Sermons on Handling Failure:

Things I Pray For Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 29, 2014

A series to encourage prayer in our daily lives.

Introduction: Prayer Goes Against The Grain Its unnatural to us From birth we have been learning self-sufficiency One way to make my son, really mad right now Is to do something for Him, that He knows He can do himself So, for a long time, we have been trying to do it on our own Prayer flies in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Reform But Be Transformed Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 5, 2015

Jesus was not out to reform Judaism but to transform Judaism into something new. He was not out to give life to old form but to give life to a new form, a new way to God.

MATTHEW 9: 14-17 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] DON'T REFORM BUT BE TRANSFORMED [John 3:22-36/ Mark 7:18-22, Luke 5: 33-39] Here is another incident that goes along with the preceding 2 which shows Jesus in conflict with current opinion & practice. Jesus did not conduct His ministry as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

We might read a Christmas card that says "Peace on Earth" and not think anything of it. But the hope of God's peace is revolutionary.

In years past at Christmas time you would see the phrase, “Peace on Earth,” quite a bit. It might be on a banner in a store window or on Christmas cards or decorations in someone’s front yard. We did get one Christmas card with the phrase, but not as many as in years past. As the years go by we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

The Reality Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The very group of men Jesus hand picked to be the foundation on which He would build His church were the first body of skeptics in the Christian church.

Ministers frequently call at a home when the man alone is there, and he will respond in some such manner as this: "I'm sorry my wife isn't home. She takes care of the religious matters in our home." I have not just read about this, but have experienced it, and have wondered how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-14

Love That Never Loses Faith Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 25, 2023

Family, a cornerstone of our lives, is a testament to the enduring power of love. In this sermon, we explore 'Love That Never Loses Faith' and its profound impact on family unity.

Love That Never Loses Faith 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Introduction: Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so glad to see you all here today. Thank you for joining us in this worship service. Today, I want to share with you a message about love that never loses faith. Love is the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Joshua 24:15, Psalm 133:1, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Philippians 4:7, Hebrews 4:16, Romans 15:13, Romans 8:38-39, Ephesians 3:18-19, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Ephesians 4:25, Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 4:2, Ephesians 4:3, 1 John 4:7-8, Ephesians 5:17, Ephesians 5:25-26, Ephesians 5:18-21, Hebrews 10:23, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 13:5, Jeremiah 31:3, Ezekiel 36:26, Genesis 1:27, Ephesians 1:7, John 17:17, Psalm 100:5, Psalm 103:8, Psalm 99:3, Hebrews 11:6, 1 John 1:9, James 4:10, Psalm 42:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 7, 2023

The end of Joseph's life provides an opportunity to think about the legacy he left . . . and the legacy we will leave.

- Exodus 1:8 is a pretty famous verse. For good reason too, it provides a nice summary of our situation as we move into the story of Exodus and the miraculous deliverance of Israel from Egypt: a. Israel is in Egypt. b. They are there because of Joseph. c. When Israel got there, they were highly ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

An Isaiah 53 Believer.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 27, 2022

When reading Isaiah 53 one could almost believe the prophet Isaiah lived during the days of Jesus and was at the cross when he died. However these words were written approximately 700 years before Jesus. Again, 700 years before Jesus Christ.

An Isaiah 53 Believer. Isaiah 53:1-6NKJV When reading Isaiah 53 one could almost believe the prophet Isaiah lived during the days of Jesus and was at the cross when he died. However these words were written approximately 700 years before Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6, John 12:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live With Hope

Contributed by Noel Schreuder on Oct 20, 2022

Many times we hope that God will change our circumstances, will calm the storms of life, and when it doesn't happen as we hoped, we easily become despondent and even pessimistic.

LIVE WITH HOPE “Hope. What is hope?” asks Jo Black (an Afrikaans singer from South Africa) in his popular Afrikaans song with the same name. This song became an overnight success and reached the number one spot almost as soon as it was released. Why? Because it is something we need so much in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:17-23, Psalm 13:1-2, Acts 27:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Use Troubles To Your Advantge Series

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Aug 4, 2023

Understanding troubles. Are you asking the question why me? Or What have I done to deserve this? Many a time, troubles can be overwhelming. We feel burdened and don't know what to do.

Troubles in life are a challenge to every person. But when you take the time to understand how trouble works, you will discover that troubles are opportunities for great joy. WHY ARE WE HERE ON EARTH We are sent to the earth to replicate the nature of God in all that we do and to prepare for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Proverbs 3:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Feeds Five Thousand: The Provision For Human Need Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 31, 2023

This chapter reveals Jesus to be the provision for every human and material need.

Tonight, we enter chapter 6 of the Gospel of John. This chapter reveals Jesus to be the provision for every human and material need. Note again Jesus’ pattern. He first demonstrated the truth, then He began to preach and teach it. In this chapter, Jesus will feed the 5,000 and calm the stormy ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Transforms: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 27, 2023

We look at this season as one in which we hope. What do we hope for, and how does this effect the way we live?

The Hope that Transforms: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent 1 John 3:1-3 It’s Advent time again. The American celebration of Thanksgiving is past. Now all eyes turn upon celebrating Christmas. In fact, this is what many Christians make of Advent, if they have even heard of it. The reality is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Prayer Isn't

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 11, 2023

Even though we pray, we may wonder at times: “Why do I pray? What does it accomplish?” Along the way, we may pick up some misperceptions. I want to talk about what prayer isn’t.

The widow of the parable was pretty frustrated. In the Army, if soldiers feel they’ve been treated unfairly, they have several options: They can use their chain-of-command, see the Chaplain, contact Equal Opportunity, call the Inspector General’s office, or even write their Senator. We have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

The Power Of Community Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 28, 2025

In community we share our joys so others can rejoice with us, and we share our burdens and sorrows with others because God didn’t create us to do life alone (1 Cor 12:26; Gal 6:2).

I just read a headline in Deutsche Welle news which read “Germany sees uptick in people living alone.” Single-person households are already the most common household type in Germany, making up over 40% of the total. Loneliness is most common among those under 30. But this trend isn’t unique to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Broken Cisterns: An Exposition Of Jeremiah 2:1-13

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2025

A Sermon for Proper 17, After Pentecost, Year C August 31, 2025

Broken Cisterns Jeremiah 2:1–13 NKJV Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Go and cry in the hearing of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord: “I remember you, The kindness of your youth, The love of your betrothal, When you went after Me in the wilderness, In a land not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13, Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Seems Silent Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 10 charts a path for faith that moves from an honest cry of despair over God's apparent silence to a triumphant confidence in His eternal reign as a King who sees, hears, and will ultimately bring justice for the oppressed.

Introduction: The Painful Question That Echoes in the Soul Let me ask you to be honest with yourself for a moment. Have you ever been in that quiet, lonely place-maybe in the dead of night, or in a hospital waiting room, or after hearing a piece of news that shattered your world-and a single, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist