Sermons on Success Through Struggles:

The Making Of Mara (Bitterness) Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 25, 2011

God’s wondrous workings may take us through a deep struggle with sovereignty.

Scripture Introduction One old commentator wrote about our text: “Names are given to men and women, not only to distinguish them from each other, but also,—1. To stir them up to verify the meanings… of their names. Wherefore let every Obadiah strive to be a “servant of God,” every Nathaniel to be ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do I Get There? Patience!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 15, 2023

WAITING CAN CARRY A LOT OF WEIGHT. Over night successes are very rare. We must be faithful to your post of duty.

HOW DO YOU GET THERE? EXPECTING, PATIENTLY WAITING (Two part lesson) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *NEED: lacking, to be in want, necessary, water, food, shelter and friends. *WAIT: ANTICIPATION, expect until, state of hope, *PATIENCE: to bear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16, Luke 21:19, Ecclesiastes 7:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Attitudes

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 30, 2008

Through this text, Jesus teaches the attitudes that will be necessary to live a successful Christian life.

Intro: There he stood, in the midst of the Golden Corral Restaurant, with 2 gallons of Thousand Island dressing dripping from his hair, over his glasses, down his face, all over his jacket, pants and shoes. A service person had been struck from behind by the swinging door which launched the salad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Success Over Suffering And Power Over Our Problems

Contributed by David Thompson on Sep 24, 2005

This sermon will help belivers deal with the problems life presents, in a Godly way.

Success Over Suffering and Power ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Encouragement For Financial Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2025

The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we journey through life, we're reminded that our Heavenly Father is always with us. He's our Rock, our Refuge, and our Provider. In times of financial uncertainty, let's turn to God's Word for comfort and guidance. Psalm 23 reassures us that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Jesus And Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025

Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin.

A. JESUS’ PRAYER INTENSITY 1. He didn’t consider prayer a light thing. “And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44). 2. Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin. “He begged God, ‘If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:44, Luke 22:42

Denomination: Baptist

The Struggle Of Effective Ministers (Col. 2:1–7) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 2:1–7

The Struggle of Effective Ministers “I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Deal?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

The complete unfairness of grace...what a concept! We want our reward to be commensurate with our works. And it's tough when it's not!

Passage: Matthew 20:1-16 Intro: Do you remember the story of David and his confrontation with Nathan? 1. David had committed adultery, had husband killed, confronted by the prophet in a unique way. 2. story of man who stole pet lamb to feed guests, …sucked David in…”you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Characteristics Of Happy People

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Today not a few people are sick and tired of life. However, they search for means to be happy in the wrong places and in the wrong ways! The Bible says there are certain circumstances that are key to a happy and blessed life. True happiness is blessedness

Intro: Every normal person wants to be happy. We may not always be happy, but given the choice, don’t we want to be happier more often? There is a false and true happiness. To be honest, we are living in an imperfect world where there is more sadness, sorrow and pain than happiness. Look around and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:17

Denomination: *other

Obtaining A Good Report

Contributed by James Roberts on Apr 5, 2010

A sermon about getting a good report from God and men.

OBTAINING A GOOD REPORT Hebrews 11:39-40 How precious to see the “True Blue” people of the Lord in this day and time. There are so many that have taken the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and abused His Holy Name. Many have turned back and walk no more with the Saints. Others have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

An Age Of Nonsense: "Success Is In The Eye Of The Beholder" [part Two]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

Establishing priorities. Finding a balance between a strong work ethic and accumulating wealth

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 12, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “Success is in the Eye of the Beholder” Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 Growing up I use to tell my dad I didn’t care what I did when I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Boomerang Of The Garbage Truck

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2017

Is it possible to lose self and become a cast away? We need to watch our hands, feet and our eyes and stay accountable. Eternity is before us.

GEHANNA, THE BOOERANG OF THE GARBAGE TRUCK. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE TRASH, GARBAGE OR THE GARBAGE TRUCK FOR OTHERS. *GEHANNA Luke 9:25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? Luke 9:25 (NLT) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:8-9, Genesis 4:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seven Signs Of Pride In Your Life Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 25, 2015

It's difficult to see pride in yourself. This message identifies seven areas where our pride often rears its ugly head.

- Few people will admit to being proud. It’s difficult thing to see in yourself. - In our passage for this morning (James 4:6), it tells us that God opposes the proud. That’s worth stopping to ponder: God sets Himself against such people. God will actively work against the proud. I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

When Diligence Becomes Hard Labour

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Oct 12, 2017

Diligence is a virtue but when God is taken out of the picture, it becomes a liability characterized by vanity, sorrow, hard labour, restlessness, failure and poverty

Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. Ps 127:1-2 Biblical Facts: 1. At every given ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Profit And Loss: Gaining His Righteousness For The Loss Of Ours

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 4, 2017

A view of TRUE Spiritual Success. Letting go of the past, embracing the present and trusting the future to God.

Philippians 3:4-14 Profit and Loss: Gaining His Righteousness for the Loss of Ours From a pragmatic point of view, my definition of success is doing the very best you can from what you have. Winning medals, titles and even acquiring vast materials and wealth does NOT equal success unless the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Matthew 6:31-34, Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational