Sermons on Set Up For Success:

What Would Jesus Say To Britney Spears? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 16, 2007

What would Jesus say to someone who has experienced the level of success that Britney has? This message offers words of encouragement and warning.

[This message was written in November 2002. But despite where Britney’s life and career has gone since, I believe a lot of this message is still relevant. Stats may be updated at Wikipedia.com] Britney Spears was born on December 2, 1981 to proud parents Jamie and Lynn Spears. Growing up, she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Flourishing Through Righteousness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025

Trusting God, not wealth or success, leads to true flourishing, contentment, and resilience, as He faithfully cares for and delivers those who rely on Him.

There’s a reason our hearts flutter a bit when the stock market scrolls across the screen or when the bills stack higher than the mailbox can hold. Money talks. It promises security, status, and sleep at night. Yet, like a mirage in a hot desert, it keeps moving when we move. God knows this. He ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:28-30, Proverbs 10:21, Psalm 37:16, Psalm 34:19

Topics: Righteousness, Living

The Money Mindset

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 13, 2013

Money was designed to be our servant, never our master. It is your mind-set that determines whether you will be rich or poor.

The Money Mind-Set MONEY HAS PURPOSE There are so many Christians today who struggle with a belief that it is not possible to be both rich and spiritual. Somehow we tend to create a separation between financial abundance and spiritual growth. Nobody is created poor. As a matter of fact, God is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23

Denomination: Charismatic

The Paradox Of Freedom

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 30, 2001

A simple message on learning how to set ourselves free through unconditional love.

ON JULY 3, 1776, THE DAY BEFORE THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, GEORGE WASHINGTON WROTE A LETTER TO HIS WIFE, ANTICIPATING THE HARDSHIPS WHICH WOULD SOON OCCUR. HE WROTE, "IN A FEW DAYS, YOU WILL SEE A DECLARATION SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES WHICH HAVE IMPELLED US TO THIS MIGHTY ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15, Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

In Remembrance Of Our Savior

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 15, 2002

Sets forth five areas to call in remembrance as we approach the table of the Lord.

IN REMEMBRANCE OF OUR SAVIOR “And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ’This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me’ Likewise He also took the cup, saying, ’This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.” Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting The Last Hour

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Aug 14, 2012

The text emphasizes the need to be ready for the final setting of the sun in each our lives.

When the Sun Sets for the Last Time I. Readiness (I am now ready) II. Realization (the time of my departure is at hand) III. Reflection (I fought a good fight) IV. Resignation (I finish my course) V. Reward (Crown of Righteousness) VI. Righteous Judge (The Lord) VII. Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Passion Of Our Lord

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Good Friday. A set of brief reflections on the reading for the service of the Passion of Our Lord.

Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus John 18:1-11 1. Why betrayal? Couldn’t the soldiers have just come for Jesus? So why did Judas have to betray him? Betrayal is the heart of sin. Adam and Eve betrayed God in the garden. Now, Jesus is suffering ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Time In The Trenches Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2009

What does it mean for us to "take up your cross" and deny ourselves. I signed up for the benefits! I didn’t sign up to die.

OPEN: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The man replied, "I’m already in the Army of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Envy Destroy Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2016

Don't let envy ruin your life. Celebrate the success of others. Be grateful for what God has given you.

We are going to see the destructive power of ENVY in the life of King Saul. • What the difference between jealousy and envy? To envy is to want something which belongs to another person, like wanting someone’s fame and success. • Jealousy is the fear that something which we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Plan For Spiritual Victory

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Mar 22, 2002

Spiritual battles are not won on accident. Victory is not a product of random chance. This textual message provides a three pronged attack plan for spiritual success.

“God’s plan for spiritual victory” Joshua Chs. 5&6 Pastor Bob Hunter This is the fifth week of our series from Joshua. Have you enjoyed it so far? Have you been challenged? I have! In any case we pick up the story in Ch. 5 & 6 this week. Let’s recap the story for ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Pass On The Torch Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 9, 2018

God called Israelite to surrender themselves and make their generations to follow God. Do everything according to the desire of God. Success at your hand.

Theme: Pass the torch of your faith Text: Joshua 4:1-13 Introduction: There are numerous varieties of stones. The traditional gemstones are: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. Indians strongly believe on the Lucky stones. Particular about the colour and luck. Some people have stones at ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Serve In Lent

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Feb 4, 2008

Designed to challenge those who abstain, instead of giving up something, take something up!

Each of us in our daily lives, succumbs to some form of temptation, be it by overeating, drinking too much, smoking too much. Some of us are even tempted by the famous seven deadly sins; sloth, lust, gluttony, pride, envy and anger. Think about it, how many of us are so used to using a remote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Lets Go Cuz

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 26, 2015

We must continually pick up our cross and follow Jesus even if we are entering an uncomfortable zone

Jesus had just asked his disciples a very important question, a question that we need to ask ourselves also. Who is this man called Jesus. You see we must know where we stand with Christ , we must know that he is our redeemer in order to be able to take up our cross and follow him. Lets look at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Coming

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2018

How do we react to signs of the end of the age? How would Jesus encourage us to proceed. Let’s examine Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36.

How do we react to signs of the end of the age? How would Jesus encourage us to proceed. Let’s examine Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36. Lift Luke 21:25 “There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Holy Life! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 24, 2020

This Old Testament account of King David leads us to consider the temptations that we face and the holy life Jesus calls us to live in his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:21-37.

“How did this happen?” Have you ever read or heard a news story that just left you with that thought? “How did this happen?” I think that there were quite a few people that felt that way last Sunday afternoon as the heard the news of the 41 yar-old basketball superstar, Kobe Bryant’s death. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17, Matthew 5:21-37, 2 Samuel 11:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran