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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "How To Get Promoted" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,780 views

    We may need to re-define "success"

    “How to Get Promoted” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A few days ago I received an email from a friend in Germany, a fellow Army Chaplain. He had some bittersweet news--he had just been selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel…but many of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Intercessory Prayer

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY DEPENDS ON INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1.

    SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY DEPENDS ON INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1. We Need Others to Support Our Ministry With Their Prayers (:30) a. The Motivation for Intercessory prayer b. The Effort involved -- "strive" c. The Partnership -- "together with me" 2. We Need Intercessory Prayer to Protect Us From Opposition ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "A Father Who Walked With God" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 12, 2004
    based on 141 ratings
     | 14,561 views

    Characteristics of an Old Testament Father that brought success.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 20, 2004 Father’s Day “A Father Who Walked with God” Genesis 5:21-24 Hebrews 11:5 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day and we can look at it from different perspectives. A child writes, “Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day except you don’t spend as much ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mr. Big

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,281 views

    True success is found in loving as Jesus loves.

    MR. BIG John 13:31-38 S: Love and Failure Pr: True success is found in loving as Jesus loves. Type: Inductive, Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • See God’s glory. • Love one another. • Reach others by pointing to Jesus. Version: ESV RMBC 20 February 05 AM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 12,315 views

    The key to being a successful Christian is following Jesus

    To Follow Jesus Selected Passages – Matthew 4:19a January 7, 2001 Introduction I. Follow the Leader Have you ever played the game “Follow the Leader?” The game consisted of one person who was the leader and the rest of the players were followers. The leader did something and the rest of the group ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Pitfalls Of Parenting 2 Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,849 views

    This is the second sermon looking at tips for successful parenting.

    Pitfalls of Parenting from the bottom of the Pit 2 I think it was John Wilmot 2 Earle of Rochester who said, “Before I was married I had six theories on raising children, now I have six children and no theories.” Last week we looked at Proverbs 22:6 Direct your children onto the right path, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Fellowship, Training And Proclaiming Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010
     | 3,666 views

    3 keys for a successful ministry as applied by The Lord.

    Fellowship, Training and Proclaiming The Book of Mark Mark 3:7-19 I. Any successful ministry will grow in time. A. That is what we see with Jesus’ Galilean ministry. 1. Huge crowds followed Him where ever He went. a) They came from all over Palestine as they heard about His works. (1) As far south ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles To Build Upon: Harmony Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,124 views

    Unity within the church is vital to the success of the church.

    Principles to Build Upon: Harmony Introduction: The last few weeks we have discussed principles that we must build upon. If we are going to grow as a church there are several pillars that we must build upon. We have talked about the importance of maintaining the Truth, of worshipping in spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Revival Tarries, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 19, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,978 views

    Successful Christian living requires vision and passion.

    Why Revival Tarries Series, Part 2 Series based on Leonard Ravenhill’s work Why Revival Tarries May 18, 2011 Introduction A There are two things that are indispensable to successful Christian living: vision & passion. 1 When we become serious about planting the cross of Christ in our lives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaders Mindset

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 18, 2018
     | 5,403 views

    A leader that wants to be successful must serve sacrificially.

    THE LEADER'S MINDSET TEXT: JOHN 10:11, 1 CORINTHIANS 1:11 INTRODUCTION A leader is a person that leads or directs. One who has the authority to direct or guide. According to Business Dictionary; a leader is a person that holds a dominant or superior position within his field, and is able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Formula For Spiritual Victory

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 13, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,983 views

    A message sharing the keys to success in the work of the church.

    “The Formula for Spiritual Victory” Exodus 17:8-16 Exodus 17:11 And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. 12 But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Section 5) Prayer That Resists Satan Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 23, 2019
     | 3,775 views

    In a successful prayer, both the petitioner and the petitioned gain.

    LET US PRAY (Section 5) V. PRAYER THAT RESISTS SATAN A. Our Prayer has Three Aspects 1. We ourselves. 2. The God to whom we pray. 3. Our enemy, Satan. The petitioners are we; the petitioned is God. In a successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leadership Transfer Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2024
     | 797 views

    Can you think your way to success?

    A. CAN YOU THINK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS? “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 into the land I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherd's Folly: When Leaders Cease To Seek

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 5, 2025
     | 173 views

    This sermon reveals how leaders at every level—in the pulpit, in the home, or of their own soul—become spiritually "brutish" and destined for failure the moment they stop seeking the Lord.

    Introduction: The Weight of Leadership Good morning, brothers and sisters. In the Scriptures, God often uses the simple, earthy image of a shepherd and his sheep to describe the relationship between a leader and their people. A shepherd's task is one of immense responsibility. He must have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healthy Independence-11

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 9, 2021
     | 2,049 views

    11 of 12. The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

    HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-XI—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Wants & Needs: The President visits a remote western Native-American reservation. A cameraman documents the trip. The President asks the Chief if there was anything that they need. "Well," says the Chief, "We have three very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist