study of II Samuel 11:1-12:15 and Psalm 32 four factors ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Plan To Fail?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2002

Follow these 11 steps and failure is guaranteed.

Here is a Plan to fail or Fail to Plan and Fail anyway? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder today the terrible enemies that we face. Our enemy is out to steal, kill, and/or destroy every church, family and individual he can. Our enemy is not "alive and well," he has a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:17, Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God