Sermons on Keys For Success:

The Wisdom Of Being Inconvenienced Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 27, 2005

We fight so much for individual rights that we forget that our behavior is being watched by others - and can make a difference whether they come to Christ or not. So being free in Christ means freedom to say "no" to things we can do.

The key to understanding Titus chapter 2 is found in verses 11 & 12. Rather than a series of rather random and possibly restrictive or even discriminatory rules - Titus 2 teaches us how to live our lives in relation to the gospel - what it has meant to us and how it shapes our lives as we relate to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Narnia: Delivering A Grown Up Story To The Child Within

Contributed by Daniel Donaldson on Nov 27, 2005

Can the words of this inspired author take us to a place of deeper, yet childlike faith in the story behind the story of Christmas, in a land called Narnia?

Narnia: Delivering a Grown Up Story to the Child Within Dan Donaldson November 27, 2005 In a few days, in fact already, you will be subjected to a massive advertising campaign to urge you to take your children to see a new film, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” The timing was no accident. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving From Victim To Victor

Contributed by Michael Bridge on Jun 2, 2003

How to move from defeat to victory.

Moving from Victim to Victor Psalms 18:1-5 1 I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. 2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. 3 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-5, Psalm 18:1-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ingredients Of A Healthy Church-Part 2

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

We need to be a church that accepts one another...even if we don't always agree on each and every little thing. That takes work...and forgiveness...and a desire to put God's will above our own. Today I want to continue on with the next ingredient, and for

INGREDIENTS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH-PART 2 1 CORINTHIANS 12:7 Last week I began to look at the ingredients of a healthy church... and I began with the unity that must take place if we are to ever experience the move of God that is promised in these last days. We need to be a church that accepts one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

The Inner Man

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 8, 2011

. Strength from the Spirit of God in the inner man; strength in the soul; the strength of faith, to serve God, and to do our duty. If the law of Christ is written in our hearts, and the love of Christ is shed abroad there, then Christ dwells there. Where

Opening illustration: A missionary wrote a newsletter to thank his supporters for being “prayer warriors.” Because of a typing error, though, he called them “prayer worriers.” For some of us, that might be a good description. In his book Growing Your Soul, Neil Wiseman writes, “Prayer must be more ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Throw In The Towel

Contributed by Greg Carr on Feb 10, 2011

Lately, I have been hearing how the enemy has been picking on people in our church. When the enemy attacks you or your family or some aspect of your life, it might be easy to give up and let him have the victory but that is not what we are supposed to do.

Let’s pray. Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel? Do you know what it means to ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:8-13, Job 6:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am What I Am Only By The Grace Of God

Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Aug 9, 2005

This is my testimony in sermon form. It tells of how God’s Grace has taken my old drug addicted life and transformed me into something brand new.

1. 1st Corinthians 15:9-11 AMPLIFIED VERSION The apostle Paul is speaking to the church at Corinth: 15:9 “For I am the least worthy of the apostles, who am not fit or deserving to be called an apostle, because I once wronged and pursued and molested the church of God, oppressing it with cruelty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Spiritual Checks - #4 The Nobility Of Serving God Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001

This is the last of a series on Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This message demonstrates the value of serving God and encourages people to get involved in ministry.

INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) -- Like many teenagers, I didn’t exactly know what I wanted to do with my life when I was a high-school senior. I knew that I wanted to serve the Lord (possibly in ministry / full-time service) but I didn’t know what or where. I hadn’t decided on pursuing pastoral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: *other

Obey And Be Blessed Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 6, 2009

God’s boundares are designed for our good!

TEXT: Exodus 20 TITLE: The Journey Towards Holiness - “Obey The Law!” or “Obey and Be blessed” SERIES: Lessons Learned from God’s People TOPIC: Obedience OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, May 3, 2009 PROP.: Obedience is the next key word to holiness! INTRODUCTION: We are in a series ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destined To Win

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2015

God wants us to win at life and has made this possible through Jesus Christ.

July 26 Sermon for CATM - Destined to Win You were made to win. You are destined to win. God has given you everything you need in Christ in order to excel, to succeed at life, and for all eternity. This message is entitled “Destined to win”, and I hope that by the time we finish ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cycle Of Sin Illustrated Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018

Message 2 in our exposition of Judges. The message continues discussion of the elements in the sin cycle by illustrating them.

Judges Series #2 Life Cycles “Cycle Identified and Illustrated Review Last week we just got started identifying the life cycle found in the book of Judges. We reinforced the Biblical concept that every person lies somewhere in this circle of life. All of us run this cycle multiple times ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Psalm 106:34-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Has Abandoned You Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 7, 2025

Even when God feels silent or distant, He has not abandoned us. His presence is constant—even in the pain, even in the silence. The lie says God has walked away; the truth is, He is still with us. Always.

### **Introduction: The Lie That God Has Abandoned Us** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 5 There is a belief that has quietly worked its way into hearts and minds for generations — and it still lingers today. It is the belief that God created the universe, yes — but then He stepped back. He set the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 43:2-3, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Your Heart

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 25, 2001

Understanding your heart, the way God made you, you

UNDERSTANDING YOUR HEART Job 10:8 & Selected Jeff Seaman Proverbs 27. We’re in a series I’m calling "You are Shaped for Significance". The theme verse we’ve been using is Job 10:8 "God’s hands formed me and shaped me." God made you unique. You’re a unique combination of numerous factors, ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conditions For Assuming Leadership-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 3, 2015

3 of 4. Upon Moses’ death, God called Joshua to lead Israel. God always calls capable leaders to lead His people. What surrounds the leadership of God’s people? A Condition for Assuming leadership among God’s people is A Defined/Decisive...

CONDITIONS For ASSUMING LEADERSHIP-III—Joshua 1:1-18 New/Begin/Start/Change Before we assume leadership/take control we better be sure conditions are right. Otherwise you’ll be ‘landing on a short runway’ every ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Using Power Evangelism In Cross - cultural Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Cross-cultural communicators, in the past, have sadly neglected the issue of spiritual-power thinking that the use of reasonable Christianity is the best way to produce change. However, in most non-western societies, the issue of power is central to most

USING POWER EVANGELISM IN CROSS -CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Illustration;About 40 percent of Americans characterize the nation’s moral values as "poor" and 41 percent say the state of moral values is "only fair." Only 18 percent rank the situation as "good" or "excellent." Weekly church attendees had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational