Sermons on Failure Areas:

Why Can't We Be Friends? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 7, 2012

Today I want us to talk about one specific area. I want to talk about friendship. At some point in life all of us find ourselves close to people, those we work with, those we go to school with, those we socialize with-we find that spending time with peo

Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled “You’ve ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses Small Things

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

Have you ever seen a mustard seed? Look. See how tiny these seeds are? These are from the area where Jesus lived. They are the smallest seeds I have ever seen. A mustard seed is so small that if you were holding one in your hand and dropped it on the ground, you might not be able to find it.

Parable of the Mustard Seed Mark 4:30-32 Living Bible (TLB) 30 Jesus asked, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story shall I use to illustrate it? 31-32. It is like a tiny mustard seed! Though this is one of the smallest of seeds, yet it grows to become one of the largest of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Breakfast With Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 14, 2010

Simon Peter felt like a failure. On the last night of Jesus’ life on earth, Peter made an impossible commitment: “I will never run away and leave you.” But only hours later, Peter shouted, “I told you, I don’t even know him. Leave me alone!” Now, Christ h

John 21:1-19 “Breakfast with Jesus” by: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Simon Peter felt like a failure. On the last night of Jesus’ life on earth, Peter made an impossible commitment: “I will never run away and leave you.” But only hours later, Peter ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Forget It!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 31, 2022

In order to press on, to move forward, in the Christian life, we must first "forget" the past. We must forget the sins of others and our own sins and mistakes; we must forget our successes and failures; we must forget our vision of how our life would turn out.

My text this morning is a familiar one, from Paul’s letter to the Philippian church, chapter three, verses twelve through fourteen. Let me set the context. Paul begins by listing his credentials as an authentic descendant of Abraham, in rebuttal to those who were attacking him and his message. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Samson's Achilles' Heel

Contributed by Raymond Lu on Aug 9, 2010

The truth is, we have our own “Achilles’ heel.” These are areas of the enemy’s favorite target points. We may fall like Samson (only He knows) except when we lean on God’s grace in the spiritual battle. When God gives special abilities, the more we shall

Those who are familiar with Greek mythology sure read about Achilles. Achilles was the bravest, and the most handsome warrior in the army of Argamemnon. It was said that when Achilles was still a child, he was held by the heel, and upside down was dipped in the river call Styx. From then on, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Full Armor Of God Pt 2

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

When we go out against Satan and give him any trouble...you can be sure he will counterattack. He may attack our minds...our hearts...our bodies...or our finances. So we need to have a shield that completely covers us cause he'll attack any area he can r

THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD PT 2 EPHESIANS 6:13 Last week we began to look at the 6 items of equipment that make up the full armor of God...items we must have to be able to not only stand when the enemy comes at us...but to allow us to have complete and total victory over him. Let's turn to Eph.6 read ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13

Be Clean! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 18, 2009

You may feel like you don’t deserve God’s love. You may have walked away from Him or have areas of your life that you don’t want Him to see. Today’s study should be a huge encouragement to you to seek out the One who is willing to touch you just the way y

“Talk is cheap” the old saying goes. Jesus has spent a lot of time talking about the truth—that we as humans are helpless to have the character of God on our own. He has presented a simple yet hugely significant choice—the way of life or the way of destruction. It’s not an easy way (to our flesh) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

This Is What Counts In Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 22, 2024

God is in control of your life, my friend. All that you have is a gift of God. Your parents, your family, your marriage, your money, and your breath are all gifts from above.

At the conclusion of today’s message, you will be invited to respond to Jesus’ offer of a clean, fresh start. You can respond by going to the Encourager’s Room, a virtual room, or the altar. Today’s Scripture “After this Jesus and his disciples went into the Judean countryside, and he remained ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Plus Passion Equals…strike The Ground.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 6, 2022

We have a tendency to want Joy without sacrifice. We won't character without suffering. We won't success without failure. We won't gain without pain. We want a testimony without a test. We want it all, without going all in. However it does not work that way, and you know it.

Obedience Plus Passion Equals…Strike the Ground. 2 Kings 13:14-19AMP We have a tendency to want Joy without sacrifice. We won't character without suffering. We won't success without failure. We won't gain without pain. We want a testimony without a test. We want it all, without going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19, 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wide Mix Of Emotions At The Cross – Easter Message For Good Friday Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 16, 2024

What would you have felt if you were at Calvary? So many emotions were displayed there and today we investigate some of those and the people connected with them. Especially we will look at the emotions pertaining to the Saviour, and rely on the Old Testament for that. Place yourself there!

THE WIDE MIX OF EMOTIONS AT THE CROSS – EASTER MESSAGE FOR GOOD FRIDAY [A]. INTRODUCTION Crucifixion was not an unknown event. The people in the Roman Empire were familiar with this cruel means of execution. That day outside Jerusalem’s city wall when three men were crucified at Golgotha, did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-54, Matthew 27:39-40, Luke 11:23, John 12:32-33, Luke 2:34-35, Luke 22:32, Ezekiel 18:21-23, John 3:16, Matthew 12:30, Psalm 22:2, Psalm 22:14, Psalm 69:3, Psalm 69:7, Psalm 69:10, Psalm 69:2, Psalm 69:20-21, Isaiah 52:14, Isaiah 53:3, Isaiah 53:5-6, Hebrews 12:2-3, Mark 9:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warning: Bridge Out Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 10, 2020

Life is laced with spiritual hazards. We need the wisdom of God’s Word in order to avoid the many traps that surround us. Today, we will look at three such traps.

Warning: Bridge Out! (Proverbs 28:6-10) 1. Sometimes people escape, unscathed, from traps that should have caught them. 2. I failed the first quarter of a class in middle school, so I made a fake report card. I did this every quarter that year. I forgot that they mail home the end-of-year cards, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:6-10, 1 Samuel 2:12-24, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – Practical And Pesonal Teachings - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 4, 2024

Our days are darkening and becoming more unjust, violent and wicked, but God has given practical principles in the bible for us to live in these times. We look into a number of these from 1Thessalonians. The world will be accountable to God one day.

THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – PRACTICAL AND PESONAL TEACHINGS - PART 4 LIVING WITH THE FUNDAMENTALS – THE PILLARS OF THE LAST DAYS “The last days” when used by people can be confusing. The term always needs defining. Let me attempt to do that now. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3, Hosea 3:5, Proverbs 23:10-11, Genesis 1:27, John 14:6, Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:28-29, Philippians 3:20-21, Isaiah 5:20-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 3:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Romans 14:1, 2 Corinthians 13:4, Acts 11:22-26, Acts 20:33-35, 1 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Romans 15:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jabez: Overcoming The Significance Of A Sorrowful Name

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 7, 2011

Jabez' mother named him 'Sorrow,' but the LORD kept this man of prayer from experiencing it. We ought to pray faithfully to God, asking Him to help us in any weighty task and to bring about what is dear to our hearts and according to His will.

Turn to 1 Chronicles 4... In the book of 1 Chronicles, there is a man given honor in the middle of a genealogy of very important people, including many kings. His name is short, so we don't have a Maher-shalal-hash-baz. We have Jabez, essentially pronounced "Ya-Bates" in Hebrew. Many have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lot – Part 2 – A Lot Of Trouble For God – For Abraham – And For Himself – Genesis 13 – 14 - Lot In Sodom Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 13, 2022

Wilfulness is sin on a mission and Lot edged closer and closer. The world holds attractions for people, like the fishing spider that dangles a blob on the end of strands of web to allure its victims and pounces. Sodom was alluring Lot and about to pounce.

LOT – PART 2 – A LOT OF TROUBLE FOR GOD – FOR ABRAHAM – AND FOR HIMSELF – GENESIS 13 – 14 - LOT IN SODOM INTRODUCTION We take up this account from where we left off last time. Because of the strife between the herdsmen of Lot and Abram they had to separate. Abram and Lot had separated with Lot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:11, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Genesis 13:12-13, Genesis 13:14-16, Genesis 14:1-2, Genesis 14:11-12, Genesis 14:15-16, Psalm 1:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Implications From Jesus’ Burial & Resurrection-2(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2024

2 of 4. Luke lays out the historicity of Jesus’ burial & resurrection. Jesus was dead, buried, & resurrected. But What details surround His burial & resurrection? 13 implications from the details surrounding Jesus’ burial & resurrection.

IMPLICATIONS From JESUS’ BURIAL & RESURRECTION-II—Luke 23:50--24:12 Need: The death, burial & resurrection of Jesus is historical fact. Trust in those facts is a key factor in a person’s being ‘born-again’. Trust in those facts is key to a Christian’s relationship with the family of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7, Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Baptist