Sermons on Churches Have Failed:

Have I Loved My Neighbor As Myself?

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 6, 2010

Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan exposes how much we have failed to love our neighbors, but Jesus’ didn’t fail. Only his perfect love can cover our failures and save us.

Text: Luke 10:25-37 Theme: Have I Loved My Neighbor As Myself? A. I’m unable to justify myself B. I’ve failed to love my enemy, but Jesus didn’t fail C. I’ve failed in sacrificial love, but Jesus didn’t fail D. I’ve failed in tireless love, but Jesus didn’t fail Season: Pentecost 8c Date: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Let The Lord Have To Cut You Down

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008

This is a parable of the unbarren fig tree

Last Week we spoke about the parable of the weeds. This week we will be talking about the parable of fig tree. How many of you remember what we said a parable was last week? A parable is a earthly story with a heavenly meaning. The reason Jesus spoke in parables so that we might get a better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Name For Ourselves Fails The Test Of Joy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 17, 2025

We have a tendency to believe our own publicity, and feel best about ourselves when we own the deeds to lots of stuff.

Friday of the Sixth Week in Course 2025 “Let’s make a name for ourselves” hints that the first reading, from Genesis, is really talking about the results of human pride. Migrating people from the far reaches of Asia are imagined coming together in the area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Mark 9:1

Denomination: Catholic

A Political Zealot And A Failed Revival Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2021

Let's take a look at the revival experienced by a zealot for this world's political solutions who found the real solution to world problems, and the tragic end of a man who seemed to start out on the road to revival, but instead chose the world.

Let's take a look at the revival experienced by a zealot for this world's political solutions who found the real solution to world problems, and the tragic end of a man who seemed to start out on the road to revival, but instead chose the world. 1) Simon the Zealot’s Revival Can a zealot ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Too Big To Fail

Contributed by Sanford Colquitt on Mar 21, 2009

Many today are willing to give up the battle beford the fight begins. Just live in bondage and conclude there is no way out.

Sunday, March 15, 2009 There’s a wind blowing across America and in fact around the world, suggesting that there are powers that are indestructible. There are voices, including the President of this great country, suggesting that there are institutions or powers that are too big to fail. On ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Resilience: Love Never Fails.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 18, 2025

We must never quit... We must try again... When all fails in patience try again.

RESILIENCE: LOVE NEVER FAILS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) This candle is absolutely worthless with a way to ignite it? WHEN YOUR EARTHQUAKE SEEMS TO DESTROY YOUR PLANS… Proverbs 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-7, Psalm 56:3, Luke 6:41-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Won't Fail PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

God is faithful and His promises never fail.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dig deep into the book of Joshua, specifically Joshua 21:41-45 and Joshua 23:14. These verses are all about God's faithfulness, His promises, and His unfailing love. You know, I'm reminded of a quote from Josh McDowell, who once said, "Knowing that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:41-45, Joshua 23:14

Topics: God's Promises

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

God Can't Fail. Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Oct 2, 2006

A series of 5 things God can’t do. God can’t fail to bring about his purposes

5 Things God Can’t Do – 5) God Can’t Fail. Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/2/05 pm (Adapted from “It’s Impossible for God to Fail” – By Doug Fields) We’ve reached the end of our series on 5 things God can’t do. 1) We’ve seen that God can’t lie – What he says he will do – no ifs, no buts. 2) ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

When We Fail Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 27, 2022

A look at Peter's betrayal and what we can learn from it concerning the times we fail Jesus.

OVERCONFIDENT FAITH: Peter fails Jesus three times. - John 18:15-18, 25-27. - Sometimes we have false confidence. - We think too highly of ourselves or too lightly of sin or Satan. - What was at the heart of Peter’s denials? a. Fear of death? b. There was a convenient way out (just lie)? c. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Never Fails: It Is Imperishable PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025

The sermon calls believers to courageous, costly obedience, trusting God’s sovereignty even when outcomes are uncertain, inspired by Esther’s example of sacrificial faith.

There’s a holy hush that falls over a room when courage walks in. Not the loud kind that shouts to be seen, but the quiet courage that prays in whispers and stands when knees are weak. We know this courage. We’ve asked for it in hospital hallways. We’ve reached for it at midnight when the house is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16

Topics: Perseverance, Faith

My Church Or His Church

Contributed by Scott Snyder on Mar 3, 2001

What did Jesus have in mind when He said, "I will build My church"?

My Church or His Church? Pastor Scott D. Snyder Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction: (A person’s possessions are an indication of the quality of that person—expound.) You don’t expect, at least you shouldn’t expect, to find a lottery ticket in the pocket of a true disciple of Christ. Or a bill from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The God Who Never Fails

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 14, 2014

A sermon describing the faithfulness of God.

"The God Who Never Fails" Joshua 21:43-45 Joshua 21:45 There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass. Introduction: We live in a world that is broken, broken by sin and as we look about us it seems that everything is failing; all of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Never Fails PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores understanding God's grace, His everlasting mercy, and the preservation of believers through grace, emphasizing the importance of living out our faith.

After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Topics: God's Remnant, Grace