Sermons on failure to launch: showing 376-390 of 29,624

Getting It Wrong Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

This passage is hard on the disciples, no getting around it. They fail, repeatedly. But when I step back and look at me, and at today’s church, I refuse to condemn the disciples because I see these very same failures in me and in today’s church. We’ve

Getting it Wrong: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:37-50 May 17, 2009 Intro: What we usually do when we study Scripture is good – we break it down into smaller pieces so we can really get into the stories and try to understand them, see Jesus in them, and reflect on what they mean for who we are and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-50

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Memories Become Your Enemies

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009

Do you live in the past? Jesus said, "No one who has put their hand to the plow and looking back is fit for the kingdom of heaven." Why is looking back dangerous? Let’s explore it together.

When Your Memories Become Your Enemies: Learn To Look To Jesus INTRODUCTION I want to talk with you today on the subject: WHEN YOUR MEMORIES BECOME YOUR ENEMIES Did you know that your mind is one of God’s greatest creations? That’s why the mind is a terrible thing to waste, because God created ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Baptist

The Missing Piece Of Your Life

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

However you may succeed in your endeavors, without Christ, there will still be a missing piece of your life.

Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life? Why do you ask me about what is good? Jesus replied. There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments. Which ones?, the man enquired. Jesus replied, ’Do not murder, do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Heard The Rooster Crow?

Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Mar 7, 2013

How can we recover when we have failed God miserably? We trace the path of Peter's failure through his restoration.

HAVE YOU HEARD THE ROOSTER CROW? Surving Life's Failures Selected Passages INTRODUCTION SHOW “FAMOUS FAILURES” VIDEO CLIP (1:15) From failing at show business to failing at sports or politics, it was amazing to see some of those names on the screen, don’t you think?...Think how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham's Flaky Family Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 10, 2011

Most of us can identify with a dysfunctional family.

Intro: 1. George Bernard Shaw observed, "If the other planets are inhabited, then they must be using the earth, for their insane asylum." 2. We have just got started in this book - and what a mess we have seen so far: Forbidden fruit loving Adam and Eve... Killer ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Miserable End

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 13, 2011

No matter the course of our life, we don’t have to end up a failure if we trust Jesus.

A Miserable End December 11, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: No matter the course of our life, we don’t have to end up a failure if we trust Jesus. Focus Passage: I Samuel 31:1-13 Supplemental Passage: But when this perishable will have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Slow Fade

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 27, 2012

Our failure does not happen suddenly but is the result of a continuous gradual process of self will, arrogance, overconfidence and a refusal to listen to the Lord often preferring to remonstrate with Him and give Him advice!

Mark 14:27-31 KJV And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. 28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. 29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The High Cost Of Living Low Series

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010

We have all experienced failure like Samson. But do you feel your hair starting to grow back???

The High Cost of Living Low Some are born to privilege, w/ many advantages, and can't seem to succeed, and then others are the opposite, born to nothing, and rise above it all to great success. Samson was an example of the former. He was born at a special time in Israel's history. 7 times this ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Disobedience

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 3, 2013

How to loose all we have from the Lord.

THE HIGH COST OF DISOBEDIENCE 1Samuel 15;1-35 Obedience brings Gods blessing, while disobedience leads to defeat and destruction. Salvation provides the dynamic for obedience to the will of God. 1. Anointed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas According To Matthew Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 10, 2014

Jesus is the promised King of Christmas.

Christmas According to Matthew Matthew 1-2 Rev. Brian Bill December 6-7, 2014 Transition: “O Holy Night” Shalom! My name is Levi Bar Alphaeus, but most folks just call me Matthew. I had the honor of writing what has become known as the Gospel of Matthew. This title was added in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

When you don't know where to start

A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us? a. We’re scared of failure. b. We don’t know where to start. c. We’ve failed at big jobs before. d. Lack of motivation. e. Worthy goal, but not with my limitations. “God led Israel to cross the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:8-43

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Pressing On

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 7, 2017

This is a New Year message focused on our decision to move beyond our past to press towards the goal within our future. It asks the reader to consider the impact of past failures on our present and future plans.

I’m Pressing On Scriptures: Philippians 3:8-14; 4:13 We have entered into a new year that represents a year of change for our lives. This year represents the first year of the rest of our lives. This statement will make more sense shortly. The title of my message this morning is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Warning To Wonderful

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 5, 2017

Have you ignored a warning and failed? God still has a promise for you.

We all have had warnings given to us. Some were meant to help us as “Look out for that car!” “Don't touch that! It's hot!” They had implied promises because that car will hurt you will get burned. Other warnings were threats with negative promises. “Don't make me pull this car over!” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Lost At Sea - A Ship Adrift

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

Message about the lack of morality in America and Sexual Assault on Women

One of the hard things for preachers to do at times is to address issues of the current culture – but it is one of the necessary things – one of most important things Not to say that the 5 O’clock news headline should be the sermon title but applying the bible to everyday living as it relates to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

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