Sermons on Learn From Failure:

Why Do Christians Use Language From The Occult?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2017

An inciteful look at three occult words that have crept into the church.

There has been a dramatic increase in the use of words and terms in the church that are taken from the occult and pagan mysticism. Here are three examples ‘Soaking’ Prayer The term 'soaking' started in the occult and refers to the practice of self-emptying so that the divine energy (aka ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Matthew 6:7-8, John 10:4-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"my Help Comes From The Lord"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 5, 2023

The Lord is always awake, alert. The Lord is always watching, watchful.

“MY HELP COMES FROM THE LORD” (Outline) January 1, 2023 – Name of Jesus – PSALM 121 INTRO: We are standing on the verge of the start of an exciting new year. We forward to days and years ahead because of the promises of our loving, heavenly Father. Now the world is quite different. There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gifts Of Singleness And Marriage

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 16, 2019

There is a prevailing belief in modern culture that never getting married is a fundamental failure of fitting in and belonging, therefore marriage will make a person happy.

My best friend since High School never got married. He says it wasn’t his choice to be single. He is now in his 60’s. I learned more about unconditional love through him than from anyone else. As an eighteen-year-old teenager, I was taken under the wing and discipled by a person in her 70’s who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 13:4-6, Revelation 7:17, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Colossians 2:16-19, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Corinthians 7:1-7, Matthew 19:12, Isaiah 56:4-5, Romans 15:17-19, Ephesians 2:10, Galatians 5:22, Galatians 3:28-29, John 3:29, Ephesians 5:25-33, Mark 10:2-12, Matthew 5:31-32, Revelation 19:7, Revelation 22:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope For Families Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 19, 2008

Exposition of Ps 78 about the failures of fathers to be an example, and the need to train our children differently than present

Text: Ps 78:1-8, Title: Hope for Families, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/22/08, AM Opening illustration: Play the trailer for the bible study • Nine out of ten parents of children under age 13 (85%) believe they have the primary responsibility for teaching their children about religious beliefs and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Missing Pieces Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2020

Knowledge of God’s Word and doctrine is an important part of Christian growth and maturity; it is not enough, but it is foundational. We vary, one from another, in our relationship to it.

Missing Pieces (Acts 18:24-28; 19:1-10) 1. A not-so- bright gal calls her boyfriend and says, “Please come over here and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can’t figure out how to get it started.” He asks, “What is it supposed to be when it’s finished?” The girl says, “According to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28, Acts 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salvation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

God’s unwavering presence and grace offer hope, healing, and salvation to all, no matter our failures, fears, or questions.

If you walked in today carrying a heavy heart, a tired soul, or a long list of questions, you are in good company. The God who knows your name is here, and He is not distant. He is near to the brokenhearted, kind to the weary, and faithful to finish what He starts. Homes have porch lights to say, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Salvation, Redemption, Faith

Jesus: Teach Us How To Love (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 24, 2016

Previously, we learned that to love and be loved is life’s greatest gift. Love is divine because God is love. Love is from God. Also, we learned that God is the originator of love; love was God’s idea.

Jesus: Teach Us How To Love John 15:9-14 Introduction: 1. Previously, we learned that to love and be loved is life’s greatest gift. Love is divine because God is love. Love is from God. Also, we learned that God is the originator of love; love was God’s idea. 1 John 4:8 2. We ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Idol Threats

Contributed by Don Hutto on Apr 14, 2001

As popular as Tarot readings and horoscopes are they must not replace God in our lives.

"Idol" Threats 2 Kings 1:1-18 I. Introduction Many today don’t take the dangers of the daily horoscope, Tarot readings, and the like seriously. But we should because these "idols" threaten our relationship with God. II. Idolatry denies the Presence of God in our lives. (v. 3) By ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Death By Lying Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 25, 2009

Sin kills the soul, the community, momentum and our witness in the world.

Most people don’t really “like” sermons on sin. They don’t like hearing them, and (at least in my case) they don’t really like preaching them. I think that is because judgmental-ism and “holier than thou” attitudes have typically characterized our discussions of sin, and often the end result has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are The Needy

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

It is when we truly realize how needy we are for God that we find happiness

I. It is interesting how some people who went through the Great Depression can brag about how poor they were. A. "We were so poor when I was growing up that the mice that lived in our house always ate out." 1. "You've heard of powdered milk--we were so poor when I was growing up, we had powdered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Necessity For God’s Amazing Grace

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 18, 2011

Why do we need grace? What is grace? How does grace meet our need?

The Necessity for God’s Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:4-10 Someone has said, “Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace. And your best days are never so good that you're beyond the need of God's grace.” You and I need God’s grace. Our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

New World People Living In An Old World

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 10, 2014

Though we live in an Old World we act and live like people of the New World.

Kingdom Attitudes Title: New World People in an Old World Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Thesis: Though we live in an Old World we act and live like people of the New World. When I speak of an Old World I am referring to this life here on earth. There was a time in history when it was believed there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Apostolic Testimony

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

The telling of the message: the imparting of a divine mystery.

THE APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY. 2 Peter 1:16-18. Peter had a genuine pastoral concern for the purity of the church after his own death, literally his “exodus” (2 Peter 1:14-15). The Apostle wrote his second letter against a background of false teaching which denied the second coming of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Condemnation In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jun 20, 2011

Works of the Flesh vs Fruits of the Spirit.

NO CONDEMNATION Romans 8:1-16 “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. This verse is so very critical because it provides us a guaranteed life filled with NO condemnation. What earthly joy or accomplishment can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Angry With God????????

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 8, 2013

If you are willing to wait, He is willing to talk to you!

Angry with God? 1 Chronicles 13:11”And David became angry because of the LORD's outbreak against Uzza; therefore that place is called Perez Uzza to this day.” “You have nothing to fear from ‘Dad’ if you haven’t done anything bad while ‘Dad’ was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal