Sermons on Learn From Failure:

"Running From A Lion... Into A Bear... Bitten By A Snake"

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 20, 2003

A Warning from God to anyone who is "Playing Church."

Consider the text God’s warning to anyone who’s ‘playing Church!’ I ought to just finish right there with that one statement, for the text says it all. Amos, here, is dealing with those who like to try to fool people by acting holy. One thing about it brothers and sisters... you can fool man, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Where Did Those Baskets Come From?

Contributed by David Johnston on May 31, 2005

A great miracle took place with 5 loaves and 2 fishes, but where did the baskets come from to take up the leftovers?

Where did those baskets come from? Luke 9:10-17 Let’s look at vs. 10 again: 10 And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. Meaning “house of fish” it was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Looking At Jesus From Behind Prison Bars"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 8, 2010

A sermon which asks the question, "Where do we find ourselves this Christmas season?"

Matthew 11:2-11 “Looking at Jesus from Behind Prison Bars” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com An amateur actor friend of mine told me about an experience she had while performing in a local play. Now, even though she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: United Methodist

"Words From The Cross: 'father Forgive Them'"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 18, 2015

A sermon from the series "Words from the Cross."

"Words from the Cross: 'Father, forgive them.'" Luke 23:26-27, 32-34 Nearly all of us have been hurt by the actions or words of someone else. And these wounds can leave us with lasting feelings of anger, bitterness or even revenge. And if we hold grudges, if we aren't able to forgive--we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Child: A Blessing From God, Not A Burden

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 21, 2021

Each child is to be viewed as a heritage, that is, as a gift; they are to be viewed as a reward, that is, as a blessing; they are to be viewed as an arrow in our hands, that is, as something needing direction. How blessed we are that God has entrusted so many to our care.

Your Child: A Blessing from the Lord, Not a Burden Study Text: Psalm 127:3-5 Introduction: - Children are precious gift from above, they are one of life's wonderful and highly desired blessings. - How wonderful children and teens are. They fill our lives with gladness and our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sanhedrin – The Cruelty Of Injustice (3/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Jun 17, 2020

Life is harsh, people are often cruel, and accusations leveled at the innocent are crippling and inhumane. What can we learn from the Master when evil surrounds us? How do we handle betrayal and condemnation? We learn from Jesus as He faced opposition.

Message by: Tom Clark Introduction: Slide 1 (Title of Series) Good morning, Church. I hope you, like I, have been enjoying and gaining some wonderful insights from our current 12-part series derived from the Stations of the Cross. At the first station, the Last Supper, we learned about our need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:66-71

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Your Faith

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 8, 2019

Faith failure is life failure, everything may fail, please don’t let faith fail. Money may fail, career may fail, if all this things fail and faith is still in place, you can still recover all.

INTRODUCTION When God speaks, everything and everyone hears and responds. He spoke to the wind, the wind heard. He spoke to fish, fish heard and brought money out. The situation in your life will hear him this morning and will respond. As I was preparing for this message, I prayed and told God that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31, Hebrews 11:6

Nothing Should Hold Us Back

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 2, 2015

Nothing should hold us back when we worship the Lord. Our worship must be pure and authentic. That is why God's desire for us is to be released from the bondage of Satan.

Today, we will be going to Exodus chapter 9. We will study the statements of God in answer to Pharaoh's stubbornness. What does God desire that is of utmost importance? What does God caution us against? What are the consequences of disobedience? May the Lord give us understand on these ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2012

As for Jabez, he was well intentioned, wealthy, and famous; he was a man of prayer. The best honor that any man can have is to have a relationship with God, and Jabez did, and he has his prayer recorded in the word of God, because it is significant and in

The Prayer of Jabez One of the most popular books on the Christian best seller list is “The Prayer of Jabez.” I haven’t read the book, but I have heard an interview with the author. There are many who believe that this book brings a new revelation, and they put a lot of faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Kairos – Hearing From God Through Our Desires And People Series

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023

Are you willing to identify the desires of your heart and bring them to a trusted mature spiritual mentor/guide to help you hear the voice of God?

Did you ever play that game where you asked the question, “What would you do if you won $1 million?" What would you do? I asked my dad that question when I was about 10 years old. He looked at me very seriously and said “Martin, if I won a million dollars I would go to work, stand in my chair ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Circle Cycle

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2013

We continue to see the same spiritual scenery. We continue to fall into the same traps and trip over the same obstacles. We find ourselves rounded out. In a cycle of circling. Why? And more importantly how do we line out?

The Circle Cycle I had witnessed it then in the lives of countless young people as I crisscrossed the nation and now after 6 years of working with our incredible congregation that God has and continues to gather is that so many of us, even after sitting in powerful worship services, hearing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Oh Lord, Deliver Me From Deliverance Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 12, 2006

A Bible study series that addresses the authority of the Believer regarding spiritual warfare and the power of the enemy and answers the question, "Can A Christian Have A Demon"?

Great debate began taking place during the middle of the last century within Christianity as to whether or not a genuine Born-Again Christian can be demon possessed. When asked “can a Christian have a demon?” I always reply, “Why would they want one?!” The debate revolved primarily around the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Journey From Jew To Christ Follower

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2021

This message is my story of being raised Jewish and becoming a Christian.

My Story: Jew to Christian September 12, 2021 Today I’m not going to tell you something you need to do, or something you aren’t doing. That’s the good news! I’m not going to preach at you. Today, I’m going to share my story with you, maybe give you a little thought about Judaism, some broad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Great Spiritual Diamonds From The Son Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 21, 2023

1. Jesus shows us the greatest truth. 2. Jesus shows us the greatest triumph. 3. Jesus shows us the greatest tragedy. 4. Jesus shows us the greatest trust.

Great Spiritual Diamonds from the Son of God The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:41-46; Psalm 110:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 21, 2023) MESSAGE: *Vance Havner told the story of some little boys in Africa who were playing marbles in the dirt next to a creek. These very poor boys ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46, Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Just How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary?

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Apr 7, 2007

Could be used for Christmas or Easter...

Just How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary? December 13, 2006 How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary – Jennifer Mears 12/12/2006 Read Luke 2:1-7 Christmas is coming but soon it will be here then gone. Soon it is going to be all over...’ll be over, · the presents opened, · ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other