Sermons on Failure As Test:

Tempted

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 20, 2010

We all face temptation, but with the Word of God, we have a way to escape falling into sin.

Text: “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13). Why would Paul give this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Facing Trials With Joy

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 16, 2012

Some people consider it pure joy when they escape trials. But James calls us to consider it pure joy when we face trials. This seems like an impossible thing to be able to do. What do we need to have if we are going to have joy in the midst of trials?

FACING TRIALS WITH JOY James 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Some people consider it pure joy when they escape trials. But James calls us to consider it pure joy when we face trials. This seems like an impossible thing to be able to do. What do we need to have if we are going to have joy in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, 1 Corinthians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are Your Satisfied?

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 23, 2011

God wants us to bless (and thank) him AFTER he blesses us. It is easy to be God-conscious when we are in need; it is another thing when we are satisfied.

Who said: “We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven. We have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and power as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious Hand which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 10 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 11, 2010

Sermon 14 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." In the "Sixteen Signs," we are examining John's evidences of genuine faith as expressed in the epistle of 1 John. In this sermon: The Conviction Test. Do I believe that the Bible is the Word of G

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 14: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part X) (2 Cor. 5:14; 13:5; 1 Jn. 5:9-13) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For The Fire!

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Mar 2, 2011

In spite of building our lives on Jesus Christ, there will be times we go through the fire. But we will be purified, coming out cleaner, brighter, and tested.

Thank God for the Fire! Community Thanksgiving Service, November 25, 1998 Vallonia, Indiana Introduction: As much as I enjoy contemporary worship, some of the old hymns are being forgotten. Others are reserved just for special seasons. Do "We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing" in May? ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Asks For Your Isaac Series

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 17, 2014

God asked Abraham to lay down his Isaac. His story is an incredible picture of the Cross and how God loved us enough to surrender His Son, Jesus, for our sin. Do we love Him enough to surrender our Isaac today?

It has been said that Christians are like tea bags……they always do best when they get in hot water. In Genesis chapter 22, we find Abraham in the hottest water of his life as God tries his faith. The Bible teaches three key truths about trials in the life of a believer: 1) Trials come to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting To Know God Better Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 21, 2016

Many people still believe in God but the the number is declining. In this message, we will learn three things from the Book of Judges that will help us get to know Him better.

SCRIPTURE READING: Judges 3: 3 These are the nations the Lord left to test all those Israelites who had not experienced any of the wars in Canaan 2 (he did this only to teach warfare to the descendants of the Israelites who had not had previous battle experience):3 the five rulers of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

What Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 1, 2020

When you put your faith in Christ, you will experience pressure and you will be tried but you will also have God who will not only give you the strength to persevere but us them tomold you, to make you more righteous.

For the next couple of weeks, I thought we would take a close look at what has been called the “Achilles’ Heel” of Christianity. What is our “Achilles’ Heel,” you might ask? It is the question of pain and suffering. The Barna Group, founded in 1984, is a marketing research firm focused on the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11, Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Gideon - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 22, 2014

This sermon takes us through the bulk of Judges 6 mostly as a narrative with some insight included. It then returns to vs 13 where Gideon accuses God of abandonment. Compares Gideon's doubts w/David's eagerness w/Goliath. Then asks, "How about you?"

We’ve been taking a look at the life of Gideon, one of the Judges of Israel in the Old Testament. Was he someone we should model our lives after, someone we should avoid or something in between? Hebrews 11:32-34 “(32) And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-40

Denomination: Nazarene

A Place Of No Water

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2016

We may well find, like Moses, that the answer is already to hand.

A PLACE OF NO WATER. Exodus 17:1-7. Moses must have been pretty near the end of his tether (Exodus 17:4). After all, the LORD had already heard the cries of His people in their bondage (Exodus 3:7), and sent Moses to them: but it had been all Moses could do to convince them to accept ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle Temptation

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 28, 2017

Trust God "not" your Feelings. This Message is based on another Sermon on Temptation, Titled "Temptation is Only a Question, your response is the answer." with different Illustrations along with 4 Additional Illustrations at the end. Updated February 2026.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. The Scriptures for this day are: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19 and Mathew 4:1-11 Desserts have often been called ... a "seduction" ... or a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, James 4:7, Psalm 119:11, 1 John 2:16, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 1:7, Luke 4:13, Romans 12:21, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 5:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Bait Of Mis-Understanding...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 26, 2015

Discuss greater love? In minutes misunderstanding can destroy years of work. Ministry and church work can bring great irritation and frustration... STRIVE TO UNDERSTAND... Give of yourself...

MIS-UNDERSTANDING IS A TERRIBLE BAIT? TRY TO UNDERSTAND HOW IMPORTANT UNDERSTANDING IS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. A. HURT PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE. I have been thinking about life: ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Goliath? - No Problem Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 25, 2015

Satan wants to convince us our problems are greater than they are. However, like David, we need to rush Satan and not cower.

. I want to start this morning on a light note. Translations from English to a native tongue can be especially difficult. Here are a few examples. Sign in a Tokyo hotel: Is forbitten to steal hotel toweles please. If you are not person to do such thing is please not to read this notice. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Foursquare

Inspirational Intent

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Jun 1, 2024

Taking time to understand the original intent of anything God has spoken is a protective measure for us in our walk. This sermon discusses two scenarios found in the Bible with very different outcomes based on rightly dividing the word of truth.

Inspirational Intent When we take the time to understand what the original design of something was, we find inspiration we might not have otherwise encountered. This is inspirational intent. As we sit down to read the word of God, we can find ways to apply it to our lives. Application is what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:1, Luke 2:46-47, Psalm 119:11, Psalm 91:11-12, 1 Peter 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

The Pit Is Not The End Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 16, 2026

The pit represents seasons of rejection, isolation, and hardship; yet in God’s divine agenda, the pit is never the conclusion of destiny but a passage toward elevation and fulfillment.

THE PIT IS NOT THE END By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:23-28 Key Verse: “And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit was empty, there was no water in it.” (Genesis 37:24) Supporting Texts: Psalm 40:1-3; Lamentations 3:31-33; Romans 8:28; 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God