Sermons on Formula For Success:

Be Grateful To God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 12, 2017

Acknowledge God in all our successes, believe God is our security, and count on God to see you through.

Included in the Epilogue of this book is a song of thanksgiving written by David. • The author says David sang it; he did not simply tell God that he was grateful, he sang it. Can tell he was happy and glad for what God has done. • This song is Psalm 18, with some words changed or rephrased, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-20, 2 Samuel 22:26-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Antichrists And The Antichrist Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2012

Many people have set themselves up in direct opposition to Christ, but the most successful opponent is yet to come.

Antichrists and THE Antichrist (topical) 1. We were all shocked to hear of the horrible massacre at a Colorado movie theater. 2. I don’t know if violence is growing, but it seems to be. If it things continue to deteriorate, society will probably surrender some of our freedoms for security. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Slaves To Satan Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 17, 2024

The Bible warns us that those who are successful by the world's standards may actually be slaves to Satan.

As believers, we are often tempted to measure success by the world's standards. We may look at those who have achieved wealth, fame, and power, and assume that they are living the "good life." However, the Bible warns us that those who are successful by the world's standards may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4, James 1:5

Keys To A Godly And Joyful Marriage

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 27, 2024

There are standard of operations for a godly marriage in the Scriptures. The couple have responsibilities to discover and walk in them towards a successful marriage.

Keys to a Godly and Joyful Marriage Study Text: Proverbs 5:18 - 19 Introduction: - The keys to a godly and joyful marriage is found in the Bible. When its instructions are obeyed, God will bless the union. - Always remember that God, our Heavenly Father, is the designer and originator of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

David The Warrior Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 27, 2025

We tend to remember our failures and not our successes. We all have a testimony – proof, evidence, or authentication.

The Story of Us David the Warrior March 2, 2025 1 Samuel 17:8-11 NIV “Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, "Why do you come out and line up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not the servants of Saul? Choose a man and have him come down to me. 9 If he is able to fight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:8-11, 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 1 Samuel 17:34-37, Revelation 12:11, 1 Samuel 17:38-40, 1 Samuel 17:45-47, 1 Samuel 17:48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year's Resolutions

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 15, 2022

This is a New Year's sermon with a focus on resolutions and how to make them in a way that help ensure success .

Everybody have their New Year’s Resolutions to hand in? Did anybody do resolutions from last year? A few. With a few exceptions, we are all pretty good about writing the resolutions but not always good about completing them all. We start off in January with some great intentions and come ...read more

Scripture: John 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Christian Church

Nebuchadnezzar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 17, 2022

Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, was a successful leader in terms of military endeavors, building projects, and increasing the prosperity of his kingdom.

Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, was a successful leader in terms of military endeavors, building projects, and increasing the prosperity of his kingdom. Nebuchadnezzar II Nebuchadnezzar II • King of Babylon • King of Sumer and Akkad • King of the Universe A portion of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

When God Multiplies Your Efforts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025

Life is filled with labour, pursuits, and the desire to succeed. However, human effort alone does not always guarantee success.

WHEN GOD MULTIPLIES YOUR EFFORTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 5:5-7 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, Psalm 90:17, Isaiah 48:17, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Deuteronomy 8:18 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with labour, pursuits, and the desire to succeed. However, human effort alone does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Greed Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025

In a world that constantly promotes materialism and equates success with accumulation, believers must guard their hearts against the deceitfulness of riches.

OVERCOMING GREED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 12:15 "And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth." Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Proverbs 15:27; Ecclesiastes 5:10; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Every Spouse Needs Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2006

Based on ’His Needs Her Needs’ by Dr. Willard Harley. The top 5 needs of men & women are investigated in an eye-opening way. We compliment one another perfectly when we follow this formula. Link included to formatted text, handouts, & Powerpoint Template

What Every Spouse Needs, Pt. 2 [Desperate Households] Matthew 7:12 This message is for presentation to adults, due to subject matter. Why learn to understand, appreciate, and fulfill one another’s needs? • First, because you have an obligation to do so. Your spouse has made a vow to meet these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Determine Right From Wrong Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

We live in a day of ’no absolutes’, w/ so much falling into the ’gray area.’ Here’s a Simple Formula, w/ Life-Changing Results...! [6 TESTS TO TAKE...ALL BEGIN W/ A "P"] Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

How To Determine Right From Wrong 2 Cor. 5:14-17 We are not under the law, but under grace, but grace is not a license to sin! I’m free to serve, not free to sin!! 6 scriptural tests to apply to anything questionable/gray area, not specifically mentioned in scripture: [should I or shouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Action Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Desire alone is not enough to make us generous. We must actively engage in acts of generosity. When we bring what we have to God, he can do amazing things. It's a simple formula: What We Have + Who God is = Enough.

Today, we're talking about being generous. Here's the deal: wanting to be generous isn't enough. We've got to do something about it. It's like wanting to get fit. You can't just wish for it; you've got to eat right and work out. Same with generosity. We've got to do generous stuff. So, what are you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21, Proverbs 11:24

Topics: Altruism, Charitable Acts, Kindness, Philanthropy

And Then Some!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

James Byrnes, Sec’y of State under FDR, said that the difference between successful people & average people can be summed up in 3 words, "and then some." He said, "Average people do what is expected. Successful people do what is expected, & then some."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX A. When we read the Bible, one of the things that has to impress us is that God is often calling upon His people to do things they normally couldn’t do by themselves, but that they can do with His help. God is always saying, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Ways To Frustrate Failure Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007

Paul, here in his letter to the Thessalonian Church gives us five ways to frustrate failure, to keep ourselves from being overwhelmed by it, and to give us a gauge by which we can judge our own spiritual success – ie: our success before God!

5 WAYS TO FRUSTRATE FAILURE 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6a INTRODUCTION: Failure is something we all want to avoid. No one likes to be known as a failure. No one likes to be associated with a failed anything. We all tend to look at people who have failed with a little cynicism. What’s wrong with them? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And His Surprising Teachings About Service Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 13, 2014

We all want to feel like we matter in some way, and sometimes that can take the form of “other people do not matter.” Jesus taught that everyone matters. Success in his eyes is very different from the world’s view of success.

Jesus’ Surprising Teachings About Service (Mark 9:33-50) 1. Sometimes it DOES take a Rocket Scientist 
 Scientists at NASA have developed a gun built specifically to launch dead chickens at the windshields of airliners, military jets and the space shuttle, all traveling at maximum ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible