Sermons on Determination To Succeed:

Caring Matters- Ripples

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 23, 2021

Praying without caring is a waste of words. We must first care then we pray.

Every Year over 2 million people die from AIDS There are over 246 million people with diabetes in the world today Over 3.5 children die from malnutrition annually Approximately 1 million people commits suicide each year. Every 40 seconds someone commits suicide. With these sorts of statistics there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-23, Galatians 6:2, James 2:15-16, John 7:45-46, John 12:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Seeking God's Assurance In Our Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

Today, we delve into the life of Gideon, an unlikely hero, whose journey from doubt to determination offers profound insights for our own spiritual paths.

In our spiritual journey, we often find ourselves at crossroads, seeking signs and confirmations to ensure we're on the right path. The Bible is filled with stories of individuals who, despite their deep faith, sought God's assurance in their moments of doubt and uncertainty. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Why Paul Did Not Let People's Sentiments Determine His Direction

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Paul shows us how to avoid allowing peoples’ sentiments deter us from following God’s will

Why Paul Did Not Let People’s Sentiments Determine His Direction (Acts 21:1-16) Quote:Sometimes the Lord calms the storm. Sometimes he lets the storm rage and calms his child. Illustration:Louis Pasteur is reported to have had such an irrational fear of dirt and infection he refused to shake ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Let Your Past Determine Your Future!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 19, 2014

Our past is valuable but can limit us, especially if we have failures. The Word of God reveals 4 reasons you have a great destiny and 4 ways to restart God's plan for your life.

DON’T LET YOUR PAST DETERMINE YOUR FUTURE! Eccl. 1:9-10; Isa. 43:19; Mk. 9:23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIBLE ILLITERACY 1. As of 2011, Pollsters found that in the Millennial generation (who ranged in age from 18-29) a full third of them had no plans to ever read the Bible. Hopefully that will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, Isaiah 43:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Will Replace Judas? Determining God's Will For Your Life? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

Some of you want to hit the “reset” button in life. Perhaps you need to start over because of a really bad semester of school. You're coming out of a bad job situation or marriage, and you want to hit the reset button.

Matt is a surveyor for a land development firm. He has designs on going back to college. He started his family when he was young and didn’t have time to take but a couple of courses at night. Yet, the kids are moving on with their lives and he’s been wondering what God wants him to do with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Does Present Location Or Situation Matter?

Contributed by Paul Richard on Jun 14, 2022

Out of the dunghill comes upliftment 1 Samuel 2:8.

There is general perception that good successes can only come out of civilization. Today, many people are ensnared in it and tend to move from one location to another in consideration of their present circumstances. Sharp drift from poor regions to developed worlds is glaringly predominant which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Jesus Stayed Open To Suggestions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

One of the reasons why great leaders succeed is that they are open to suggestions.

One of the reasons why great leaders succeed is that they are open to suggestions. When people becomes so proud that they close their minds to new ideas, they are bound to fail. Keeping your mind open allows you to see all the opportunities that the Lord has for you every hour of every day. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disappointed With Deity?

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011

How did Satan succeed in turning the Apostles into jelly in the Garden?

Disappointed with Deity Or “What a difference a day makes” Mt. 26:18-41 "Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad." (Mat 26:31) REFLECTION: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:18-41

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Aug 15, 2022

FULFILMENT the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted. "winning the championship was the fulfilment of a childhood dream" the meeting of a requirement, condition PURPOSE the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists

These seven strategies can help you reveal or find your purpose so you can begin living a more meaningful life. *Giving your life to christ Donate your time, Money, or Talent. to God Surround Yourself With Positive People. ... Start Conversations With New People. ... Explore Your Interest ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

How You Can Pass With All F's

Contributed by David Diyanni on Jan 11, 2011

What does it take to succeed in life? This is a great sermon for youth. Catchy title.

How you can pass with all F’s <Show video clip from Lord of Rings, Return of King, when Sam carries Frodo up the hill, friendship> Introduction What does it take to succeed in life? There are many things that are necessary ingredients for us to live lives that are rewarding, meaningful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Vineyard

A Still Small Voice

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Jun 15, 2014

The still small voice of the Lord succeeds where others fail and are of no avail.

Quotes: “There is nothing that moves a loving father's soul quite like his child's cry.” ~ Joni Eareckson Tada “When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry.” ~ William Shakespeare “He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Blueprint For Marriage

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 28, 2025

Marriage is a divine institution that must be built on God’s foundation to succeed.

GOD'S BLUEPRINT FOR MARRIAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:18-24 "And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him... Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24, Ephesians 5:22-33, Proverbs 18:22, 1 Peter 3:7, Malachi 2:14-16, Matthew 19:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Having The Attitude For Winning!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 19, 2007

The people who succeed in life are not necessarily the ones with the most talent, highest education, or best job. The people who succeed in life are those who learn to control their thoughts and emotions and harness them under the anointing of the Holy Sp

Having the Attitude for Winning! Text: Proverbs 23:7 7). For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you. Introduction: The people who succeed in life are not necessarily the ones with the most talent, highest education, or best job. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Learning Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

Those who succeed, i.e. succeed in living life wisely, are those who have learned to listen well under all manner of instruction – pleasant instruction and that not so pleasing.

Introduction When I became the principal of a small high school, I thought about the question of what links the different academic classes together? What common discipline is being taught in English, Science, History, and Mathematics? Besides covering very different fields of knowledge, they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Your Calling? (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

"There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone will succeed after." (Adoniram Judson)

Opening Illustration: Henri Nouwen was also a person whose heart was to serve the Lord. And as a world-renown Catholic educator and teacher he had a great deal of success in encouraging others in their faith. Yet one day, God asked him to leave that and become a house parent in the Le Arche ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational