Sermons on Beautiful Failure:

Repentance Time Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 29, 2004

Jesus laments over Jerusalem and the failure of people to pay heed to his message.

Sermon for 2nd Sunday In Lent Yr C 7/03/2004 Based on Lk 13:31-35 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta One of the authentic trademarks of a prophet is that they live very dangerously! They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Truth About The Road Back To Canaan Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 28, 2009

I am glad to report to you that no failure need be permanent in the walk of faith!

Abraham: Following In the Footsteps of Faith THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ROAD BACK TO CANAAN Genesis 13:1-4 Intro: In Genesis 12:10-20, Abram is seen leaving Canaan (The Promised Land) during a time of famine to go to Egypt (a picture of the world). We are told that to get to Egypt from Canaan, Abram had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Rising Above The Rubble

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 28, 2008

Take the first step in rising above the rubble of failure, disappoint, discouragement, and defeat.

(To open this sermon I showed a picture of the rubble from 9-11. I stated “The rubble from 9-11 or any catastrophe is not a pretty sight. Maneuvering through rubble is not easy. However, the good news is that we can rise above the rubble. All of us have or will have rubble in our lives. There is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

False Security

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 4, 2023

No form of government can make up for the peoples’ failure to obey and honor God.

It’s amazing which lessons we learn from our parents and which ones we don’t, isn’t it? Considering that I quit making my bed every day the minute I moved out, my mother would be amazed to realize how many lessons I do remember. One of my favorites is from a time when I think I was about 7 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22, Exodus 18:17-22, Judges 2:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deliverance From Faulty Foundation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 12, 2025

When the foundation is faulty, progress is hindered, success is delayed, and cycles of failure persist.

DELIVERANCE FROM FAULTY FOUNDATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 11:3 – “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 13:14, Matthew 7:24-27, 1 Corinthians 3:11, Isaiah 58:12, Luke 6:48-49 INTRODUCTION: Every building stands or falls based on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3, Ezekiel 13:14, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Series: Wow! Whose Beautiful Young Daughter Is That? (Part 2) Love Is More Than Kissing

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Elimelech (meaning "God is my king") marries Naomi (meaning "sweet one"). A marriage made in heaven. They have 2 kids – Mahlon ("sickly") & Chilion (“wasting away"). Why were 2 sickly kids born to such great couple? Why famine? Marriage is more than kissing...

SERIES: “WOW! WHOSE YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 2) LOVE IS MORE THAN KISSING.” 1. Ruth 1: 1 In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. So a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab. 2 The man’s name ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18, Ruth 2:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Third Sunday Of Advent, Year A: Gaudete Sunday--John The Baptist: Danger And Beauty Of The Barren Places

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 2, 2022

It is just these types of lonely, painful moments that Jesus wants to redeem. John the Baptist got ministered to in prison by Jesus. He answered John’s question and complimented him to others.

A bedraggled little man once walked the streets of an Italian town 100 years ago. Many of the townspeople saw his pallid face, often tearful, as he stumbled along the cobblestone streets and narrow alleys. One day a kind soul, witnessing the man’s misery, came up to him, hoping to lift his sad ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1, Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

Success By Chance? Persistence!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 13, 2025

Can these bones? What is failure? Success is get up more times than you fail. Let us look at some cases that many would have called failures that are known today as great successes.

SUCCESS: BY CHANCE? PERSISTENCE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Matthew 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. CHOICES? I WILL BE PART OF THE SOLUTION --- I MAKE THE CHOICE TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Ezekiel 37:1-5, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Contrast Of Character

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2009

We find in Jesus the secrets to spiritual stamina and we see in the disciples the elements that lead to spiritual failure.

A CONTRAST OF CHARACTER Mark 14:27-72 Sermon Objective: We find in Jesus the secrets to spiritual stamina and we see in the disciples the elements that lead to spiritual failure. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:6; Romans 5:3-5; 2 Peter 1:1-10; Read the full text: I want you to notice some ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-72

Denomination: Nazarene

The Symphony Of Family Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

The beauty of life is only possible when each performer plays his or her part well, submitting to the leader, fully cooperating with the Conductor. When this happens the music is so beautiful the whole world is draw to the Conductor/Composer.

18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. 22 Slaves, obey ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: *other

The Ideal Woman

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 6, 2001

This is a sermon for Mother’s Day.

Proverbs 31:10-31 "The Ideal Woman" This is Mother’s Day and I’d like to take a few moments and talk about the Ideal Woman. What is the Ideal Woman like? You’ll get a variety of answers to that question! Some say the ideal woman is a woman who will obey your every whim, wait on you hand ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, Proverbs 31:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Adornments To Our Doctrine

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 3, 2010

Paul instructed Titus to direct the church in the proper adornment of sound Christian doctrine. Bare Christian doctrine is adornedby its adherents. But in what way? 5 Adornments suited to Christian doctrine are...

The Adornments to Our Doctrine—Titus 2:1-10 Need: Paul instructed Titus to direct the church in the proper adornment of sound Christian doctrine. Bare Christian doctrine is adorned/embellished by its adherents/follower. But How is Christian doctrine embellished/adorned by its followers? 5 ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Lame Man Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 10, 2018

Peter and John seem to have been led by the Holy Spirit, to perform a miracle on a man who was over forty years old and had been a cripple from his birth.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016 A Lame Man Healed (Acts 3.1-11) Note: since this is a long sermon, I suggest it be given in two parts; part 1 (vs. 1-5) on Sunday morning, and part 2 (vs. 6-11) on Sunday evening. Acts 3.1-3.11 (KJV) 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of A Spirit-Filled Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025

The glory of a Spirit-filled church cannot be faked. It is seen in the lifestyle of its members, the power in its gatherings, and the love in its fellowship.

THE GLORY OF A SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:42-47 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1-2, Ephesians 5:18-21, John 17:21-23, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Romans 14:17 INTRODUCTION: A Spirit-filled church is not just a gathering of people; it is a living, breathing expression ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Honor Of Womanhood Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 1, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore seven biblical examples that demonstrate women are, in fact, man's honor.

In a world where women are often marginalized and undervalued, it's essential to revisit the biblical narrative, which presents a profoundly different view of womanhood. Far from being inferior or weaker, women are created in God's image, equal to men, and are a vital part of God's plan ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2, Ephesians 5:21