Sermons on Past Successes:

Building Blocks For Kingdom Living-Part 4 Series

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Nov 6, 2006

The Beatitudes become the building blocks for successful kingdom living for all Believers.

NOTE: Study materials used for this message were taken from the following: "The Message of the Sermon on the Mount" Stott; "The Complete Biblical Study Library" Matthew. Since Michael King’s message "Assurance of Salvation" which I used for reference on part 1 only named the first 3 attitudes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Necessity Of Forgetfulness

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Aug 5, 2004

Loss of memory has been often been looked at as a weakness, a failure; however, in our walk with Christ, forgetfulness is often an absolute necessity.

The Necessity of Forgetfulness Phil. 3:13 Luke 9:62 1) Introduction a) We have often maligned forgetfulness, as being a weakness, a problem area, and it is true that, often, being unable to remember can be a frustration to us. However, there is a time when forgetfulness becomes an absolute ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Blocks For Kingdom Living-Part 3 Series

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Nov 6, 2006

The Beatitudes become the building blocks for successful Kingdom living for all Believers.

NOTE: Study materials used for this message were taken from the following: "The Message of the Sermon on the Mount" Stott; "The Complete Biblical Study Library" Matthew. Since Michael King’s message "Assurance of Salvation" which I used for reference on part 1 only named the first 3 attitudes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Secrets Of Being An Overcomer

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 26, 2004

How Christians can be more successful in overcoming the tactics of Satan in daily life.

August 1, 2004 Impact #5 Iliff and Saltillo UM “Secrets of Being an Overcomer” Joshua 8:1-8, 30-35 and 9:3-15 INTRODUCTION: The book of Joshua describes how God’s people possessed the land He had given them. It tells of victories as well as defeat. It is a book of history, and it is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Up And Down The Ladder

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

To be a real success in life, we need to climb down the ladder of success, just as Jesus did when He humbled Himself. (this sermon uses a ladder on the stage)

Up and Down the Ladder Philippians 2:1-11 January 20, 2013 (this sermon uses a ladder on stage. This is not an original idea, but I can't recall where I heard of this.) We’re always trying to get ahead. There's always a ladder to climb (get ladder) and the higher up the ladder we go, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rescued From The Wrath To Come

Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2015

Paul revealed the 3 secrets of the success of the Thessalonian Church: their experiential faith, their candid lifestyles, and their focusing on the coming of Jesus. Every successful church should use them as a model.

RESCUED FROM THE WRATH TO COME 1 Thess. 1:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SANDWICHES 1. One time Angela & I went into a pizza place in a small town to eat. They only had Pepsi, but Angela had a fountain coke in the car, so I went & got it. The manager refused to let us drink the Coke (though we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gratitude For The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 28, 2018

The success of a pastor cannot be fully measured until after his departure. If he has equipped the church to continue in his absence, then his ministry will have been successful.

The Gratitude for the Saints 2 Peter 1: 12-15 As we continue to examine this first chapter of Peter’s second epistle, I am convicted and encouraged by the heart of this man of God. His love and concern for the church cannot be missed or overlooked. He is now a seasoned apostle and his focus is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The Prize!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 29, 2017

"Why were the former days better than these?" You do not move ahead by constantly looking in a rear view mirror. The past is a rudder to guide you, not an anchor to drag you. We must learn from the past but not live in the past

WINNING THE PRIZE! Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV) Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

The Anointing In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 13, 2013

We need to connect with the anointing. In other words, when you connect with people, their success becomes your success. When you connect with the anointing, you connect with God. The anointing brings unity to the Body

The Anointing In The Local Church We need to connect with the anointing. In other words, when you connect with people, their success becomes your success. When you connect with the anointing, you connect with God. God took one hundred and twenty faithful people on the Day of Pentecost and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Yesterday Ended Last Night

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

We have to learn to leave the past in the past. Stop trying to make right, the wrong made years ago. We must keep our eyes forward, looking at what lies ahead.

Yesterday Ended Last Night Philippians 3:12ff Introduction: Illustration: Thomas Edison Biographers have written that Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb, made over nine hundred light bulbs that didn’t work before he finally made one that did. Nine hundred times he went to all the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running The Race Of Life

Contributed by Ray Estes on Dec 6, 2004

This sermon is about forgetting the past and pressing on toward Christ-likeness.

Running The Race of Life Philippians 3:12-14 Do any of you ever make out “To Do” lists? – a list of things that need doing throughout the day. Do you always complete your list everyday or do you sometimes have to carry over some things to the next day? If you seldom complete your list, then I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 13, 2010

Joshua gives some practical instructions to ensure success in serving the Lord.

The purpose of my sermon this morning is to encourage your wholehearted obedience to the Lord God Almighty and to warn you of the consequences of disobedience to Him. Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7arO6mTs5W0 The famous last words of Todd Beamer on US Airlines Flight 93 before crashing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Already Have What You Need

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jul 21, 2012

God has placed the resources for our success within our reach.

SCRIPTURE The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” 2 Elisha replied to her, “How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: *other

Psalm 121 - Trip Advisor Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 13, 2022

This sermon focuses on the concept of travel and the many resources that are available to help ensure a successful and safe trip, but more importantly how Psalm 121 becomes a guide for a safe and successful spiritual journey.

If you have traveling plans this summer, there are some helpful sites on the internet. There is Expedia, Travelocity, Kayak. One of my favorite travel sites is called Trip Advisor. Does anybody ever use Trip Advisor? Trip Advisor is a really useful travel site. I have been using it now for a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Hebrews 11:8, Ephesians 6:10-20, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Pure Fruit Of Innocence"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 18, 2002

What made the infant church powerful and successful is no less available to us now.

When my cat was about a year old he developed a urinary infection. A friend of mine who was a veterinary assistant brought home some sample medicines that I administered to the cat for several days, and the problem seemed to be cured. A week or two later however, the symptoms came back. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Orthodox