Sermons on Shame At Failure:

Men Like Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024

This sermon explores how God's power is made perfect in our weaknesses, choosing flawed individuals to manifest His glory and grace.

Good morning, family of faith. It is a joy and an honor to stand before you today, not because of who I am, but because of who we are in Christ. We are gathered here, not as perfect beings, but as flawed vessels, chosen by Christ. And in this truth, there is an overwhelming beauty and an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Corinthians 1:27

Topics: Jesus' Choice

Angel On Your Shoulder

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 17, 2008

I believe that God does indeed assign His angels to protect police officers and soldiers and all those who willingly put their lives on the line for others. I believe that God also assigns angels to watch over ordinary Christians and ordinary churches

The Angel on Your Shoulder Psalm 91 It was late October and I was working midnight shift at the police station in our small town. It had been a quiet night until we got a call about a bar fight with serious injuries. It seems two friends had been drinking heavily when one decided to crush a beer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blame Game

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 25, 2004

Why do we use blame to manipulate, control and punish each other? This sermon speaks to the issue of blame and why we do it and its solution.

THE BLAME GAME Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. The way we think and feel about ourselves affects our destiny, we need to see ourselves as God sees us. Guilt is described as: an emotional reaction we experience over the disparity between who we are or how we act and who ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 16, 2005

God’s question to Moses regarding the staff. This sermon focuses on "Little is much when God is in it."

It happened several times a week, almost without fail. Whether they lined up against the wall of the gymnasium, the local ice rink or the snow bank for the back-roads hockey, it was always the same. He got picked last. Last for basketball because he was too clumsy; in hockey he was not ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Grace For The Despised

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on May 27, 2017

True grace goes much deeper than we tend to think it does. We tend to reserve it for those who are already followers of Christ, however, Christ exercised grace, mercy, and love even to the most despised of sinners.

Introduction: I’m sure most of you are familiar with the biblical account of a tiny little guy by the name of Zacchaeus. Well, far from just an entertaining story popular among Sunday School children, the incident with Zacchaeus gives us an incredible example of God’s grace and love. We see in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trouble In The King's Household Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004

As great a king as David was, he was still a human king with all the flaws of any human being. It would take the coming of Jesus before we had a king who truly reflected God’s heart in all he did; whose leadership would fully reflect God’s character.

What we’re looking at today is not pretty. Incest, rape, murder, political intrigue leading to a coup d’état, David running for his life. And again we wonder what to make of it all. Why is it in here? Well, there are a couple of reasons it’s in here. One is to show how quickly God’s judgement on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

15. David’s Anointing - God’s Choice (1 Samuel 16) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

When God chooses a leader, He looks not at appearances, but at the heart. His plans are always unfolding, even in quiet fields and unlikely places. While men elevate the impressive, God prepares the faithful.

David’s Anointing - God’s Choice June 4, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 16 When God chooses a leader, He looks not at appearances, but at the heart. His plans are always unfolding, even in quiet fields and unlikely places. While men elevate the impressive, God ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

No Regerts

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 27, 2020

Have you ever seen that Milky Way commercial where this guy is getting a tattoo and it was supposed to say no regrets but the artist messed up and it comes out saying no regerts instead? He thought he had no regrets but he was wrong!

NO REGERTS Have you ever seen that Milky Way commercial where this guy is getting a tattoo and it was supposed to say no regrets but the artist messed up and it comes out saying no regerts instead? He thought he had no regrets but he was wrong! But erroneous tattoos obviously aren't the only ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18, John 16:8, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:12-14, Isaiah 43:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restored!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 1, 2018

Like Peter, Jesus can restore us from our past mistakes through the process of reaffirming our love for him.

I WAS READING IN THE BOOK, “STREAMS IN THE DESERT”WHICH STATED THAT ONE OF LIFE’S GREATEST CONTRADICTIONS IS KNOWING THAT THE ONLY PERSON WHO IS TRULY AT REST IS THE ONE WHO HAD ACHIEVED THAT REST BY WORKING THROUGH THE STRUGGLES OF CONFLICT, MISTAKES AND REGRET. THE BOOK WENT ON TO NOTE THAT: ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Go Forward

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

Life is a journey of progress, and God’s will for His children is forward movement.

GO FORWARD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-16 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 1:6-7, Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19, Genesis 12:1-4, Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey of progress, and God’s will for His children is forward movement. In Exodus 14, the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Not Done With You Yet

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 25, 2025

God is not done with you yet. No matter where you are in life or what you have been through, God still has a plan, a purpose, and a future for you.

GOD IS NOT DONE WITH YOU YET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 1:6 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 43:18–19, Job 14:7–9, Romans 8:28, Psalm 138:8 INTRODUCTION: Life can sometimes hit us so hard that we begin to think our story has ended. Discouragement, failures, delays, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Leadership Invites Judgement Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

1 Kings 14 is a deep lesson in the consequences of failed spiritual leadership. Jeroboam’s sin was not private—it was national and generational. He corrupted worship, hardened his heart, and misled a people.

WHEN LEADERSHIP INVITES JUDGEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 14:1-31 Supporting Texts: Hosea 8:4; Ezekiel 18:30; Galatians 6:7-8; Psalm 33:12; 2 Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 14 reveals the tragic consequences of spiritual failure in leadership. King Jeroboam, who had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Robbing God Of His Glory

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

The glory of God is the visible manifestation of His presence, majesty, and holiness. He is jealous over His glory and will not share it with any man.

THE DANGER OF ROBBING GOD OF HIS GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 42:8 Supporting Texts: Acts 12:21-23, Romans 1:21, Isaiah 48:11, Malachi 2:2, 1 Corinthians 10:31 INTRODUCTION: The glory of God is the visible manifestation of His presence, majesty, and holiness. He is jealous ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:8, Acts 12:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Makes All Things New Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025

God is a God of new beginnings. No matter how broken, wasted, or damaged a life, relationship, or situation may be, the Almighty has the power and desire to renew and restore.

THE GOD WHO MAKES ALL THINGS NEW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 21:5 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 36:26, Joel 2:25, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: God is a God of new beginnings. No matter how broken, wasted, or damaged a life, relationship, or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Dismisses Your Case With Mercy Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025

God extends His mercy to forgive, overlook, and release believers from judgment, giving them peace and new beginnings.

THE GOD WHO DISMISSES YOUR CASE WITH MERCY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 103:8-12 (KJV) “The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God