Sermons on Successive:

What's The Point?

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Nov 7, 2014

It is okay to be discouraged when working for the Lord. It is not okay to be defeated. How can we as servants of the Lord maintain our enthusiasm and continue with our efforts when we work for the Lord.

What’s the Point? 1 Corinthian 15:58 Do you ever get discouraged? Do you ever get to the stage that you cry out to no one in particular, but to everyone, and say “What’s the point!” Have you reached that moment in time where you just wonder “Why bother?” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Adventist

How To Succeed At Soulwinning Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Feb 11, 2009

1. Go where the prospects are. 2.Have a burden for the lost. 3. Spread the gospel of Jesus Christ

HOW TO SUCCEED AT SOULWINNING PSALMS 126:5-6 1. Illus. of Eva Hart and Titanic (Illus. for Preaching and Teaching, p. 58) • April 15, 1912 • 20 lifeboats and rafts • Lifeboat 14 went back seeking others, the only lifeboat to do so. 2. As I understand it, the church is to be a spiritual lifeboat. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership Part 13: A Life Of Significance Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 27, 2011

God has called us to lead a life of Sacrifice. But before we reach there, we should be able to lead a life of significance, so that we can influence others.

Servant Leadership Part 13 A life of Significance All of us sitting here this afternoon, know that God has called us to be set apart. However, many of us struggle with the thought of how do we really set ourselves apart. I hope the thoughts that I share during the next 45 minutes will help us in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Pencil In God's Hand

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

The pencil may not be worth much until it falls into the right hands. The pencil in the hand of a poet? An artist? Allow yourself to be a pencil in the hand of God.

BE A PENNCIL IN THE HAND OF GOD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.co. Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; I. HEADS YOU WIN, TAILS YOU LOSE... IT ALL DEPENDS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving On From The Past

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Discussion of Philippians 3:12-14.

Moving on from the Past Philippians 3:12-14 September 20, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: As was made painfully obvious last Sunday, I recently had a birthday. I turned 45 on September 11th. One of the things I find myself ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Choose You This Day Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

First in series. Choosing our identity.

"In Christ" "Choose You This Day" Joshua 24:13-18 Intro: Who is in control of your life? Simple question. Easy answer. "We’re in control" nobody forced us to be here nobody told us when to wake up nobody told us what to wear nobody told us what to eat for breakfast We are in control of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-18

Denomination: Holiness

Faithful Servant Joshua Experienced God For Leadership Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023

“The world has yet to see what God can do with a man totally committed to God.” ~Harry Varner

A. NEW CHALLENGE TO A NEW LEADER “After the death of Moses the LORD’s servant, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, ‘Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:3-5, Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 1, 2002

Sermon 2 in series on fear

The Fear Factor WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? One of my favorite passages of Scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 because it speaks of the struggle of life and at the same time the ultimate victory. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 In every way we’re troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Path To Blessing And Happiness (Psalm 1:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 9, 2022

If you lack joy, and happiness, and prosperity in life, look at your feet.

What are the first things you should teach new Christians? What is it, that they most need to know, now? Maybe, we'd answer this question by turning to Hebrews 6:1-2: 6 Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-2, Galatians 6:8-9, Romans 8:12-13, Psalm 1:1-6

How To Face My Failures

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

Failure to stand for Christ when you are under pressure can be devastating, This sermon will reveal how to face that failure and go on in Life.

How To Face My Failures Matthew 26:30-35 Sooner or later everyone in this sanctuary will fail at something. There are some here today who have had more failures than successes. Failure is a universal experience. If failure is such a universal experience, then I am sure you would agree that it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be A Failure

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 21, 2007

We can fail in life if we follow the example of the one-talent man in Matthew 25

INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1 - How many of us want to fail in our walk with Jesus? How many of us want to fail at life? How many of us want our children to grow up to fail? - Failure is something that most of us want to avoid at all costs. We do not want to be known for our failures nor do we want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Failure

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 14, 2005

Failure is a habit, the parable of the talents can teach us some lessons about failure

INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1 „X How many of us want to fail in our walk with Jesus? How many of us want to fail at life? How many of us want our children to grow up to fail? „X Failure is something that most of us want to avoid at all costs. We do not want to be known for our failures nor do we want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the various stages in the walk of faith in the life of a beleiver

THE JOURNEY OF FAITH OUTLINE 1.CALLED 2.CHOSEN 3.COMMISSIONED 4.CLOTHED 5.CONTROLLED 6.COVERED 7.CROWNED THE MESSAGE THE JOURNEY OF FAITH 1.CALLED Isaiah 43;1 , I Thesselonians 5;24 Our journey of faith begins when we are called by God. It is an awesome privilege to receive a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coping With Failure

Contributed by Gordon Moyes on Nov 27, 2000

How does the Christian respond when we fail? By faith!

The word that rhymes best with "Australia" is "failure"! During the Olympics, our success in the pool, on the courts, on the track and other fields of competition, saw us in an unusual situation: we were victorious! The flag flying at the top brought cheers. The national anthem brought tears to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Methodist

What It Really Takes To Worship Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Apr 9, 2002

The call of worship on our lives requires sacrifice. Like Joshua, we can build an altar. Fifth in series of messages on Joshua

“What it really takes to worship” Joshua Ch. 8 In Joshua Ch. 7 God gave Joshua a mission. The mission was to remove sin and disobedience from within the camp. He brought everyone forward tribe by tribe, family by family, until he discovered the cheat. Achan was found to be the culprit. He ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Holiness