Sermons on Promote Excellence:

From The Dungeon To The Palace

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 18, 2014

After many years of waiting and character preparation, God has finally promoted Joseph from the Dungeon to the Palace. In the same manner, we have to be ready when the Lord will promote us. There are three important things we need to remember.

FROM THE DUNGEON TO THE PALACE We have been talking about the life of Joseph. Today, we will look at his promotion to be the second highest in the land. The last time we saw Joseph, he was languishing in an Egyptian prison. He was in prison for doing the right thing and honoring God in His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Nazarene

John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 30, 2003

We must be possessed of these three inner qualities if we are to promote Christ in a God-honoring way.

John 1:19-28 John the Baptist Encountering Christ in the Book of John #1 Imagine with me for a moment that some great and dreadful disease was sweeping the world today – a disease much like SARS that could be easily transmitted from person to person, and that people were dying by the thousands as ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Captive For Christ Series

Contributed by William Yates on Nov 8, 2003

In this message we examine Paul’s determination to promote the gospel even though he is a prisoner.

Philippians 1 Christ Is Preached 12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; 14and most of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Ah, To Have It All Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 23, 2005

Greed is a temptation that our society promotes. Christians are challenged to say "No," to greed and "Yes," to generosity.

Mark 10:17-21 “Ah, To Have It All” (Greed) INTRODUCTION America has a love affair with cars. We like sleek, fast, and powerful. We like big and brawny. Cars define us. They tell the world who we are, or who we’d like to be. America’s love affair with cars is not new, however. Before cars ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You In Prison?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2013

God has you there for one reason: He is using that prison as a tool of preparation for a future promotion.

Have you been to prison? Pastor Allan Kircher Shell point Baptist Church 20 January • One of the striking things of the Law of the Lord • fact/God authorized no prisons among His people. • When a person committed a crime in Israel • their punishment ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Making My Stewardship Practical Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011

Being good stewards in the kingdom of heaven requires implementing some practices that promote our stewardship.

This morning we’re going to wrap up our five week series on stewardship in the kingdom of heaven. We began five weeks ago by establishing four foundational principles. Since these are so important, let’s review them one more time: Foundational principle #1: • God owns everything Foundational ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24

Denomination: Baptist

The First Deacons Are Appointed

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 20, 2022

The purposes of church government are to organize the ministries of the church, maintain doctrinal purity, and to promote the mission of the Church

The First Deacons are Appointed Acts 6:1-7 Before we look into how we should understand this text, it is helpful to review the challenges to the unity of the church we have already uncovered. The unity of the Church is an important theme. When we go back to Acts 2:1, we see that they were all in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am Third Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

I promote unity in the church when God is first, others are second, and I am third

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 5, 2019

Self-promotion is an epidemic in our culture. Social media and the internet make it easier than ever.

Philippians 2 – Complete Joy Humble Like Jesus September 8, 2019 Philippians 2:1-4 NIV If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Unlocks Divine Favour Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 17, 2025

Divine favour is God’s supernatural hand that distinguishes, promotes, and blesses beyond human effort.

THE GOD WHO UNLOCKS DIVINE FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 102:13 — “Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.” Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:3-4, Esther 2:15-17, Genesis 39:21, Luke 2:52, Exodus 3:21 INTRODUCTION: Favour ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus: The Rock Of My Salvation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 16, 2024

Jesus is described as the Rock because He gives us peace, protection, preservation, promotion and provisions.

Jesus: The Rock of my Salvation Study Text: 2 Samuel 22 : 47 Introduction: - In the Bible, God is referred to as the “Rock.” There are several references in the Bible to God as the Rock. - If your hope is in anyone or anything other than the Lord Jesus Christ, you are building on a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:47

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Five Star Church (Living Up To Our Calling)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 14, 2008

It takes a lot to become a five star restaurant... it takes a lot to become a five star church (based on the 5 points of Acts 2)

Acts 2:42-47 The Fellowship of the Believers They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Staying Faithful In The Little Things Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025

Staying faithful in the little things means doing our daily tasks with excellence, showing integrity when no one is watching, and honouring God in ordinary moments.

STAYING FAITHFUL IN THE LITTLE THINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 16:10 Supporting Texts: Matthew 25:14-30, Zechariah 4:10, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Colossians 3:23-24, Proverbs 28:20 INTRODUCTION: In a world that often chases big titles, grand achievements, and outward recognition, God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10, Matthew 25:14-30, Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2015

It is the everlasting covenant that gives David the courage to hope. Man may fail, but God will not. The covenant is set in place by God, and guaranteed by God.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS. 2 Samuel 23:1-7. The Bible sometimes permits us to listen in on the death-bed words of a dying saint. We hear Jacob blessing his sons. We hear Moses blessing the twelve tribes. We are interested also to hear the seven last sayings of Jesus from the Cross. In the passage ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reward Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 28, 2025

Faith is the key that unlocks the treasures of heaven and positions believers to experience the power and promises of God.

THE REWARD OF FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:6 Supporting Texts: Romans 4:20-22, James 1:6-8, Matthew 9:29, Mark 11:24, Genesis 15:6 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the key that unlocks the treasures of heaven and positions believers to experience the power and promises of God. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Romans 4:20-22, James 1:6-8, Matthew 9:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God