Sermons on Saw Past Failures:

Joy In The Middle Of The Journey

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 8, 2025

A sermon that encourages us to choose Joy not only because of who God is, but because of what He has done for us

Today I want to talk to you about choosing joy because of who God is and what He has promised. “Let me start by asking you a question —have you ever been in a season where it felt like life hit the pause button? You’re praying, you’re waiting, you’re doing everything right, but it feels like ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob's Journey To Bethel

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

Jacob significantly changed his life because he listened when God told him to "Get up!" and go to Bethel.

Hello, everyone! Today, we will discuss a topic that's always relevant - change. But not just any change; we're talking about the profound transformation that can occur when we let God's love in. Our guide for this conversation is a story from the Bible, the tale of a man named Jacob. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What A World We Live In

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 12, 2024

In the last 50+ years there has been a constant and constant decline of for God and His Son in the world. It was 1962 that the Supreme Court ruled that prayer was taken out of our schools.

The world in which we live in is rapidly becoming a Godless mess. I must note that it is going to take Gods direct intervention in the affairs of men, not only in our country but in the world. 1st Remember Where We Were- Eph 2:12 that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Year End Inventory

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 26, 2024

Jesus tells us that when we seek first the Kingdom of God, the other things we are concerned about will take care of themselves. Paul doesn't want us to merely call ourselves Christians or think of ourselves as Christians. He wants to know Christ and wants us to be real followers of Jesus too.

Opening illustration: Business owners are busy at the end of the year taking inventory. This is a painful but necessary reality so they can know if they made a profit or not. They take the information they receive and make adjustments for the coming year. As Christians, we need to stop at the end ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Remember Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

As we remember and honor the past, we can stand firm in the present and have hope for the future, trusting in God's faithfulness.

Today, I want to talk about something we all struggle with - forgetting stuff. I mean, how many times have you forgotten your homework, your phone, or even your friend's birthday? It happens to all of us, right? But there are some things that are super important to remember, and that's what we're ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7, Joshua 22:26-27, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Topics: Past Memories, Present Faithfulness, Future Hope

God Restores Elijah / The Heart Of The Problem

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 15, 2020

To help Elijah out of his depression God needs to reach a point where Elijah is willing to listen to him. He then needs to resolve Elijah's sense of failure and hopelessness. We see how God did that.

1 KINGS 19, GOD RESTORES ELIJAH INTRODUCTION Today we’re returning to the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19. 1 Kings 18 tells us about Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. In 1 Kings 19, we find that Elijah has become very depressed. He thinks he’s a failure, but God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

More Principles Of Leadership

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 6, 2010

Nehemiah was a great leader. Everyone else saw obstacles and he saw opportunities. Where many saw problems he saw potential. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

More Principles of Leadership Nehemiah 2:17-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MorePrinciplesOfLeadership.html God uses human leadership. He gets the glory, but His way to accomplish His work is thru leadership. Would Israel have ever crossed the Red Sea if not for Moses? Would they have taken ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go Of The Burden Of Shame. Psalm 103:11-12

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 11, 2024

A message about letting go of the past shame in our lives and putting the past in the past.

“Letting go of the Burden of Shame. Psalm 103:11-12 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Greatest Mistakes

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 17, 2009

Of all my mistakes there are a few that stand out! Here are a few that I consider "My GREATEST MISTAKES!"

MY GREATEST MISTAKES April 6, 2008 The other day I was praying in my office. I began my prayer by telling God how I sorry I was for some areas I felt I had failed in & was asking for His forgiveness & help in those areas. In my mind & prayer I began to list AREAS OF FAILURE in my life & began ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Look Back Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 30, 2012

Put the past behind if you want to move ahead.

Don’t Look Back Haggai 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 1/29/12 How many of you can remember the “good old days”? Do you find yourself longing for what used to be and lamenting how things are today? 50 years ago, the top discipline problems in high school were talking, chewing gum, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-5, Haggai 2:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Travelling With Paul: John Mark

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 11, 2018

Travelling with Paul : John Mark (Learning from failure) - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Mark the Man: • (1a). His Name. • (1b). His Family. • (1c). His Attitude. (2). Mark the Missionary: • (2a). He Had Church Support (vs 3). • (2b). He Had God's Blessing (vs 4). • (2c). He Had A Smooth Departure (vs 4b). • (2d). He Had An Idyllic Destination (vs 4b). • (2e). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-13, Acts 15:26-39

Denomination: Brethren

Lessons From A Cave Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 7 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores Elijah's depression after his great victory on mount Carmel. I seek to track the cause and cure for depression.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #7 “Thoughts on Feelings of Failure and Depression” Introduction We have been tracking Elijah’s faith journey from his first appearance before Ahab the evil, godless king of Israel and his Gentile wife Jezebel. He appears in Scripture boldly announcing God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Making Your Vessel Fit For Higher Things 2 Tim 2:20-21 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

Our character is not set by genetics or the failures or mistakes of the past. We have a CHOICE. We can CHANGE. We can become someone capable of containing God and accomplishing His purposes.

2 Timothy 2:20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. 21 If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-21

Denomination: *other

Lesson 9 (Prayer Partners): Faith Praying: Failure And Success

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

Your ministry will flourish when you learn to pray together with your fellow workers.

Prayer Partner Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 9: Faith-Praying: Failure and Success I. THE PROMISE “Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven” (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Your Weakness Is Not Your Failure But Your Means For Strength In Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 8, 2018

When we fall we shouldn't stay down but rise up in the name of Jesus and move on

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOUR WEAKNESS IS NOT YOUR FAILURE BUT YOUR MEANS TO STRENGTH IN JESUS John 18:25-27 King James Version (KJV) 25 And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I ...read more

Scripture: John 18:25-27

Denomination: Charismatic