Sermons on Epic Fail:

Fundamental Gratitude Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 23, 2021

Life has felt "blah" for the past year and a half. We've got pandemic fatigue. What do we do about it?

Fundamental Gratitude Living a Life of Thankfulness / General Thanksgiving / Genesis 8   • Several conversations and forums talking about a sense of fatigue, lack of interest in favorite activities, “flat, blah.” • Some research uncovers what psychologists are calling “pandemic fatigue.” It’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:13-16, Genesis 8:20, Philippians 4:6, 1 Timothy 4:4, Colossians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Song Of The Shepherd

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2015

Why and What Do We Sing at our Worship?

Fourth Sunday of Easter Ordinary Form 2015 The Song of the Shepherd I would imagine from my time in this suburban parish that there are just a few of us who have lived for any period of time on a farm or ranch with sheep and wolves and coyotes. There are three principle characteristics of sheep ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

Ash Wednesday

Contributed by Douglas Stull on Nov 7, 2015

This sermon answers three questions; 1. What is Ash Wednesday? 2. How do you observe Ash Wednesday? 3. Spiritual value?

What Is Ash Wednesday? A. What Is Ash Wednesday? If your experience is anything like mine, you’ve not asked this question nor even cared about the answer. 1. When Mel Gibson released the epic blockbuster movie “the Passion of Christ,” on Ash Wednesday in 2004, suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19

Denomination: Brethren

Looking At My Lifeline: A Story Of Hope

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 20, 2023

As a kidney patient, I have to rely on a dialysis machine to perform the functions that my kidneys are no longer able to do. Dialysis is my physical "lifeline". However, I have a greater lifeline in the Lord Jesus Christ who keeps me alive in every way.

I have been dealing with progressive kidney failure for nearly five years and the effects upon one's body that come with it. I've endured numerous trips to doctors, specialists, nutritionists, and other experts who have been more than helpful in getting me through this rough spot in my ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11, Luke 22:20, Acts 20:28, Romans 5:9, Colossians 1:20, Revelation 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon: The Successful Failure Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 30, 2022

Solomon was a great success and yet an utter failure. Where did Solomon go wrong? Here we glimpse at the start of his failure.

Solomon: The Successful Failure 1 Kings 11:1-13 What might have been? It is a case of would’ve, could’ve, should’ve. Like a sports team that had everything going for them. They make a recruiting violation, and they are not eligible for the tournament. They are the best, but they never realized ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Be Courageous Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 6, 2022

It takes courage to be a Christian in a post-Christian society in which we live.

Be Courageous Joshua Introduction This month our theme is SIGNPOSTS FOR THE JOURNEY. Last week we talked about the ten commands and the underlying truth that we need to BE OBEDIENT. Today we want to think about the journey we are on and how it calls for us to BE COURAGEOUS. Swindoll: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Real Strength For The Journey Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 12, 2025

This is the second talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are welcome.

This is the second talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are welcome. This is a reflection time of about 10 minutes that occurs in the class, before the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible Characters Were Real People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Understand the humanity of the biblical figures in Hebrews 11, and to be inspired by their faith and the extraordinary ways God used them, reminding us that God can do the same with our lives.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to dive right into the heart of Hebrews 11, one of my personal favorites. It's a passage that's often referred to as "The Hall of Faith," but I like to think of it as "God's Storybook." You see, in this chapter, we're not just given names and ...read more

Topics: Obscure Characters, Obvious Characters

God's Protection PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores God's might in miracles, obedience, and divine protection through the story of Rahab and the spies in Joshua 2:1-7.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to stand before you today, not by my own strength, but by the grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here today, not as individuals, but as a family, a community of believers united by the love of God. We are here to learn, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-7

Topics: Saved, Mighty Hand, God

Cool Runnings - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 15, 2005

The message out of Isaiah is "There is a right way and a wrong way to get what you want out of life." What had Judah done wrong... and what could they do to change their destiny?"

OPEN: (Show 5:30 minute clip from “Cool Runnings” – the section where bobsled team crashes in their final run... but they refuse to admit defeat. They pick up their damaged bobsled and carry it across the finish on their shoulders. Make sure to include the section where the team shouts their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31, Isaiah 40:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Feb 18, 2007

The signs of our times are significant, and we can place them in six categories: Signs of Despair; Signs of Warning; Signs of the Road; Signs of Judgment; Signs of Hope; and, the Sign of the Cross.

Additional Scripture used in sermon: Daniel 12:1-13 and Hebrews 10:31-39 “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14) Good Morning. Our Bible readings today all mention signs. But we have to be careful not to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A More Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2011

A look at the more excellent way of love - using the gifts for their intended purpose in their intended context.

A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 8, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis I remember a sermon – years ago, in fact I think I may have preached it during my time here as an intern – where my opening illustration was the difference between the way my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why It Hurts Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 31, 2011

When we consider pain, there are three particularly painful areas of life: our relationships, our work and finances, and our health. The pain that we experience in each of these areas of life can be traced to the judgments that God delivered after the fa

Sermon Notes July 31, 2011 FBCam Why it Hurts Genesis 3:16-19 CS Lewis, in “The Problem of Pain,” writes: “When I was an atheist, if anyone had asked me “why do you NOT believe in God, my reply would have been.... PAIN.. [People] cause pain by being born, and live by pain and in pain they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David And Goliath Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

We live in an infinitely more secure and safe environment than our ancestors did. Even though we live, in many ways, in the safest possible world that’s ever existed, all indications are we are still quite anxious and fearful. In fact, we are more anxious; we are more fraught with fears.

We’re doing a short series on courage, entitled Fearless: Possessing a Lionhearted Righteousness. It’s based off of Proverbs 28:1: “The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion” (Proverbs 28:1). Open your Bible to 1 Samuel 17 and bookmark Genesis 12. The Story of David ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:1

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give In

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 11, 2024

Churchill famously urged, "Never give in," a vital attitude for Christians. In Phil 3:12-16, Paul gives us the key to never giving up in our pursuit of the resurrection. That key is that we properly deal with the past, the future, and the present in our lives.

I. Introduction A. It took Winston Churchill 3 years to get through 8th grade because he had trouble learning Latin and consistently finished at the very bottom of his class. Ironically, years later, in the midst of WW2, he was asked to speak at the Oxford University commencement exercises. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ