Sermons on What Is Success:

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007

So what is a Christian? The answer is not as easy as you might think. Everything depends on how you define the word.

What is a Christian? 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 A friend sent me an email telling about a question posed to her by a co-worker. Here is the exact text of the question: How is a Christian defined? It used to be that if you were not Jewish or Hindu or Buddhist, you were a Christian, whether Catholic or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rejoice In What!?!?!

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 22, 2006

We can rejoice in many things, but rejoicing in suffering might have us asking "Rejoice in What!?!?!"

Rejoice in What?!?! TCF Sermon September 17, 2006 What do you rejoice in? For the language-challenged among you, rejoice means “to feel joyful about something; to be delighted about something.” You might rejoice in something you accomplished. You might rejoice in your childrens’ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Say What!?!

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

We may not understand all of what Jesus says ~ or see where He’ll take us, as we continue to walk with Him; but, the point is, do we trust Him with our life and with our heart?

Walkin’ with Jesus: Say What!?! Scripture Text: Mark 8.31-38 INTRODUCTION Did you hear about the high school basketball team that showed exceptional sportsmanship? A couple of weeks ago, the two-teams suited-up to play. …The problem-was that one of the key-players ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 8, 2016

Improving in the way we worship God is part of our Christian growth because in heaven, we will be worshiping God for all eternity. In this message, we will learn three things why worship is important and how we can apply these to our lives.

WHAT IS WORSHIP? SCRIPTURE READING: Judges 1:1-5 "After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, “Who of us is to go up first to fight against the Canaanites?” 2 The Lord answered, “Judah shall go up; I have given the land into their hands.” 4 When Judah ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-5, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Bewitched

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 21, 2008

Bewitched: Fascinated by a lie. This message invites the audience to examine what they are depending on for their success in any effort. What are they fascinated with?

Bewitched! Breaking the Spell 1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? 3Are you so ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is That To You?

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 4, 2010

Jesus often responds to our innate sense of unfairness about things that happen (or don't happen) to us with the same words he spoke to the apostle Peter: "What is that to you?"...

What Is That To You? TCF Sermon October 3, 2010 Consider these two scenarios: First, we have two men who are in the service. Both are capable, loyal, devoted men, committed to doing their jobs. Both were part of the same training regiment, and were close friends, having been together for quite ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is This?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 13: 1 - 22

Exodus 13: 1 - 22 What is this? 13 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Consecrate to Me all the firstborn, whatever opens the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and beast; it is Mine.” 3 And Moses said to the people: “Remember this day in which you went out of Egypt, out of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Fail Toward It Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 26, 2010

Failure teaches us how to succeed

SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leader Can Get it and Keep it) “YOU FAIL TOWARD IT” SELECTED SCRIPTURES OPEN Graduates, we recognize your accomplishments. You have earned your diplomas and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Things Go Your Way Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Oct 31, 2011

Considering Joseph's meteoric climb from the pit to the palace, we look at how Joseph learnt to trust God in the midst of success

TRUSTING GOD … WHEN THINGS GO YOUR WAY! “Two full years later, Pharaoh dreamed that he was standing on the bank of the Nile River. Pharaoh sent for Joseph at once, and he was quickly brought from the prison. After he shaved and changed his clothes, he went in and stood before ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Traits Of The Truly Rich

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 4, 2017

Big Idea: Knowing Your Wealth in Christ Enables You to Walk for Christ.

Traits of the Truly Rich Ephesians 1:15-23 Lady Diana. Married into the Royal Family of England, wife of Prince Charles, the very beautiful Diana had all that anybody could ever dream of. She had two most beautiful children in the world. One would wonder, what more did she want in life? But, no, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Significant: A Message For Hurting Hearts

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 24, 2020

A message preached in the wake of the "home going" of my beloved sister in Christ , Joyce Davis. How she is remembered is as one who lived a Significant Life. Do you and I lead a significant life?

Be Significant : A message for hurting hearts This is one Sunday that I really hope I was not the one who is preaching. The reason is simple. I am still hurting from Joyce’s departure from our midst. May be many of you are too. I know that for seasoned preachers it might be easy, but for me, it is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24, Daniel 4:34-35, Isaiah 43:3-4, Jeremiah 31:3, John 14:1-3, Matthew 20:25-28, John 13:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Victorious In Trouble

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

C. H. Spurgeon says, "The gloom of the cave is over the psalm, and yet, as if standing at the mouth of the cave itself, the prophet poet David sees a bright light a little beyond." If you are in trouble, in the cave – In the darkness of trial – remember t

Intro: Each one of us sooner or later (if not presently) experiences trouble. Here in this 142nd psalm we find David in great trouble. The whole Psalm teaches us how to be victorious in trouble – not how to escape trouble – but rather how to glorify God in the midst of trouble. I. WHAT WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: *other

All Is Vanity Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 20, 2010

In today's lesson we are warned that apart from God, we will not gain anything from all our toil.

Scripture People today want to live meaningful lives. They have questions such as: • What is the meaning of life? • Why am I so unhappy? • Does God really care? • Why is there so much suffering in the world? • Why is there so much injustice in the world? • Is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Passing The Torch Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 24, 2008

Sermon #1 of the series deals with passing the torch from Ezra to Nehemiah, giving advice to those passing the torch and those taking it up.

#1 in the Nehemiah series: Nehemiah Chapters 1-2 "Passing the Torch" Castle Hills Christian Church: May 4, 2008 INTRODUCTION: The picture on the screen shows the Olympic Torch being carried in Europe on its way to China. (The Olympic Flame or Olympic Torch is a symbol of the Olympic ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ark, Anger, And Acceptance

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 20, 2010

We who are successful want instant gratification, but must know that God’s timing may be different, and that it is important to do something that enables others to succeed. In prayer we learn that we are accepted and so our efforts have meaning.

Success brings with it its own set of problems. If you get used to being successful, you soon expect it, and then if it eludes you, that can be very hard to take. I know that I am speaking this morning to reasonably successful people, by and large. Most of you, when you face a challenge, are able ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist