Sermons on Failure Of Works:

Rest On Every Side Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Rest is not merely the absence of work, but the presence of peace, security, and fulfilment in God.

Title: REST ON EVERY SIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 7:1 "After the king was settled in his palace and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies around him, he said to Nathan the prophet, 'Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1, Psalm 23:1-2, Exodus 33:14, Matthew 11:28-29, Hebrews 4:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First & The Last Series

Contributed by Chris Haley on Feb 24, 2025

A sermon on the first chapter of Revelation introducing how the book of Revelation works.

Introduction I can still remember the first Bible study I ever went to on the book of Revelation: “Revelation made simple” they said, “come and understand it better” they said. I was 19, I left that study after two hours with a mind filled with words that I couldn’t pronounce let alone spell! I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's The Boss? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Spirit-filled Christians work in God’s economic and relational system

Background to passage: This is the next relationship in the household codes of Christians that are living Spirit-filled lives. Remember, the Spirit-filled life is one of close followership to Christ and moment by moment obedience to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. It requires sensitivity to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Heals You Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 12, 2024

Jesus still works miracles through us and in us if we believe.

JESUS CHRIST HEALS YOU Text: Acts 9:32-43 Introduction 1. There are some well-meaning Christians who believe that the gifts of the Spirit have ceased. They teach the gifts of the Spirit were only for the apostles, and once the cannon of Scripture was completed, these gifts ceased. 2. I am not one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Methodist

Comparing Factual And Fake Faith

Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Nov 22, 2024

James explained the nature of genuine faith by contrasting to faith without works.

I. Having HEAD Faith Only 1. In regard to the DESTITUTE a. The RELIGIOSITY *verse 14-16, (the WELL WISHING but without action for one's WELFARE) "What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Is With And In Us As We Share Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 11, 2023

The Holy Spirit equips the whole body of disciples to continue the work of Christ.

Sixth Sunday of Easter 2023 For several weeks now, after the Paschal celebration, we have been hearing the last teaching of Jesus from the Gospel of John. This long speech and promise is positioned by John at the Last Supper, but it would also make sense in the period between Easter and Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 Peter 3:15-18, Psalm 66:1-20, Acts 8:5-17

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Christ Heals You Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 12, 2023

Jesus still works miracles through us and in us if we believe.

JESUS CHRIST HEALS YOU Text: Acts 9:32-43 Introduction 1. There are some well-meaning Christians who believe that the gifts of the Spirit have ceased. They teach the gifts of the Spirit were only for the apostles, and once the cannon of Scripture was completed, these gifts ceased. 2. I am not one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Methodist

Stewardship Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025

We may work for a boss on this earth, but we get rewarded by God.

“For [the kingdom of heaven is] like a man traveling to a far country, [who] called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. Then he who had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Evaluating Your Effectiveness Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2004

What kind of gauge do you use to measure your effectiveness? Often we use the world as our measure and it leads us to see failure, when God really sees success. Learn the keys to accurately measuring your life for God.

For more Bible Studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Evaluating Your Effectiveness 2 Corinthians 6 Pastor Tom Fuller How do you evaluate your success in life? At work we do performance evaluations. At school we get grades. In business we either have sales or don’t. When we exercise or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A New Beginning Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2018

Even after Peter's wonderful surprises when Jesus was raised from the dead, he was still struggling to get past his failure. In John 21, we see Jesus giving Peter the opportunity to be reinstated to his role of apostle and leader.

A. I want to begin this morning with a poem by Louisa Fletcher: “I wish that there were some wonderful place Called the Land of Beginning Again. Where all our mistakes and all our heartaches And all of our poor selfish grief Could be dropped like a shabby old coat at the door And ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-23, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Possessing The Promise Series

Contributed by Alan Peary on Dec 28, 2005

This is the third in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

CHANGING THE CLIMATE Possessing the Promise I believe that the greatest challenge facing the 21st Century Christian is the amount of knowledge that is so readily available. And because of that knowledge, we can very easily get drawn in to a ‘Seven Steps to………’ mentality. That all we need to do is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth Trumps Temptation

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 22, 2008

Overcoming temptations. Getting a better view of how satan works. Using Scipture to defeat satan.

Have you ever wondered how to get past sin? Have you ever wondered what makes sin so easy to fall into? What about that one thing makes it so desirable? If you have ever wanted to know a way of breaking through a sinful habit in your life, you might do well to listen today. Satan has his ways of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Breaks Generational Chains Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025

God has the power to destroy every generational curse and chain, bringing His people into freedom through the redemptive work of Christ.

THE GOD WHO BREAKS GENERATIONAL CHAINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 20:5-6 Key Verse: “That the iniquity of the fathers shall be visited upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Helping Reactionaries Grow In Faith Instead Of Frustration

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires.

Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle is illustrated by a true story told by Dr. Howard Pope. He tells ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Promise Of Glory Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 12, 2008

Be encouraged. The work we do for God is dependent not on our personal resources, but on God’s abundance and glory.

A Promise of Glory Haggai 2:1–9 It is the truth that our minds soften the past by helping us not to dwell on that which troubles us. Our forgetfulness deceives us into thinking that times were better. Here is the timetable to date: • Aug 29 Haggai brings a word of encouragement to recommence ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite