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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Success & Failure

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    As a believer our success is in the Lord based upon the choices we make. It also depends on the different events that go on in our lives and how we react to them. Apparently failures are the repercussions of the poor choices we make not lining up with God

    Opening illustration: In George MacDonald’s fairy tale Lilith, giants live among normal people. These giants must conduct their daily affairs very carefully. When they sleep, their snoring is disruptive. When they turn over, houses may be crushed under their weight. In the Bible, Uzziah became a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Phil Smith avatar

    Successful Christian

    Contributed by Phil Smith on Feb 2, 2009
     | 4,259 views

    What does Jesus want from us anyway? Just what is a "successful Christian"? Are you one?

    Jas 1:2-4 - 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV) I. Introduction My last sermon I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Cale avatar

    What Is Success? Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,630 views

    Pt 1 of the series investigates how Christians should view success in the world around us. Are our standards different than those of the world?

    The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 1 – What is Success? Phil 3 What is success? What does it mean to be successful? Over the last couple of weeks I have had a lot of time to think over what it means to be successful. As I traveled I spent time in recession ravished towns in North Carolina and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Measure Of Success Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 19,485 views

    Looks at how Paul measured success in 1 THessalonians 2

    The Measure of Success 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 How do you measure success and failure? (v.2: 1) Measure success by your faithfulness to God (v. 2:2-6a) Measure success by your dealings with people (v. 2:6b-12) Treat them gently (v. 2:6b-7) Treat them in love (v. 2:8-9) Treat them Righteously(v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    A Standard For Success Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Dec 8, 2006
     | 3,796 views

    Many churches based the success or failure of their ministries on how many people come. God’s standard is somwhat different.

    Introduction I. What is the determining factor between success and failure? A. Pappa John’s pizza has a mission statement of “To produce the best possible pizza at the most affordable price.” B. Now you may not like Pappa John’s pizza, and you may not think it is the most affordable, but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    A Recipe For Success Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    Discover a recipe for success as observed in the life of Nehemiah.

    Would you like a quick recipe for success? Ladies often seek cooking recipes from friends or cook books. Men often seek tips (recipes) on fishing or hunting. Business people seek suggestions that will improve their business. Nehemiah gave a recipe that helped him rebuild the wall around Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • douglas dudley avatar

    Dressed For Success Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,717 views

    THE APOSTLE PAUL TELLS THE CHRISTIANS AT COLOSSAE HOW TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS. THERE ARE THINGS TO PUT ON AND THINGS TO TAKE OFF.

    Dress for Success: Things to Take Off and Things to Put On Text: Colossians 3:1-15 Introduction. Clothes are very important to us, and it’s very evident when we look at our economy. If we understand how many billions of dollars are spent each year on making, selling, and buying clothes, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Ingredients For Success

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,166 views

    Ingredients For Success Include: 1. Goals 2. Responisbility 3. Keep Growing

    Sun. Feb. 21/93 Ps. 146 Ingredients For Success Psalm 146:1-10 Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. 2 While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. 3 Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Cost Of Success

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,221 views

    This sermon deals with risking paying a price to be obedient to God.

    The Cost Of Success Daniel 1:1-10 1 Peter 4:12-19 If someone were to ask you, what does it mean to be successful, what kind of images begin to pop into your mind. For many of us the first thing that comes to mind is money, for others it may be a graduation, a promotion on the job, winning ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Successful's Best Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,542 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

    Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#7] SUCCESSFUL’S BEST Revelation 3:7-13 Introduction: [Have 4 “lawn chairs” set up on the stage. Have 1 facing the baptistery, 1 facing the clavinova, 1 facing the congregation, and have the other one not unfolded.] In a Peanuts comic strip, there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    The Success Of Sickness

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,953 views

    How sickness can be good

    Intro: We have been talking for the last few weeks about things that are common to all of us. Things that often look like failures in the eyes of the world, often can turn out to be successes in the eyes of God. This morning we want to look at one of these: Sickness. I’m sure sickness is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Shipman avatar

    The Successful Christian

    Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 4, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,851 views

    Being a Christian means something. There are promises in the Bible and if we are not experiencing the promises it is hard to make a case that we are successful in our Christian walk.

    I want to talk this morning about being a successful Christian Many people would define being a successful Christian as being a Christian that makes it to heaven. Do you know what the definition of success is in our dictionary? “Desirable Outcome” or “one that succeeds” I want you to think ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    The Secret Of Success

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 4, 2005
    based on 168 ratings
     | 44,102 views

    Anyone who has not experienced the power of God’s presence has no right to stand and talk about Him because such people don’t know Him.

    The secret of success, victory and unusual exploits that anointed servants of God’s achievement lies in the fact that God’s presence is always with them. Do you want to overcome great problems? Do you want to fulfill your divine destiny? You need the power of His presence. This eye-opening message ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Secrets Of Success Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,570 views

    In Genesis 39 Joseph lives out a three step plan for success.

    Genesis Series # 7 CHCC: March 11, 2007 Secrets of Success Genesis 39 INTRODUCTION: Someone once asked radio commentator Paul Harvey to reveal the secret of his success. Here’s what he said: "I get up when I fall down," Bits & Pieces, March 3, 1994, p. 16. That’s pretty simple, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Hawks avatar

    The Secret Of Success

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 8, 2007
     | 2,393 views

    What is the ultimate secret of success in business, in your career, in sales, in school, in sports, in all relationships, in life, in everything?

    SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES Bridgewater United Methodist Church -- Pastor Don Hawks 07. 15.07 THE SECRET OF SUCCESS Colossians 3:1-17, 23-24 Pew Bible, NT pp. 190 ANSWERS TO BLANKS--- INTRODUCTION: Don’t hold your nose! QUESTIONS TO ASK: 1--hold back; go all out; 2-- real Master, God CONCLUSION: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist