Sermons on Success Through Struggles:

Wisdom Is The Principal Thing

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 22, 2025

Wisdom is the divine key that unlocks success, preserves life, and ensures victorious Christian living.

WISDOM IS THE PRINCIPAL THING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:7 – “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” Supporting Texts: James 1:5; Ecclesiastes 7:12; Colossians 1:9-10; Daniel 2:20-21; Proverbs 9:10 INTRODUCTION: Wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Captivity To Victory Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025

Captivity is a state of bondage, limitation, and sorrow. It can manifest in different forms—spiritual, physical, emotional, financial, or generational.

FROM CAPTIVITY TO VICTORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 126:1-6 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:7-8, Isaiah 49:24-26, Acts 12:5-11, Joel 2:25-27, Luke 4:18 INTRODUCTION: Captivity is a state of bondage, limitation, and sorrow. It can manifest in different forms—spiritual, physical, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Persevering In The Lord's Work Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 2, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of being steadfast in our work for the Lord.

PERSEVERING IN THE LORD’S WORK Haggai 2:1-9 Quite often, I begin certain projects and about halfway through the process I ask, “what was I thinking getting myself into this?” Sometimes tasks that we think will be relatively easy to accomplish become far more complicated than we expected and ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23:4 Part V "Even Though I Walk Through The Valley" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 5, 2011

How to live this life and not fear death. How to stop existing and start living.

Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” This is one of the most comforting verses in the bible. Basically it says that when I am walking in tough times, even to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Victories Won In Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025

In every generation, God raises men and women who defy the odds and overcome great obstacles—not by physical might, but by faith.

VICTORIES WON IN FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:32-34, 1 John 5:4, Romans 8:37, Psalm 44:6-7, Ephesians 6:16 INTRODUCTION: In every generation, God raises men and women who defy the odds and overcome great obstacles—not by physical might, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Witness: Shares #10 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

To be a success as a Christian witness is to do the will of God everyday and in every way regardless of the persecution or the outcome.

Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most respected leaders of modern history. A Hindu, Gandhi nevertheless admired Jesus and often quoted from the Sermon on the Mount. Once when the missionary E. Stanley Jones met with Gandhi he asked him, “Mr. Gandhi, though you quote the words of Christ often, why is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:13-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demonstrate Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 26, 2023

Serve one another and your enemies, and so demonstrate that you follow Jesus.

Robert Holmes, in his book God’s Man, describes a man who went home with his friend for dinner. The man was impressed by the way his friend entered the house, asked his wife how her day went, and told her she looked pretty. Then, after they embraced, she served dinner. After they ate, the husband ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35, Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Forgive Me!

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 8, 2004

David relates to us the right way to deal with sin and regret: Sorrow, Supplication, and Success!

Forgive Me! by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ____________________________ "God could never forgive me. I’ve done such horrible things." How many times has that thought passed through the synapses of human brains? How many times has it lodged in your mind? The frustrating thing about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Oh Lord! Position Me For Greatness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 11, 2025

Greatness is not an accident; it is the outcome of divine arrangement, preparation, and timing.

OH LORD! POSITION ME FOR GREATNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 41:38-44 "And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?" (Genesis 41:38) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:13, Psalm 75:6-7, Daniel 2:48, 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:38-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Appeals From The Heart

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 4, 2010

In this sermon, Paul offers some appeals to believers that are very handy for successful Christian living.

APPEALS FROM THE HEART GALATIANS 4:12-20 INTRODUCTION Have you ever stopped to think of the many appeals that are made on any given day? There is the appeal from the pastor to his flock for greater commitment to God's work. He appeals to his leadership for more excitement about their work. There ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Five Ways To Stand In The Way Of Kingdom Growth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 22, 2019

Paul tells us where the false teachers were off-track. These aren't theological matters - so what are they doing that Paul rebukes?

- As we begin, let me give a little context to the situation Paul is addressing. Paul has been to Corinth but during his absence there were some false teachers who came in and began to move the Corinthian church in another direction. - This is an extension of the earlier part of this chapter, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Tarrying At The Throne

Contributed by Douglas Vogel on Jan 6, 2004

One way success is found is in praying for others, no matter how difficult life is.

“TARRYING AT THE THRONE” Matthew 2:13-18 As a pastor in the Free Methodist Church for nearly 18 years, and your pastor for the last 4½ years, it is time for me to come front & center regarding God’s will for our church. I know there are a number of indicators that people use to gauge health & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Methodist

Hold Fast!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 18, 2013

It’s good to be successful but the most important call in our life is to be careful!

Hold fast! Revelations 3:11”Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.” • It’s good to be successful but the most important call in our life is to be careful! • It’s fine to be ambitious and aggressively passionate ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gideon: Wrong In The End Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2009

HOW WE RESPOND TO SUCCESS IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY, IMPACTS FUTURE BLESSINGS.

Gideon: Wrong in the End Judges 8:22-35 7/19/09 INTRODUCTION In Youngstown Ohio one of the individuals that was a part of a group I drank coffee with was a young volunteer firefighter and newly trained EMT. One day working apart time shift for an ambulance company in Boardman, OH, John was a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:22-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Armour Of God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 16, 2005

Overcoming Christian Life is Gods plan for all of our lives. Successful Christian living is Gods will for all of us.

ARMOR OF GOD June 16, 2005@ EPH 6:10, "Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17