Sermons on what is success: showing 136-150 of 205,397

Successful Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The lesson on how to suffer successfully involves the whole of one's spiritual life and relationship to God. In learning this lesson we will learn that which is necessary to be a complete and entire Christian.

Imagine the testing of the body in such a sport as football. To be on your feet and seconds later brought to the ground hard and fast. Then to get up and do it again, and again, and again, but constantly moving forward. All of that falling is not what wins the game, but whether or not you win ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

A Successful Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 3, 2013

A study of chapter 1 of the book of Proverbs

Proverbs 1 A Successful Life 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; 4 To give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Standard For Success Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Dec 8, 2006

Many churches based the success or failure of their ministries on how many people come. God’s standard is somwhat different.

Introduction I. What is the determining factor between success and failure? A. Pappa John’s pizza has a mission statement of “To produce the best possible pizza at the most affordable price.” B. Now you may not like Pappa John’s pizza, and you may not think it is the most affordable, but is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

Satanic Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

The Christian must forget tradition and art, and build his concept of Satan on the only reliable source of information, and that is the Bible.

William Congreve said, “If I were a painter I would draw the devil like an idiot, a driveller with a bib and bells.” All I can say to that is that I am glad he is not a painter, for he would only serve the devil’s cause by painting him as a driveling idiot. I agree with Thomas Lodge who said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Dress For Success

Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Mar 1, 2010

The main points stress four basic elements of a Christian's spiritual wardrobe.

Dress for Success Philippians 4:1 – 9 Sermon Outline – February 28, 2010 David Vanlandingham A. 1975 best seller by John T. Molloy: Dress for Success; also: Dress for Success.org, a non-profit group that counsels disadvantaged women 1. I stopped wearing the ties made for me by my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redefining Success

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Reorienting our idea of success from conversions and numbers to faithfulness

Background to passage: Jesus has been ministering up as far as Tyre and Sidon, then back to the Sea of Galilee and then to Caesarea Philippi. He fed the 4000, moved around the sea, and the disciples having caught up, he warned to stay away from the leaven of the Pharisees, which they completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Success In Simplicity

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Jesus simplified everything he touched. The Old Testament saints had ten commandments to guide them, but Jesus said you can simplify these ten, and reduce them to two. Love God with all your being, and your neighbor as yourself.

C. S. Lewis, the brilliant atheist who became one of the most famous Christians of the 20th century, said, "It is no good asking for a simple religion after all, real things are not simple." Little did he realize, when he wrote those words in his early book, Mere Christianity, just how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

The Year Of Success PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to step into God's promises with strength and courage, guided by His Word, assured of His constant presence and faithfulness.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ, it is once again a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of the Lord. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a new dawn, a new chapter, a new promise. With expectant hearts, we turn our gaze towards the book of Joshua, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Topics: Confidence, Future

The Passion Of Success

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 28, 2017

The struggle of the one body in faith miraculously touches each member in a special way hopefully in prayer we conquer our flesh and all the trials and tribulations that come out of the afflictions of the heart and mind to live Christ's abundant life.

The Passion Of Success by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 27, 2017) "The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider" (Isaiah 1:3, King James Version) Greetings In the Holy Name of Jesus, My brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:3

Denomination: Friends

A Recipe For Success Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2008

Discover a recipe for success as observed in the life of Nehemiah.

Would you like a quick recipe for success? Ladies often seek cooking recipes from friends or cook books. Men often seek tips (recipes) on fishing or hunting. Business people seek suggestions that will improve their business. Nehemiah gave a recipe that helped him rebuild the wall around Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Illusion Of Success

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Jul 24, 2024

Good morning, everyone. Today, I want to talk about something that I believe touches all of us at some point in our lives: the pursuit of worldly pleasures and success

Ephesians 2:11-22 Common English Bible The reconciliation of God’s people 11 So remember that once you were Gentiles by physical descent, who were called “uncircumcised” by Jews who are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Formula For Success Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 27, 2006

Bible reading plus prayer equals tremendous divine revelation. There is no better chapter in the Bible to illustrate this powerful formula for success than Daniel chapter 9.

Formula for Success Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson December 27, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 9 God has given us everything we need to be successful on our journey from earth to glory. He has given us the Bible which is our authoritative guide for all of our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trouble With Success Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

God could have bypassed all protocols and land David in the Palace, but that would be suicidal for David. He had to learn the language of protocol and statecraft. He had to learn how to deal with pressures of success and pass - women, power, wealth.

SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD¡¦S OWN HEART: Part 6: The Trouble With Success (1&2) 1. 1 Samuel 17:25 Now the Israelites had been saying, ¡§Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

The Success Of Sickness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

How sickness can be good

Intro: We have been talking for the last few weeks about things that are common to all of us. Things that often look like failures in the eyes of the world, often can turn out to be successes in the eyes of God. This morning we want to look at one of these: Sickness. I’m sure sickness is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Success

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2007

Being a spiritual success is a way of life, not just the achievement of a one-time ministry goal.

SUCCESS! ALL OF US NOT ONLY WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL, BUT WANT TO HAVE SUCCESS IN ALL THAT WE DO. WE WANT SUCCESS NOT ONLY FOR OURSELVES, BUT WE WILL DO ANYTHING IN OUR POWER TO HELP OUR CHILDREN BE SUCCESSFUL TOO. IT IS GREAT TO FIND SUCCESS, TO WIN, THRIVE AND HAVE A PROFITABLE CAREER, BUSINESS OR ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Free Methodist