Sermons on Failure:

Forgiving Our Failures Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 11, 2011

Christ cleanses when we confess.

Forgiving Our Failures 1 John 1:5-2:2 Rev. Brian Bill 9/11/11 It was a happy day when my dad built me a bedroom in the basement. I loved my paneled ‘man cave’ and especially enjoyed having a refuge from my four sisters where I could listen to my 8-tracks in peace. One result of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Failure To Understand The Light Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

People of every generation blurt out the same question, “Who are you, Jesus?” Well, Jesus answers that question.

Tonight we continue with Jesus’ discussion with the Pharisees. READ v. 25. Man asks a very basic question. Now Jesus had just made a phenomenal claim that He was the Light of the world. Of course, His claim shocked the Pharisees as well as others. And when you recap what Jesus had told these ...read more

Scripture: John 8:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

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, 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

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

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

Is Failure Really Not An Option?

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 31, 2013

In our failures, Jesus draws us closer to Him and is always there when we need Him.

Is Failure Really Not An option? Matthew 26:31-35 Intro: Failure is not an option. I’m sure you have heard the phrase. That phrase is linked to NASA and their space program. It originated when the makers of a documentary interviewed NASA officials about the problems that arose out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

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

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

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

Taking A Look At Failure

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 8, 2012

No matter how messed up or ugly you think or feel you are, you are priceless to God and nothing in all creation can separate you from His love. And what is even more awesome to consider is that through your flaws, weaknesses and failures the power of God

The phrase “Epic Fail” has gained some traction in the last couple of years especially in social media. #epicfail is a popular hashtag. Here are a couple of examples of #epicfail hashtags on twitter.  Saw a lady this morning in her workout gear walking briskly while smoking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Failure Of A Borrowed Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2022

King Joash had signs of faith in his life - but did they really belong to him or his uncle?

“RAISED IN CHURCH”: Joash had a faith-filled upbringing. - 2 Chronicles 24:1-2. - 2 Chronicles 23:18-21; 24:4-14. - Other passages that we aren’t going to look up: a. Rescued at age one when his wicked grandmother slew all his brothers. b. Raised secretly around the temple by his uncle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 21, 2024

When you have failed, appreciate the past, stay 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. 17, no.3; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25, Hebrews 11:23, Acts 7:22, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical Free