Sermons on Measuring Success:

Freedom's Measure

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 22, 2005

Paul exhorted the Galatian Christians to prioritize their freedom in Christ. Christians are called to measure their freedom in Christ, but How can they measure that freedom? 4 measures of personal freedom.

FREEDOM’S MEASURE—Galatians 4:19—5:5 or CAST OFF THE YOKE July 4th Paul exhorted the Galatian Christians to prioritize their freedom in Christ. Christians should measure their freedom in Christ. How can Christians measure their freedom? 4 measures of personal freedom. 1—Freedom is measured ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Heart Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 9, 2015

How does God measure our heart for Him?

WWI probably is a forgotten war in the lives of Americans today. It was a war of loyalty to the treaties that were signed by the nations involved on both sides. It was a war that introduced trench warfare. Germans dug in and our American troops were called on to storm the enemy’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Measuring Greatness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2015

God's way of measuring greatness differs greatly from ours. God measures with love and service and not accumulation, accomplishment and attainment"

Matthew 18:1-9 “Measuring Greatness” INTRODUCTION For millennia the Season of Lent has been a time for Christians to reflect on their relationship with God and on Jesus’ call to discipleship, in anticipation of Easter. These forty days preceding Easter were first used as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Desparate Measures

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 10, 2007

We all experience desparate situations. We need to exercise daring faith and experience a divine response

Mark 5: 21-43 Desperate measures e I think it’s true to say that most parents would do anything for their children. We see it week by week on the television news. Perhaps it’s the desperate desire to give their children the best educational opportunities. Or perhaps the great acts of sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Measure Of A Man

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A Father's Day sermon.

1 Timothy 6:11-12 KJV But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. [12] Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Measuring Up

Contributed by G. D. Helton on Feb 18, 2012

Growing in Christ

Measuring Up Sunday Morning, 01-15-12 Text Eph. 4:1-13 Scripture Focus Eph. 4:13 Intro: If you recall last week I talked to you about believing in a “concrete” Jesus Christ, one on which you can build your whole life; both daily and spiritual. With that in mind this past week as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Measure Of Faith

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 7, 2012

The Bible tells us that the way to please God is by excercising faith.

The Measure of Faith Hebrews 11:1-13 Hebrews 10:38 The just shall live by faith Mention: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, and Galatians 3:11 Hebrews 11:4 Faith’s Worship Vs.5 Faith’s Walk Vs.7 Faith’s Work Vs.8-19 Faith’s Wait Jesus throughout the gospels commented on the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Measure Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jul 20, 2011

An inductive study that attempts to answer the question, "How much good is good enough?"

Introduction: How much good is good enough? Have you ever asked yourself that question? It’s often a question we ask when we begin to contemplate death. At the root of the question is this. When life ends are we okay? Do we have a good enough standing in the afterlife to reach heaven? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Measured By The Foot Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Service, ministry, outreach

MEASURED BY THE FOOT John 13: 1-17 Oct. 30, 2022 INTRODUCTION: I was trying to think of one of the most humbling things I've done…voluntarily. I had things happen that have humbled me, but it's distinctly different when you choose to do something humbling. In 1985 I worked ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Measure Of A Mother

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 31, 2011

Mother's Day

“The Measure of a Mother” 2 Kings 4:8 Two kids went into their parent’s bathroom and noticed the weigh scale in the corner. "Whatever you do," cautioned one youngster to the other, "Don't step on it!" "Why not?" asked the sibling. "Because every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Ministry

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 23, 2017

I used this as farewell sermon upon leaving a pastorate.

"The Measure of a Ministry" Acts 20:17-38 Introduction: Let's see what is revealed in the text: I. Paul's Tenure Two things standout; First, is his longevity and second is his labor. Paul spent more time in Asia Minor and Ephesus in particular than any other place of ministry. Verse 31 tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Measures

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 22, 2016

Jairus and the unclean woman were desperate in their situations. As a result, they turned to the only one who could help them.

1. Mark 5.21-43 (also in Matthew 9.18-26; Luke 8.40-56) 2. Bible as a Compass Just before the outbreak of the First World War, a small ship named the Endurance set sail from Briton with a crew intent on being the first to cross the South Pole. The ship reached Antarctica, but became ice-bound in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Measure Of A Man

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 14, 2014

Father's Day sermon.

"The Measure of a Man" Psalms 128:1-6 Psalms 128:1 A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. 2 For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. 3 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Measure Of Faith Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 28, 2022

When asking God for faith, we are correct in identifying that we need faith, or that perhaps we’re experiencing some kind of spiritual problem. However, we don’t need “more” faith. What we need is the faith already allotted to us.

Our message for this evening is entitled, “A Measure of Faith,” and it’s taken from a passage of Scripture that’s sometimes called, “Faith and Duty.” Have you ever felt inadequate in your relationship with God, or perhaps in your ability to bear spiritual fruit? Have you ever felt that you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2024

Having a mind set for God's service.

THE MEASURE OF FAITH. Romans 12:1-5. ROMANS 12:1. “I beseech you therefore, brethren,” begins the application of Paul’s letter to the Romans. These words introduce the practical building blocks laid upon the theological foundation of the previous 11 chapters: hence the “therefore”. This is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational