Sermons on spiritual success: showing 331-345 of 117,750

How To Fight Comparison Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Feb 13, 2019

Comparison Cripples. Third sermon in a series on the Book of Haggai

How to Fight Comparison - Haggai 2:1-5 Comparison cripples. Have you ever been compared to someone else? I have. My brother Phil is two years older than me and when I was growing up I always lived in his shadow. It didn't help that my brother was smarter than I was and was the go-getter of the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Its time we rise above...it time to put on the armor...its time to recognize where we really stand in light of God's word and begin to fight the good fight of faith God's way! That is the only way to victory.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE GENESIS 3 This morning I want to begin to expose the lie...the original lie that brought about the downfall of multitudes of people since that fateful day in the Garden of Eden. I hope you will prepare your hearts and minds because that very same lie, in one form or another, is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

How Jesus Measures Success

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Biblical Model For Success In Ministry

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 29, 2016

A sermon examining the success that is exemplified in the actions of the early church.

A Biblical Model For Success In Ministry Acts 3:1-11 Almost every week I receive emails, electronic advertisements and brochures in the mail box pushing the "latest and greatest" church growth method. Each of these contain statistics and results of how this specific "program" was successful in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Successful Partnership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever considered what are some of the ingredients of a successful partnership? In this passage, Paul the apostle demonstrates how he formed one of the best partnerships in history with Timothy. First, Paul found the church members speaking well of

1. Have you ever considered what are some of the ingredients of a successful partnership? In this passage, Paul the apostle demonstrates how he formed one of the best partnerships in history with Timothy. First, Paul found the church members speaking well of Timothy. Find people who have a good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source, Means And Goal Of Success

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 18, 2003

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

Scripture: Romans 11:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Traits Of A Successful Father

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 31, 2002

Principles of success from God’s Word for Christian fathers.

Seven Traits Of A Successful Christian Father (Prov 22:6 KJV) Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. (Prov 22:6 NLT) Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it. God has given us directive to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Successful Partnership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

The parternship of Paul and Timothy teaches us many things about the art and science of a successful alliance

How to Have a Successful Partnership (Acts 16:1-6) Illustration:Grace Coolidge, the wife of President Calvin Coolidge, tried to surprise her husband by having his portrait painted. When it was finished, she hung it in the library of the White House. Later the same morning the President happened ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Requirements For Successful Church Ministry

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 29, 2002

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

Scripture: John 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Success And Failures Of King Hezekiah

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 1, 2001

Let us look at Hezekiah and learn some lessons both from his success and his failures.

THE SUCCESS AND FAILURES OF KING HEZEKIAH 11 KINGS 18:1-7 Everyone likes to read success stories. We don’t like failures. One of the greatest success and failure stories is that of the Ford Motor Company..In 1908, Model T sales were 10,000. Eight years later they were 730,000, and from 1908-1927, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Faithful Or Just Successful

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 4, 2005

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Successful Evangelistic Events-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 1, 2002

1 of 2. Evangelistic events must be undertaken with a particular tone/spirit. But how can we ensure that they are successful or undertaken in the proper spirit? Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. 8 means of guaranteeing the success of evangalistic events.

SUCCESSFUL EVANGELISTIC EVENTS-I—Luke 9:1-6 Jesus set the tone for His apostles’ first evangelistic event. the apostle’s first evangelistic event was undertaken in a particular spirit. Evangelistic events must be undertaken with a particular tone/spirit. How can we ensure that evangelistic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Successful Sinners And Suffering Saints

Contributed by Wayne Dunaway on Mar 5, 2021

A study of Psalm 73

SUCCESSFUL SINNERS AND SUFFERING SAINTS Introduction: Psalm 73 1. It is interesting to note that Psalm 73 and Psalm 37 both deal with basically the same theme. Both deal with envying evil doers. (It might help us to remember this by observing that when you turn the number 37 around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Spiritual Complacency Series

Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Jul 12, 2005

This Sermon contrasts the spiritual choices made by Lot, whose family was destroyed and Abraham. A serious Father’s Day message.

On this Father’s Day, and as we continue our series called "A Series of Unfortunate Behaviors", I want us to take a look, as it relates especially to fathers – who are the God ordained heads of their households – to look at the subject of Spiritual Complacency." And I want this to be a message that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Leadership Principles For Successful Living

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 9, 2006

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

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist