Sermons on dangers of success:

Success

Contributed by Ronald C. Abayon on Feb 26, 2010

Knowing the secret of it

SECRET TO DAVIDS SUCCESS: 1.Wise diplomacy 2 SAMUEL 5:11 2.Recognition of the Lord God in all his blessings 2 SAMUEL 5:12 3.Constantly sought the Lord's blessings 2 SAMUEL 6:12-15 4.Was not ashamed to be involve in spiritual exercises 2 SAMUEL 6:13 5.Led his people in Praising the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Success

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002

God has outlined the formula for success. We need to follow His plan.

God’s Program for Success Joshua 1:6-8 Introduction: Success is a promise. Success is conditional. God has outlined the conditions for success. I. Strength – Be Strong A. (Ephesians 6:10) "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might." B. An oak is not felled at one ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Success

Contributed by William Justus on Nov 12, 2000

WE ARE NOT TO BE A DEFEATED PEOPLE

SECRET TO SUCCESS Joshua 1:1-2 Joshua is the Hebrew tongue means “the Lord saves” or “the Lord is salvation”. Joshua 1:3-5 God has made this promise to you and I “WE ARE NOT ALONE”. Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Success Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 28, 2000

This sermon is based on the illustration of vine and the branches in John.

01/30/00 - What's In It for Me? …Success! Every follower of Jesus wants to be valuable to him. We look forward to the day that he will come back for us and say, "Well done, good and faithful servant". When the "day of the Lord" your life will be judged to be successful or meaningless depending ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Danger!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study on what professing believers ought to pursue and resulting failures if not pursued.

I. Two Things Professing Believers are to Pursue (diokete = press after, chase after, pursue) A. Pursue Peace 1. The Importance of Peace a. Peace is essential to spiritual progress, to usefulness, and to enjoyment of the presence of Christ. b. Peace is the rhythm of our wills with Jesus’ love-will. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dangers That Face The Bride

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 18, 2016

Most people underestimate their Christian experience. They compare it to something out in the world and then bring that into their Christian experience. They allow the world to define who they really are.

“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away from them.”— Heb. 2:1 (R.V.). “Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love” (Revelation 2:4) “Catch the foxes for us, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Teaching Can Be Dangerous Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

The New Testament takes teaching so seriously that it demands only the most qualified be allowed to do it. The modern church takes teaching so lightly that it will allow anybody who is willing to do it.

Roger Williams was the founder of the First Baptist Church in America in 1639. He was considered a trouble maker and a nuisance by most church leaders, and they wanted to get rid of him. They finally were able to banish him. Williams told this story to illustrate his experience. There was a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1

Get Out Of The Water

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 30, 2024

Waters have throughout antiquity been a scary endeavor especially the ocean its deep, dark, and dangerous. God has been telling people to get out of the waters or our sinfulness.

John 6:16-21 Get out of the Waters 1. Jesus comforts his disciples on the Sea of Galilee by saying, “It is I; do not be afraid.” But is that what he really said? • The Sea is Deep, Dark, and deadly • That’s what many people think of the ocean, • There are many Scary Movies such as The ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

Friendships Are Important - Friends Accomplish More - Alone Is Dangerous! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 13, 2010

Friendship are important when they are with the right people, friends can accomplish more together than they can by their self and often times trying to go through life all alone is dangerous, both physically and spiritually.

Introduction 1. Open your bibles please to 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. Hold this reference. 2. There are many passages that teach the importance of having friends. They teach that two are better than one in most all situations. 3. We will discuss some of the passages from the bible that will help us ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Success

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Aug 5, 2018

Summary teaching of what success is

The scripture says“I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health even as your soul prospereth.” The plan of God for your life is to be successful. But what is success# Success is meant different things to differing people. # To a student - success is pressing the exams in fly ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Success In Simplicity

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Jesus simplified everything he touched. The Old Testament saints had ten commandments to guide them, but Jesus said you can simplify these ten, and reduce them to two. Love God with all your being, and your neighbor as yourself.

C. S. Lewis, the brilliant atheist who became one of the most famous Christians of the 20th century, said, "It is no good asking for a simple religion after all, real things are not simple." Little did he realize, when he wrote those words in his early book, Mere Christianity, just how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Formula For Success

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on May 20, 2002

God created human beings with an inbred desire to be productive and successful. Here King David shares his formula for success.

Formula for Success 13 Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed. 14 Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Success

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 4, 2005

Anyone who has not experienced the power of God’s presence has no right to stand and talk about Him because such people don’t know Him.

The secret of success, victory and unusual exploits that anointed servants of God’s achievement lies in the fact that God’s presence is always with them. Do you want to overcome great problems? Do you want to fulfill your divine destiny? You need the power of His presence. This eye-opening message ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dangers Of Pride

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

People should realize the risk of living in pride.

DANGERS OF PRIDE Obadiah 1:1-21 Definition of PRIDE 1. A reasonable and justifiable self-respect. 2. An inordinate self-esteem: conceit; inflated self-exaltation; exceeding reasonable limits. ILLUSTRATION Pride is the only disease known to man that makes everyone ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Successful Prayer

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

If success is pleasing God, and God is not pleased with all kinds of external forms and activities, where the heart is far from him, than it follows that the only road to spiritual success is the road to inner space.

Henry Brown prayed for a way to escape. He was a slave in Richmond, Virginia, and desperately wanted to be free. He finally felt his prayer was answered when he was inspired by a unique idea. He had the plantation carpenter construct a box the same size of the largest boxes that were shipped in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8