Sermons on Fail:

Sarah: The Princess And The Promise Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 2, 2006

Part III of a six week series demonstrating how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

A Promise is a Promise +In the movie, “It could happen to you” Nicholas Cage plays the part of a New York Cop who walks into a little café orders a cup of coffee. When he’s ready to leave, he reaches back and realizes he’s misplaced his wallet. The struggling young waitress played by Bridget Fonda ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-30

Denomination: Bible Church

God Likes You

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 25, 2007

God likes you. The only way to obey God over the long haul is to love him. The first step to loving Him is to receive His love for you. The first step to receiving his love for you is to understand he likes you.

A few months ago I had an interesting email conversation with a woman who has attended our church for a few years. She told me that she hadn’t been coming for a while because of some personal issues that were going on. When I asked her to clarify what she meant, she said basically coming to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving God And Loving People

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Notice in those verses the question that Jesus was asked. "Which is the great commandment in the law?" Jesus gave the same answer as the he gave the lawyer in our text. Love God. Love your neighbor. He then states that all the law hangs on these two comma

Text: Luke 10:25-37 (NASB) Introduction: In April of 1998 in our nation’s capital Military Police Maj. Odie Butler said he was northbound on I395 about 10 minutes before 6 a.m. when he came upon an accident near Alexandria. Amid the debris of a single-truck accident, a person was on the highway, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Run With Persistence Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

A lesson on persistence from the life of Jeremiah.

Failed in business - Age of 22 Ran for Legislature--defeated 23 Again failed in business 24 Elected to Legislature 25 Sweetheart died 26 Had a nervous breakdown 27 Defeated for Speaker 29 Defeated for Elector 31 Defeated for Congress 34 Elected to Congress 37 Defeated for Congress 39 Defeated for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 25:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Owning Our Exile

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2011

That we are different from the world is not a license to withdraw. We are to engage and to transform the world around us, for that is the key to our church's future.

Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, August 26, 1979; with minor changes, Forest Heights Baptist Church, Oxon Hill, MD, Sept. 9, 1979; Howard University School of Religion Chapel, Washington, DC, Oct. 10, 1979; Twinbrook Baptist Church, Rockville, MD, retreat, Jan. 19, 1980; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Square Pizza And Mystery Meat

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 19, 2013

Acts is the record of incredible miracles by incredible people. But what if the greatest miracle took place in the lunch line? The guy pushing square pizza and mystery meat shows us that the Holy Spirit can use us too!

Square Pizza and Mystery Meat I. Introduction On this very important day . . . a day that distinguishes us - on this Pentecost Sunday I want to take you back into the book in which it all started. I want you to join me in Acts 6 & 7 as we talk about Square Pizza and Mystery Meat! II. Text Acts ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gospel Driven Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 19, 2013

A Christ Centred Ceremony of Marriage in which attendees will hear the good news.

Gospel Driven Wedding Ceremony Dakota Community Church June 2013 All Rise - Bride enters. Welcoming Statement & Prayer of Blessing: Dear family and friends we have come together today at the invitation of Groom and Bride to share in the joy of their wedding. This celebration is the culminating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

“the Irrevocable God” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 9, 2013

God's plan in History, His character and His purpose are NOT revocable.

“The Irrevocable God” Romans 11:25-32 We spent several weeks in Romans 11:17-24, seeing how God has worked sovereignly and supremely in cutting off branches of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Abasalom: When Bitterness Consumes Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013

This message examines how unresolved bitterness destroyed Abasalom's life.

In the United States it is quite common for those in power to make the headlines for all the wrong reasons. There’s nothing that seems to catch our attention like a good political scandal. There are several of these scandals that are forever etched in our minds. We were brought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

According To Herod Series

Contributed by David Cain on May 4, 2013

The slaughter of the innocents was a dreadful historic moment but how did Herod see it?

According to Herod Lord, direct me in my speaking that those who hear may learn more of your love for us and your expectations of us. Amen. It’s not easy being a King; let me tell you! After more than 30 years of constant challenge to my authority as the King of the Jews, let alone what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Pilate Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

So what do we know about Pilate and what can we learn from him?

Pilate John 18:29-40 The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in the Apostle’s Creed and has been translated into more languages than just about every other name. Even though he stepped onto the stage of human history for only about four hours, Pilate’s name is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:29-40

Denomination: Methodist

I Must Have Been Wrong

Contributed by Richard Overman on Mar 24, 2012

Reflection upon the rightness & wrongness of Christian thinking. Allowing the congregation to be stirred up by deciding if all preaching is just vanity

"Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I ask, ’Where have I gone wrong?’ Then a voice says to me, ’This is going to take more than one night.’" (Charlie Brown) I Must Have Been Wrong. Rhodes Friends 3-25-2012 Since I must have been wrong, I must apologize. Since I must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Armageddon Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 19, 2012

A study of the book of Isaiah 34: 1 – 17

Isaiah 34: 1 – 17 Armageddon 1 Come near, you nations, to hear; and heed, you people! Let the earth hear, and all that is in it, the world and all things that come forth from it. 2 For the indignation of the LORD is against all nations, and His fury against all their armies; He has utterly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 34:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Jason Seger on Feb 18, 2012

We can learn from Jesus' actions how to respond when we are confronted with the sins of others.

God of the Second Chance Scripture Text: John 7:53 – 8:11 Introduction: How many of you would be honest enough to say that you gave blown it in the past? Sure, we all have because we are all sinners? Now, when you blow it, how great does it feel to get a second chance? Whether ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Stagnant?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 2, 2012

Stagnant means sluggish, motionless and inactive. This might be an accurate description of some people’s Christian walk. They’re not living; they’re simply existing. They’re not doing anything with the new life that God gave them. If that describes any of

ARE YOU STAGNANT? INTRODUCTION: Stagnant means sluggish, motionless and inactive. This might be an accurate description of some people’s Christian walk. Line in a movie: “I just want to live mindlessly from day to day.” Some people are doing just that. They’re not living; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ