Sermons on fail:

Our Faithful God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 27, 2009

In the midst of hardship, remember to call to mind the goodness and faithfulness of God. Ponder what God has done for you and can do for you. He has not changed. Trust Him.

Jeremiah penned down his grief after his nation and city Jerusalem fell to Babylon in 586 BC. • He expresses his sorrows over 5 laments in this book. The people suffered because they have sinned against God and rejected Him. • God is faithful. If the people would learn their lesson, repent and ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dare To Go Deeper

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 7, 2010

This sermon is about ensuring that you go deeper in your relationship with Christ

Dare to Go Deeper Ezekiel 47:1-12 Introduction The Book Ezekiel is a replete with visions and at the centre of the vision in this passage is that resource we can’t do without: water. Water is the secret of a full spiritual experience (See John 7:37-39) and is often the symbol of the word of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Foolish Message, Fools Called, Fools Sent Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 26, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 2:1-5

Text: 1 Cor 2:1-5, Title: Foolish Message, Fools Called, Fools Sent, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/25/10, AM A. Opening illustration: The modern university education teaching/respect model, “The power that is in the Gospel does not lie in the eloquence of the preacher, otherwise men would be the converters ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012

A talk at the start of lent that considers the temptation of Christ and the temptations that come our way. God always offers a way out for us to take, but we don’t always take it.

A native-American elder once described his own inner struggles like this: “Inside of me there are two dogs. One of the dogs is mean and evil. The other dog is good. The mean dog fights the good dog all the time.” After being asked which dog wins he thought for a moment and replied, “The one I feed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Restoration Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 26, 2008

Peter blew it, that’s for certain. He denied the Lord three times. But in Chapter 21 we see the gentle way Jesus restores Peter to fellowship and purpose. He does the same for us.

Do you ever fail Jesus? John the Apostle said “1 John 1:8-9 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” One of the most common experiences we as Christians share is the reality that we will fall. No matter how hard we try we will do things that are against he ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 20, 2008

We all need to see the stones in our lives moved. When they are moved out of the way, we see the power of God and will believe.

HE STILL MOVES STONES TEXT: JOHN 20:1-9 THEME: GOD REVEALS HIS GLORY TO THE WORLD Sometimes I become discouraged about the church and church people. Sometimes I become discouraged over the level of Christianity in this world. I can become overly focused on the negative aspects of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wounds That Heal Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 14, 2008

the Suffering Servant of Isaiah is God’s salvation plan and provision

WOUNDS THAT HEAL Isaiah 52.13-53.12 ‘Wounds that Heal’ – may seem a very strange title to a sermon. It may not even seem to make sense to you. How could a wound bring healing? Psalm tells us that the words of a friend may wound but they may also bring healing. This morning it is not the words ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Mega Changes Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 4, 2013

Are you ready for some Mega Changes in life with Jesus?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Here we are, it is now 2013, doesn’t seem possible, 2012 went by so quickly. Last week we talked about New Year’s resolutions and the reasons we sometimes make them. • Today we are going to build on the thought of change, growth, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Future Tense"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 21, 2013

All of us want to know what the future holds for us. But the Bible teaches that we walk by faith, not by sight. The future at times looks very tense, especially if we do not include God in our planning. He must be involved in every detail of life.

“Future Tense” James 4:13-17 In the film Back to the Future, Michael Fox plays the role of a guy named Marty MacFly who suddenly is thrown back into time 30 years earlier. Because he knows what the future hold for his family he feels compelled to make sure things happen the way they ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The One Who Welcomes Us Home

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 3, 2015

Because we believe that God is sovereign, and because we believe that the risen Christ is living and that the power of the Holy Spirit continues to make all things new, we can affirm that we are being healed again and again.

Back in 1971, Gavin Bryars, one of England's leading musicians and composers, agreed to help his friend Alan Powers with the sound on a film that Powers was making about street people. He was filming in an area around London's Waterloo Station. He filmed various people living on the streets. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Anglican

"Time To Grow Up"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 28, 2016

A sermon about putting away the sin that retard our lives and growth.

Time to Grow Up" 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 It is so easy to get lost in this life. What did the Prophet Isaiah say in Isaiah Chapter 53? "We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to [our] own way..." This is, essentially, what had been happening at the Church in Corinth--this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

What Causes Fights And Quarrels?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016

Let's talk about these 6 relationships killers (Material adapted from Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp's book, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, Chapter 4 Sin, pgs. 29- 40; and Chapter 8 Obstacles, pgs. 77-90)

HoHum: Larry Crabb said in his book called The Safest Place on Earth- “The difference between spiritual and unspiritual community is not whether conflict exists, but is rather in our attitude toward it and our approach to handling it. When conflict is seen as an opportunity to draw more fully ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Feb 11, 2014

Deals with Jesus definition of the Greatest commandments.

***THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT*** MATTHEW 22:37 Audio Link to listen to sermon: http://chirb.it/rI6mC3 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Man wonders about his primary duty to God. A.) Jesus came into this world, that He might teach us an acceptable way to worship and serve. B.) Once we have come to that place of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Examination

Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 19, 2013

Christ told us to examine ourselves. We must take an examination that questions if our souls are in line with the Word of a Holy God, the Works of the Holy Ghost, and the Works of the Heavenly Grace. Finally, are your steps in line with God's steps?

The Examination II Corinthians 13:5 5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? Intro: We try to teach our kids and grandkids what is right and what is wrong. Yet, there are many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Conditioning In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Many believers suffer "burn-out" or from lack of preparation. Like any other pursuit, if we are to be effective in service, we must make the proper preparations and condition ourselves spiritually.

The Conditioning in Discipleship 1 Corinthians 9: 24-27 Over the past several weeks we have been discussing discipleship and what the Scripture reveals about being a disciple of Christ. I am convinced the Lord desires every believer to be a disciple, but discipleship is not immediate following ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist