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  • Irvin McCorkle avatar

    The True Mark Of Leadership

    Contributed by Irvin Mccorkle on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,074 views

    Unless we as God’s people have a clear understanding of where we are headed, the probability of a successful journey is severely limited.

    The True Mark of Leadership KJV Prov 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish. Although the NKJV is somewhat different, the impact is equally as powerful. Prov 29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; We have elected pastors with no vision therefore the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Encouragement For The Weak Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,225 views

    the first qualification for serving God with any amount of success, and for doing God's work well and triumphantly, is A SENSE OF OUR OWN WEAKNESS.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 7 Oct 2012 “An Encouragement to the weak” Are you overcome by the world around you, overwhelmed by the circumstances of your life, and have nothing left? Perhaps through frailty or failure you have drawn the conclusion that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of Godly Leaders

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Dec 5, 2011
     | 5,197 views

    This sermon challenges church leaders to step up to the plate and follow God's direction so they can be successful in his Kingdom's work.

    Introduction: A. The story of Nehemiah: 1. It was about 445 B. C. and some of God’s people were still living in the old Babylonian Empire which was now ruled by the Persians. 2. God had allowed his people to be taken captive as punishment for their disobedience to him. 3. After seventy years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Simple Steps For Victory Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,634 views

    There are three simple steps for victory, namely, follow God, Sanctify yourselves and Draw near to God. If you do you will be successful.

    Joshua 3:1-9 Walk through the impossibilities Introduction: The Charles Blondin made a history and walked through the impossibilities for others though crossing the Niagara Falls on the tight rope on Aug 1859 with his manager Harry Colcord. Joshua, the 6th book of OT is full of practicalities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Seize The Moment Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Mar 19, 2017
     | 20,338 views

    If we fail to seize our God-given moment, we can lose opportunities to be successful, opportunities to witness, and opportunities for salvation.

    Seize the Moment YOLO Part 3 Luke 9:59-62 We are currently going through the message series: YOLO. “You only live once.” It is true that we only live once. However, what does this imply? The Bible is very clear on this. We only live once, therefore, we must live our one and only life ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Envy Destroy Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,894 views

    Don't let envy ruin your life. Celebrate the success of others. Be grateful for what God has given you.

    We are going to see the destructive power of ENVY in the life of King Saul. • What the difference between jealousy and envy? To envy is to want something which belongs to another person, like wanting someone’s fame and success. • Jealousy is the fear that something which we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It’s Time, To Get Our "Acts” Together -Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 16, 2012
     | 6,360 views

    With the Pentecost Sunday on the anvil, to focus on the factors that contributed to the resounding "success" of the Early Church with the primary focus on responsibilities of the laity.

    It’s time, we got our “Acts” together -2 As I pointed out in Part I of my sermon, both the Early Church clergy and laity together worked for building up the Kingdom shaking the sinful world to its core in the process. While, we had focused on the unequivocal ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The God Who Causes Men To Favour You Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025
     | 345 views

    God in His sovereignty can touch the hearts of men to show you uncommon favour for your upliftment, success, and destiny fulfilment.

    THE GOD WHO CAUSES MEN TO FAVOUR YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 102:13 Key Verse: “Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.” (Psalm 102:13, KJV) Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:21, Proverbs 16:7, Luke 2:52, Esther 2:15-17, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Hears My Song

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 28, 2025
     | 117 views

    You were created for more than success, noise, and survival. Discover the God who awakens your longing for something real.

    (When the Soul Remembers God) There are moments in life when the noise finally settles… and the questions we’ve kept buried begin to rise. Maybe it happens late at night when sleep won’t come. Maybe during a long commute when the mind has too much room. Maybe in a moment when everything looks fine ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Role Of Training And Mentorship In Ministry

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025
     | 519 views

    No one rises in ministry alone. Behind every successful minister is a process of training and a chain of mentorship that has contributed to their maturity and effectiveness.

    THE ROLE OF TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:2 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 27:17, Exodus 18:17-24, Acts 11:25-26, Titus 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION: The call to ministry is not a call to isolation but to a journey of growth, learning, and impartation. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Depression: Madness In The Palace 2 Series

    Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Aug 7, 2019
     | 3,197 views

    Sometimes after an extremely stressful experience, even a demonstration of great success, some people are overcome by feelings of fatigue and ultimately depression.

    Depression: Madness in the Palace II I Kings 19:1-18 And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving From Strength To Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,847 views

    This sermon explores how God provides strength and sustenance in times of despair, guiding us through life's journey towards success.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering where we are knit together by our love for the Lord and His Word. We are here to share in the richness of His teachings, to draw strength from His promises, and to find comfort in His eternal love. We are not merely spectators but active ...read more

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    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,662 views

    Do you ever feel like you are constantly defeated in your spiritual life? Have you tried everything but found no success? Try Prayer!

    Text: Mark 9:14-29 Title: The power of prayer. “ He replied,” This kind can come out only by prayer.” (Mark 9:29) Introduction Do you ever, like me, often feel defeated in your walk with God? Can you identify with the father in our scripture passage who over the years saw things go from bad to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Have We Accomplished Enough

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,309 views

    The work of the ministry always goes on, in spite of past successes. That is why we need a practical assessment of where we are and where we are going.

    Title: Have We Accomplished Enough? Text: Luke 12:16-21 Introduction Church, we have had a good year. God has allowed us to accomplish, and even surpass, all of the goals we set for the year. Attendance is up. Giving is up. Spiritual growth is evident. We have started new ministries, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purple Reign

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 8, 2012
    based on 47 ratings
     | 26,000 views

    The world may be filled with the rain of despair, but we are covered by the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. We are covered by His Purple Reign. Updated November 2021.

    For Those not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 Scripture readings before the message is given. Today Scriptures were Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 and Luke 21:25-36 In a neighborhood ......in the city of Kabul, ...a child plays on the sidewalk outside of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican