Sermons on Sailing And Failing:

Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2013

When Christ calls us to be with Him, He honours us. He does not treat us as we deserve should we fail Him, but He is glorified in raising us up and employing us to His glory.

“Jesus went with [his disciples] to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to [them], ‘Sit here, while I go over there and pray.’ And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, ‘My soul is very sorrowful, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Need Change Try Jesus

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020

You may find yourself at a place where you cannot solve your problem on your own, you have tried everything and looked everywhere with no success. Through your struggle you have failed to look

Need Change Try Jesus Mark : 5:24-34, Mathew: 8:1-4. • People today are searching for many different things. o Some are looking for love o Some are looking for money o Some are looking for opportunity o Some are looking for answers o Some are looking for fulfillment ? And some are just looking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tenacity #4 Commitment Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 12, 2020

When a person is tenacious they are “all in” because they are on a quest. Personally, I have been on a number of quests and struggled at times with being too tenacious. It has had a lot to do with my unwillingness to fail when on mission.

Over the past month, we discussed the development of the quality of Tenacity. Next week we will begin a new series entitled, Scared Straight - Supernatural Stories in the Bible To review, we have learned the definition of be Tenacity. The definition of the word is: the quality or fact of being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Gives Strength To Complete The Assignment Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025

Every assignment from God comes with both responsibility and divine support. He does not call us to fail but to finish. Challenges may come, but God’s strength is always available to those who depend on Him.

GOD GIVES STRENGTH TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 28:20 Supporting Texts: Philippians 1:6; Isaiah 41:10; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Zechariah 4:6; Joshua 1:9 INTRODUCTION: Many believers begin their divine assignment with passion but get weary along the way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Desperation That Breaks Through Resistance

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

Desperation is often seen as a last resort, but in the life of a believer, it can be the catalyst for divine breakthrough. When we reach a point where all human efforts fail, desperation drives us to seek God with intensity and faith.

DESPERATION THAT BREAKS THROUGH RESISTANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 32:24-30 Supporting Texts: Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:1-7, Matthew 15:21-28, Psalm 34:6 INTRODUCTION: Desperation is often seen as a last resort, but in the life of a believer, it can be the catalyst for divine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Will Be Your Famous Last Words?

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 2, 2021

No matter how flawed we are or how many times we fail, it is your relationship with Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, that will dictate to the world, to your community, and to your family and friends (pause)…YOUR FAMOUS LAST WORDS!

Sermon: What will be “your” famous last words? The Last Words of David… 2Sa 23:1 And these are the last words of David, the saying of David the son of Jesse, and the saying of the man raised on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet singer of Israel: 2Sa 23:2 The Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-7, 1 Chronicles 18:14

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare: Not Having Enough Power

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 29, 2021

The nine disciples had insufficient power to deliver the boy who had a spirit. I believe that many Christians would also fail this test. Why? We need a bigger connection to the Holy Spirit by prayer and fasting.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE: NOT HAVING ENOUGH POWER Mark 9:14-29 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man bought a new Tesla Roadster. He had two sons. One of them asked him, “Dad, if you die, who will inherit your new Tesla?” 2. He pondered the question & said, “If I pass away on an even day, the son born ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life In The Word

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

If we fail to read and observe what is written in the Scripture, then we will be devoid of abundant life. We find life in the Word because the Word leads to Jesus, and it leads to spiritual freedom in Christ through the indwelling Holy Spirit.

I wish to begin our message this morning by sharing some verses out of Deuteronomy 28. In Deuteronomy 28:66-67, God gives a warning to His people, saying, “Your life shall hang in doubt before you; you shall fear day and night, and have no assurance of life. In the morning you shall say, ‘Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

If I Had Just Looked Up

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 6, 2023

The imagery of this Psalm is meant to give a sense of the comprehensive care of God for those who look to him. I must admit the most challenging times of my life, happened when I failed to “Just Look Up.”

TITLE: IF I HAD JUST LOOKED UP SCRIPTURE: PSALM 121 This morning we’re going to look at a Psalm about looking up. Charles Spurgeon called this A Psalm Of The Eyes. Psalm 121 is written to speak to the heart, the simple, poetic formula is meant to hit home in a memorable way. The imagery of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Increasing God’s Power In Your Life Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023

When we are faithful to God, He is faithful to us. Setbacks may happen, but God never fails His faithful ones. When we are fully available to God, we can access His unlimited power.

Imagine you're facing a million-man army. Sounds scary, right? That's what Asa was up against. But instead of freaking out, he prayed. He told God, "There's no one but You who can help us." And guess what? God showed up big time. He didn't just protect Asa and his kingdom, He gave them a massive ...read more

Topics: Faithfulness, Divine Power, Spiritual Growth, Life Transformation

Search For Silver But Finding Gold

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

How often do men fail to search out God simply because they only see him as a God of judgment, represented in the Silvert! Yet, he desires us to find him, and when we do we find Gold - that gold that represents all things of our Good God!

Searching for Silver but Finding Gold Sunday, April 17, 2016 By Rev. James May Yesterday was an unusual day here at Victory Temple. Many of you know that we had a memorial service for someone who had only visited our church one time. Just a short time ago, she came into our midst, sat on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Disciple Leaders In A New Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Some Christian researchers have said that at least 30% of new churches that start fail to grow qualitatively or quantitatively due to the ineffectiveness of leadership. Most of Christ’s three years of ministry were given to the training of His disciples.

How To Disciple Leaders in a New Church Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain why it is important to train, disciple, and equip leaders in a new church. 2. The students will write a short paper on how Christ discipled His followers so that the church would grow qualitatively and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Veterans, A Soldier's Shield

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 30, 2006

When those whose lives are in danger ask for prayer, it would be a sin to fail to pray for them. Born again Christians can take their rightful place among such giants of intercession, such as Moses, Daniel, The Apostle Paul,and Jesus.

Turn your Bibles to 1 Samuel 12:23 Title: Becoming a Soldier’s Shield Theme: Praying for Those in Harm’s Way Introduction: Our key text today is set in the time when the prophet Samuel is giving his farewell speech. In this speech Samuel confronts the people with evidence of the righteous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Charge! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 10, 2005

Who’s in control when things seem to go against even what God says? Look again! God’s word never fails! Our understanding is stretched by God’s amazing sovereignty over all.

Who’s in Charge? Our God’s Sovereign choice is mercy for those who have faith. The see-saw of sovereignty and free will falls clearly on the sovereignty side in Romans 9. Intro: There was a time when humanity viewed knowledge as a pyramid where at the bottom there was much to learn, but the more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reserving A Day For God Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Feb 18, 2006

This is the 4th message from The Ten Commandments. Remembering the Sabbath and Keepimg it holy. It is sometimes referred to as "The Forgotten Commandment" because many people fail to keep it faithfully and yet do not feel the real conviction they would fe

SERMON SERIES:"THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" SERMON #04: REMEMBERING THE SABBATH DAY SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: EXODUS 20:8 "REMEMBER THE SABBATH DAY TO KEEP IT HOLY. SIX DAYS SHALT THOU LABOR AND DO ALL THY WORK, BUT THE SEVENTH DAY IS THE SABBATH OF THE LORD THY GOD. IN IT THOU SHALT NOT DO ANY WORK, THOU,NOR ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8