Sermons on Failure As Test:

Temptation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 24, 2020

Life is filled with trials and temptations. Sometimes we fail. Jesus was also faced with great tests, but he succeeded. Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won. Let’s look at the testing of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11.

Life is filled with trials and temptations. Sometimes we fail. Jesus was also faced with great tests, but he succeeded. Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won. Let’s look at the testing of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11. Led by the Spirit Matthew 4:1-2 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting In A God Who Knows

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 2, 2018

BUT PERHAPS THIS MORNING /EVENING IT`S SOMEONE HEAR UNDER THE SOUND OF MY WEAK VOICE AND THE PROBLEMS OF LIFE GOT YOU FEELING LIKE CHIPPIE SUCKED IN A VACUUM WASH OVER WITH A COLD CIRCUMSTANCES THATS BLOWING YOU WITH THE HEAT OF A HEAVY HEARTACHE

Job 23:10 (NKJV) 10  But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (TRUSTING IN A GOD WHO KNOWS ) MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS A STORY IS TOLD OF CHIPPIE THE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Rock Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

There are many rocks on the earth. Some are solid, some are collections of dust. Some are strong and some are very weak. Many men are not trust worthy but Christ alone to be trusted for your life values.

1 Peter 2:2-10 -Tested stone Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! You are my witnesses. There is a marble rock range in Jabalpur (India). There are several colors and layers. People make beautiful souvenirs out of it. I ordered one souvenir to make a family tree to present ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Methodist

Hope For The Fallen Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 13, 2018

Peter's denial of Jesus gives us the perfect example of how a person who falls can be forgiven and start over.

Introduction: A. The year was 1779. 1. He was a loyal patriot, a prosperous businessman, a natural leader and an obvious choice to be captain of the Connecticut State Militia. 2. He proved to be a good military leader. 3. He received much praise and acclaim, but when Congress created five new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-63, 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Next Step: A New Thing

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2021

You ever think about your next step? Your last step? God has given us the opportunity to step into a a new thing. The trap of the same old same old stuff will bring spiritual death.

YOUR NEXT STEP, A NEW THING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this lesson in 3 parts… I like series.) HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR NEXT STEP? WE HAVE THE POTENTIAL OF A NEW THING. There was a song of yesteryear called “THE NEXT STEP” The words were powerful. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:19, Ezekiel 18:31, Ezekiel 36:26, 1 Samuel 10:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abraham-The First Test Of His Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 4, 2021

Abram had obeyed God and moved his household to the land of Canaan. While there, he experienced the first severe test of his new faith. How did he respond to this challenge?

Introduction: Abram had left Ur of the Chaldees and was now living in the land of Canaan. He had settled, at least for the time being, south of Bethel and Ai. The exact location is not given in the text. When a real problem came, Abram experienced his first significant test of faith. How would he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Testing At Cana: Do You Measure Up?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 3, 2023

Cana was mysteriously chosen to be the site of Jesus' first two miracles in Galilee. Cana means "a rod for measuring." At Cana a desperate man met Jesus. His perspective was changed and his gold-like faith emerged.

THE TESTING AT CANA: DO YOU MEASURE UP? John 4:39-54 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a man in prison for robbery of a bank. He’d never told the police where he’d hidden the money. 2. His old father wrote him a letter, “Son, I wish you were here. I’d like to have a garden this year, but ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

‘more Than Enough!’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 2, 2026

‘More than enough!’ - Matthew chapter 14 verses 13-21. - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • The pursuit of the crowd (vs 13-14) • The problem of no food (vs 15-17) • The provision Jesus (vs 18-21). • Lesson #1: people matter. • Lesson #2: problems are part of life. • Lesson #3: God provides. SERMON BODY: Reading: Matthew chapter 14 verses 13-21. Ill: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Brethren

Times Of Testing. Joseph Meets His Brothers. Genesis 42-43

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 11, 2024

Joseph‘s brothers come to Egypt and undergo a time of testing. As they come into their brother’s presence, unbeknownst to them, they bow low before him. Joseph’s Dream has been fulfilled.

2024.11.10. Sermon Notes. Genesis 42-43. The Test Begins. Joseph meets his brothers. Dreams fulfilled. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph‘s brothers come to Egypt and undergo a time of testing. As they come into their brother’s presence, unbeknownst to them, they bow low before him. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38, Genesis 43:1-34, Psalm 105:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breakthrough From Fear Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2020

In 1 John 4 - John gives us three actions that are to be a part of the children of God’s daily lives so they fulfill the will of God for their lives. 1st we are to Test the spirit’s, 2nd Know Love and show love, and 3rd Fear not.

Sermon: Breakthrough from Fear! Illustration: The story from Outreach Church and the bat from the balcony! Opening Quote: “Everyone experiences fear in their life. There are big fears we are very aware of and little ones we may not even realize we have. I've learned that it's very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, 2 Chronicles 20:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 3: The Test Of Honor Under Delay Series

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 29, 2026

What do you do when the door to your dream opens, but it requires you to cut a corner? In the cave of En Gedi, David had the chance to kill Saul and take the throne. It looked like providence, but it was actually a test.

When the Door Opens Before the Time Here's the moment every person in a waiting season dreams about. The enemy who has been chasing you? Vulnerable. The person standing between you and your destiny? Exposed. The obstacle that's been in your way for years? Completely defenseless. And you ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

#4doomed To Failure: Looking Out The Big Window

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 8, 2006

We consider the attitudes that cause people to be doomed to failure. One man looks out the window and sees trouble, another man looks out the same window and sees deliverance.

#4 DOOMED TO FAILURE BECAUSE SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS CAN SEE BIG TROUBLE OUT THE WINDOW? SHALL WE SMITE THEM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This can be done in one lesson if you move quickly. If not do it in two parts. I. SPIRITUALLY BLIND PEOPLE FOCUS ON THE PROBLEM, AND NOT THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Pass, When You Feel That You Are A Failure

Contributed by Dwayne Williams on Sep 11, 2006

how a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a victorious life or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility, solitary, and anger.

How to pass even though you feel like you are failing 2 Corinthians 4: 6 – 12 Main Focus is 2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 I know this title of this sermon doesn’t really make sense to a lot of people on this morning, I know that they will have questions that will pop up in people head like, what do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

"What We Have Here Is…failure To Communicate”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

“What We Have Here is…Failure To Communicate.” Perhaps some of you are old enough to remember this famous line from the authoritarian captain played by character actor Strother Martin in the 1967 movie, “Cool Hand Luke.” Paul Newman’s academy award nomi

“What We Have Here is…Failure To Communicate” “What We Have Here is…Failure To Communicate.” Perhaps some of you are old enough to remember this famous line from the authoritarian captain played by character actor Strother Martin in the 1967 movie, “Cool Hand Luke.” Paul Newman’s academy award ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing Aging: Has My Life Been A Failure? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2007

Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: Built around the five "God is" statements of Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School, and punctuated by "Wahoo". God is real, God is with us, God is strong, God is awesome, God is in charge.

And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one thing has failed of all the good things that the LORD your God promised concerning you; all have come to pass for you, not one of them has failed. Not one thing has failed. It would ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist