Sermons on Fail To Success:

When Seats Become Set-Ups

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 6, 2003

IT IS A fact THAT You have been SET UP for FAILURE, FRUSTRATION and the FORFEITURE of all that which you have FORCLOSED! In practice, your FAITH has FAILED to FUNCTION in the FACE of SET UPS. YOU JUST DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN SEATS BECOME SET UPS.

Perhaps you are wondering, ’Why it is that your Service always seems to SET YOU UP?’ I don’t know, but I’m Speculating. I’m not sure, but its possible that you might be puzzled as to Why your SERVICE ultimately SET YOU UP for FAILURE? I can’t be absolutely certain, I have a sneaking suspicion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

El Shaddai Series

Contributed by Chip Van Emmerik on Oct 30, 2006

No matter who you are, there are always times in life when you are forced to accept that you just cannot go any farther. That you simply lack the resources or ability to make some things happen. what so many Christians throughout the ages have failed to u

Title: El Shaddai Text: Genesis 17 Proposition: You must look to good for sufficiency Open Have you ever been frustrated in life? I am talking about the time when you worked and planned and hoped, and after it was all done, everything turned to dust? No matter how hard you tried, you reached a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Landmine Of Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Charles Stanley on Sep 20, 2007

What was your response the last time someone hurt you? Perhaps you felt the urge to retaliate. Maybe you took no action, but instead harbored bitterness in your heart. If so, you failed to realize that you do great damage to yourself when you have an un

Landmines in the Path of the Believer Part 3: The Landmine of Unforgiveness Summary: What was your response the last time someone hurt you? Perhaps you felt the urge to retaliate. Maybe you took no action, but instead harbored bitterness in your heart. If so, you failed to realize that you do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32, Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

A World Waiting For Jesus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012

Sometimes we come across to others as people who seem very different from what we claim to be. This happens when we fail to practice what we preach. It also happens when others make assumption about us without having all the facts.

A world waiting for Jesus Isaiah 51:1-18 and Matthew 16:1-12 An honest man is being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turns yellow, just in front of him. He does the honest thing, and stops at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Did Jesus Do About Children? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 17, 2009

The disciples either missed or failed to apply Jesus teaching in Mark chapter 9 verse 36. They rebuke parents who were bringing little children to Jesus, but Jesus was indignant when he saw this. Jesus blessed children and he asks us to learn from them.

What a difference a week can make! This time last week I was in a car travelling from the Judean Desert east of the River Jordan, heading towards Capernaum on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. After spending a few hours in Capernaum with my friend Michael, we then retraced our car journey travelling ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Anglican

Don't Stay In The Boat

Contributed by Russell Lackey on Aug 10, 2014

It has been said that "you will never walk on water if you do not get out of the boat." And yet, too often we fail to think about the next step. This sermon is meant to encourage those afraid to step out in faith as well as those who are sinking!

Many centuries ago, a man named Peter stood on the edge of a boat in the Sea of Galilee. Like all people who find themselves on an edge - whether physical or metaphorical - a decision had to be made. Peter’s choice was to either to step out onto the water or remain in the boat. Not an easy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting On God's Strength

Contributed by Claude White on Aug 15, 2023

In our faith journey, we often face weariness, doubt, and discouragement. We may feel as if our strength is failing, and the challenges before us seem insurmountable. But amid these struggles, Isaiah reminds us that God is always near, ready to renew our strength and empower us to overcome.

Waiting on God's Strength ? Isaiah 40:27–31 (ESV) ? 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God"? 28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Rock That Broke

Contributed by Lee Houston on Nov 3, 2024

I accepted Christ many decades ago, and ever since, I have tried my best to love my neighbor as I love myself. Yet, there are times that I fail. That can happen to the best of us. It may be something we say or do that is stupid or not thoughtful or inconsiderate.

Title: The Rock that Broke Specific purpose: failures can grow us I accepted Christ many decades ago, and ever since, I have tried to love my neighbor as I love myself. Yet, there are times that I fail. That can happen to the best of us. It may be something we say or do that is stupid ...read more

Scripture: John 13:5-9, Matthew 26:3

The Christians Compass Series

Contributed by Uwomano Okpevra on Nov 10, 2023

In Christianity today we see much division and confusion. Why? Because we fail to be guided by the true standard of authority! We must all agree on an authority in Christianity what will it be? The Christian’s Compass – the word of God!   (2 Timothy 3:16, 17).

THE CHRISTIANS COMPASS By Uwomano Ben Okpevra, PhD, MA, Div. In Christianity today we see much division and confusion. Why? Because we fail to be guided by the true standard of authority! The result is hundreds of churches with many different teachings. Before this confusion can be cleared, we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

7 Woes On Religious Leaders (Matthew 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 17, 2024

Why are we afraid to preach Matthew 23? Why does the Revised Common Lectionary leave it completely out? Are we afraid to let our churches know that we church leaders are weak, and fail, and also need to repent? Let's find out in Matthew 23.

Jesus warned about hypocrisy among religious leaders and accompanying woes. Have we ever heard this taught? Is it just too painful to admit that we church leaders can sometimes be just like the Pharisees? Let’s learn some hard lessons from Jesus in Matthew 23. Hypocrisy Do we practice what we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 6 – Chapter 31 (Part C) – The New Covenant With The House Of Israel And With The House Of Judah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 15, 2025

In this message we are looking at the most critical importance for the human race. It is the COVENANT God enacts. We look at several of these but the new covenant with Israel is where our focus will be. All covenants have their relevance in Calvary.

THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 6 – Chapter 31 (Part C) – THE NEW COVENANT WITH THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL AND WITH THE HOUSE OF JUDAH Jeremiah continues and we cover the prophecies of Chapter 31. This is the last Part of Chapter 31. These promises and great blessings for Israel is because ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-32, Genesis 9:9-17, Genesis 15:18, Genesis 17:19, Psalm 105:8-10, Exodus 2:24, Exodus 6:4-5, Ezekiel 16:60, Isaiah 55:3, Isaiah 59:21, Luke 22:20, Hosea 2:7, Jeremiah 31:33-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defeating Depression Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008

Defeating Depression part 2

Defeating Depression 2 Properly Care for your body Pray Honestly to God concerning your Pain Persist in hearing God’s Promises Put your history in the Past Put on a new Perspective Pour into a new Assignment Patiently Persevere Slide 1 We are finishing up our 2 part series on Defeating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Minute Sermons Or Bulletin Stuffers

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

These are little short lessons or short messages to us in the bulletins, you can freely use this thoughts, no credit needed.

This are bulletin stuffers or minute lessons by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Permission granted to freely use. His servant, Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you realize the person that needs your love the most probably deserves it the least? Forgiveness is a gift from God, that we can share ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying Through Your Problems

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

When you start a new church you don’t have seasoned prayer warriors in that church who will pray in the blessings and the protection of God. We were successful because we convinced a few Christians in other churches to pray us through our early problems.

"PRAYING THROUGH" YOUR PROBLEMS TEXT: Acts 12:5 INTRODUCTION: Moses prayed and God spared Israel from judgment. Joshua prayed and God caused the sun to stand still. Hannah prayed and God gave her a baby boy. Solomon prayed and God gave him wisdom. Elijah prayed and God sent fire down from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Self-Made Outsiders

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002

If someone tells me that the more they look like and act like those of the world the greater a chance of evangelistic success they have, my response is BOLOGNA! And I don’t care how you slice it, it remains BOLOGNA. If we look like and act like the world

Sermon Title: Self-Made Outsiders Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:1-9 Bethel Christian Church Date: October 8, 2000 Scripture Introduction: Once again, this morning we are going to be looking at one of the books which wasn’t quite easily accepted by everyone. Last week we looked at a section of the book ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: *other