Sermons on What Is Success:

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

Survivors Don't Have To Survive Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on how to stop just "surviving" and start really "living" through obedience and risky faith

INTRO * Cars going by 100 miles an hour looking straight ahead * Versus being in the car looking into the person's eyes * 2 people seeing things different ƒ{ Saul was discouraged -- outnumbered o Trying not to lose ƒ{ Jonathan -- not needing to survive o He's not the king o Not going to be ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Got It--Saying Goodbye & Entering Retirement.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 8, 2021

Summary: this is my final message to the congregation after 33 years of service and 39 years of ministry before my retirement. The goal is to be grateful for the past, but look forward to the future.

God’s Got It Joshua 1:1-9 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24 12/5/2022 It has been said, that the only person who likes change is a baby with a dirty diaper. Change means that a transition is taking ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Forming Process

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Sep 15, 2012

Spiritual maturity is a process and if we allow the Spirit of God to help us deal with our weaknesses, He will create something beautiful out of our lives and show us the true potential we have when we submit our lives to Him.

God’s Forming Process Ensuring Biblical success that lasts God is forming your tomorrow Whenever God gives you a word for the future, He will always give you a road map to the future. We are individually on a journey and God is taking us to a good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Charismatic

Fulfilling God’s Unique Purpose For Our Lives Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 17, 2024

Success is about faithfulness, service, and fulfilling the unique purpose God has for each of us.

Fulfilling God’s Unique Purpose for Our Lives Intro: Success is about faithfulness, service, and fulfilling the unique purpose God has for each of us. Scripture: Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 53:10-11, Hebrews 4:14-16, Mark 10:35-45. Reflection Success is a word that evokes varied responses, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 53:10-11, Hebrews 4:14-16, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Other

Dealing With Management – A Christian Challenge In The Work Place

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 19, 2011

As a Christian we belong to Jesus and how we act in the work place is a reflection on Him.

DEALING WITH MANAGEMENT – A CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE IN THE WORK PLACE ILLUSTRATION In the careless fashion of a young boy, while holding my nose, I asked the old man why in heck he put the cat’s litter box in the kitchen. He immediately straightened his 200 pound, six-foot two-inch frame ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

Not Just Atheists, Dr D.

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 10, 2009

It may be doable but does it work with the Lord?

"It is only the atheist who adopts success as the criterion of right." - Robert Lewis Dabney --------------- If Dabney were here today he would have to modify that statement to include many so-called Evangelicals. Just because you have a large church and mucho dinero don’t mean God is blessing. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Matthew 7:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

"The Comparison Trap" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 15, 2017

All of us do it. We compare ourselves to others and by doing so we expose ourselves to one of two things----pride or low self esteem. neither is healthy. Paul teaches us in this passage to keep our eyes on the prize not on other people.

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS “The Comparison Trap” Philippians 3:12-4:1 One of my heroes in the NT is the apostle Paul. If anyone had the right to brag, it would be him. Think about it... • Jesus appeared to Paul when he was traveling on the road to Damascus. They had a conversation and then Paul was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Your Blessed Life Now Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 27, 2009

This sermon answers the question, "How did I get here?"

Have you ever had one of those moments where you stopped, looked at your life, and asked, “How did I get here?” This usually occurs when life doesn’t turn out as we expected. Divorce, bankruptcy, job loss, mid-life crisis, broken relationships, failure to obtain a goal or dream, health problems, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Failing Forward Part 1 Series

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on Aug 5, 2016

Turning failures into a stepping stones for success

FAILING FORWARD* (FROM THE PIT TO PRISON TO PALACE) Genesis 37, 39, 40-14 Goals: To know: • What is means to Fail forward? • Why do we have to fail forward? • Why is failure important factor in our success? To do: • Do not fear failure but Take ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defining The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013

God wants us to have an understanding and a revelation of His Kingdom which will help us to understand who we really are

Defining The Kingdom Of God God wants us to have an understanding and a revelation of His Kingdom which will help us to understand who we really are. If we do not understand who we are in Christ, we are never going to be able to access the blessings of heaven. God wants us to have a picture of why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Steps To Victory Series

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 14, 2015

A summary sermon through the first 7 beatitudes in my Being the Believing series through the Beatitudes

Steps to Victory! Matthew 5:3-9 Introduction: If you remember back about two months ago, I launched a sermon series, preaching on the Greatest Sermon Ever Preached by the Greatest Preacher that Ever Lived, Jesus Christ on the Sermon on the Mount that I titled “Being the Believing”. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-9

Denomination: Baptist