Sermons on Set Up For Success:

Woman, Why Are You Weeping?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 3, 2021

The story setting is early on that Sunday morning after Jesus’ resurrection.

The story setting is early on that Sunday morning after Jesus’ resurrection (John 20:1-18). This time of year, Jerusalem can be just over 20°C (about 70°F on the old scale) during the day. Early that morning it may have been about 10°C (50°F), so Mary probably wrapped herself up ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Whch Way To Go? Part 4

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 15, 2013

Worry will make you old; stress will kill you; prayer will set you free!

Which way to go and where to go? Part 4 Kneel down rather than buckling down…. Life of Jacob By sis bala samson Visit www.worshipjesusministries.org Check my blog: balasamson@wordpress.com Genesis 32:10 “I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies and of all the truth which ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prosperity Gospel Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 3, 2019

The Prosperity Gospel promises its followers health, wealth and success. What could be wrong with that?

There’s the story about a soldier who was in the midst of a battle. Bullets were flying, bombs exploding all around him, and he’s digging a foxhole for all he’s worth. Suddenly (as he’s digging) he feels something metal and he grabs it. It’s a silver cross! Just then, another shell explodes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Right With God

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 9, 2005

To set your own house in order before the returning of the Lord

6/17/01AM Church of the Nazarene Sheridan, AR George Crumbly “GET RIGHT WITH GOD.” (2Kings20:1) (TURN TO II KINGS 20) INTRO: Jesus is coming back soon! There are folks today that will be GLAD when this day comes……There are folks that will be SAD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessed Ones

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 26, 2013

The first set of four beatitudes focus on our vertical relationship to God, the second set of four on our horizontal relationship to people. Each of the eight builds upon the other so that there is an amazingly beautiful and compelling progression.

Opening illustration: How good are you at making enemies? No, I didn’t ask how good you are at making friends. That’s easy. Just be a good Joe, an easy spender, a tolerant sort of fellow who never offends anybody. But how good are you at making enemies? If you are a child of God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Failures & Disappointments Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 31, 2007

Where disappointments are concerned, we need to know that failure need not be fatal and success is never final.

References: Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Be Holy Because He Is Holy!

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Sep 26, 2001

God sets His people apart to be Holy in an unholy world.

Be Holy Because He is Holy! You have all seen the television commercial for the Armed Forces "Be all that you can be." Everybody wants to be all that they can be. We all hunger for that, we don’t all reach our potential, but we do all desire to be all that we believe we are capable of being. No ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23, 1 Peter 1:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faithful Shepherd And The Power Of Touch Series

Contributed by Adam Laible on May 18, 2023

Numbers 27, where the story of Joshua and Moses unfolds—a tale of succession, guidance, and the power of touch.

Title: "The Faithful Shepherd and the Power of Touch" Introduction: Greetings, beloved congregation. Today, we delve into Numbers 27, where the story of Joshua and Moses unfolds—a tale of succession, guidance, and the power of touch. As we reflect on this biblical account, we can draw ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did God Find Favor With Avram?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012

Setting your mind on the things of God instead of the things of man.

Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting Rid Of The Past Series

Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 29, 2005

God wants to set us free from the failures of the past

Not Enough-Just Enough-More Than Enough Getting Rid of the Past Sermon 1 Exodus 3:1-4:17 Intro—set this up Ephesians 3:20, Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine, according to his power at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Out And About Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Apr 29, 2008

Lessons to learn from when the apostles were set free from jail.

INTRO>On one of his European tours, master magician and locksmith Harry Houdini found himself locked in jail for improper actions. After he had been searched and manacled in a Scottish town jail, the old jail keeper shut him in a cell and walked away. Houdini quickly freed himself from his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Christ

Contributed by John Johnson on Dec 7, 2002

If we are to have a successful relationship with God, we must spend time getting to know him.

Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light Witnessing There are two things that we value that seem so small but are part of our survival. We either complain because we have too much of these two things or we want more of them. One is hardly seen. Yet if you have too little of it you can taste ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

What You See Is What You Get

Contributed by Chaplain Judy Boen on Aug 26, 2003

Whatever we set our eyes on is what we get

What You See Is What You Get Genesis 30 – This story is told to increase our faith. The main characters in this story are Jacob and his father-in-law Laban. Laban was a very wealthy man, having many heads of goats and sheep. After Rachel gave birth to Joseph, Jacob spoke to Laban, “Let me go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining Balance In Practice And Doctrine

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Six areas of balance essential to as successful Christian walk are discussed in this Pastor’s farewell address.

Maintaining Balance in Practice and Doctrine Eph 4:14-15[1] 1-8-06 Intro This morning and next Sunday will be my last two messages as Pastor of this church. Two opportunities to speak—and then I must entrust you to others. That reality weighed heavily upon me as I sought the Lord for this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

A Mandate For The Church

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 31, 2000

jesus has set a mandate for His church to follow and fulfill

A Mandate for the Church Matthew 9:35-38 December 31, 2000 Introduction I. The reality of a national mandate A. The political scene 1. This year’s election was at best unsettling and at worst a big joke 2. Political analysis brings out the question – Will George W. Bush have a real mandate for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God