Sermons on Successful Life:

What Determines Success?

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: I want to ask a question on this "Back to School Night," but it could also be answered by every other person here today.

Intro: I want to ask a question on this "Back to School Night," but it could also be answered by every other person here today. It is this, "What determines your success in life more than anything else?" Go ahead and think about it. 1. Is it money? NO! There are many wealthy people who are failed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-4

Being A Successful Graduate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 20, 2018

This Graduate sermon is the 2nd sermon in the "Playing A New Game" series.

Series: Playing A New Game [#2] BEING A SUCCESSFUL GRADUATE Ecclesiastes 4:13-5:7 Introduction: On this day that we have honored our graduates, I want to ask a question that may be on the minds of these graduates and others here this morning. Now that this portion of your life is completed, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Roses Of Success

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 24, 2025

Success is defined as the accomplishment of a particular aim or purpose.

Mark Caine, an American writer once remarked: “The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.” John 16:33 reminds us: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Psalm 37:4, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Chronicles 4:21

Principles Of Continual Success

Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008

A child is a fruit brought forth by its mother. Indeed, each of us is a fruit that contains a seed after its kind.

A child is a fruit brought forth by its mother. Indeed, each of us is a fruit that contains a seed after its kind. For instance, an apple seed planted in the ground will produce an apple tree; it will yield a lot of fruit in harvest. The same was true with the seed that God planted into Adam, from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:12

Denomination: Church Of God

When Failure Is Success

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 11, 2004

From the world’s view Jesus was a failure. Jesus calls us to become a failure according to this world’s system and find success.

When Failure is Success -It’s not a disgrace to fail- John 17:14-19 I came to faith in Jesus Christ when I was in my tenth grade of High School. I confessed my sins, repented and committed my life to Jesus. I did my best to honor and follow the Lord during my High School years. One of my class ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Spiritual Success Love Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008

Agape is the key to success you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

AGAPE Christian love is the ’hall mark’ the Church of Christ. Love is the distinguishing Mark of a Christian life. Love should make the Christian stand out in the crowd, Jesus prayed that we would be recognised by our love for each other (see Jh 13:34-35, 15:9-17). Christian love is more than the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be A Successful Nobody Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Jesus did not expect the lad to feed the five thousand. All He needed was for the boy to give what he had. It is up to us to do our best, and up to Christ to do the rest.

Years ago a very famous organist was giving a recital on a new organ. The wind was pumped by a small boy behind a screen. The boy pumped his heart out at this recital, and he was glad for the intermission half way through the program. Out in the vestry of the church the boy looked up at the great ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

How To Be A Successful Husband Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

We commit ourselves in marriage for better or for worse because both our equally possible. Conflict is just as real a potential as cooperation.

The question was asked of a class of Catholic girls-"What is matrimony?" One girl confidently stood and said, "Matrimony is a state of terrible torment which those who enter are compelled to undergo for a time to fit them for heaven." "No, no," said the priest, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

How To Be A Successful Husband Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

We commit ourselves in marriage for better or for worse because both our equally possible. Conflict is just as real a potential as cooperation.

The question was asked of a class of Catholic girls-"What is matrimony?" One girl confidently stood and said, "Matrimony is a state of terrible torment which those who enter are compelled to undergo for a time to fit them for heaven." "No, no," said the priest, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Keys To A Successful 2003

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 27, 2002

A New Year’s Sermon

INTRODUCTION • It is time for a new year! Here we are, standing at the door of 2003. How did your 2002 go? Was it a good year? Do you wish you could live it over again? Are you just glad it is over? • I do not know about you, but I am looking forward to the New Year. It is not that 2002 was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Failing In Your Success

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012

You can have it all and still miss the mark.

Failing in Your Success August 26, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: You can have it all and still miss the mark. Focus Passage: I Kings 3:1-3 & 11:1-6 Supplemental Passage: I John 2:15-17 I. The Mistake of Unholy Alliances a. II Cor. 6 warns ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Three Keys To Success Series

Contributed by Charles Cline on Jan 9, 2007

It is essential to have the right attitudes to build a dynamic church.

Three Keys to Success 1 Corinthians 16:5-12 A traveler was between flights in an airport and she was a little bit hungry, so she went tot the lounge and bought a small pack of cookies. She sat down to read her newspaper and to snack on her cookies. Gradually she became aware of a rustling sound ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

America's Idols: Success Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Aug 30, 2008

How to reject the world’s model of success and accept God’s plan for Success

Good morning church. I am so excited you have joined us this morning as we continue our series of Bible Teachings, American’s Idols. You might be thinking, Terry, we don’t worship idols. You been in our homes, we don’t have statues of little gods set up on the Television Sets. And we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7

Denomination: Methodist

Success Over Stress Series

Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008

We will soar above stress when our confidence rests in God.

How do you know when it is going to be a bad day? Bad days are going to come. Some days can be down right ugly can’t they? One writer offered several clues to identify these inevitable bad days. He wrote: You know it is going to be a bad day when you wake up face down on the pavement. You know it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of My Success!

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 18, 2008

The failure to keep God’s rules results in an erosion of the power to perform effective as a Christian

Scripture: Judges 16:1 – Title: “The Secret of My Success!” Introduction: The story of Samson has caused more stories, books, and movies to be produced than a person would want to count! · Most every one have emphasized three main points: Samson’s great strength – His love affairs, and his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal