Sermons on Failure Areas:

Giving Away Your Gifts

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 22, 2020

So many Bodies missing fingers and toes and they wonder why.

1 Corinthians 12:12  For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.  Ephesians 4:11  And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12, Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Because I Can Or Because I'm Called

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008

God wants to use us beyond our ability.

STEWARDSHIP Part 2-Because I Can or Because I’m Called January 13, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Video introduction from “Stewardship Ministries of the Wesleyan Church” entitled, “Gifts”. There are two ways to serve: 1. Out of the gifts I know I have 2. Out of the call of God beyond my gifts Key ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

How A King Lost His Crown

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 7, 2007

the events that led to Saul losing his anointing and position in God

Intro: the bible is full of sad stories about people who failed God. The Word of God is full of biographies of men and women who missed the mark. One of these people is King Saul. We find his story of failure in I Samuel chapter 13 and 15. He started off so good, but ended up so wrong. By looking ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Plan, The Nut And The Pearl

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 1, 2019

God has a plan for each person. Do we desire God's plan. Sometimes God uses negative situations to accomplish his plan.

THE PLAN, THE NUT AND THE PEARL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Does Your Church Want To Get Well?

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 15, 2012

Some churches suffer from a defeated attitude when Jesus calls us to take simple steps, not giant steps. We aren't on an escalator, but must move our legs to climb the stairs set before us.

Attended a confernece on recognizing, halting, and preenting decline in the local church this past Saturday. In reading the foreword to the book "Reaching the summit" by George L. Yates, the illustration of the lame man at the pool of Bethsaida is used to demonstrate the attitude of some churches ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Submit And Resist PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Encourage believers to recognize the source of conflict in their lives, submit to God's authority, and resist worldly temptations in order to draw closer to God and become the people He created them to be.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a passage from the book of James that speaks directly to our hearts and our daily struggles. Before we dive into this passage, I'd like to share a quote from C.S. Lewis that captures the essence of what we will be discussing today. He ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Topics: Elements Of Repentance

Making Mountains Out Of Molehills

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 24, 2026

Small, unattended permissions become spiritual strongholds, but through Christ, every entrenched lie and pattern can be confronted, dismantled, and replaced with freedom.

Most of the damage we do to our spiritual lives does not begin with big sins or dramatic failures. It begins with small things we underestimate. A reaction we excuse. A habit we postpone dealing with. A thought we repeat often enough that it starts to feel true. We tell ourselves, “This is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:27, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, John 8:36, James 1:14-15, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Self Control

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2007

This message address some of the root causes of many personal and societal problems.

Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness unwise spending etc, ad ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Church Of God

Identiy, Vision And Purpose Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Jan 1, 2008

To optimize our effectiveness and maximize our faithfulness to God we must live with purpose.

SERIES: NEW THINGS FOR A NEW YEAR LESSON: IDENTITY AND PURPOSE. INTRODUCTION: It is inconvenient at this time of year to make new plans, both personal and corporate. We call them “New Year’s Resolutions.” We desire to do better in the future than the past. Allow me to suggest three areas of focus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 12, 2008

Consider Your Ways. Are they wise? Are they truly profitable? Will they end well?

Consider Your Ways Haggai 1:6-7; 12 Intro People desperately seek to read the signs of the times. This is true in every area of life. People in every walk of life put forth an earnest effort to interpret the factors that contribute to either success or failure. They are eager to succeed in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Verdict Of Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

what is your faith level

Intro: everyone of us will at times have our faith tested. In James 1:2-8 we are told that faith will be put on trial. The biggest question in any trial is, “ what’s the verdict.” We are given some of the litmus test of faith in these verses. The Verdict On Faith James 1:2-8 v.2—the first ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Self Control

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 24, 2013

The secret of self control is Christ control.

Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness spending etc, ad nauseum Theme: We want ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Church Of God

Samson Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

A muscle man with a weakness for the ladies. Samson is Israel's final, most dramatic, and most violent judge. Samson broke vows, married outside of the people of Israel twice, and functioned as a fallen leader.

Text: Judges 13-16 Theme: Samson and Israel Part 1 Introduction: Now we will concentrate on the character of Samson. A muscle man with a weakness for the ladies. Samson is Israel's final, most dramatic, and most violent judge. Samson broke vows, married outside of the people of Israel ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Lesson 28. The Exposure Of Arrogance (James 4:16-17) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

This section is somewhat related to the following one (5:1-6) but not to the preceding. Such an abrupt change in subject was characteristic of giving advice (counsel).

Text: James 4:16-17 (NIV) 16. As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. 17. If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them. INTRODUCTION This section is somewhat related to the following one (5:1-6) but not to the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let Down Your Nets

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 30, 2025

Obedience to the word of the Lord, even when it seems unreasonable, is the key that unlocks supernatural abundance and divine turnaround.

LET DOWN YOUR NETS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 5:4 Key Verse: “Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.” (Luke 5:4 KJV) Supporting Texts: John 21:6, Ecclesiastes 11:1, Isaiah 1:19, Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God