Sermons on Sauls Fall:

"How To Fall Into Defeat”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 6, 2008

The factors that contributed to Israel’s defeat at Ai are the same which contribute to the defeat of God’s people today.

The people of Israel had just experienced a miraculous victory over the city of Jericho. The next city for them to conquer was the city of Ai. The forces of Ai were much smaller than were the forces of Jericho, but much to the surprise of the army of Israel, rather than defeating the army of Ai, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Disection Of Falling And Rising

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 13, 2008

The real power of the prodigal son story is that he returned, not to wealth, status and power, but to the Father.

Returning To The Father Text:Luke 15:11-25 In considering this parable we must consider the 3 groups in the main to whom it was addressed: Verses 1-3 1. Publicans - needed to know about loving the lost. Jesus tells them of lost sheep, a lost coin, addressing that which most spoke to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Godly Fall Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jun 30, 2008

An examination of how we should seek forgiveness when we fail to live godly lives.

Title: When The Godly Fall Series: Living Godly Lives (Sermon # 4) Text: Psalm 51 Date Preached: June 29, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction A. For the past three weeks, we have been talking about living godly lives. We began the series three weeks ago with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can We Fall

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 22, 2008

Is the claim, "Once Saved, Always Saved" accuate, this sermon investigates this topic and answers this question

CAN WE FALL? Text: Acts 8:1-24 INTRODUCTION: 1. Many groups today believe in the doctrine that once you are saved, you are always saved. 2. In other words, they do not believe that a person can become lost once they have acquired salvation. 3. We answered the question, “Can you be separated from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Falling In Love Again Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 19, 2007

Part of an extensive study in Philippians, we are reminded here to fall in love with Jesus and each other more and more.

Content in Christ Falling in Love Again Phil. 1:7-11 (R. Darrel Davis) “Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I love you, I love ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Falling From Grace Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008

Paul admonishes the churches in Galatia for so quickly abandoning the doctrine of grace.

Galatians 1:1-10 “Falling from Grace” Background • Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey established churches in the cities of Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe; these are located in the southern part of Galatia (Acts 13:14- 14:23). • Paul is writing to churches he had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Americas Falling Morality.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 11, 2005

Is the Church Afraid to tell the Truth?

Americas Falling Morality. Morals in America have been on the down-cline in the past 20 years. Today we read of sex scandles from Catholic Priest, one right after another. Presbyterian Churches are considering, embracing gays as Ministers, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unless The Grain Falls Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 14, 2006

A sermon that discusses what it means to die to christ - Uses a graphic description of Christs death and an amusing story to emphasize it’s points - Was well received

Unless a grain of wheat John 12 – 23 Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the son of Man to be glorified, I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who loves his life will lose it, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Falling From Grace

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 3, 2005

If there is anything I understand about the Bible it is that the salvation that God gives us in the Lord Jesus Christ is eternal. When God saves us He does an eternal, irreversible work.

Falling from Grace Born AGAIN Free Galatians 5:1-6 01/09/05 It is in these verses that the phrase comes along that we are going to consider this evening. It’s the phrase—fallen from grace—and what that means. I would encourage you to put a star or make a special mark by that first verse of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When Towers Fall . . .

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Sep 6, 2003

When towers fall, pride is always involved. "I" is in the middle of pride and sin, but the cross of Christ is "I" crossed out. This sermon shows what pride does to us, God’s reaction to pride, and five steps to avoid pride.

INTRO For thousands of years, man has continually tried to proudly pat himself on the back for his knowledge and acheivements. For example, when the Titanic was built, it was billed as the “unsinkable ship,” with one person stating that “God Himself could not sink her,” yet it was just an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

"When Angels Fall."

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 5, 2007

What happens when something so perfect goes so terribly wrong. The fall is great. Let’s examine how God handled the incident between the angels and ourselves.

Delivered @ Dinsmore Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL AM Worship Program (Free audio upon request) Introduction What a remarkable statement we find according to II Peter 2. Can you imagine the picture in the theater of your mind. Perfect couldn’t describe their existence. The angels that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

When A Friend Falls

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 9, 2010

This sermon examines Christian responsibility when dealing with a fellow believer who has fallen into sin.

WHEN A FRIEND FALLS GALATIANS 5:26-6:6 INTRODUCTION Perhaps there is not a more beautiful story told than that of the Good Samaritan. Here is the story of a man who falls upon bad times. He is robbed, beaten and left for dead. He lies beside the road, unable to help himself. He is totally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Kept From Falling

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Apr 3, 2010

God can keep you.

KEPT FROM FALLING Jude 24, 25 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. KEPT FROM FALLING Jude 24, 25 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Let The Fire Fall

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Let the Fire Fall

1 Kings 18:1-39 Let the Fire Fall 1. THE ENTRANCE OF REVIVAL - The Conditions in Elijah's Day - (a) Corruption in Elijah's Day - 4 For it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the LORD, that Obadiah took an hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-39

Denomination: Holiness

Let The Fire Fall

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Let the Fire Fall

1 Kings 18:21-40 Let the Fire Fall I. THE CALL FOR REVIVAL - The Mess (a) Days of Corruption - Ahab had led the people into idolatry. 17 when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 18 And he answered, I have not troubled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-40

Denomination: Holiness