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  • Phillip Day avatar

    Ministry Instructions Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,074 views

    Paul gives Timothy the keys to a successful ministry.

    Ministry Instructions 1 Timothy 6:1-21 I. Labor in Love (v. 1-2) a. Regard bosses with respect and love (v. 1; Ephesians 6:5; Titus 2:9-10; 1 Peter 2:18) b. Especially regard Christian bosses with love (v. 2; Galatians 3:28) II. Gain from Godliness (v. 3-10) a. Avoid confusion (v. 3-5; 1 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Section 5) Prayer That Resists Satan Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 23, 2019
     | 3,775 views

    In a successful prayer, both the petitioner and the petitioned gain.

    LET US PRAY (Section 5) V. PRAYER THAT RESISTS SATAN A. Our Prayer has Three Aspects 1. We ourselves. 2. The God to whom we pray. 3. Our enemy, Satan. The petitioners are we; the petitioned is God. In a successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Why Revival Tarries, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 19, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,976 views

    Successful Christian living requires vision and passion.

    Why Revival Tarries Series, Part 2 Series based on Leonard Ravenhill’s work Why Revival Tarries May 18, 2011 Introduction A There are two things that are indispensable to successful Christian living: vision & passion. 1 When we become serious about planting the cross of Christ in our lives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Leaders Mindset

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 18, 2018
     | 5,399 views

    A leader that wants to be successful must serve sacrificially.

    THE LEADER'S MINDSET TEXT: JOHN 10:11, 1 CORINTHIANS 1:11 INTRODUCTION A leader is a person that leads or directs. One who has the authority to direct or guide. According to Business Dictionary; a leader is a person that holds a dominant or superior position within his field, and is able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Formula For Spiritual Victory

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 13, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,983 views

    A message sharing the keys to success in the work of the church.

    “The Formula for Spiritual Victory” Exodus 17:8-16 Exodus 17:11 And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. 12 But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership Transfer Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2024
     | 796 views

    Can you think your way to success?

    A. CAN YOU THINK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS? “After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, ‘Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 17, 2021
     | 9,268 views

    what makes a ministry "successful?"

    He Must Increase and I Must Decrease: An Exposition of john 3:22-36 Introduction Everyone wants to be popular. We also have a desire to have our egos stroked. We gauge our importance by how many followers we have on social media. We all want our posts to be liked. This is also important for those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Obedience Can "Kill" You!

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Feb 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,572 views

    God seeks to discipline those He loves....and we really don’t care too much about that idea!

    HEB 4:1 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. 2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.3 For we which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seek First The Kingdom

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 16,013 views

    Encourages us to seek our success not in stuff, but in pursuing God’s Kingdom.

    Seek First the Kingdom! MT 6:24-34 "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money. 25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Little Things Add Up: The Test Of Little

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 15, 2025
     | 394 views

    Often we miss how important little things can be. Behind every successful man is a surprised moth-in-law? To be successful we must be faithful to finish little task.

    LITTLE THINGS ADD UP…. THE TEST OF LITTLE THINGS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two part) A man works at a car factory… getting paid a fair wage for a fair day’s work. His job is to grease the u-joint on the drive train. He gets busy joking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • LOLU AKINWUNMI avatar

    The Keys To Asuccessful Christian Life

    Contributed by Lolu Akinwunmi on May 20, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,552 views

    GOD INTENDS FOR US ALL TO LIVE A SUCCESSFUL LIFE IN HIM. THIS SERMON IS TO GIVE US ACCESS TO THE KEYS GOD HS PROVIDED FOR ACHIEVING THIS SUCCESS.

    The Keys to a Successful Christian Life Matthew 16. 18 – 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” • How many people are already successful? • Every Christian wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Imelda Mesa avatar

    Faith In Action: "When The Spirit Takes Over”

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 3,347 views

    My success and your success depend on how much you and I let the Holy Spirit take the reign of our lives. When the Holy Spirit takes over, He changes everything. Nothing stays the same.

    Last week was a challenge; today is encouragement. This year, you will face tons of mountain-like challenges, and you will be tempted to draw strength and strategies on your human force and intellect, and social connection that are readily available at your disposal. But it's an encouragement ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Shake Your Shaker Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 31, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,382 views

    What does a successful Christian life look like? My desire as your pastor is that all of you experience success in your Christian life. I would define ‘success’ in the Christian life as being whole-heartedly strong and knowledgeable in the faith, steady

    8 RULES FOR LIVING A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: SHAKE YOUR SHAKER MATTHEW 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION Salt is one of those common everyday items we use without thought. We grab the shaker and shake. According to the Salt Institute (www.saltinstitute.org), over a billion dollars were spent on salt in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Can God Really Use Your Life Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,412 views

    This sermon is geared to show people that God can use their life and overcome any obstacles they may think will stop that from happening.

    Can God Really Use Your Life? Acts 9:1-6; 10-16 Intro Every time I read this story, I stand amazed at the great grace of God. I see the Lord take this man Saul, save him by grace, and transform him into the great Apostle to the Gentiles and I realize that there is hope for people like you and me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Called To A Rewardless Mission

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,370 views

    God’s call to service may not bring what the world calls success. Remaining faithful to God’s call and to His Word is true success.

    ISAIAH 6:8-13 CALLED TO A REWARDLESS MISSION [John 12:37-43] The prophet knew that the entire nation needed the same kind of awareness of God and cleansing of sin he had just received. So he responded that he would willingly serve the Lord. Isaiah the prophet volunteered himself to be God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist