Sermons on Set Up For Success:

Look Out, Look In, Look Up - James 1:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 26, 2021

What does the Bible tell us to do about our evil desires? This passage describes three attributes of God that, if we understand them, can repair evil desires.

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-18

Give God Your Dream Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jan 27, 2016

Give it Up

Give God Your Dream Genesis 37:5 1. The plan of God is exciting until.... A. God's direction is unimaginable - 37:28 B. God seems cruelly unfair - 39:19-20 C. God utterly kills your dream - 40:23 2. The purpose of God is hidden until... A. You learn faithfulness in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Put Up With What It Should Have Put Out Series

Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015

Is there a Jezebel spirit in your church? We've allow things to go on in the church on behalf of Jezebel and have not put it out from the church.

The Church on Trial Pt. 4 When the Church Put Up With What It Should Have Put Out Revelation 2:18-23 18) To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19) I know your deeds, your love ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2008

The joy of knowing Christ is relational, not living by a code of conduct and set of rules.

3/30/08 KNOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 3:7-11 INTRO- GOOD ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Nazarene

As One Having Authority: Summing Up The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 16, 2014

Why did the common people perceive Jesus' authority as being greater than the Scribes and Pharisees?

As One Having Authority: Summing Up the Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Matthew 7:28 What is authority? Or as some of the Postmoderns today ask: “Is there any authority?” Is authority the mere power to impose values on others by force? Is authority someone who is knowledgeable about a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serious Parenting

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 10, 2021

Every parent is different and every situation is different; but successful parents are proactive, hands-on parents.

Serious Parenting (topical) 1. Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms. 2. Most moms are amazing and wonderful, some are not. 3. Mother’s Day celebrates the ideals of motherhood, a time to honor our moms. 4. It also provides pastors an excuse to speak about the family and rearing children. 5. If you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:53, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Did Not Sign Up For This (Life)! The Dilemma Of Our Lot In Life

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 16, 2016

Many people are unhappy about the life they have to live. Even the rich are not satisfied. In life we have to learn to suppress our selves from high expectations and just content ourselves in God's service!

I Did Not Sign Up For This (Life)! The Dilemma of Our Lot In Life Kelly Durant Ecclesiastes 2:17 Therefore I hated life because the work that was done under the sun was distressing to me, for all is vanity and grasping for the wind. 2. How many of you have ever ordered a cheeseburger at a fast ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Forgetting And Remembering God

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 23, 2015

When we intentionally set up a structure to help us remember God, we are more likely to obey Him and trust Him. When we forget God through neglect or unrealized good intentions, we are more likely to disobey Him and trust in our own ability.

Forgetting and Remembering God (Deuteronomy 8:1-20) 1. When it comes to counting our blessings, we need to get them in perspective. We often do not appreciate them until they are taken away. Take this letter from a girl away at college who wrote to her mom: 2. "Dear Mom: Sorry I haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Delighting In The Word. Series

Contributed by Peter Silway on Dec 27, 2014

David teaches us some life principles,that brought forth success in his life.If you want to have good success and you want prosperity to follow you. then this is the principle you also need to apply in your life.

DELIGHTING IN THE WORD. 'I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.'( Ps.119:16). When I study the life of David, I see there were certain principles that he applied that brought forth success in his life. We need to see these principles. David took pleasures in the word of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Our Pastor Guides Us To Rebuke And To Live With Purpose!

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 6, 2009

We can see how quickly satan can attack. In a short time Peter went from confessing Jesus to rebuking Jesus. Jesus teaches us how we can be on guard against our wiley foe as well as how to live with purpose for Him.

(see also Mark 8:27-30) for context. Dear beloved in Christ... In our Gospel reading there is much to grab our attention as Jesus is in process of predicting his death and resurrection. We hear about how Jesus must suffer many things and that we are called to take up our cross and follow Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

No Time To Snooze

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

The church must be in an awakened state to deal with the issues she is facing.

KJV: And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prescription For Praise-Let's Get Jiggy With It

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014

Having the attitude of praise no matter what the situation is.

Prescription For Praise Let’s Get Jiggy With It I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Chapter Of Heroes

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 4, 2013

Memorial Day Weekend Sermon. Heb. 11 was not just a "FAITH" chapter but a "Chapter of Heroes!"

“CHAPTER OF HEROES!” INTRODUCTION: What is a “HERO?” I’m told that “BRAVERY” is “GRACE UNDER FIRE!” I’m told that “BRAVERY” is a person “WHO HOLDS ON A MOMENT LONGER THAN THE NEXT PERSON.” I’m told that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Proclamation By The Angels Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 11, 2017

I cannot fathom the great love of God that was made known to us in His Son; that Jesus would give up His glory to come into the world as a lowly baby. Why would He suffer and die for any man?

Harmony of the Gospels -5-4BC- Near Bethlehem (8) Proclamation by the Angels (1 Timothy 3:16) Luke 2:8-14 (1 Timothy 3:16) I cannot fathom the great love of God that was made known to us in His Son; that Jesus would give up His glory to come into the world as a lowly baby. Why would He suffer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Four Ways We Need To Look

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 26, 2016

Psalm 77:12 (KJV) 12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. We need to look both ways before crossing when first time visiting a country that drives on the opposite side as your country. Walking with Jesus may require you looking four ways to have the blessings of God.

Four Ways to Look Psalm 77:12 (KJV) 12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. We need to look both ways before crossing when first time visiting a country that drives on the opposite side as your country. Walking with Jesus may require you looking four ways to have the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-12