Sermons About Success
David and Jonathan
Why we need connection with others, encouragement with others, and understanding the true essence of fellowship by looking at the relationship David had with Jonathan in 1 Samuel 18:1-7.
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2 Samuel 23:8-39 - Hail to the Cheifs
This passage is all about David's mighty men who with valor and loyalty supported David and his kingdom. We must understand that living in God's Kingdom is a community exercise. The church (the body of Christ) is an essential means of grace that God uses to sactify our hearts to keep on following the Lord. We all can learn the following principles from these men about how to keep our hearts from going astray from our Lord: 1) Give Credit to God for Victory, 2) Worship God in Difficulties, 3) Trust in God's provision, 4) Let sinful memories humble you. It is so easy for our hearts to drift away from Holiness and following the Lord Jesus. Make it your aim to guard your heart by noting the principle examples of these men who were loyal to David as you seek to live out your liife within the body of Christ for the honor of God.
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Meditating the Word for our victory part 1
Victory is promised to us by God, but there are some things that we have to do. One of which is meditating in God’s Word daily. Meditating in the Word will help us to understand and draw wisdom from the it. The more time we spend doing this, the more we’ll understand the Word, the more we understand, the more we’ll know what to do when we face challenges. Then, we will make our way prosperous and have good success. Then we will have the victory.
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1 Timothy 4:11-16 (PM)
Adam preaches 1 Tim. 4:11-16. True ministry success is speaking the truth, overcoming youthful criticism, making much of the Word, exercising the Spirit's gifting, habitually practicing God's expectations, staying focused, and staying faithful.
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2 Samuel 11 - Flesh, Blood, and Fidelity
This is the famous narrative of David adultery with Bathsheba and murder of Uriah her husband. In the preceding 2 chapters David had delt with those inside Israel (Mephibosheth) and those outside Israel (Hanan) with covenant Kindness and loyalty. One would see David's leadership as one where fidelity was the driving value of his kingdom administration if it were not for Chapter 11. In this chapter David show his divided loyalties between his own desires and his loyalty to God. Fidelity to God in David's life only went so far it seems. You can learn much about your fidelity to Christ from understanding where you compartmentalize your life to keep Christ's Lordship from intruding too closely. We also see ways of growing in our fidelity to Christ's Lordship including 1) Don't slack off prusing God through his Word, 2) Don't prusue earthly success to control circumstances, 3) Don't prusue safety in life apart from following Christ, and 4) Don't think you will grow without a heart that is absolutely surrendered to Christ's Lordship. This narrative should teach all believers that they can fall into sin just as easily as David did if we don't prusue fidelity with God in all things regardless of the cost. Listening to this sermon will help you see the importance of fidelity as you follow Christ as His disciple.
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Defining True Success
How do you define success? Every person has his or her definition of success.However, when you look at what the Bible says, The Bible says that success is not defined by what you see. It’s not defined by the external things of society.
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Living Upside Right in a Upside Down World
In our world we often associate greatness with such things as fame, fortune and influence. The icons and heros of our culture - those whom we esteem and look up to are often athletes, actors and artists. The kingdom of God is radically different for in Matthew chapter 18, Jesus turns our understanding of greatness on its head. In Jesus' mind we are greatest when we humble ourselves like that of a helpless little child. How countercultural! How subversive! Yet, how true for us today! Key Passage: Matthew 18:1-9
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Why Only Quitters Win, Part 2
Why only quitters win: How to stop destructive behaviors and generate insane success! Sam shares some of the Biblical examples from his new book about the importance of quitting.
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Why Only Quitters Win, Part 1
Why only quitters win: How to stop destructive behaviors and generate insane success! Sam shares some of the Biblical examples from his new book about the importance of quitting.
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Deliverance from Our Sin
Part 2 "Deliverance from our sin" John 20:1-18 Our deliverance from sin: 1. Requires finding success in overcoming great obstacles. The resurrection overcomes our: * Suffering * Sorrow * Shame * Sin 2. Is realized through a startling observation. Three different observations are seen: * Peter observes with curiosity * John observes carefully * Mary observes completely 3. Results in sharing with others. Our sharing should include: * The resurrection of Christ * Our spiritual reversal * Our new relationship
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