TODAY'S MESSAGE SERMON: HOW DO I SUCCEED IN LIFE? Introduction Everyone wants success—but not everyone is willing to follow the process that produces it. Success is not luck. Success is not connection. Success is not noise. True success is living according to God’s purpose and producing results that glorify Him. 📖 Joshua 1:8 (KJV) "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth… for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success." 👉 Notice: God defines success—not the world. What is Success (Biblical View)? Success is: Knowing God Walking in obedience Fulfilling your purpose Impacting lives positively 📖 Matthew 6:33 "Seek ye first the kingdom of God… and all these things shall be added unto you." KEY PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESS 1. Put God First You cannot succeed in life if God is not first in your life. 📖 Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart… and he shall direct thy paths." 👉 Many people fail not because they lack effort—but because they lack direction. 2. Discover Your Purpose If you don’t know why you exist, you will misuse your life. 📖 Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you…" 👉 Purpose gives direction. Direction produces success. 3. Be Disciplined and Consistent Prayer without discipline leads to frustration. 📖 1 Corinthians 9:27 "I discipline my body and bring it into subjection…" 👉 What you do daily determines where you end up. 4. Develop the Right Mindset Your mindset can limit or lift you. 📖 Romans 12:2 "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind…" 👉 You cannot think like failure and expect success. 5. Take Action (Faith + Work) Faith is not laziness. 📖 James 2:17 "Faith without works is dead." 👉 Pray—but also move. 6. Be Patient and Trust the Process Success is not instant. 📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To everything there is a season…" 👉 Many people quit before their season arrives. CASE STUDY: JOSEPH – FROM PIT TO PALACE Joseph’s story (Genesis 37–41) teaches real success. He was betrayed by his brothers Sold into slavery Falsely accused Sent to prison Yet he succeeded. Why? He stayed faithful to God He remained disciplined He used his gift even in prison 📖 Genesis 39:2 "And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man." 👉 Success is not where you are—it is who is with you. ACTION STEPS (PRACTICAL GUIDE) 1. Build a Daily Relationship with God Pray every day Study your Bible consistently 2. Write Down Your Goals Be specific about what you want to achieve 3. Develop a Skill Don’t just pray for success—prepare for it 4. Avoid Distractions Limit time on things that don’t grow you 5. Surround Yourself with the Right People Bad company destroys destiny 📖 1 Corinthians 15:33 6. Stay Consistent Even when results are not visible QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q1: Can I succeed without God? No. You may achieve things, but true success comes from God. 📖 John 15:5 "Without me, ye can do nothing." Q2: Why am I working hard but not succeeding? Because effort without direction leads to frustration. 👉 Ask: Am I aligned with God’s will? Q3: How long does success take? There is no fixed time. 👉 Joseph waited years. David waited years. 📖 Habakkuk 2:3 "Though it tarry, wait for it…" Q4: What is the biggest enemy of success? Laziness Wrong mindset Disobedience Q5: Can failure stop my success? No. 👉 Failure is part of the process—not the end. 📖 Proverbs 24:16 "A righteous man falls seven times and rises again." PRAYER POINTS 1. Father, align my life with Your purpose. 2. Lord, remove every distraction from my destiny. 3. Give me discipline to stay consistent. 4. Open my eyes to discover my purpose. 5. Grant me wisdom to make the right decisions. 6. Lord, help me not to give up in my waiting season. 7. Let Your presence guarantee my success. CLOSING MESSAGE Success is not a mystery. It is: God first Purpose discovered Discipline applied Faith in action Patience maintained If you follow this, you will not fail. 📖 Psalm 1:3 "Whatever he does shall prosper." If you have not given your life to Jesus kindly do so by joining a Bible believing Church. You can get ebooks from my selar shop below https://selar.com/m/umoh-edem1 https://selar.com/m/umoedem CONTACT - WhatsApp +2349024173027, +2349055447540 Email: pastor.umoedem@gmail.com