Sermons on Lot Was A Failure:

Choosing The Promise Of The Future Over The Pain Of The Past

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 6, 2012

We all have a past; and that past will have it's share of failures. However, we must not let that past hinder our possessing the promises of our future.

Quotes – William (Bill) J. Clinton: “Strength and wisdom are not opposing values.” “Let us all take more responsibility, not only for ourselves and our families but for our communities and our country.” “Part of our essential humanity is paying respect to what ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sermon Of Note To A People Of Need Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012

WHAT WE HAVE BEFORE US IS BY FAR THE LONGEST SERMON WE HAVE SEEN IN THE BOOK OF ACTS, AND I WOULD VENTURE TO SAY, IS THE LONGEST OF THE BOOK ITSELF. IT IS ALSO THE FIRST SERMON GIVEN BY A NON-APOSTLE, AND WOULD RESULT IN THE FIRST DEATH OF A NON-APOSTLE.

A SERMON OF NOTE TO A PEOPLE OF NEED ACTS 7:1-8:1 INTRODUCTION: AT THE ONSET, I NEED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO APOLOGIZE FOR THE EXTENT OF OUR TEXT THIS MORNING. LITERALLY, THIS IS A WHOLE CHAPTER. YET, I CAN FIND NO PLACE WHERE THE TEXT CAN BE DIVIDED THAT WOULD NOT DO DAMAGE TO THE CONTEXT. SO, HERE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Presence In The Lonely Places Of Our Lives Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 20, 2012

Jacob's night with a stone for a pillow teaches us that God uses loneliness and isolation to speak to us in ways that would otherwise be missed.

I have a very special pillowcase that might tempt you to make fun of me. It is my “Where’s Waldo” pillowcase. Actually, it belonged to one of our children, but I use it as my pillowcase when I go camping in the wilderness. My wilderness gear consists of leftovers from around ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“it Means Resisting My Fears” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 7, 2012

If we are going to stand up and step out by faith, it will require resisting our fears.

Peter’s walk on the water with Jesus is a wonderful illustration of the walk of faith. Last time, we said that walking by faith means, first of all, getting out of the boat. As the old Chinese proverb puts it, “The journey of a 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” So it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Fundamentals Of Ministry

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 15, 2013

We are all called for ministry but we doubt our failures. But does does not see these as failure rather the opposite, he is preparing us.

Title: Fundamentals for Ministry Let us pray: Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable to you: Amen. Introduction. One thing that has always bothered me and I am sure it bothers all ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal

In A Way Unexpected

Contributed by William L. Vincent on Jan 5, 2013

God will often use things, people and circumstances that do not make sense to the human intellect. God will speak into our improbability and bring forth our destiny.

1 Sam 16:13 Now the LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons." 2 And Samuel said, "How can I go? If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Orthodox

"The Least, The Lost, And The Losers"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 7, 2012

Shows how God takes the least, the lost and the losers and makes them winners.

“The Least, the Lost and the Loser” March 11, 2012, Pastor Andy Grossman John 21: 4-14 Why does Jesus ask such silly questions? Why does He ask questions he knows the answers to? Ever smash your finger with a hammer and have someone ask, “Did that hurt?” All sorts of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:4-14

Denomination: Holiness

Bow Or Burn Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 29, 2011

A study of chapter 3 verses 1 through 30

Daniel 3: 1 – 30 Bow or Burn 1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits. He set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. 2 And King Nebuchadnezzar sent word to gather together the satraps, the administrators, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Failing Forward Part 1 Series

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on Aug 5, 2016

Turning failures into a stepping stones for success

FAILING FORWARD* (FROM THE PIT TO PRISON TO PALACE) Genesis 37, 39, 40-14 Goals: To know: • What is means to Fail forward? • Why do we have to fail forward? • Why is failure important factor in our success? To do: • Do not fear failure but Take ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Restoration Of Peter Series

Contributed by Jerry Love on May 2, 2017

Peter feels like a useless failure but Jesus restores him not only to his good graces, but to useful service.

The Restoration of Peter Luke 22:31 31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33 But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, John 21:1-14

Denomination: *other

It Is Not Over!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2017

Blowing it is often the prelude to flowing it in power of God.

Luke 5:8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. Peter had just seen Jesus do a miracle to bless him and the others. As far as he knew Jesus had tossed him to the curb after Peter had denies him. He had no idea that later he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Why You Can't Quit

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 29, 2015

Does God really care about me? Why don't I just give up? When will life be easier?

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Scripture: Revelation 3:11-12

Denomination: Holiness

Strenghth And Weakness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2014

Jesus boldly stands trial before the high priest Annas

John 18:12-27 “Strength and Weakness” INTRODUCTION The lives of heroic people inspire us and challenge us to be greater than we have been and more than we are. Recently a ceremony was held at the White House where twenty-four veterans of World War II, the Korean Conflict, and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Strong Becomes Weak

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

Some believers are strong in faith while some are weak. Nevertheless, even the strongest in faith can and will have times of weakness. Every one of us no matter how strong in the faith can fall into times of weakness. That is why we must guard against tho

Intro: Some believers are strong in faith while some are weak. Nevertheless, even the strongest in faith can and will have times of weakness. The Bible admonishes us, “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.” (I Cor. 10:12) Every one of us no matter how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: *other

Distractions:"Don't Let Distractions Cause You To Miss Your Blessing.:

Contributed by Denise Davis on Jan 11, 2012

People often wonder “why didn’t God help me?” “why didn’t God answer me?” ”Where was God when I needed him?” Often the answer to these questions is that we allowed ourselves to become distracted.

People often wonder “why didn’t God help me?” “why didn’t God answer me?” ”Where was God when I needed him?” Often the answer to these questions is that we allowed ourselves to become distracted. Some may say, No not me…”I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-30, Proverbs 4:25

Denomination: *other