Sermons on Fear Of Failure:

Following God After Times Of Failure

Contributed by Doug Sanders on May 19, 2020

We must always make a new beginning, and this psalm gives us some instructions that we can follow after times of failure and chastening.

Psalm 85 (NKJV) 1 Lord, You have been favorable to Your land; You have brought back the captivity of Jacob. 2 You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people; You have covered all their sin. Selah 3 You have taken away all Your wrath; You have turned from the fierceness of Your anger. 4 Restore us, O ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Wrapped

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 8, 2004

Opens with some gift-wrapping funnies, closes with great illus. ...in-between is study of HOW GOD WRAPPED His greatest gift, HOW MARY WRAPPED the gift, HOW SATAN WRAPS the gift, and HOW THE HOLY SPIRIT UNWRAPS it. Powerpoint at website.

Gift Wrapped II Cor. 9:15; Luke 2:7 Powerpoint for this sermon and all other GBC sermons located at http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html "Thanks be unto God for his UNSPEAKABLE gift.’’--II Cor. 9:15. "For the wages of sin is death; but the GIFT OF GOD is eternal life.’’--Rom. 6:23. "And she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Peter: Thriving Through The Valley Of Failure Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 19, 2025

Failing does not mean failure.

INTRODUCTION SERMON TITLE SLIDE • We all know what it feels like to fall short. • To make promises we couldn’t keep. • To stand tall in one moment and stumble the next. • Failure, for many, feels final. • It whispers shame, breeds regret, and convinces us that we’re disqualified from God’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31, Mark 14:66-72, John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Spirit Of Fear

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 15, 2021

God has given us a sound mind! We are instructed to be strong and courageous! God has given us the power so we can overcome every obstacle in our way; He has given us love.

OVERCOMING THE SPIRIT OF FEAR "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. As we all have learned in Sunday School, the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years! ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slaying The Giant Of Fear Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024

Fear is a giant that every believer will face, but as overcomers, we are called to face our giants, knowing that through God's strength, we can triumph. David confronted his fears and defeated Goliath, learning how we, too, can slay the giant of fear in our lives.

Slaying the Giant of Fear! 1Samuel 17:1-11 Introduction: Israel had Giant Problems! Giant of Fear – Goliath! Scene of Fear: Valley of Elah - Much like a large canyon or basin - opening was about a mile in width… in each end of the canyon or valley were high sloping hillsides about a half-mile ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christians' All-Time Greatest Failure

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 8, 2013

Exposition of John

34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” Farewell Address – 1st Command—Love One Another 1. Preliminaries a. Glory ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Fear God Not Karma

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 9, 2019

Karma is as unbiblical as luck. Stop using that term. Instant Karma's not going to get you.

John Lennon sang about “Instant Karma’s gonna get you” and even Christians will talk about Karma. Karma means deed or action and it is part of many beliefs in India as well as Taoism/Buddhism. Do you need to really worry about Karma? Karma is part of the belief that what we do here determines ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6, Galatians 6:7, Psalm 73:1-5, Romans 2:4, Hebrews 9:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Failures And Faith Of Samson -Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 9, 2020

Samson is listed as a man of faith in Hebrews 11. The bible records his incredible feats and failures! We can learn much from studying the biblical record of his life!

Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – Living By Faith Title: The Failures and Faith of Samson (Part 1) Text: Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 13. Proposition: Samson is listed as a man of faith in Hebrews 11. The bible records both his incredible feats and failures. We can learn many valuable lessons from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34, Judges 13:1-24

Making Fear Disappear

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 14, 2001

An Expository Sermon On Psalm 27 on Dealing With And Overcoming Fear By Focusing On God

Making Fear Disappear Psalm 27 Pastor Larry Sarver New Life in Christ 1633 SW 34th St. Palm City, FL 34990 561-283-9426 pastorsarver@yahoo.com www.palmcitynewlife.org Illustration: The Pillsbury Dough Boy. Cute. Cuddly. And wanted for attempted murder. Well, not exactly ... A woman in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sum Of All Fears

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002

Looks at fear and why we shouldn’t be afraid. Tom Clancy’s movie is used as the title, and little else.

Just a few weeks ago, the movie "The Sum of All Fears" was released. This movie plays on the fear of international hostility, and allows our favorite Tom Clancy character Jack Ryan to save the day once again. The movie title though, seems to hit on a very timely topic these days: fear. Even though ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking In The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025

To walk in the fear of the Lord is to live in such a way that honours God in all areas of life. It is foundational to living a wise, obedient, and fruitful life.

WALKING IN THE FEAR OF THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.” Supporting Texts: Proverbs 1:7 Ecclesiastes 12:13 Isaiah 11:2-3 Acts 9:31 Psalm 111:10 Deuteronomy 10:12 Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 111:10, Deuteronomy 10:12, Hebrews 12:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Paralysis Of Analysis Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 25, 2008

Sometimes we try to analyze and figure everything out and allow fear and intimidation keep us from reaching the lost.

The Paralysis of Analysis: How we can overcome the fear that keeps us from reaching the lost. The church became casual in comfort, neglecting its primary task of reaching sinners. Now, will we become paralyzed by fear? Review: Acts 1-9 • Because of Stephen, the Church goes from inward to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

“in Times Of Failure” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 22, 2013

We learn from the greatest failure ever, how Satan sets us up for failure; but how God sets us up for forgiveness and restoration.

We read here about the greatest failure of all time. The failure of Adam & Eve to resist the temptation to partake of the tree of the knowledge of good & evil. Think of how they failed! They enjoyed every advantage. They lived in a perfect environment, were each married to the perfect person (in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist