Sermons on Formula For Success:

Giving Is Receiving Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 22, 2018

Most today focus more on their personal desires than the needs of others. We are urged to gain all we can and put much of that away in reserve. Society teaches the pathway to success is through gain. The Bible teaches we must give if we are to receive.

Giving is Receiving Acts 20:35 There can be no doubt that we live in a selfish and inward focused world. The majority today have little concern for the needs of others, and few are willing to make any sacrifices to benefit someone else. Dr. Adrian Rogers described the mentality of many today. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God, I Want To Be A Cowboy (Not A Shepherd)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 7, 2017

This has been a very successful lesson through the years. It requires foot work to gather the material but it well worth it. We search the two different strategies of life styles of a COWBOY vs a SHEPHERD... O, LORD I WANT TO BE A COWBOY. (not a shepherd)

GOD I WANT TO BE A COWBOY ---I AM SO SORRY, BUT I MUST TO BE A COWBOY... LOOK AT TWO STRATEGIES OF DAILY LIVING... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. O, GOD, I WANT TO BE A COWBOY... I start out singing, HOME, HOME ON THE RANGE STRATEGY: game plan, a careful plan, approach, method to achieve goals to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-27, Matthew 5:28-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Ever Forget This (Easter Sunday 2020)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 18, 2021

We have all had success and failures in life. Yet, without Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior none of it will matter. What will our legacy be? What was the legacy of the disciples and their witness? What will others say about our faith in Jesus Christ?

DON’T EVER FORGET THIS Text: I Corinthians 15:1 -11 1 Corinthians 15:1-11  Now I would remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand,  (2)  through which also you are being saved, if you hold ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Small Things? You May Never See? You May Never Know?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 2, 2021

In the ministry we may have many questions? Why can't I see the fruit of my labor now? Little things can kill the effectiveness of ministry. Are we called to success or faithfulness. Love small things. Never use comparison.

SMALL THINGS? YOU MAY NEVER SEE? YOU MAY NEVER KNOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) A VICTIM SPIRIT WILL OFTEN SAY: LORD, I DON’T KNOW HOW I AM GOING TO DO THIS? WE NEED TO HAVE THE ATTITUDE TO SPEAK: LORD, I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HOW YOU ARE GOING TO HANDLE THIS! ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Hebrews 12:12-15, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Rely On The Spirit - Zechariah 4:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2025

In a world that often tells us to rely on our own strength, our own abilities, our own wisdom, we come to a powerful reminder from Scripture: true success in God's kingdom is not by our power, not by our might, but by the Spirit of the Lord.

Go! And Rely on the Spirit - Zechariah 4:6 Introduction Today, we continue our "Go! And..." series with an essential truth from the book of Zechariah. In a world that often tells us to rely on our own strength, our own abilities, our own wisdom, we come to a powerful reminder from ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, Isaiah 40:29-31, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith-Based Initiative

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023

Is God pleased with our work if we run out of money in the middle of it? Is God pleased with our ministry if it doesn't seem to be successful? How can we know if we are investing our time and talents in ways that God will approve of?

I don’t know if the tough decisions our leadership has been wrestling with have trickled all the way down through the congregation yet - though it would surprise me if you haven’t noticed that attendance at worship is down. Well, one of the challenges that goes along with a drop in attendance is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Samuel 23:7-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Without Bitterness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025

Bitterness can become a barrier to spiritual progress and future impact. However, when we accept God's decisions with the right heart, we play a critical role in setting others up for success and honouring God's eternal plans.

BUILDING WITHOUT BITTERNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 28:2-10 Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 8:17-19, Proverbs 19:21, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Psalm 37:5 INTRODUCTION: David had a strong desire to build the house of God, but God chose his son Solomon instead. Instead of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:2-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Trust The God Who Makes Everything Beautiful In Its Time - Ecclesiastes 3:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2025

Have you ever felt that deep longing—that ache in your soul—that no matter how much success you achieve, how many experiences you gather, or how many possessions you accumulate, it still doesn’t quite satisfy?

Go! And Trust the God Who Makes Everything Beautiful in Its Time Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLT): “Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.” Introduction – The ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Genesis 50:20, Psalm 42:1-2, John 1:14, 2 Timothy 1:9-10, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Have It All! Nothing Can Touch Me!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 2, 2025

Do we learn from others mistakes? Why would we measure success by materialism and forget the spiritual weight of missing out on eternal values? Do we think the one with the biggest toys wins the game? Stamp eternity on my eye lids.

I HAVE IT ALL! NOTHING CAN TOUCH ME! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE WORLD FORGETS GOD AND MAKES A PRIORITY OF FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT. AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH… Matthew 24:36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39, Daniel 4:16-34, Daniel 5:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom From Division-4(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 30, 2024

4 of 4. The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from internal division. Successful ministry is undermined thru internal division. ?What can free us from division? OR, ?How can we be free from that indignity? Freedom from division thrives in Christian...

FREEDOM From DIVISION-IV—1Corinthians 1:14-17(:10-17) formerly: The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION Attention: On Feb 20, 2019, Duke University, basketball forward & freshman basketball sensation, Zion Williamson(from Spartanburg, SC), was injured within the first minute of play, in a regular-season game ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:14-17, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Temptation

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 21, 2001

Our immediate reaction to a heartache, or a successful achievement that took years to overcome, must be one of getting ready for the next hurdle. If you don’t have any hurdles to jump in your life – if there aren’t any goals set for you right now – if yo

The Purpose of Temptation Chris Smith Matthew 4:1-2 Oscar Wilde once said that he could resist everything except temptation. An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other with a caption below them saying, “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Future Through The Eyes Of God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 6, 2002

This week we will walk with Joseph as he helps two of the Pharaoh’s servants interpret their dreams. One has success and fails to remember Joseph for two years, the other dies as God allows Joseph to interpret. God is our great interpretor--He alone kno

Seeing the Future through the Eyes of God A. The Characters B. The confusion C. The clarification D. The conclusion DBF 4/7/02 Genesis 40 Boy the last few years in Bristol Bay have been really different. Four years ago there were little or no salmon that came in. There was so much doom and gloom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Cram Your Copy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 19, 2003

Are there things we can do or cultivate to produce good fruit in our lives? One of the most important aspects of any Christian’s life is Bible reading. If you want to be a successful Christian, then you will take time and study God’s Word. Plain and si

8 RULES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: CRAM YOUR COPY OF HIS WORD 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-16 INTRODUCTION… What does a successful Christian life look like? My desire as your pastor is that all of you experience success in your Christian life. I would define ‘success’ in the Christian life as being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-16, Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Da Vinci Code: Truth And Error Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 8, 2006

The Da Vinci Code – first the book and now the movie – has made a huge cultural impact in the United States and around the world. Dan Brown’s mystery novel has not only met with massive popular success, but has shaken the faith of many with its astonishin

Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code Part 1: Jesus and the Gospels This message contains excerpts from the book Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code by Mark L. Strauss This book may be ordered at DaVinciCodeErrors.com The Da Vinci Code – first the book and now the movie – has made a huge cultural ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Ticket Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 19, 2006

The same strategies that fail outside of God’s timing can work wonderfully within God’s timing. The patterns we see before Moses left Egypt are repeated as Moses left Midian, but they now produce success because God’s time is right.

The Return Ticket (Exodus 4:18-31) 1. I do not like many movies, especially newer ones. Although Christian convictions would limit what and how much I watch, if I was lost I still would rarely watch movies. It is who I am. I am, for the most part, a movie dud. 2. I will watch Charlie Chan, or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible