Sermons on National Failure:

Uncle Sam Teaches Us How To Serve God (Veterans Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 8, 2022

You can tell a lot about a nation in the way they treat their heroes

Illus: For example, respect for the elderly is something today that is missing in our society. We see a lot of rudeness, and much of it is directed toward the elderly. Society has to make adjustments for the elderly: • Many times they can not hear correctly • Many of them can not remember ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hezekiah Of Judah (2 Chronicles 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 21, 2025

Do the people rejoice when a righteous leader leads a nation, a church?

What happened very quickly once a righteous leader ruled Judah? What will happen when Jesus returns? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 29. After a string of bad kings, was Judah finally blessed to have a good king? Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became the king of Judah, and he reigned in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 3 - Who's Mountain Are You Climbing? Answering Questions Of Humanism & Pluralism Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 28, 2019

According to God's own Word, every nation tribe, people and language will be represented in heaven. It is important, however, not to confuse the reach of God's saving grace to all nations with a misconception that all roads lead to God.

To whom then will you compare me, that I should be like him? Says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name; by the greatness of his might and because he is strong in power, not one is missing. (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-26, John 14:6, Romans 5:8, Revelation 7:9

Denomination: Brethren

A Task Unfinished

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Finishing the Task God has set for us - evangelising the world. Learning the lessons from the failure of the Israelites to complete the task set for them.

A Task Unfinished – Judg 2:1-15 I want to take a poll this morning. - How many of you regularly start one book and then pick up another before you finish it. - How many of you have a little project at home which has been sitting there waiting to be finished. It may be a cross stitch that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of Not Honouring God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

Failure to honour God not only distances us from His presence but also attracts divine judgement and removes the covering of favour.

THE PERIL OF NOT HONOURING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 2:30 Supporting Texts: Malachi 1:6, Romans 1:21, Proverbs 3:9-10, Acts 12:21-23, Isaiah 42:8 INTRODUCTION: To honour God is to reverence, respect, and give Him the rightful place in every area of our lives. Honour ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shake Off The Dust Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

Too many people are slaves to their past mistakes.

INTRODUCTION In my opinion, one of the greatest televisions shows ever produced was the Andy Griffith show. I’m talking about the old black-and-white episodes when Ron Howard played a young Opie. One of my favorite episodes was “The Sermon for Today.” Here’s a question for you TV trivia buffs. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral - Young Mother

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 23, 2005

Funeral – 32 year old mother of 3, student , social worker, lover of Christ, died of heart failure

Funeral – 32 year old mother of 3, student , social worker, lover of Christ, died of heart failure 2005 Family, friends, loved ones, We have come here to praise God and to celebrate the life of ( ) and to thank God for the Life will lived. We come together in grief, and we ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-14

Denomination: Congregational

The Wholeness Christ Offers

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

No matter our failures or shortfalls, Christ offers us restoration and wholesness to complete God’s will for our lives.

WHEN WE WERE ALL KIDS IN GRADE SCHOOL, I AM SURE THAT THERE WAS A TIME WHEN OUR TEACHERS ASKED US TO SHARE WHAT WE WANTED TO BE WHEN WE GREW UP. AS ALL CHILDREN WOULD ANSWER, WE MUST HAVE SAID THINGS LIKE "A FIREFIGHTER," "POLICE OFFICER," "DOCTOR," "ASTRONAUT," OR A "PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE." I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Without Excuse Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 13, 2007

This sermon answers some of the excuses that we make in our failure to acknowledge, seek and worship the true and living God.

Scripture Recently, I read the following announcement that presumably appeared in a church bulletin: To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are going to have a special “No Excuse Sunday.” Beds will be placed in the foyer for those who say, “Sunday is my only day to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Importance Of Outlook

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 25, 2006

When a facing a new task the most important indicator of eventual success or failure is the outlook of the person headed into that task.

Dakota Community Church September 24, 2006 The Importance of Outlook You arrive at work to discover they are retooling the computer system which will result in much more efficient operation; but, first you will have to learn an entire new program. How do you typically respond? It’s Sun. morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Shame

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 20, 2013

We often want a "no demands" Christianity, and feel little regret over our failures. This needs to change.

Earlier this week Lance Armstrong confessed to doping, using performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France. He’s been stripped of his titles and his Olympic medal. We can only imagine the shame he is feeling, especially because the world now knows the truth. Shame is found in many ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Congregational

David The Warrior Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 27, 2025

We tend to remember our failures and not our successes. We all have a testimony – proof, evidence, or authentication.

The Story of Us David the Warrior March 2, 2025 1 Samuel 17:8-11 NIV “Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, "Why do you come out and line up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not the servants of Saul? Choose a man and have him come down to me. 9 If he is able to fight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:8-11, 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 1 Samuel 17:34-37, Revelation 12:11, 1 Samuel 17:38-40, 1 Samuel 17:45-47, 1 Samuel 17:48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Wants To Do Something New PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to persevere in faith, forget past failures, and embrace the new opportunities God is creating in their lives.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sanctuary of solace, this haven of hope, this dwelling of divine love. We gather here not as strangers, but as a family knit together by the thread of faith, stitched by the hands of our Heavenly Father. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: New Opportunity

The Great Islamic Threat To The World – Its Aim Is World Domination – How It Progresses Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 24, 2024

The dramatic increase of Islam in the world is a concern for many. Islam has become very militant in almost every nation and the wars now fought are many because of Islamic terrorism. This article looks at how Islam progresses in the world’s nations.

THE GREAT ISLAMIC THREAT TO THE WORLD – ITS AIM IS WORLD DOMINATION – HOW IT PROGRESSES [A]. INTRODUCTION {{Matthew 13:24-25 He presented another parable to them saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared with a man who sowed good seed in his field but WHILE MEN WERE SLEEPING, his enemy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-25, Matthew 13:28, Genesis 15:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time For Reunion Under God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2002

Let’s go with Jacob to the reunion of his lifetime. This reunion is orchastrated under the providential hand of God. We will look at the change from the person chosen to continue the seed of the nation to the nations birth.

A Time for Reunion Under God A. God’s Promised Protection B. God’s People C. God’s Providence in the Land I remember as a young serviceman stationed in the Philippines for 3 years without returning home. I was going to school doing things and always figured I’d have tomorrow to right wrongs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-30

Denomination: Baptist