Sermons on Failure To Victory:

Lesson 6: How Failure Leads To Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011

Our response to failure and disappointment will determine our success in life.

A. INTRODUCTION: OUR RESPONSE TO FAILURE AND DISAPPOINTMENT WILL DETERMINE OUR SUCCESS IN LIFE: EXODUS 4:29-31 1. Moses gathered the elders to present his credentials. a. Aaron faithfully delivered God’s message. “And Aaron spoke all the words which the LORD had spoken to Moses” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointment Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

God is in control even in our times of catastrophe.

Disappointment Moses Hebrews 11:23-27 November 3, 2013 Disappointment is the feeling of dissatisfaction that results from unfulfilled expectations The sovereignty of God is the biblical teaching that all things are under God's rule and control, and that nothing happens without His direction or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Getting It Right

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 23: 1 – 37

2 Kings 23: 1 – 37 Getting it right 23 Now the king sent them to gather all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem to him. 2 The king went up to the house of the LORD with all the men of Judah, and with him all the inhabitants of Jerusalem—the priests and the prophets and all the people, both small and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lessons In Humility. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 25, 2018

Lessons in Humility - Luke chapter 9 verses 37-50 - Sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Failure #1: – They Were Unable to Cast Out The Demon (vs 37-43) Failure #2: They Were Afraid to Ask For Clarity (vs 44-45) Failure #3: They Were Pre-occupied with Self & Position (vs 46-48) Failure #4: They Were Cliquish & Exclusive (vs 49-50) SERMON BODY: Ill: • He has one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-50

Denomination: Brethren

Jacob: 3rd Generation Faith Lesson Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

Who was Jacob?

A. WHO WAS JACOB? 1. Second twin son born to Isaac and Rebekah. a. Famous grandfather Abraham. b. Fraternal twins. c. The line to Messiah, Christ. d. Predicted leader. “The older shall serve the younger” (25:23). 2. Jacob’s name means deceiver. a. Birthright, spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Get A Second Chance

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 13, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 15: 1 – 23

Deuteronomy 15: 1 – 23 Can I get a ‘second chance 15 “At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release of debts. 2 And this is the form of the release: Every creditor who has lent anything to his neighbor shall release it; he shall not require it of his neighbor or his brother, because it ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Prevent Internal And External Failure

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 24, 2002

How to Prevent Internal and External Failure

How To Prevent Internal and External Failure One of the greatest fears that people have today is ending their life as a failure. So many people resemble the famous comedian Chris Farley of Saturday Night Live Fame whose life ended in failure and death at 33 years of age. Chris experienced ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Writing? Failure By Punctuation!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 23, 2006

It is not the size of the dog in the fight! It is the size of the fight in the dog. Life is a story line --- you must punctuate properly. Is this a comma or a period. Ask Hezekiah for what appears the end might be a new opportunity.

WHAT ARE YOU WRITING? FAILURE BY PUNCTUATION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD MADE AND GAVE TO US, WHAT WE DO WITH THIS DAY COULD BE OUR GIFT TO THE LORD! Psalm 118:24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do We Deal With Failure? Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 25, 2005

If we have failures in our life, does that mean we are total failures? Abraham, a great man of faith, proves that God is bigger than our failures.

HOW DO WE DEAL WITH FAILURE? Text: Genesis, Chapters 12 and 13 One of the most famous stories of all time in college football is the story of Roy Riggles. Riggles became infamous and was known by the name of “Wrong Way Riggles”. This all came about when Roy Riggles, along with the rest of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Failure Isn't Final

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

The resurrection is my guarantee that failure isn’t final

ENGAGE Although I’m not one to look back a lot, there are certainly some things in my life that I would have done differently, knowing what I know now. • After nearly 41 years, I’m really grateful for my marriage and I can’t imagine ever being married to anyone else. But as I look back, I know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Broken Relationship Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

Escape from spiritual failure

A. ESCAPE FROM SPIRITUAL FAILURE 1. You have to leave your place of trouble. “Abram went up from Egypt” (Gen. 13:1). 2. Remove your loved ones from trouble. “His wife . . . and Lot with him” (13:1). 3. Get by yourself. “Into” the Negev (desert) (13:1, NLT). God usually puts people into a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation Possible: The Transformation Of Peter Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016

The Apostle Peter experienced many transformations during his life, but the most profound transformation was from failure to faith. This sermon reflects on Peter's denial of Christ in the courtyard.

Let’s talk about transformation. Merrian-Webster defines transformation as “a complete or major change in someone's or something's appearance, form, etc.” Transformation is at the heart of our Christian faith, isn’t it? Don’t we believe that Jesus Christ came into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Methodist

Lesson 2: Learning From Failure

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Abram was the Friend of God, also called A Man of Faith, but was also a man of failure. 2. God called Abram to the land. "Abram departed as the Lord had spoken to him" (12:4). But God didn’t call him to Egypt. (silence). 3. Two strengths. Two things reflected Abram’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Failing Doesn't Mean Failure

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Jan 26, 2001

Discovering God’s wonderful love and patience.

FAILING DOESN’T MEAN FAILURE Introduction A. The first president of the United States, the father of our country lost 2/3 of the battles he fought in the Revolutionary war. BUT, Washington won the war, founded a nation and succeeded in spite of his failures. B. Babe Ruth ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Failure Is A Step Toward Success Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 29, 2006

Sometimes it must get worse before it gets better; short-term failures can be steps to long term and greater successes. We must aim toward a long term vision, not merely achieving short-term goals.

When Failure is A Step Toward Success (Exodus 5:1-7:13) 1. Misunderstanding can lead to creativity. "Bell was inspired to start development of the telephone when he read an account, written in German, describing an invention which he thought had the function of a telephone. After demonstrating ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible