Sermons on How To Face Failures:

From Failure To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 12, 2026

Today we are going to look at a great failure of an outspoken disciple. It is significant and heartbreaking. It is recorded in all four Gospels.

From failure to forgiveness  John 18:12-27 Introduction Max Lucado wrote, “Failures are not fatal. It's not that he loves what you did, but he loves who you are. You are his. The One who has the right to condemn you provided the way to acquit you.” That is good to hear, because we all ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Face Of Human Suffering

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2010

We know the story of the good Samaritan. It’s about being in the face of human suffering and how we respond.

INTRO.- We know the story of the good Samaritan. It’s about being in the face of human suffering and how we respond. The Living Sermon. I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day, I’d rather one would walk with me than merely tell the way, The eye’s a better pupil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Failures & Disappointments Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 31, 2007

Where disappointments are concerned, we need to know that failure need not be fatal and success is never final.

References: Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Fighting The Failure To Fast

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005

A Biblical look at the spiritual discipline of fasting.

FIGHTING THE FAILURE TO FAST Various Scriptures Morgan Spurlock is the producer, director and guinea pig of the movie “Super Size Me”, in which he subjects his body to a three-meal-a-day McDonald’s only diet to determine if fast food really has an impact on a person’s health. During the journey, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Failure Is Never Final

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 27, 2011

Failure is a part of life for successful people.

Failure is never Final Luke 5 Have you ever blown it? Have you ever failed a test in life or in the classroom? And then we feel like we are a failure. If others don’t get down on us, we get down on our selves, right? Saying things, “I’m so stupid, I can’t believe I did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Handling Failure And Loss

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 13, 2003

God is greater than any problem, failure or loss because He is sovereign in all situations

How to Handle Failure and Loss Rom. 8:26-38 Many people struggle to handle failure and loss because they have grown too accustomed to success. People who are unable to deal with an imperfect set of circumstances often sink into depression, anger or isolation. Hopelessness often creeps in to the ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

11 Bigger Failures

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Nov 6, 2003

Failure isn’t an event, it’s the reaction to an event

Let’s start off with talking about the boat. What is the boat? Well, it’s safe, warm, somewhat dry, but most importantly it floats. The comfort that the boat brings is priceless in a storm. Secondly, the boat is where most of the passengers of this cruise had spent their whole life. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Failure To Forgiveness

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 9, 2025

David made a seemingly insignificant decision that was really a critical error, and it impacted the whole nation of Israel.

From Failure to Forgiveness 1Chr 21 There are certain decisions that we make in life that become hinge points on which the rest of our lives turn. Key decisions we’ve made that not only change the course of our lives but may also have great effect on the lives of others as well. And this is what ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Plot Twist : Failure Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Oct 5, 2023

I remember at the beginning of the year feeling that, feeling that so intently. I want to show you what I shared at the beginning of this year, and then maybe you will see the topic in our series I am going to talk about today:

Let us be honest: this year was also a challenging year for some if not all of us. We lost loved ones, and businesses changed. Loadshedding and the ripple effect it has. Fires destroying homes and family members not speaking to each other. Job losses, to mention a few. I remember at the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:6-7, Ezra 9:14-15, Hosea 1:2, Hosea 3:1, Hosea 3:2-3, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Victory Via Failure

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 13, 2007

Is it possible to get to victory by means of failures? Three of the closest disciples of Jesus show us the process by some special events in their lives.

Victory Via Failure Luke 5:1-11 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3 And he entered into one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 26, 2009

When we fail in ministry, our failure need not be fatal. Rather, if our failure teaches us to depend on Christ and care for people, we can move on from failure to impact our world like Jesus’ original disciples did.

A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you’ll make wrong choices. You will. You’ll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you mess ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Recovering From Failure Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2012

Our failures are not final with God.

Recovering From Failure Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/12 People across the country tuned in this week to watch another former Illinois governor head off to prison. Seeing him shaking hands and signing autographs as the media followed his every step stirred up various feelings inside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Fear, And Failure

Contributed by David Hicks on Feb 1, 2007

There is no failure for those who step out in faith. The only failure is when we live in fear and do not follow God.

Faith, Fear, and Failure Matthew 14:22-33 How willing are you to take a step of faith into the unknown? Are you a person who like to play it safe, get all your ducks lined up in a row, do your pro-con sheet and then timidly step forward, or are you someone who enjoys the thrill of jumping out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Holiness

Rising After Failure Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 7, 2025

God never abandons His children in their moments of failure; instead, He restores, redirects, and renews them for greater victory.

RISING AFTER FAILURE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 8:1-2 Key Verse: “And the Lord said unto Joshua, Fear not, neither be thou dismayed: take all the people of war with thee, and arise, go up to Ai; see, I have given into thy hand the king of Ai, and his people, and his city, and his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Failure Is Never Final

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 7, 2002

God’s choice of people with significant failure in their past shows that failure is never final.

Americans love success. We celebrate it; work hard to achieve it; and honor those who attain it. Take the fourth of July as an example. Every year, we have parades, and speeches, and festivals and fireworks. On that day, all across the country, millions of people commemorate the birth of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-12

Denomination: Baptist