Sermons on Failure To Launch:

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

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

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

What Is Failure? Success?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2014

Come let us consider what is failure? You can fail and still succeed. Failure is refusing to get up and try again.

WHAT IS FAILURE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Hebrews 12:15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; I. I HAVE OFTEN TRIED TO DEFINE SUCCESS? A. I have asked many spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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 World Views A Failure Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 2, 2016

The Cross, God's Plan, Wisdom, Faith

4 Views from the Cross – The World Views a Failure 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (p. 793) March 6, 2016 Introduction: Suppose I showed up one day from a foreign country and said I’ve got an amazing story I want to share with you... A Peruvian peasant by the name of Carlos was put to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

From Failure To Worship

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 1, 2012

The Lord wants you and I to see that we can turn defeat into worship with the help of the Holy Spirit.

FROM FAILURE TO WORSHIP. JOSHUA 8:30-35. Perhaps one of the greatest examples of comebacks in recent years was that of San Francisco Giant pitcher Dave Dravecky. Besides pitching is the regular season Dave also pitched in the All star game, in the national league championship series and in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:30-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Faith In The Middle Of Failure Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 14, 2021

When you are faced with great failure, remember that Jesus loves you and wants you even more! (I WANT TO THANK MINISTRY PASS FOR THEIR SERVICE THAT HELPS ME PUT THE MESSAGES TOGETHER. www.ministrypass.com

Faith in the Middle of Failure Jeffery Anselmi / General Proclaim- The Gospel Has Come / Salvation; Failure / Acts 16:25–34 INTRODUCTION • Sometimes things don’t go as planned. • Imagine that you are serving God and you seem to be doing a good job of it, then something bad happens to you. • No ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Failure To Forgiveness

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 9, 2025

David made a seemingly insignificant decision that was really a critical error, and it impacted the whole nation of Israel.

From Failure to Forgiveness 1Chr 21 There are certain decisions that we make in life that become hinge points on which the rest of our lives turn. Key decisions we’ve made that not only change the course of our lives but may also have great effect on the lives of others as well. And this is what ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Hope In The Midst Of Failure Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 19, 2025

This is the 5th Sermon in the Series, "In The Beginning".

Series: In The Beginning… [#5] HOPE IN THE MIDST OF FAILURE Genesis 3:1-24 Introduction: Tonight, we are going to talk about an important topic that many of us know well- “Hope In The Midst Of Failure.” In our passage, we see a crucial moment in history- The 1st failure of humanity in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Giant Of Failure Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jul 12, 2025

Today, we delve into a powerful narrative from the life of Moses, an extraordinary leader who teaches us about the art of failing forward. Despite his flaws and failures, Moses’ life serves to teach us many valuable lessons. One of them is how to handle failure.

Exodus 2:11–12 “Now it came about in those days, when Moses had grown up, that he went out to his brethren and looked on their hard labors; and he saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his brethren. So he looked this way and that, and when he saw there was no one around, he struck down the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-12, Romans 8:28, James 2:17

Denomination: United Methodist