Sermons on Response To Failure:

Epic Fail - Peter's Denial

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Mar 9, 2018

Jesus gives Peter … and us … hope! Hope that failure is not final. There is hope even in the midst of our struggle that our faith would not fail and that we, as Peter, can turn once again back to the Lord.

[Here is a link to a youtube video of me preaching this sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLFppHEJ0fY ] From their very first encounter, we see a special connection between Jesus and Peter. We find this in the Gospel of John chapter 1 and verse 42 where they first meet. It says that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Battle For Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Paul is convinced that failures can become successes. He knew this for he was one of the most successful failures in history. One of the great themes of literature and the Bible is this theme of success out of failure.

In the 35 years following the Civil War 3 success writers towered high above all others, and they became successful by writing about success. All 3 were ordained men. One of them was Russell Conwell who was the pastor of the Baptist Temple of Philadelphia. He delivered his famous lecture over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Your Greatest Power

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 17, 2012

I want you to ask yourself, "What do 1 see as my greatest power?" If your response is, "I have no power", then you couldn't be more wrong

YOUR GREATEST POWER Proverbs 1:28-33; 22:6 l Corinthians 10:13 2 Cor. 6:2 Jn. 10:10, 27-29 Ezek. 18:1-4, 20 Josh. 24:15 Jas. 3:2 24 year old Danny Simpson was sentenced to 6 years in jail for robbing a bank. Danny was convicted for stealing $6,000 at gun point. The irony is that the gun ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:28-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whose In Charge Here? - Meeting Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2005

Colossians tell us Jesus is the "head of the church" - but what does that mean, and how can we make sure that we let Him be just that?

OPEN: In August 1994, a Korean Air jet skidded across a rain soaked runway and rammed a safety barricade while landing in Cheju, Korea. All 160 passengers escaped safely just moments before the plane exploded into flames. What was the cause of the accident? According to news reports, the pilot ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage And Matters Of The Heart (Matthew 19:1-30)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 5, 2026

In Matthew 19, the Lord Jesus teaches lessons on the sanctity of marriage, the blessing of children, and how to detect a false convert.

Matthew 19:1-10: These verses deal with the sanctity of marriage. The LORD and His disciples had just left the region of Galilee and were now heading to Judea. On the way, He healed those who were sick and in need of His help. The crowds are waiting for Him in Judea, but so are His enemies, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-30, Mark 10:17-22, Luke 18:18-23, Psalm 127:5, Deuteronomy 6:7, Colossians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Job's Worst Day Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 6, 2017

Our response to what's going on in our lives, matters. How can we show others Who we serve if our reaction to God is sinful? If we cannot even respond with reverence … how will we live properly?

Job’s Worst Day Job Sermon Series, Part 2 Introduction (Job Slide) - The book of Job is going to be a very challenging study for us - Most people think this is about a man named Job who had a rough life - However, we can easily fail to focus on the main character … God - I believe this book ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Decade Are You From Dad? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 17, 2012

The TV dads from the 50s till today can teach us a lot.

Things are a lot different now then they use to be when it came to the sex or even amount of babies being born. With my first born, dads set in a waiting room until the nurse came in and said “It’s a boy.” With my next two I was present at their birth but had no idea of their sex until they were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Six Truths To Live By Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 23, 2009

Biblical records of failures are to warn and to teach

1. SIN ALWAYS CONCEIVES MORE SIN 19a A. Second Roundup 1. Poole “lust was not yet satisfied; and therefore being pleased with the former experiment he desired another collection of virgins whom he might make his concubines” B. James 1:14-16 But every man is tempted, when he is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Room: Thriving In It Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Jun 21, 2010

Part Five from a series of messages titled “The Waiting Room”: discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting.

The Waiting Room “Thriving in IT” Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Our Series is ending, you can have your life back… Review From Last Week: - Strategically ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Foursquare

Faith's Perfect Timing

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Jul 10, 2008

Faith is birthed through preaching, but will soon die if we fail to respond!

FAITH’S PERFECT TIMING TEXT: John 5:2-7, "Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. For an angel went ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus To The Rescue

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 15, 2014

In the midst of the storms of life, Jesus will walk on the water of our problems and come to our rescue - if we will call on Him.

Jesus to the Rescue Matthew 14:22-33 • The “World English Dictionary” defines rescue in this way; ‘to bring someone or something out of danger, harm, or attack…and to deliver or save.” This story is about rescue on many levels. • For several years I was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Who Calls?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 30, 2023

Hearing and answering God's call has four parts in two pairs. We need to recognize who God is, and who we are, and after being cleansed, we must respond.

Do you ever screen your calls? By that I mean do you look to see who’s calling before you answer? I answer most of my calls right when they happen unless it’s tagged “scam likely” or I’m driving (I haven’t hooked up my Bluetooth yet) or if the phone is in the other room or if I accidentally left it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Sower Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the transient nature of the four types of people described in the Parable of the Sower, emphasizing the transformative power of the gospel and encouraging believers to actively spread the word of God.

Hello Church! Did you know that according to the book, The Millionaire Next Door, most millionaires are neither flashy nor drive expensive cars? They tend to shop at JC Penney and live below their means. Also, not long ago, a study showed that 95% of millionaires are first-generation wealthy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Topics: Parable Of The Sower, Gospel Response, Kingdom Of Earth

Handling God's Success When We Wanted It For Ourselves Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 29, 2009

Ministry looks impossible, and we want to run the other way. But when we do finally tackle it, and God redeems, then we want the credit. In His grace He assures us that we are not forgotten even though we are inappropriate.

All during this month we’ve worked together on the theme of compassion. Because we are a church which urgently needs to do ministry in this community; because we are a people with much to give and much to share, and with a place to share it, by the time this week is over we will have invested four ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 23, 2018

Do we have an incubator aiding the growth of negative emotions? Their wedding was going to make them the laughing stock of Cana. But Jesus was there and the best was yet to come. Look at the potential of the seed.

THE BEST IS YET TO COME… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ARE WE THE LAUGHING STOCK OF DOOM AND FAILURE? CAN WE HONESTLY DECLARE: THE BEST IS YET TO COME? OR HAVE WE ALLOWED OUR HEARTS TO BECOME HARDENED TO THE POINT THAT LIFE IS QUE SERA, SERA --- WHAT WILL BE WILL BE… THE ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-8, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God