Sermons on Fail To Success:

How To Give Encouragement Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 11, 2008

It isn’t easy to follow Christ and Timothy was not the bold outspoken person that Paul was. Timothy’s heart was right, but he trembled at the task that was before him. The last four verses of this book remind us why Paul was so successful at encouraging

How To Give Encouragement II Timothy 4:19-20,21b Purpose: To show how believers can show encouragement to each other. Aim: I want the believer to look for ways to encourage others no matter how difficult. INTRODUCTION: It isn’t easy to follow Christ and Timothy was not the bold outspoken person ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Desperate Housewives And Their Spouses

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 15, 2006

Successful marriages are built on: 1. Self-giving, rather than self-fulfillment. 2. Building each other up, rather than tearing each other down. 3. Continual growth, rather than taking the relationship for granted.

Henry David Thoreau, the writer and naturalist, once said, “Most men lead quiet lives of desperation.” If you believe television, most housewives do as well. In the show, Desperate Housewives, Susan Mayer, Lynette Scavo , Bree Van De Kamp, Gabrielle Solis and Edie Britt lead us through a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Victory Through Worship

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 26, 2025

Worship is a spiritual weapon that brings down strongholds, breaks limitations, and releases divine victory into the lives of God’s people.

VICTORY THROUGH WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 6:20 Key Verse: “So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ego: Edging God Out Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 22, 2018

Jesus left us with a great inheritance. An inheritance of God's presence and His fellowship. However, many of us fail to experience that sweet fellowship because we Edge God Out of our lives. How do we do this? What are the consequences?

EGO: Edging God Out On Good Friday, we examined whether Jesus left us a will, a will bequeathing everything He had to us, which included the awesome presence of God. We established that Jesus actually did exactly that. John 17:24 (NKJV) Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jun 6, 2020

This sermon shares pearls with you on how to live a successful Christian life of faith, power, discipline and maturity. God tells us we can make steps forward towards him, and is always calling us closer, deeper into His ways.

Introduction What does it take to grow up and become spiritually mature? Why do some Christians not grow as they should? The Bible makes it clear that we can grow in our faith and in holiness. It is not a linear path, where we are continually helpless and have no part to play. God tells us we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Charismatic

The Father's Influence

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jul 25, 2007

I would say that behind the success of the family, is the Father - The father who have a sanctifying influence on his family. He will encourage the growth of the family. He will diligently instruct the child the right way to go. Fathers should help the ch

The Father’s Influence [Proverbs 22:6] Introduction Today is June 17. The world is celebrating this day as Father’s Day, giving tribute and honor to the most important and influential person in the family – The Father. I would say that behind the success of the family, is the Father - The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Removing The Wall-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 26, 2018

2 of ? God enabled the children of Israel to conquer the walled city of Jericho. God removes the barriers to ministry/serving Him & seeks to ensure the success of ministry. But When/How can barriers be removed? Ministry barriers are removed when...

REMOVING The WALL-II—Joshua 6:1-16+:20 Removing Barriers Attention: We usually avoid the beach except morning & evenings because of the sun. However, we also may go to the beach at midday. In order to remove the barrier of midday beaching(the effects of the brutal midday sun) we may use ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

The history of the kings of Israel is a long line of failures interspersed occasionally be a fleeting success. Yet God never abandons his people because his plan is to send a King who will fulfill all that he desires for his people.

‘In breaking news this morning an assassination has taken place in the city of Tirzah, capital of Israel. Reports from the city say that King Elah was at the home of the palace steward, where he’d been drinking heavily, when the commander of the country’s northern cavalry, Zimri, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:8-34

Denomination: Anglican

The Rock That Will Not Roll

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 30, 2022

People put their faith and trust in many things that will eventually fail. David found the ultimate Rock to trust in -- the Living God! Jesus Christ is the tested Stone God laid in Zion. His life, death and resurrection are the foundation you can build your life on.

THE ROCK THAT WILL NOT ROLL Isa. 28:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Father Michael, of St. Mary’s Church said, “I was on a plane last week from Edinburgh to London, when we ran into some very severe weather which resulted in turbulence. As it got worse, the passengers became more and more alarmed, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16, Matthew 7:24-25, 1 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Suffering To Setup Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Apr 1, 2025

Suffering is not a sermon topic we use much. It doesn't draw crowds or entice us to support the church. We fail to warn believers that there will be times of suffering. Suffering is something we all have to endure in our walk with the Lord.

Suffering to Setup Exodus 1:7-14 Ex 1:7 And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them. (8) Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. (9) And he said unto his people, Behold, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:7-14

"All By Myself"

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Aug 13, 2002

The story of Elijah, his success and his fear. His false assumption that he is all alone. How God spoke to him and to us in a gentle whisper. Today we hear the gentle whisper of the Gospel.

Text: 1 Kings 19:9-18; and Matthew 14:22-33 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Way, way back in early 1970’s there was a singing group known as the Raspberries. One of the members of that group was a fellow by the name of Eric Carmen. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Commandment #2 Thou Shalt Cut The Apron Strings

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 10, 2007

For a marriage to become successful “both” have to become emotionally detached from their family. (This doesn’t mean anyone is cut off, but as a couple your number 1 attention has to be your spouse!)

Commandment #2 Thou Shalt Cut the Apron Strings Text: Genesis 2: 21-25 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. 22 Then the rib which the LORD God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise Of Eternal Love

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 28, 2008

If we would be true to our faith and to our God, we must accept his promises and believe that he is able to perform that which he has promised. Without such a faith, spiritual success is impossible.

The Promise of an Eternal Love 1 John 4:8 Intro Abraham became a spiritual giant because he claimed the precious promises of God and moved forward in faith believing that god was trustworthy and would keep his promise. Abraham staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief but was strong ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Being Stripped Down To The Eternal

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 6, 2007

Job had it all it seemed, riches, family and God, but then tragedy struck and everything that seemed to be of importance to Job was gone. He used to be very successful, but now he is naked and sick. His home is in shambles,

Being Stripped Down to the Eternal Text: Job 1:20-22 20 Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped. 21 And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Of Determination Part 1 Series

Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 13, 2007

Determination is the strength that carries you through the path of success in the midst of obstacles. The word obstacle is a compound word derived from two words, obstruction and tackle. Every obstruction in life is to be tackled. Determination is the abi

The Power of Determination I am glad that you are here today to hear the word of God. I yield my self totally to Him to use me in bringing the “rhema” of God to you. God has created you with a purpose in mind. The purpose is your destiny. It is destiny that produces dream or vision that you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal