Sermons on Success In Life:

Soul-Winning Opportunities And Prayer

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

A list of ways to win souls and the prayer power necessary for success

’Souls for Jesus’ I. SOULWINNING OPPORTUNITIES 1. Supplying Names of Lost Souls: Friends/Neighbors/ Fellow-Workers/Acquaintances 2. Two by Two Soul-winning/Witnessing/’Silent’ Partner 3. Giving Tracts/Church Literature to Lost Souls 4. Inviting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Church Becomes Business. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 27, 2025

The question is: has the church sold its soul for success?

The Bible warns us about the dangers of loving money and materialism. In 1 Timothy 6:10, we read, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and have pierced themselves with many pains." This scripture is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Jesus Is For You In Every Crisis Of Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 25, 2004

Even when surrounded by life’s challenges Jesus is present to give us victory. In Jesus we are overcomers.

The Good Shepherd Protects His Flock -Jesus is for you in every crisis of life- Psalm 23:4-6 Have you ever felt afraid? So afraid you feared for your life? On several occasions I have felt intense fear. Once when I was a young teen and a tornado was headed toward the farm house we were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Celebrating And Embracing A Life Well Lived

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004

We celebrate a life well lived by accepting the salvation made possible by the life and actions of Christ and we embrace a life well lived by living out Galatians 6:7-10.

This is the season of baccalaureate services (and we had a great one last weekend here in Kendallville), of graduations, and of weddings that mark the end of one chapter of life and the beginning of a new chapter of life. It is a time of year in which we frequently celebrate life, love, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Worship As A Way Of Life, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

This is a continuation of the first sermon in this four part series on Ps. 26. How do we become true worshippers? Worship has to go beyond the four walls of the church building and into our daily lives

Last week we began to discover that worship is a total way of life of loving our Lord that will stand up under the scrutiny of God himself: If God were asked to strip all the excess away: • our status in the community, • our promotion at work, • the car/SUV in our driveway • the success of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obsticles To Kingdom Life- The Respectability Trap Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007

This is sermon #5 of the Sermon on the Mount series (#4 was preached by Jesus Castillo), Using the text from Matt.6:1-18 Jesus speaks of doing our good deeds in secret to please only God.

The Sermon on the Mount #5 Obstacles to Kingdom Life ¡V The Respectability Trap Matthew 6:1-18 CHCC: October 7, 2007 Skit: IN SECRET: Janet Arnold, Summie Roach INTRODUCTION: (Comment about skit) Most people like attention when they do good deeds, but the most amazing example of tooting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thomas - Moment Of Doubt Life Of Faith

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 14, 2007

A sermon that considers Thomas’ moment of doubt in relation to the broader canvas of His life of faith. Contains a good account from Smith Wigglesworth’s life and a teaching from Derek Prince.

Put your hand up if you have ever been through a hard time!!! Most of us have been through some trials and difficulties. Even when we were born it wasn’t easy. let’s focus for a moment on the reading for today. Thomas had been through a hard time. He had just a few days earlier to this ...read more

Scripture: John 20:18-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Winning Life’s Race

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 3, 2014

A sermon on Hebrews 12:1-2 that examines the the metaphor of the Christian life as a race in a track and field event.

Winning Life’s Race Chuck Sligh November 2, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12 INTRODUCTION Illus. – When I was in high school, I participated in track and field. When we’d arrive at a track meet, we’d begin by warming up with various stretching and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Dreaming Of Your Perfect World? Not In This Life!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 15, 2014

We must be encouraged and not get disillusioned when life does not go as we dream for it to

Dreaming of Your Perfect World? Not in this life! 11-16-14 By Kelly Durant A study of the life of Job, Elijah, John the Baptist Jesus said: Matthew 21:44 “And whoever falls on this stone will be broken; but on whomever it falls, it will grind him to powder.” 2. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:44

Denomination: Salvation Army

Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 4, 2014

We keep on the bright side when we keep our eyes on Jesus.

Always Look At The Bright Side Of Life Text: Phil. 1:12-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: This past week I came across this story I thought you would find interesting. Obviously a fellow Pastor posted it. He said, "I was recently contacted by a pulpit committee that was interested in my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

That I Might Know Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Understand and embrace the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, recognizing that all worldly gains are insignificant in comparison and that our ultimate goal should be to know and serve God.

Good morning, family! We've got some deeply enriching spiritual food to dig into today. We're going to take a deep dive into Philippians 3:7-11. Now these verses remind us of a truth that Watchman Nee once expressed so well, "May the things of this world so lose their power over us that we do not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Topics: Life's Goal, Christ

Be Morphed Series

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Feb 6, 2009

This is the third in the Fairy Tale Dreams series and states that we as Christians have to become more like God.

FAIRY TALE DREAMS: Be Morphed One of my son Michael’s favorite shows when he was younger came as an overnight success here in the U.S. This particular show was already a hit in Japan. But in a country where children’s television is dominated by puppets and cartoons the show’s producers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: *other

Forward In Faith 7: Why Are You Here? A Communion Reflection

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

WHY ARE YOU HERE? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating, & my lungs still breathing?

Why are you here? A Communion Service Reflection Tonight I want to ask the question: WHY ARE YOU HERE? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating, & my lungs still breathing? Why am I here? What is the purpose of my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Your Life All About? Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003

Is your life a game? or something else? God tells you and me what our lives are.

What is Your Life all About? Purpose Driven Life #5 Montreal/Cornwall August 30, 2003 What is on television says a lot about the times, and what is on these days says a great deal about our times. In particular, the game shows that are airing right now are declaring a lot about how we feel about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:11, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Establish A Consistent Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Before we will give ourselves to prayer we must conclude that it is genuinely worth the investment. We also generally do what we plan do do. Is prayer in your schedule?

How to Establish a Consistent Prayer Life (Fifty Days of Consecration #3)[1] Luke 11:9-13[2] 4-03-05 Intro[3] I want to introduce the sermon this morning with a brief clip from the movie, The Passion. Jesus is in Gethsemane knowing that the hour of his suffering is rapidly approaching. He is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: Charismatic