Sermons on falling short:

What’s Wrong With Me?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 27, 2006

1. Our problem is the condition of sin. 2. Our problem is committing sins. 3. The soulution to our problem is forgiveness and transformation.

What’s Wrong with the World? Romans 8:18-25 Here’s how the argument goes. “Did God create everything that exists?” the cynic asks. The Christian answers, “Yes.” The cynic goes on, “Well, if he created everything that exists, where did evil come from? How can a good and loving God create a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Celebrate Eve's Misdeed

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 27, 2010

Some Apostates Contend The Fall Of Man Was Actually A Leap Forward

Ever since Genesis 3 when Adam and Eve were forced to confront God for their disobedience in consuming the Forbidden Fruit, mankind has sought to excuse his errant deeds (those actions once known as "sin" in a less politically correct era). Perhaps the most metaphysically ambitious excuse is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Groaning In Hope Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

Thank God that relief from suffering is coming through Jesus Christ!

1. Sin has done much more damage than we really realize. 2. We suffer in this world… because of sin. – Read 8:18 • We experience pains & problems in this world… because of sin. • Fears, anxieties, hurts & bitterness… because of sin. As we go back to the Garden of Eden. • Adam & Eve learned in an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Brevity Of Life

Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 20, 2016

A reflection on how short our lives really are and the importance of making the greatest impact for God out of the short time that we have.

The Brevity of Life Introduction: In case you don't know brevity means shortness or briefness. Memorial Day weekend is a time to reflect on those who have passed away, mainly from military service. But the holiday has been broadened recently to remember loved ones who have also passed away. This ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Last Call (Fall 2017 For Camp Meeting)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 12, 2022

God gives us all the gift of time. A birth date we know and our death date yet to be determined. God wants you to be born again in between those two dates.

LAST CALL Text: Romans 10:9 – 15 A friend of mine just recently moved and unpacked some of the boxes in his new assignment as a United Methodist Preacher. While he was unpacking he discovered a gift card to Target that was now eight years old. Fortunately it still worked and he and his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

United We Stand, Divided We Fall PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To emphasize the importance and blessings of unity and fellowship among believers, and the dangers of division.

Good morning, family. Today, let's open our hearts and minds to God's Word from Psalm 133, a beautiful psalm of unity and brotherhood. It's a short psalm, but packed with wisdom and truth. Opening Scripture Reading – "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! ...read more

Topics: Unity, Strength

From Sin To Kintsugi

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 10, 2018

Through chickens, babel and the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, this sermon seeks to unpack the nature of sin, but also how God does not leave us there.

The following sermon was given when I was invited to preach at the nearby church of St Joseph the Worker Northolt on Sunday 10th June 2018 You folks really know how to win friends and influence people. You invite Fr Mund, a more unsuspecting local priest to come and preach, and then you give him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15, Mark 3:20-35, Genesis 4:1-16, Genesis 11:1-9, Mark 5:1-20, Matthew 8:28-34, Luke 8:26-37, Matthew 9:27-34, Luke 11:14-28, Luke 11:24-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

A Distorted Image Series

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009

We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency. but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness; and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved. and as such are justly exposed to

A Distorted Image Romans 5:12-19 TSA Doctrine # 5 – Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. http://pomonacorps.blogspot.com/2009/05/distorted-image-5-10-09-captain-moy-tsa.html What a blessed day this is indeed. A day where we celebrate our mothers! We celebrate them in appreciation to the many hours of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Happens When The Fire Of The Almighty Falls

Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 23, 2004

Four things that happened when the fire fell

What Happens When The Fire Of The Almighty Falls 1 Kings 18:2; 21-41 State Title We need to be a church that is hungry for the fire of God -To often the church of JC we have become hungry for entertainment, comfort, facilities, programs, dignity -God has not called us to be a people of fancy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:2-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spirit Of The Living God, Fall Afresh On Me

Contributed by Anne Benefield on May 28, 2008

Your life can sparkle with the Spirit if you will let the Spirit live within you.

Introduction: Today is the birthday of the church. We find the account of what happened in Acts of the Apostles, which perhaps should be called “Acts of the Spirit.” Newsweek magazine features a short column in which famous authors tell what the five most important books to them were. Garrison ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life's Too Short To...fear The Future, Prt. 2 Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 24, 2005

Examines five ways in which fear demonstrates a lack of faith. (This sermon can’t be properly understood without part 1).

Life’s Too Short To Fear The Future, prt. 2 Part 8 in series, “Life’s Too Short To…” Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 22, 2005 Nenien C. McPherson, Jr., says that the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises are the only fears that are natural to us. There are only two, he says, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Growing Up Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2014

Growing up people need growing up grace.

Title: Growing-Up Text: Genesis 2:15-17 and 3:1-7 Thesis: Growing-up people need growing-up grace. Introduction We generally associate age with growing up. Age is also a period of human life, measured by years from birth, usually marked by a certain stage or degree of mental or physical ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeds Rarely Fall Far From The Tree Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 9, 2002

We will watch as God calls Jacob to Bethel and provides His protection as the family journeys to Bethel. We will also see some consequences of sins in Jacob’s family and things that happen due to it.

Seeds rarely fall Far from the Tree Real consequences of our Sin Cleaning house under God’s Providence Consequences of sins in Jacob’s family Have you ever known someone who was richly blessed in material things, in knowledge, in wisdom, in relationships? What did that person claim as the reason ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Wicked Woman Falls, The Righteous Woman Rises Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2002

When was the last time you said, "Hallelujah!" and meant it? Hallelujahs are rare in the Bible until Rev. 19. What’s all the praise about? Look and see!

The Grand Finale of God’s Word Revelation 17 -19:10 Lesson 8 The Wicked Woman Falls and the Righteous Woman Rises What do you think about weddings? When I performed the wedding for my son and his bride, weddings took on a new meaning to me. There I stood, a father joining his only son and his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Fall Down And We Get Up

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 25, 2023

This message looks at the Believer's walk as we navigate a world of sinful humanity. We suffer from sin and we perpetrate sin. How then shall we live? How can we have a pure heart or like David become a person after God's own heart?

f I had to give this sermon a title- It would be: WE FALL DOWN AND WE GET UP Today’s Scriptures 2 Sam 11 & 12, ps 51, 1 Jn 1: 8-9 Before I preach this message today-I want you to know I am NOT sinless NOR are you-But as we mature “in Christ”- We will sin less and less 2 Sam 11 In this chapter ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ