Sermons on Key To Success:

Gods Of Success Series

Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Sep 27, 2010

A sermon in a series about the sins we set up as idols in our lives.

…Homerun Derby, an annual competition. A player by the name of Josh Hamilton, who used to play for the Cincinnati Reds…but they traded him away (as they often do with their best players) to the Texas Rangers (Laughter)…and so Josh Hamilton steps up to the plate, but the path to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unhappy Success Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 10, 2004

Jonah goes as directed but is not happy about it. When the mission goes great, the anger comes out.

Unhappy Success Jonah 3 & 4 Well in the way of a quick review, we have been talking about the prophet Jonah. We looked at how he exercised his free will and went in the opposite direction of God’s instruction. We heard about these Sailors that acted more righteous than God’s prophet. Praying, ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

What Is Success Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 27, 2004

What does it mean to succeed spiritually? Micah gives us three suggestions.

When I was in High School I wasn’t sure what I wanted to be when I grew up, sometimes even today I’m not sure what I want to be when I grow up. However I had plenty of dreams and aspiration, and when ever I visualized myself doing any of those particular things that I dreamed of doing I was always ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Blueprint For Success

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Dec 1, 2005

To answer the question whether a Christian should be success or not. Biblical strategies on how to be successful in life and that success begins on sunday

Blueprint for Success: Should a Christian Be Successful? Pastor Rob Yanok Text: Genesis 1:27-28 1. God EQUIPPED people to be successful 2. God EXPECTED people to be successful 3. You were born to win! A. There is not much difference between success and failure. 1. One tree, one serpent, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Success In God Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 3, 2009

Just as Paul experienced in Acts, we can have success in God no matter where life takes us.

Are We There Yet? How we can experience success in God’s will. Have you ever thought “Will we ever get there?” Do you feel successful? Or do you feel like a failure? Paul is a prisoner for Christ. He had some tough days. The book of Acts with Paul getting to Rome as God had told him. How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Diet For Success

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Oct 28, 2013

Introduction to the book of Daniel with its historical setting and an application lesson from chapter one on the four Hebrew captives and their diet.

“A Diet for Success” Text: Daniel 1:1-7 I. Welcome II. Introduction I’m currently reading a new guide or little commentary on the book of Daniel by Michael Whitworth entitled The Derision of Heaven. And we have a copy in the church library if you’re interested. But it ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recipe For Success Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012

This is part 2... Joseph is our example of how to be successful under trials and temptations

Recipe for Success Genesis 39:7-10 Last week I started a two part sermon series called Recipes from The Book… the Bible The Bible is truly God’s recipe book for happiness, success, joy, purity, eternal life, etc Last week we looked at the Recipe for Disaster, and our example was King ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Of Success

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Sep 6, 2019

As it is in the natural so it is in the spiritual as God created all things. Jesus uses His creation to reveal a deep spiritual truth to His disciples. That is how to bear fruit, how to love one another and how to be a disciple.

One day a young pastor said to me, ‘everyone tells me I must love. I must love God and I must love others, but no one can tell me how can I love. Please tell me how can I love?’ Jesus reveals to us the secret of success. That is how to bear fruit, how to love and how to be a disciple. God’s love ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8, Luke 10:31-42, John 4:34

The Strategy For Success

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 10, 2019

Writing his final letter, while facing execution, Paul was not defeated. He had not abandoned the faith. His final instruction was given to his son in the faith, Timothy. Paul longed for Timothy to follow his lead and remain steadfast in the faith.

The Strategy for Success 2 Timothy 2: 1-6 Our text today comes from the last letter the Apostle Paul would write. At this moment, Paul is very near the end of life. He is confined within the Roman Mamertine prison, awaiting his execution. Paul’s final days are lived in the shadow of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Success Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 19, 2018

The god of success does not offer lasting meaning and purpose, but when we give our lives to God and are saved by grace, we have peace as we look forward to hearing Jesus' words, "Well done, my good and faithful servant."

A. Welcome to Friend Day, if you are visiting with us, we consider you an honored guest and hope that your experience here with us today is encouraging, inspiring, and helpful. 1. Today’s sermon is the sixth sermon in our series called “Counterfeit Gods – Defeating the Idols that Battle for Our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be Successful Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jul 18, 2022

* I want to succeed in life – I don’t want to be a failure. I HATE failing. I want to succeed for the honour & glory of God. Don’t you? * What areas of life do YOU want to succeed in?

Introduction: * I want to succeed in life – I don’t want to be a failure. I HATE failing. I want to succeed for the honour & glory of God. Don’t you? * What areas of life do YOU want to succeed in? • Marriage • Child-rearing • Business • Education • Finances • Prayer • Bible study • Soul ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Success Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 10, 2022

King Uzziah provides a dramatic examples of great success and the poison that success can bring into our lives.

SUCCESS: King Uzziah sought God and God elevated Uzziah. - 2 Chronicles 26:1-15. - Uzziah seeks God. - vv. 4, 5, 15b. - Types of success mentioned: a. Rebuilding and restoring cities. - vv. 2, 6b. b. War. - vv. 6a, 7, 11-15a. c. Brought tribute. - v. 8. d. Construction. - vv. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Succession Of Elisha.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2022

With the dramatic departure of Elijah, his servant Elisha calmly took up the mantle. The Holy Spirit ensures continuity in ministry.

THE SUCCESSION OF ELISHA. 2 Kings 2:1-2; 2 Kings 2:6-14. 1. The main theme of 2 Kings 2:1-14 is not so much the whirlwind, which is only cursorily mentioned (2 Kings 2:1), but rather the matter of succession. Nicely poised between the end of the reign of one king (2 Kings 1:17-18), and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 2 Kings 2:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Successful Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The lesson on how to suffer successfully involves the whole of one's spiritual life and relationship to God. In learning this lesson we will learn that which is necessary to be a complete and entire Christian.

Imagine the testing of the body in such a sport as football. To be on your feet and seconds later brought to the ground hard and fast. Then to get up and do it again, and again, and again, but constantly moving forward. All of that falling is not what wins the game, but whether or not you win ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Satanic Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

The Christian must forget tradition and art, and build his concept of Satan on the only reliable source of information, and that is the Bible.

William Congreve said, “If I were a painter I would draw the devil like an idiot, a driveller with a bib and bells.” All I can say to that is that I am glad he is not a painter, for he would only serve the devil’s cause by painting him as a driveling idiot. I agree with Thomas Lodge who said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7