Sermons on succession:

Successful Marriage Series

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 6, 2002

Marriage as an institution is under great pressure today. It is appropriate therefore that we try and learn some secrets of a successful marriage from Jesus first miracle at the Wedding at Cana.

Introduction: Jesus said that the last days would by like the days of Noah: people would be marrying and giving in marriage and yet after all these years of experience, marriage as an institution is under great pressure today. It is appropriate therefore that we try and learn some secrets of a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Secret Of Success Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002

The story of Stephen. In God’s eyes, Stephen was so successful, that verse 56 tell us that Jesus Himself stood to show Stephen that He was a witness on his behalf.

THE SECRET OF SUCCESS Acts 6:8-15 & 7:54-60 INTRODUCTION Do you believe that we as a society put a lot of emphasis on success? (ALLOW RESPONSES) What are the indications of our obsession with success? (ALLOW RESPONSES) Would you like to know the secret of success? Hands up who would like to know ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60, Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

True Success

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 28, 2001

Gives the characteristics of true success from Scripture: spiritual riches not material wealth; righteousness and humility not prominence or position; and spiritual insight not human wisdom or education.

True Success When you look ahead to your future, if you’re normal, you want to have a successful future. In fact, the desire for success drives many of our most important decisions. Something that will make us successful, we do, and something that will make us unsuccessful, we try not to do. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Success Prayer

Contributed by David Deborde on Oct 17, 2001

David’s prayer in 1 Chronicles 29.10-19 as a model for our prayers during times of success.

The great king David was about to give up his throne, so he calls the congregation together and prays. I think that prayer has implications to us today 1. The first thing we notice in the pray is that David gives credit where credit is due (vs. 10-13) - David had a great reign; he defeated Saul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of Success

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon looks at the lives of King Saul and King Uzziah to examine how success can lead to negative behavior on our part.

The Dangers Of Success 3/18/95 GNLCC Samuel 13:1-15 Revelations 2:1-7 2 Chronicles 26 Success is something that we all want to obtain. We want to have it, we want to keep it, and we usually want others to know when it was that we received it. Success in and of itself ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-15, 2 Chronicles 26:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Successful Achievement

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

The Servant of Yahweh is poured out, numbered with criminals, bearing the sin of many. But he interposes, makes intercession for the transgressors and so has Successefully Achieved the plan of the Father for his people.

You probably do not remember the name Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin nor should you. But during his day he was as powerful a man as there was on earth. A Russian Communist leader he took part in the Bolshevik Revolution 1917, was editor of the Soviet newspaper Pravda (which by the way means truth), ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Successful Harvest

Contributed by Johnny Beaver on Jan 13, 2001

A sermon about what it takes to have a successful harvest for the kingdom of God.

Philippians 2:1-11 The book of Philippians has some missionary tones to it. It is a missionary book in many ways. AThe Gospel@ means a great deal to Paul It is a book about a harvest. And how can we have the harvest that God would want us to have. I. The Conditions of a successful harvest Look ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Success

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

True success in life is not defined by what we have, but by who we are in Christ.

The Secret Of Success Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 He's the man with the plan. When he walks into the room hearts race, palms sweat, eyes bulge, and backs straighten. He's the C.E.O., Chairman of the Board, President and General Manager, King of the hill. Top of the heap. Ruler of nations. While the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Successful Christian

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 4, 2004

Being a Christian means something. There are promises in the Bible and if we are not experiencing the promises it is hard to make a case that we are successful in our Christian walk.

I want to talk this morning about being a successful Christian Many people would define being a successful Christian as being a Christian that makes it to heaven. Do you know what the definition of success is in our dictionary? “Desirable Outcome” or “one that succeeds” I want you to think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Successful's Best Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#7] SUCCESSFUL’S BEST Revelation 3:7-13 Introduction: [Have 4 “lawn chairs” set up on the stage. Have 1 facing the baptistery, 1 facing the clavinova, 1 facing the congregation, and have the other one not unfolded.] In a Peanuts comic strip, there was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dressing For Success Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

When Christ rules our lives we will clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Once we dress this way, we can put up with each other and forgive as Christ has forgiven us.

Nov. 25, 2001 Scripture Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Speaker: Jeff Williams Series Overview Dressing For Success Good morning! When Maxine and I were attending seminary we were invited to several theme parties. The host would pick an era and then we would all dress the part. One such party ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Shortcuts In Success Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003

Second in the leadership series this message deals with the DANGER that awaits any leader who foolishly thinks they can take a shortcut in accomplishing God’s will for their life.

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART TWO NO SUCCESS IN SHORTCUTS GENESIS 16:1-4 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) INTRODUCTION: One of the strengths of studying leadership principles in the life of biblical leaders is in the assurance that there will be no whitewashing, no glossing over sin or failure—just the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Search For Success

Contributed by Micah Fries on Feb 18, 2003

As we live our lives in culture that is dramatically opposed to God we must be careful to live lives that honor Him. Our church has unfortunately lost it’s impact as a result of the decline of holiness among its people. This sermon will help us to learn h

“Search for Success” Joshua 14:6-15 I.) Directed by a passion for God (6-8) a. Conviction (7) [in my heart!] “And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Send men to spy out the Land of Canaan, which I am giving to the children of Israel; from each tribe of their fathers you shall send a man, every ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Successful Failure Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 11, 2004

A Successful Failure I. In Our Lives II. In The Church

Easter 5 Acts 13:44-52 In the 1930s, there was a woman who was baking cookies. She was using a recipe that dated back to colonial times for butter cookies, but she wanted to do a twist on the recipe. Wanting to make chocolate-flavored cookies, she cut up a Nestlé chocolate bar and put the chunks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:44-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Secrets Of Success Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

In Genesis 39 Joseph lives out a three step plan for success.

Genesis Series # 7 CHCC: March 11, 2007 Secrets of Success Genesis 39 INTRODUCTION: Someone once asked radio commentator Paul Harvey to reveal the secret of his success. Here’s what he said: "I get up when I fall down," Bits & Pieces, March 3, 1994, p. 16. That’s pretty simple, but I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ