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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Measures Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,065 views

    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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    How Jesus Measured Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,841 views

    Today, many people measure success in terms of their economic, educational or social achievements.

    Today, many people measure success in terms of their economic, educational or social achievements. Jesus determined that His life was successful when He said to the heavenly Father, "I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do." (John 17:4) True success is never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Basic Instructions For Successful Ministry Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,385 views

    Paul’s last known remarks reflect some of his simplest yet greatest wisdom he could give to a young man destined for great spiritual warfare in the ministry.

    Basic Instructions for Successful Ministry 2 Timothy 4:1-22 I. Stay True to the Word (v. 1-5) a. Always be prepared (v. 1-2a; Colossians 4:3) b. Use the Word to lead despite the lack of acceptance (v. 2b-4; 2 Timothy 3:1; 2 Timothy 1:13) c. Fulfill the ministry (v. 5) II. Stay True to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Failure Is Successful: Poverty

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,794 views

    How poverty can be good

    Intro: How much do you have to have to be a success in our society? With the changes in our economy, it seems that the bar is really being raised. It used to be that if you were a millionaire, you had achieved success. The truth is, that millionaires are really quite common in our society ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discovering The Hindrances To Successful Prayer Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,413 views

    Looking at how the Apostles and early Christians when they prayed they had success and breaking down barriers that cause our prayers to fall short.

    Discovering the Hindrances to Successful Prayer Early Christians devoted themselves to prayer They were successful- Acts 4:31 Prayer is our communication & fellowship w/God! Many questions exist about prayer Why should I pray? Who do we pray to? Father, Son, HS Does God hear my prayers? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Three Success Secrets Of Shamgar

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 71,377 views

    Aids to advancing in adversity.

    The title of this message is from the yet-to-be released book by Pat Williams (Senior Vice President of the Orlando Magic), Jay Strack (Founder of Student Leadership University), and Jim Denney. In an advance synopsis of the book the authors say that Shamgar’s brief notoriety in the Bible lends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership Principles For Successful Living

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 9, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 19,889 views

    From the life of Joshua we find ledership principles for successful living. These lessons are helpful for families, parents and individuals.

    Leadership Principles for Successful Living -Integrity of the Heart- Joshua 1:1-8 From the life of Joshua we find leadership principles for successful living. From Joshua’s life and character we can learn helpful lessons on spiritual leadership for families, parents and individuals. Are leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Success Leads Us To Forget

    Contributed by Joel Santos on May 9, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,082 views

    Our text today tells us that we often forget even the most important thing when we attain success in life. Success leads us to: Forget our neighbors II. Forget our God III. Forget our Soul

    SUCCESS Leads Us To FORGET Luke 12:16-21 The great dread of our age is the insidious onset of Alzheimer’s disease, the inexorable loss of the very memories that constitute our individuality, our personhood. Big pharmaceutical companies are investing massively in drugs which might retard or even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Timely Advice For Marital Success Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,640 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

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    Omri - Failure In The Midst Of Success

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,953 views

    A look at what the reign of King Omri teaches us about how God’s view of what constitutes success and failure differs from the world

    By many of the parameters used to measure success Omri was the most successful king ever to reign over the Northern Kingdom of Israel. He took the country from a time of pollitical turmoil and near anarchy to a long period of internal peace and stability. His family formed the longest lasting of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Are We Faithful Or Just Successful

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,631 views

    God doesn’t call us to be successful - but faithful! Leave success to God.

    Now that Thanksgiving is over with, I’ve turned my attention – as many of you have probably done – toward Advent and Christmas. There is the decorating of the tree, the planning of parties and gatherings, and the writing of Christmas cards. Some of the people I send Christmas cards to are folks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Source, Means And Goal Of Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,052 views

    Only when we are able to come to the full realization and trust in that God’s Sovereign will are people able to come to grips with the incomprehensible. For this reason Paul writes, “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To be Him be t

    Rom. 11:33-36 Every day the news is filled with incomprehensible stories of tragedies which causes some people to ask the question, “Why does God allow so much suffering in the world?” The terrorists attack on the World Trade Center has caused billions to ask the question, “Why did God allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Keller avatar

    How To Find Success In 2003

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 215 ratings
     | 16,906 views

    A New Year’s sermon that tries to help the listener find success by following Joshua’s example.

    Joshua 1:1-9 & 10-16 Deuteronomy 34:9 "How To Find Success In 2003" INTRODUCTION Through long years of preparation and finally a burning bush experience, God called Moses to lead the Children Of Israel out of Egypt. At the conclusion of Moses’ life and calling, in Deuteronomy 34, we read ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Requirements For Successful Church Ministry

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,286 views

    The sermon shares beliefs we must have if we are to see the need of evangelization.

    INTRODUCTION A. Woman who felt the tug of God on her heart one night at a church service. 1. Responded and accepted Christ as her Savior. 2. Had a past that involved drugs, alcohol, and prostitution. 3. Became a faithful member of the church. 4. Involved in ministry and taught young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Attitude: The Response Of A Successful Steward Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,462 views

    We learn about three different attitudes with regard to stewardship.

    Scripture Think of a person whom you greatly admire and respect. Do you have such a person in mind? Good. Now, what is it about that person that you appreciate so much? What is it that really draws you to them? Let’s list the qualities and characteristics of the person whom you greatly admire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed