Sermons on Sustainable Success:

Mary Series

Contributed by Mac Hammond on Sep 9, 2011

A key to successful waiting can be found in the Christmas story.

A. This is the third installment of our ongoing series entitled “Graceful Waiting.” In this installment, we will study the third key to scriptural waiting, which is finding someone who will support you spiritually while you’re waiting on the Lord. B. The third key to successful waiting can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have A Holy Ambition? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Is your ladder of success leaning against the wrong wall?

INTRODUCTION In the last message we examined the powerful admonition to maintain sexual purity even though we live in an X-rated culture. The next message from 1 Thessalonians will be from the familiar section predicting the second coming of Christ. But nestled between those two tall mountains of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: A Model For The Christian Life

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Oct 14, 2017

Joseph's life is a model for successful and victorious Christian living

JOSEPH: A MODEL FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE TEXTS: 1 Cor. 10:11 - Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Rom. 15:4 - For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody But God

Contributed by Sheila Bowling on Jan 17, 2017

Facing challenges with success, only with the Lord in on our side.

Nehemiah 2:17, 18 - Nehemiah 6:15, 16 It Was Nobody But God When something happens, we want to know the outcome. We don’t you want me to take all day. We want the details, so hurry up and make your point. And that goes for every part of our lives, even at a time like this. Even right now, you ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Nehemiah 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Analysis Of Confusion

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 7, 2004

God does not sustain what He has not ordained so all the lack of intimacy with God is a symptom of confusion.

There is a powerful spirit known as the spirit of confusion, and because it is sometimes neglected and nobody prays seriously against it, gives room to have many confused women and men in the market square of life. Some just find themselves in the world, with no good idea of what they come to do. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Have Not Been This Way Before

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 31, 2006

God gives us opportunities for new choices in the new year,sustains us in circumstances, and promises never to change.

It isn’t very often that New Year’s day falls on a Sunday. It is significant that we start out the new year in church. There is no better place to face the new year than in church. With all due respect for those who like to greet the new year with lavish parties, frolicking get-togethers and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rebuilding Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 5, 2019

The people of God was willing to make the sacrifice and move into Jerusalem to rebuild the city life and sustain the ministry of the house of God.

In Neh 10 we see the people of God making a binding agreement in writing, to renew their commitment to honour God and keep to the covenant He made with them. • They would SUBMIT to God’s Word, SEPARATE themselves from bad influence of the surrounding nations, honouring God on the SABBATH and to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nurtured By Grace SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

An uplifting sermon for the dawn of a new year or a church anniversary, reminding us of the nurturing and sustaining power of God's grace.

Traditionally, the New Year is a time of new beginnings. It's when we make commitments to do better in the coming year than we did in the previous one. We sit down and make a list of how we can improve ourselves and our church. We say, "Out with the Old and in with the New." We make resolutions, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Topics: Grace, Growth, New Year, Church Anniversary

Structure, Stability, And Kingdom Expansion Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

This chapter reminds us that divine wisdom must translate into practical systems and structures to sustain what God gives.

STRUCTURE, STABILITY, AND KINGDOM EXPANSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 4:1-34 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 14:40; Proverbs 24:3-4; Exodus 18:21-23; Acts 6:1-7; Isaiah 9:6-7 INTRODUCTION: After receiving divine wisdom and demonstrating it in judgment, Solomon moved on to build ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:1-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith That Overcomes Doubt And Fear Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 29, 2025

Faith that overcomes doubt and fear is not built on emotions or logic—it is rooted in the Word of God and sustained by His presence.

FAITH THAT OVERCOMES DOUBT AND FEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10, James 1:6, Mark 9:23-24 INTRODUCTION: Doubt and fear are two of the most powerful weapons the enemy uses to weaken the believer’s faith. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happy Happy Joy Joy

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 15, 2025

True joy is not tied to circumstance but planted by the Spirit, anchored in Christ, and sustained by what is true, pure, lovely, and eternal.

Introduction: A Cartoon Jingle Some of you may remember a wild cartoon from the 1990s that sang, “Happy Happy Joy Joy!” over and over again. It was silly, catchy, and fun—but it never told you what happiness or joy really are. In that way it’s a lot like the world we live in. We hum the tune of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, Hebrews 12:2, John 15:11, Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Grace Does It All

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Grace does it all—saving the sinner, sustaining the weak, shaping the believer, and securing the redeemed all the way home.

Introduction – Grace Does It All Title today: Grace Does It All. Think about that—grace saves, grace sustains, grace shapes, and grace secures. From beginning to end, grace does it all. Have you ever seen someone rescued who had no power to rescue themselves? A kayaker trapped in the surf, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8, Romans 5:6-10, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Titus 2:11-14, John 6:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore how the joy of the Lord serves as a deep-seated strength for believers, sustaining them through challenging times.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful message from the book of Nehemiah, chapter 8, verse 10. Here's what the scripture says: "Nehemiah said, 'Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Topics: Joy, Lord

The Grand Entrance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

Reflects on Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, emphasizing the recognition of Jesus as King, His sacrifice, and the sustaining power of faith.

Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ. It is indeed a joy to gather here today, in this sacred space, where we are bound together by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to delve into the richness of God's word, to find ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Topics: Triumphant Entry, Jesus

Advancement Or Growth: Where Are You? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

This sermon explores spiritual growth and advancement in faith, emphasizing the essential role of the Holy Spirit in initiating and sustaining this process.

Welcome, to this beautiful gathering where our hearts beat in unison with the love of our Lord. It is in this sacred space that we open our hearts to the wisdom of His Word, and allow the Holy Spirit to guide us in the path of righteousness. Today, we turn our attention to the book of Ephesians, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-15

Topics: Advancement, Growth