Sermons on Failing Forward:

Why Peter Failed

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 18, 2016

Peter failed because he ignored Jesus warning and slept when he should have been preparing (praying).

Luke 22:31-34: 31"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. 32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." 33But he replied, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death." 34Jesus answered, "I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-72

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"When Friends Fail” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 15, 2019

Job’s three friends talked too much and listened too little. We should resist interpreting God’s will for another person’s disaster. What people really need is compassionate listeners. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Good Advice (2). Job's comforters (2:11-13): • Eliphaz will speak from a viewpoint of his experience. • Bildad will speak from the viewpoint of tradition • Zophar will speak from the viewpoint of his own assumptions • Elihu will speak from the viewpoint of an angry ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Brethren

To Fail, To Fall, To Finish

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 24, 2019

However, it clear from Scripture and history that many have perished, are perishing, and will perish. Only those who fight a good fight and finish their course will be saved.

TO FAIL, TO FALL, OR TO FINISH II Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” However, it clear from Scripture and history that many have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9, Acts 24:24, Mark 4:17, Mark 4:19, 2 Timothy 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Never Fails Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 20, 2017

Really? While we may fail in love, God's love will never fail us.

Summer of Love 5 Love Never Fails. The permanence of Love Well it’s been fifty years. Fifty years ago in Canada we celebrated our Centennial. Fifty years ago the Beatles released “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band”. Fifty years ago Interracial Marriage was declared constitutional by The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Never Fails

Contributed by Beulah Praiselin on Jan 26, 2021

Your good thing, high position, satisfaction comes from the mighty God in His time. No good things can be stopped for you because our redeemer lives and He never fails.

For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will He withhold from them who walk uprightly. Psalms 84:11 Greetings in the mighty and holy name of our Lord Jesus Christ, There are times in our life where we feel sad, alone, depressed, discouraged and we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11

God Has Not Failed Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

God has not failed, nor has His Word been unfulfilled, for God's process of selection has narrowed down His elect to those of like faith with Abraham. All who had this faith among the Jews were the remnant, and they were the true Israel of God.

A story told among Jews in Yeman, Afghanistan, Iraq and Russia concerns two beggars who use to wonder in the streets collecting alms. They use to pass the king's palace, and he always gave them charity. One of the beggars always praised the king for his goodness and generosity, while the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6

Fear Not For He Fails Not

Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 25, 2020

May we all be rejuvenated together as a church, solidified in our conviction, to uphold our faith and to strive towards our goal.

Anything we’ve done that offended God, let us ask for His forgiveness. We want to make right our relationship with God. Only through a sincere repentant heart, can we hear God’s message. As we come together, we also carry each other in prayer, to seek God’s mercy and to receive strength from God’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Don't Give Up, Hold On To Your Confidence”/ "It's

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 16, 2007

Sometimes in life we have to pray for confidence in God. He will give you just what you need because He’s just a whisper away!

Introduction For the few moments that are mine and as the Lord shall guide, I would like to use as a sermonic theme, “Don’t Give Up, Hold On To Your Confidence, Because It’s Only A Test.” After looking at the theme several times, the Holy Spirit kept leading me to the trials and the tribulations ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35, Isaiah 55:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Never Fails

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 14, 2014

A sermon describing the faithfulness of God.

"The God Who Never Fails" Joshua 21:43-45 Joshua 21:45 There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass. Introduction: We live in a world that is broken, broken by sin and as we look about us it seems that everything is failing; all of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Struggling, But I'm Going To Keep Pushing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

This sermon encourages us to continuously seek God, understand our struggles, progress in our faith, and persistently press forward in our spiritual journey.

Good morning, family! It's so good to see all your smiling faces here today. We're gathered together to dig deep into the Word of God, to find comfort, inspiration, and guidance for our daily lives. You know, sometimes we come across passages that really speak to us, that seem to echo the very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Topics: Moving Forward

"Look Back – Smile And Grow! Look Forward - Dream And Grow!"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007

Today’s graduates need to grow from their past experiences and prepare to grow from their up and coming future.

Look back – smile and grow! Look forward - dream and grow! Scripture Texts: Philippians 3:8-21 – key verse 13 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forward In Faith: Confident Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 14, 2013

Do you want to move Forward in Faith? Will you allow 2013 to be the year when you step out of your comfort zone - not just step out in faith but stay out of your comfort zone in faith? Do you have the confidence in God to move forward in your faith – to m

Our theme for 2013 is Forward in Faith. Let me ask you right at the start: Do you want to move Forward in Faith? Will you allow 2013 to be the year when you step out of your comfort zone - not just step out in faith but stay out of your comfort zone in faith? Do you have the confidence in God to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When We Fail Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 27, 2022

A look at Peter's betrayal and what we can learn from it concerning the times we fail Jesus.

OVERCONFIDENT FAITH: Peter fails Jesus three times. - John 18:15-18, 25-27. - Sometimes we have false confidence. - We think too highly of ourselves or too lightly of sin or Satan. - What was at the heart of Peter’s denials? a. Fear of death? b. There was a convenient way out (just lie)? c. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Maker Never Fails

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025

The same God who made a way in the Red Sea, brought down the walls of Jericho, fed multitudes, and raised the dead is still making ways today. The Way Maker has not changed, and He will not fail you.

THE WAY MAKER NEVER FAILS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:16-19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-31, Psalm 77:19, John 14:6, Hebrews 10:23 INTRODUCTION: Our God is not just a way maker; He is The Way Maker—the One who creates paths where there are none. Life sometimes presents ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking Forward, Looking Back

Contributed by Dale Sanger on Aug 28, 2005

Consequences and benefits of looking back and planning the future

LOOKING FORWARD, LOOKING BACK Introduction: We spend years looking and wondering. Looking at our past and hoping, longing for those ‘good old days’. Looking to our future and hoping for a good tomorrow. Often times though we get caught looking at the past and forget to look at the things that are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:9

Denomination: Pentecostal