Sermons on Secret To Success:

God Answers To Himself Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2022

God can do whatever He pleases; His only limiting factor is His own character.

God Answers to Himself (topical) 1. I want to wish all our dads a happy Father’s Day. Some people think Father’s Day should spot light more than just dads. The only child said: Hey Dad, I think I deserve to get half of your Father’s Day gifts. Dad: Oh, what makes you think that? I’m the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-3, Hebrews 6:18, Psalm 135:5-6, Daniel 4:34-35, Psalm 147:5, Job 42:2, Psalm 50:7-15, Psalm 147:11, Psalm 149:4, Romans 11:34-35, Acts 17:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Capable Men

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 12, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you capable man or woman of GOD? Do you have ability to do things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To show ability and capabilities came from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 26:30,32 1 Chronicles 26:30

I. EXORDIUM: Are you capable man or woman of GOD? Do you have ability to do things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To show ability and capabilities came from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 26:30,32 1 Chronicles 26:30 (NLT) 30 From the clan of Hebron came Hashabiah. He and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 26:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning The Secrets Of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 15, 2002

Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3 Illustration: During his term as President of the U.S., Lyndon Johnson was somewhat overweight. One day his wife challenged him with this blunt assertion: "You can’t run the country if you can’t run yourself." Respecting Mrs. Johnson’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Future

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001

If life is uncertain, & we can’t really know what will happen to us here, how DO we face the future? What should we do? Well, God has some answers to that question.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Ecclesiastes 8:7, 11:4; Proverbs 27:1; Joshua 1:2-11, 3:15-16 ILL. Several years ago there was a TV series called "Early Edition." I only saw a few programs, but its storyline was about a young ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:7, Joshua 1:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Caring Church: Summing It All Up Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Being what God wants us to be in the church

Introduction: Over the past several months we have focused our attention on what it will take for our church to be the kind of church that Christ wants us to be - a caring, committed, Christ centered community. Today I would like to summarize those necessary building blocks to achieve this goal by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

What It Takes To Be A Champion- The Basic Rules Series

Contributed by Miguel Monge Jr. on Oct 19, 2005

Life from start to finish is the most important game you will ever play! How do you win? No matter where you are across the board, come and join us as we navigate the ups and downs of the Game of Life!

key verse: Romans 8:37 For we are more that conquerors through Christ Jesus, who gave his life for us! a) 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (New Living Translation) We use God’s mighty weapons, not mere worldly weapons, to knock down the Devil’s strongholds. With these weapons we break down ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Survivors Don't Have To Survive Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on how to stop just "surviving" and start really "living" through obedience and risky faith

INTRO * Cars going by 100 miles an hour looking straight ahead * Versus being in the car looking into the person's eyes * 2 people seeing things different ƒ{ Saul was discouraged -- outnumbered o Trying not to lose ƒ{ Jonathan -- not needing to survive o He's not the king o Not going to be ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ark, Anger, And Acceptance

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 20, 2010

We who are successful want instant gratification, but must know that God’s timing may be different, and that it is important to do something that enables others to succeed. In prayer we learn that we are accepted and so our efforts have meaning.

Success brings with it its own set of problems. If you get used to being successful, you soon expect it, and then if it eludes you, that can be very hard to take. I know that I am speaking this morning to reasonably successful people, by and large. Most of you, when you face a challenge, are able ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

And Now The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010

What happens after you become a Christian? How can you grow beyond the enemies attacks? Let’s take a look.

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1 Title: “AND NOW THE REST OF THE STORY” Introduction: Paul Harvey made this statement famous. It would be hard to hear these words spoken without thinking about Paul Harvey. It would also be difficult to not EXPECT to hear something worth hearing after he said those words. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Should I Do Now?

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 5, 2010

Some of us find ourselves in positions that are seperated from God and we ask two questions 1. How did I get here? and 2. What should I do now?

What Should I Do Now? How did I get here? Scripture Reference: Jonah 1:1-5 (KJV) 1 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. 3 But Jonah rose up to flee unto ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Can Happen Again

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

Making the most of scriptural accounts

"It Can Happen Again" Bishop David Ibeleme 1 Cor. 10:11 As we consider the experiences of people in the Bible two questions come to mind; 1) Why did they happen? 2) Why were they recorded? Answers: 1) They happened for our example (ensample - KJV). 2) They were written or recorded for our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take This Job And Love It Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 15, 2008

56th in a series from Ephesians. Job satisfaction comes from taking Jesus to work with me.

In 1977, country singer Johnny Paycheck recorded the hit single “Take This Job and Shove It”. The chorus of that song began and ended with these well-known words: “Take this job and shove it, I ain’t working here no more.” Apparently, that song really struck a nerve with people, becoming his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Torch Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 24, 2008

Sermon #1 of the series deals with passing the torch from Ezra to Nehemiah, giving advice to those passing the torch and those taking it up.

#1 in the Nehemiah series: Nehemiah Chapters 1-2 "Passing the Torch" Castle Hills Christian Church: May 4, 2008 INTRODUCTION: The picture on the screen shows the Olympic Torch being carried in Europe on its way to China. (The Olympic Flame or Olympic Torch is a symbol of the Olympic ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Factor

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009

Taking a frank look at the reality of fear and the crippling effect. A workable recipe that if applied will bring success.

Scripture: 1 John 4:1 – ‘18’ – 21 Title: “Fear Factor” Introduction: “Reality Shows” have become an overwhelming success, mainly because so many people can identify with the theme of the programs! • The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is FEAR! • It appears that everybody is afraid of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Strong Becomes Weak

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

Some believers are strong in faith while some are weak. Nevertheless, even the strongest in faith can and will have times of weakness. Every one of us no matter how strong in the faith can fall into times of weakness. That is why we must guard against tho

Intro: Some believers are strong in faith while some are weak. Nevertheless, even the strongest in faith can and will have times of weakness. The Bible admonishes us, “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.” (I Cor. 10:12) Every one of us no matter how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

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