Sermons on Failings:

The Emerging New Stewardship Role In The Church Is Key To Effective Leadership.

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 26, 2020

The church has stayed too long in the wilderness of failed leadership. Now is the time to use the stewardship calling to accomplish the role of leading the church into the new dispensation after the crisis of the pandemic has run her course.

The present pandemic crisis has revealed the inevitable need for good leadership and governance not only in the world, but in the church as well. Daily we are experiencing and witnessing the failure of leadership in many high places. In fact those who are supposed to lead are failing the calling. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Luke 16:8, Philippians 2:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible And God's Will

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 1, 2021

The Bible is life’s operating manual. It teaches us how to live in every major issue we face in life. It’s a sure guide to success. Unfortunately, too many fail to read the instructions.

Last time, we talked about God’s Will versus our will. We learned a little about predestination. And I tried to answer many of the questions about predestination. Does God choose us even if we don’t want Him to? Does God choose some people but not others? How can you know what God’s will and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Finish Well Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 8, 2021

Stories abound of folks who began well in the Christian faith, and in ministry, but failed to finish well. What does the Word of God say about how we can be motivated to follow Jesus faithfully to the end?

I was listening to one of our secular news and talk radio stations one morning this past week. And there was an innocent joke, of all things, about our subject this morning. A married couple was having a debate about who should get out of bed in the mornings to brew the coffee. Finally, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 3:14, Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

The Light Of Christ Jesus Yahshuah Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 11, 2021

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, life is as much of a struggle for us all when we consciously decide to clearly face the darkness of the world and fail to embrace God’s love ...

THE LIGHT OF CHRIST JESUS YAHSHUAH by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 11, 2021) “When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither ...read more

Scripture: John 8:10-12, John 8:11, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Friends

The Wicked Rejoice Together And Fall Together

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 19, 2019

Mocking believers and rejoicing when someone else fails are traits of satan and will eventually be byproduct of where their heart truly is and the result could cause a person to spend eternity in hell. These are not traits that a true Christian would have.

Ezekiel 26-32 PROVERBS 24:17-18 NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE (NASB) DO NOT REJOICE WHEN YOUR ENEMY FALLS, AND DO NOT LET YOUR HEART BE GLAD WHEN HE STUMBLES; OR THE LORD WILL SEE IT AND BE DISPLEASED, AND TURN HIS ANGER AWAY FROM HIM. Heavenly Father. We come before you today acknowledging that you ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 32:32, Psalm 101:5, Proverbs 24:17-18

Denomination: Charismatic

30) "Beware And Avoid False Gospel’s” Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 27, 2022

Many Religions today fail to understand the significance and importance of the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. This has given rise to "False Gospels" which the Apostle Paul gives us stern warning to avoid.

PREACHING THE TRUE GOSPEL 30) “Beware and Avoid False Gospel’s” TEXT: Galatians 1:6 RECAP Today, our teaching concerning the true Gospel of Jesus Christ, And “...those things most surely believed among us” (Lk 1:1) continues. In recent weeks, as we have opened the Scriptures together... We have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Voice Of Continuance Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2022

Our passage contrasts the difference between people & God. People are temporary & they change. By contrast, God & His promises are sure. His promises never fail for His Word endures forever.

ISAIAH 40: 6-8 [ADVENT I SERIES PART III] A VOICE OF CONTINUANCE [ Psalm 103:15–17; James. 1: 21-25; 1 Peter 1:23- 25] The voice has just told us that fallen humanity will be visited by the eternal God who will indwell His people. We are told to proclaim these glad tidings with the strong ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 46 - What God Desires Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 5, 2025

Jonah failed to understand the compassionate and merciful nature of God. We as a church must know the heart of God and be actively involved in sharing the good news of the gospel and inviting those outside to be part of God’s Kingdom.

We read in Jonah 4:8, “And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, It is better for me to die than to live.” (KJV) As we observe the works of God they astound ...read more

Scripture: John 4:8, Matthew 9:36-38, Luke 8:2-3, John 21:17, John 1:46, Matthew 12:7, Matthew 9:13, Matthew 24:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

All He Does Is Win! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 12, 2025

Jesus never fails. A persons faith is only as good as the object they place it in. We must make sure that our faith in Jesus as He is revealed in Scripture. Not a "Jesus" of our own imagination.

All He Does is Win! Text: John 18:12-27 Before we get into our text this morning, I’m just going to tell you that what we’re going to be looking at sounds like something that could be pulled from our modern-day news cycle. Solomon said, “There’s nothing new under the sun.” So, the next time ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27, Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Covenant Keeping God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 16, 2025

God is a Covenant-Keeping God who never fails. His promises are sure, and His faithfulness endures for all generations. When we walk in obedience and faith, we enjoy the full benefits of His covenant.

COVENANT-KEEPING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 7:9 Supporting Texts: Genesis 17:1-7, Psalm 89:34, Hebrews 6:13-18, Isaiah 54:10 INTRODUCTION: A covenant is a divine agreement between God and His people, sealed by His unchanging promises. Unlike human contracts that can be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9, Genesis 17:1-7, Psalm 89:34, Hebrews 6:13-18, Isaiah 54:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Forest Wakes.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 6, 2024

Did you know that God’s provisions are for every believer who will open his or her mouth unto Him. If you refuse God‘s provisions, you suffer spiritual, malnutrition, and fail to grow.

When The Forest Wakes. John 11.25 Did you know that God’s provisions are for every believer who will open his or her mouth unto Him. If you refuse God‘s provisions, you suffer spiritual, malnutrition, and fail to grow. But if we open our mouth wide, we can be sure that God will fill it. “All ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Message In 1peter – Number 7 – Shepherding The Flock Of God – Message For Pastors, Ministers, Elders, Shepherds – 1peter 5:1-3 - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 19, 2023

Where has church leadership failed? How should all pastors (shepherds) behave towards the flock of God? We look at Peter’s requirements for this high position. Remember the words “accountability to the Chief Shepherd”.

MESSAGE IN 1PETER – NUMBER 7 – SHEPHERDING THE FLOCK OF GOD – MESSAGE FOR PASTORS, MINISTERS, ELDERS, SHEPHERDS – 1Peter 5:1-3 - PART 1 [A]. SHEPHERD THE FLOCK OF GOD What grazier (rancher) would ever entrust his animals on agistment (feeding livestock at a designated location) to a farm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-3, John 21:15-17, John 10:14-15, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 1:9, 1 Peter 4:17, Ephesians 4:11-12, Isaiah 40:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your True Destiny

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2022

There is a great deal of talk about destiny, yet you may miss your true destiny by failing to be content and seeking for a great position when God wants to make you great in your current position.

Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, James 1:27, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Luke 6:22-25, 2 Timothy 3:12, Philippians 1:29-30, Hebrews 11:35-40, Hebrews 12:1, John 16:33, Matthew 10:24-25, Revelation 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 6, 2023

We are free not on how we behave, but on how we believe. A works ooriented approach to freedom will always fail. Why? Because we are free, set free, not by how we behave, but what we believe!

We Believe. John 15:1-5NKJV We are free not on how we behave, but on how we believe. A works oriented approach to freedom will always fail. Why? Because we are free, set free, not by how we behave, but what we believe! Do you have definitive answers to what you believe? We need to fix ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Thankful

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 14, 2003

One of the temptations of the Christian who has been saved for any length of time is the danger of getting accustomed to God’s blessings, to take them for granted, and fail to be thankful. we need to be thankful to God for so much.

BE THANKFUL PSALM 100 INTRODUCTION: Psalms 100:4 tells us to "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise; be thankful to Him, and bless His name." One of the temptations of the Christian who has been saved for any length of time is the danger of getting accustomed to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist