Sermons on Fail:

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

Becoming Peacemekers

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 22, 2008

Jesus commended us to be peacemakers. How do we go about this?

BECOMING PEACEMAKERS (Matthew 5:9) Pastor Eric J. Hanson In this article we shall explore one aspect of relating to others properly; that of being peacemakers. Peace is a great theme of the Bible. It is mentioned 412 times. Additionally peacemakers is mentioned 8 times, and peaceable 12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Your Kids Out Of Concrete

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007

There is NO more important task in the life of the believing parent than to provide the abundant life through active, unceasing training in following Christ and His Word.

“Keeping Our Kids Out of The Concrete” Introduction: What is happening in our nation today? What is happening to our children and young people? Why are so many compromising, struggling, drowning and even dying? Why does it seem that each of the last few generations is taking longer and longer ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Failure

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

What failure can do in the hand of God

INTRO: Here is the biography of a failure. -A man who had less than three years of formal education. -Failed in business in ’31, was defeated for the legislature in ’32. -Failed in business in ’33, elected to the legislature in ’34. -Defeated for the speaker in ’38, defeated for the elector ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

The Love Lifestyle

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 8, 2009

practical application to the Christian lifestyle in society at large.

ROMANS: 13: 8 -14. THE CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE IN SOCIETY LAST TIME WE WERE IN ROMANS WE LOOKED AT THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AND THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CHRISTIAN. WE SAW THAT GOVERNMENTS ARE ESTABLISHED BY GOD V1 AND PEOPLE IN PUBLIC OFFICE ARE ACTUALLY SERVANTS OF GOD V4 AND THE PURPOSES OF ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Avoid A "Lot” Of Trouble: Take God Seriously

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 1, 2009

If take warning signs posted by local authorities about thin ice, it’s even more important for us to take God seriously when he warns about the coming judgment.

Every year people require rescuing after falling through thin ice. Some don’t make it. They drown before help can arrive. That’s why provinces spend tens of thousands of dollars warning people to stay off thin ice. People could avoid a lot of trouble for themselves and others if they just took ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-29

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Repairer Of Broken Walls

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006

An invitation to a holy lent, speaking about the desire for revival, and recognizing that revival must be empowered by God, beginning with us (not them).

Having grown up attending a church that had little to no emphasis on fasting, Ash Wednesday, or the season of Lent, I’ve grown to approach this season with anticipation and trepidation at the same time. I appreciate the recognition of the passage of time toward Good Friday and Easter. After all, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12, Isaiah 58:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

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

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

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