Sermons on Failure Recovery:

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 26, 2009

When we fail in ministry, our failure need not be fatal. Rather, if our failure teaches us to depend on Christ and care for people, we can move on from failure to impact our world like Jesus’ original disciples did.

A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you’ll make wrong choices. You will. You’ll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you mess ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Morning Failure Failed

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 10, 2011

Christ is risen! What the "Alleluia" might mean for my broken life....

On Maundy Thursday I cocked up. I’d made my lists for Holy Week. 14 people to readings at Tuesday’s stations of the cross, 12 people to have their feet washed on Maundy Thursday, 9 people to do the Passion Gospel drama on Good Friday, 9 people to readings at Saturday’s Easter ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Failure Through Compromise.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

Compromise with corruption always leads to a painful collapse.

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. Richard Nixion said, "I did some of the big things rather well, but I screwed up terribly on what was a little thing." He was referring to Watergate, a small-time, bungled break-in. 2. Compromise ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Collection Of Failures

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

Jesus collects those who know they have failed and changes them

Jesus’ Collection of Failures. reading: John 4:7-30 Today with the kind of drive for academic excellence which is being reflected in the requirements needed for even the most mundane of jobs. There are more and more people feeling and knowing that they have failed. More and more people are ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Through Failure Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Apr 10, 2008

Everyone fails. It’s what you do in the midst of that failure whether or not growth will take place.

TEXT: John 8:1-7, Psalm 103 TITLE: Growing Pain #1: Growing through failure! SERIES: The Growing Church TOPIC: Spiritual Growth OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, April 6, 2008 PROP.: Everyone fails. It’s what you do in the midst of that failure whether or not growth will take place. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Benefit Of Failure Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 27, 2015

benefits of failure

The Greatest Benefit of Failure Romans 8:23 1. The guarantee - the first fruits of the Spirit A. The pledge for the rest B. The proof of life 2. The groaning - we groan within ourselves A. Personal and inward anguish caused by physical, emotional, or spiritual pain B. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In The Midst Of Failure Series

Contributed by Willem Nel on May 17, 2014

We are all challenged during our lives, but it is in the midst of it that we need to find our faith in an unfailing God

FAITH IN THE MIDST OF FAILURE   ME (INTRO & ORIENTATION) Introduce myself to them and let them get comfortable with me. 25 years of ministry We planted 7 churches We have send out and trained hundreds of leaders over the world. At one stage my podcast was downloaded between 30000-60000 per ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: *other

No Fear Of Failure Here

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 27, 2015

We can face failure and keep on going if we have the faith, courage, wisdom and strength that come with both believing in Jesus and fellowship with fellow believers.

A former army drill sergeant took a new job as a school teacher; but just before the school year started he injured his back. He was required to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. Fortunately, the cast fit under his shirt and wasn't noticeable. On the first day of class, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Flaws, Failures And Faith Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 11, 2015

Our past does not define us, God redeems us. Our mistakes do not define us, God teaches us. Our faith in God defines us, God uses us.

All of us have them. Some of us have more than others. • There are those who are crippled by them, others can rise above them and continue to live with confidence. But all of us have them. • What am I talking about? Flaws and failures. Our imperfections and mistakes. Flaws ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11, Judges 11:30-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

18. Covenant Failure Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 3, 2018

The success of the Mosaic Covenant was conditional on the obedience of the Israelites (Chart can be viewed at www.ingodsimage.site)

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 18 – COVENANT FAILURE] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:3-8, Exodus 6:6-8, Hebrews 8:6-9, Exodus 31:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Failure, The Backdoor To Victory Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018

Message 11 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message explores principles leaned from Israel's eventual victory over Ai after a humiliating defeat.

Joshua Series #11 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Failure: the Backdoor to Victory” We have been following the trail of the new generation of Israelites all under 40 except for two old guys, Joshua and Caleb. All the rest died in the 40 year wandering in the wilderness because they failed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Psalm 32:9-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Failures In Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. M. J. Joseph on Jun 9, 2017

There are chances of failures in our Christian life. But how to face failure and turn it to a story of success.

Failures in Christian Life (Mark 9:28-29, Luke 9:28-56, Mt.17:1-21) “After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.” (Mark 9:28) The context: Mark has a more complete account of this story than ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:28-29

Denomination: Episcopal

The Other Side Of Failure

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 13, 2019

Failure is a reality that all of us have lived. This message is encouragement and instruction on how to view and respond to failure. This is a message of Hope and Restoration!

Spiritual Encouragement and Instruction: What to do when we have failed. INTRODUCTORY ILLUSTRATIONS Most of us know Babe Ruth set a record with 714 home runs in his baseball career. But few remember he struck out 1,330 times on the way to that record. Most people know Jonas Salk discovered the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 58:11-12, Psalm 30:5, Romans 11:25-36, Romans 11:29, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Psalm 51:10-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Failure Of Human Leadership Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 20, 2019

Can human political systems save us? We elect national leaders, and are quickly disappointed. Let’s learn that only God’s government can truly bless humanity. Let’s contrast human governments and Christ’s government in Luke 23:33-43.

Can human political systems save us? We elect national leaders, and are quickly disappointed. Let’s learn that only God’s government can truly bless humanity. Let’s contrast human governments and Christ’s government in Luke 23:33-43. Forgive Them Luke 23:33-34 And when they had come to the place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 21, 2012

If we're going to rebound from failure, we must appreciate the past, be faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up.” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free