Sermons on Key To Success:

Characteristics Of A Vibrant Church Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002

Four attributes that contributed to the success of the early church that can be applied to the church of today.

In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they are nothing, but when I curl them together like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Other

What Is Marriage- It's Work

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 22, 2001

This sermon deals with the realistic expectation of the amount of work it takes to make a marriage successful.

What Is Marriage, It’s Work 11/19/95 Eccl. 3:1-12 Ephesians 4:20-5:2 Topical One day on the job, the supervisor called John, Dave, and Sam into his office. John had been on the job for 11 years, Dave for 4 and Sam for one year. All three men liked their job and were doing okay at ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Call To Commitment Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The success of God’s work depends on the willingness of his people to play their part.

It’s appropriate to ask, on the day of our AGM, how committed are you to the work of God here at St Theodore’s? It’s a question that we all need to consider as we come to look at Haggai ch 1. If you’ve been here over the last month or so, you’ll know that we’ve been working our way through ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1

Denomination: Anglican

Partners In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007

For a church to be a successful church, we must understand the importance of being "Partners In Christ".

I. INTRODUCTION Philippians was written by Paul somewhere believed to be AD 61/2. He was in prison at the time either in Ephesus or Rome. The Philippian church had heard of his imprisonment and sent Epaphroditus, who may have actually been their pastor, to bring a financial gift to him to help ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Attitudes

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 30, 2008

Through this text, Jesus teaches the attitudes that will be necessary to live a successful Christian life.

Intro: There he stood, in the midst of the Golden Corral Restaurant, with 2 gallons of Thousand Island dressing dripping from his hair, over his glasses, down his face, all over his jacket, pants and shoes. A service person had been struck from behind by the swinging door which launched the salad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Succesful For God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 13, 2013

We are t.o do our part for God in order to be successful in life.

We continue our study of God’s Word through the Apostle Peter. The Lord Jesus Christ called and taught Peter to strengthen the faith of Christians especially during times of trials. Peter not only affirms the blessings to Christians but provides instructions for living with God while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Exposing The Truth Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 19, 2008

Jonah’s reaction to hating God’s assignment and the success he found.

Exposing the Truth Jonah 4:5-9 * As we end this story or book, we discover that Jonah would have made a great 21st century church member in America. Jonah may have well been the original “It’s all about me” prophet. As I was reviewing this book and his life, I was thinking about Jonah in these ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Prepare A Table Before Me

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 6, 2020

The beauty of our success is for those that thought that we will not succeed to see us succeed.

.“Thou prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” (Psalm 23:5) this verse tells us how God wants to deal with our enemies, He does not want them to die; so that they can see our greatness. He wants to display His splendor on us to the shame of the enemies. The beauty of our success ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Never Steal God's Credit. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2024

As humans, we often struggle with the desire to take credit for our accomplishments and successes.

1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 100:5 As humans, we often struggle with the desire to take credit for our accomplishments and successes. However, as Christians, we must remember that everything we have and everything we achieve is a gift from God. When we take credit for what God has done, we risk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 100:5, Proverbs 25:27

Approaching Your Problems Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

Life is a choice. People have the most success when they make right choices.

A. APPROACHING YOUR PROBLEMS “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD! And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Ministers Of Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 5, 2024

Trustworthiness is more important than either success or popularity. Ministers are accountable to God.

MINISTERS OF CHRIST. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1. a). “Let a man so account of us.” Of whom? Of Paul and Apollos (cf. 1 Corinthians 4:6). b). “as ministers (attendants) of Christ.” Not lords over the Church (cf. 1 Peter 5:3), but servants of the Lord of the Church. Servants, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliverance From Faulty Foundation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 12, 2025

When the foundation is faulty, progress is hindered, success is delayed, and cycles of failure persist.

DELIVERANCE FROM FAULTY FOUNDATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 11:3 – “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 13:14, Matthew 7:24-27, 1 Corinthians 3:11, Isaiah 58:12, Luke 6:48-49 INTRODUCTION: Every building stands or falls based on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3, Ezekiel 13:14, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Our Heart Is Restless Until It Finds Its Rest In Thee."

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 17, 2020

Let our hearts find it rest in God.

Psalm 119:1-8 “Our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee." • David a man after Gods own Heart who God sought ; the LORD has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him leader of his people, • David’s Heart found rest in God He believed God could create in him a clean ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Marriage: Discord Or Harmony

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 21, 2007

In music the discords set your teeth on edge and make you unable to enjoy the music. An orchestra in harmony is pleasing to listen to and inspiring. Marriages in discord are merely surviving and not thriving.

Marriage: Discord or Harmony Genesis 2:18-25 “God said, it is not good for man to be alone. I will make a companion who will help him.” (18) God brought all the animals of creation before Adam, but no companion could be found among them. “So the Lord God caused Adam to fall into a deep sleep. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Fail Without Becoming A Failure

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 13, 2007

A sermon on how God can use failure to make us a success in heaven’s eyes.

This morning I want to talk to you about how to fail without becoming a failure. What’s the difference? Everybody fails. People fail in school—maybe in a specific subject like math or history--- maybe an entire grade. People fail at business. People fail in marriage, fail in parenting, fail in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist