Sermons on Setback:

I’ve Got A Feeling Everything Is Going To Be Alright

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 31, 2025

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Church, there are moments in life when everything seems to be falling apart. Bills are due. Health is failing. Relationships are crumbling. Storm clouds gather, and you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Ahead Requires Some Foot Dust

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 8, 2024

A sermon for the season of Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 14

July 7, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 The Journey Ahead Requires Some Foot Dust Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The bishop was interviewing a senior seminarian, assigned to his district. He asked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope In The Midst Of Failure Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 19, 2025

This is the 5th Sermon in the Series, "In The Beginning".

Series: In The Beginning… [#5] HOPE IN THE MIDST OF FAILURE Genesis 3:1-24 Introduction: Tonight, we are going to talk about an important topic that many of us know well- “Hope In The Midst Of Failure.” In our passage, we see a crucial moment in history- The 1st failure of humanity in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Still Under Construction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that God is continually working on us, shaping us into the best versions of ourselves, and we should celebrate and trust in His process and promise of completion.

Good morning, church family! Today, I want to talk to you about a journey. Not a journey of miles, but one of faith, transformation, and growth. It's a journey that we're all on, whether we realize it or not. It's the journey of becoming the best possible versions of ourselves, the versions that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Topics: Prize, Procession

Go The Distance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to persevere and endure their trials with faithfulness, focusing on Jesus as their example and strength.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of Hebrews 12:1-3, focusing on the power of perseverance, the necessity of endurance, and the reward of faithfulness. C.S. Lewis once said, "God knows our situation; He will not judge us as if we had no difficulties to overcome. What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Duty, Call

A Part: Changed & Transformed PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To emphasize inviting God into our lives, trusting Him to work in us, and allowing His power and love to transform us, as we play our part in our spiritual growth.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We're going to dive right into the heart of something that we all grapple with in our Christian walk: inviting God into our lives, trusting Him to work in us, and allowing ourselves to be changed and transformed by His power and love. Let's remind ourselves of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Topics: Importance, Space, God

Net-Breaking Blessings PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Emphasize the importance of daily trust, obedience, and faith in God, as demonstrated by Simon Peter in Luke 5:5, leading to miraculous blessings in our lives.

Good morning, family! Today, we will be diving into a message about trust, obedience, and faith. As we explore Luke 5:5, we will see how these themes come alive in the life of Simon Peter and the miraculous catch of fish. I'd like to begin by sharing a quote from C.S. Lewis, "Relying on God has to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:5

Topics: Trusting God

Be Blameless PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to actively work on their personal salvation, live blameless lives, and glorify God through their actions, shining as lights in a dark world.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a passage from Philippians. I love how Arnold J. Toynbee once said, "Man's true end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever." This quote perfectly captures the heart of our message today. Let's read the passage together: "Therefore, my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Topics: Salvation

There Is Power In Praise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Good morning, church family! We’re going to explore the story of Paul and Silas and how they used the power of praise to overcome trials and tribulations. As we go through life, we all face storms, but it's important to remember that we can always find victory through praising God. C.S. Lewis said: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Topics: Praise, Jesus, Storm

Acceleration & Execution PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the power of acceleration, the importance of executing God's plan, and the blessings that come from obeying the Lord, as demonstrated in the story of David's anointing in 1 Samuel.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into an incredible story from the book of 1 Samuel, where we'll discover the power of acceleration, the necessity of execution, and the blessing of obedience. Before we get started, I want to share a quote from A.W. Tozer who said, "To obey is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:12-13

Topics: Acceleration, Execution

There Is Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

God's promises and love are steadfast and unfailing, even in the face of unbelief and the challenges of the world.

So, with that thought in mind, let's read our passage for today, Romans 11:7-10: 7 What then? What the people of Israel sought so earnestly they did not obtain. The elect among them did, but the others were hardened, 8 as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:7-10

Topics: Chosen, Hardened

Broken Walls PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

Explore the themes of personal growth and rebuilding in our spiritual lives, drawing parallels from the story of Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

Good morning, Church family! We've got a powerful message to share with you today, and I'm excited to dive in together. You know, Desiderius Erasmus once said, “By a Carpenter mankind was made, and only by that Carpenter can mankind be remade.” Now ain't that the truth? We're all works in progress, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-19

Topics: Rebuilding, Broken

Gone Astray PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our sins, repenting, and seeking God's grace and guidance for transformation and deliverance.

Welcome, beloved. We gather today, not as strangers or distant observers, but as a family, a community of believers bound by the unshakeable love of our Heavenly Father. We are united in our faith, our hope, and our desire to grow closer to the God who loves us, who guides us, and who, even in our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:31

Topics: God, Delivers

Commitment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

This sermon explores the unwavering commitment of believers, the significance of Jesus' actions in Luke 2:42-49, and maintaining a personal connection with God.

Good morning, folks! We're gathered here today to share and celebrate the word of God. We're going to talk about a passage from the book of Luke that's pretty special. But before we get into that, I want to share a quote with you. It's from a highly respected Christian author, Philip Yancey. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:42-49

Topics: Jesus, Go

What God Can't Do Doesn't Exist PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

This sermon encourages us to affirm our faith, build on Christ's love, and embrace the hope offered by our all-powerful, all-healing, and ever-hopeful God.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, united in faith and love. We are here to seek solace, strength, and guidance from the divine words of our Heavenly Father. It is in His word that we find the power to face the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Topics: Power, God