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  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    The Sobering Standards Of Spiritual Success

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 20, 2010
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    Success is so many things to so many people, but the Bible tells us what Success really is.

    SOBERING STANDARDS FOR SPIRITUAL SUCCESS (ALL my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) All of us want to be successful, but first one must understand what success is. Webster’s defines success 1. Favorable or desired outcome, 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Character Traits Of Successful People

    Contributed by Richard Hedges on May 31, 2011
    based on 35 ratings
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    Keep God in your graduation speech by using brief characterizations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, and George Washington; with an unexpected conclusion about faith in God.

    CHARACTER TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest civil rights leaders of the 20th Century. He is probably best known for leading this nation to adopt social changes which have enhanced freedom and liberty for all races. His willingness to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Spiritual Success Seeking God Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
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     | 7,736 views

    Where would we be without Prayer? Without God You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    SEEKING GOD The Bible and preachers often compel the people of God to ’seek the Lord’, Isaiah tells us to "seek the Lord while He may be found", King David says "we should seek the Lord always" (see Isa 55:6, lChor 16:11). "We need not fear that in seeking God we may narrow our lives or restrict ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Heavies For Successful Ministry-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 5, 2012
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    2 of 2. Luke ensures his audience that Jesus returned to Galilee with a vigorous/robust/solid ministry. Jesus’ ministry is vigorous/robust/solid. Why is the solidity of Jesus’ ministry important?

    The HEAVIES For SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY-II—Luke 4:14-15 Attention: MiniVan is a people heavy design—Made for transporting as many passengers as possible in comfort. Meal for the starving is nutrient, protein & carb heavy. Need: Luke ensures his audience that Jesus returned to Galilee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Measures Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    Jesus knew that human success is often a temptation that leads to greater worries, riches and troubles in this life. The Lord Jesus said, "Still, others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth

    How Jesus Measures Success Illustration: One thing I do, . . . I press toward the goal. --Philippians 3:13-14 In Daniel Schaeffer’s book on Esther, Dancing With A Shadow, he summarizes with a single sentence the lives of each of the main characters in that wonderful Old Testament book. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why She Gave Series

    Contributed by Scott Sutton on Oct 31, 2022
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    Christmas is less than 2 months away, in fact it’s only 56 days from today! I don't believe anyone would argue the fact that Christmas is the season of giving. Maybe you remember this book. It is one of the most popular fiction books ever written on the subject of giving at Christmastime.

    It is called; "A Christmas Carol” written by Charles Dickens. The publishing of his book was hugely popular; its first printing of 6,000 copies sold out in less than three days, and that was back in 1843 on December 19th just 6 days before Christmas; that was without computers, television, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Letter Of Encouragement- A Successful Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 3, 2021
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    This is the 58th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from 2 Thessalonians.

    Series: Action [#58] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- A SUCCESSFUL CHURCH 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: One thing I talk about often is the success of our children and their families. While they are all grown, I love talking about what they are doing and how they are doing. Paul continues this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Successful Evangelistic Events-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,151 views

    1 of 2. Evangelistic events must be undertaken with a particular tone/spirit. But how can we ensure that they are successful or undertaken in the proper spirit? Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. 8 means of guaranteeing the success of evangalistic events.

    SUCCESSFUL EVANGELISTIC EVENTS-I—Luke 9:1-6 Jesus set the tone for His apostles’ first evangelistic event. the apostle’s first evangelistic event was undertaken in a particular spirit. Evangelistic events must be undertaken with a particular tone/spirit. How can we ensure that evangelistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dressed For Success-Dressed For Promise

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 19, 2007
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    God wants us to be a successful Christian.

    Joshua 1:5-9 5. No man will be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. 6. be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Does Wealth Equal Success

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 14, 2018
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    Wealth is NOT in and of itself an indication of success

    Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 10:17-31 October 14, 2018 Does Wealth Equal Success? Wealth is NOT in and of itself an indication of success. Frugality and/or poverty is NOT in and of itself an indication of the walk of a good Christian. Let’s delve deeply into today’s gospel reading to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    The Success And Failures Of King Hezekiah

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 36,339 views

    Let us look at Hezekiah and learn some lessons both from his success and his failures.

    THE SUCCESS AND FAILURES OF KING HEZEKIAH 11 KINGS 18:1-7 Everyone likes to read success stories. We don’t like failures. One of the greatest success and failure stories is that of the Ford Motor Company..In 1908, Model T sales were 10,000. Eight years later they were 730,000, and from 1908-1927, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Timely Advice For Marital Success Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,378 views

    at some advice for beginning, and maintaining a strong marriage ¡V especially in light of the pressures marriages face today in general, and Christian marriages specifically.

    TIMELY ADVICE FOR MARITAL SUCCESS 1 CORINTHIANS 7:25-40 INTRODUCTION: In this third message concerning marriage, do¡¦s, don¡¦ts, and advice. So far we have looked at marriage and its responsibilities, and those who ¡§seek¡¨ to be unmarried, and the gift of singleness. Today, we want to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "The Secret To Joshua's Success" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 6, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,158 views

    Let me begin this morning by asking you a few questions-how big is your God? How big is your faith? How big is the biggest prayer you have ever prayed? These three questions are very tightly connected. The size of your God will determine the size of you

    “The Secret to Joshua’s Success” Joshua 10:1-14 LB JB Phillips wrote a classic little book in 1952 titled your God is too small. The idea behind the book is very simple. All of us have created an image of God in our minds and that image is simply not adequate. It’s not big ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Lying At Your Gate

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
     | 6,276 views

    We each are responsible for someone. We must take care to make sure we are investing the proper type of influence into each life we touch.

    Who Is Lying At Your Gate? St. Luke 16:19-22 The word used here in verse number 20 is laid: this comes from the Greek word ballo. This literally means to throw down or cast down as dung or to thrust down. There was a certain beggar named Lazarus- His name is mentioned because his character was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Essentials For A Successful Missions Program

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,182 views

    Missions is an essential part of the Church, This message is key to having a successful mission programs

    THE ESSENTIALS FOR A SUCCESSFUL MISSIONS PROGRAM Proverbs 29:18 INTRO: I could stand up here this morning and preach out of Mark 16:15 on “The Great Commission” and try to relay to you the definitive points of that command. I could go through all three of Paul’s Missionary Journeys and tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational