In Sermon Illustrations: "Positive Thinking" showing 81-100 of 6,559

To Begin To Think With Purpose, Is To Enter The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To begin to think with purpose, is to enter the ranks of those strong ones who only recognize failure ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Humility Is Not Thinking Less Of Yourself; It Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is ...read more

Tags: Humility

Men In Authority Will Always Think That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Men in authority will always think that criticism of their policies is dangerous. They will always equate their policies with ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

It Is Feeling That Sets A Man Thinking, And Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is feeling that sets a man thinking, and not thought ...read more

Tags: Emotions

Thinking Will Not Overcome Fear, But Action ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Thinking will not overcome fear, but ...read more

Tags: Fear And Worry

Let The People Think They Govern, And They Will ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Let the people think they govern, and they ...read more

Tags: Government

A Politician Thinks Of The Next Election; A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman, of ...read more

Tags: Government

Poverty Is A Way Of Living And Thinking, And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Poverty is a way of living and thinking, and not just a ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Goal In Marriage Is Not To Think Alike, But ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The goal in marriage is not to think alike, but ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Think Not Of Yourself As The Architect Of Your ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Think not of yourself as the architect of your career but as the sculptor. Expect to have to do a lot of hard hammering ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Prayer Is Not A Substitute Of Work, Thinking, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Prayer is not a substitute of work, thinking, watching, suffering, or giving; prayer is a ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Non-Christians Seem To Think That The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Non-Christians seem to think that the Incarnation implies some particular merit or excellence in humanity. But of course it implies just the reverse: a particular demerit and depravity. No creature that deserved Redemption would need to be redeemed. They that are whole need not the ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian

Success Is Not Greedy, As People Think, But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Success is not greedy, as people think, but insignificant. That is ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

The Trouble With Most People Is That They Think ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The trouble with most people is that they think with their hopes or fears or wishes ...read more

Tags: Thought

And To Cease To Think Is But Little Different ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

And to cease to think is but little different ...read more

Tags: Thought

If Everybody Is Thinking Alike Then Somebody ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

If everybody is thinking alike then somebody ...read more

Tags: Thought

You Think We Listen!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 17, 2019

An engineer and a professional counselor meet for their 20th college reunion. The engineer says, “I’m surprised to see you looking so young. I’d have thought listening to people’s problems all day would have ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Tags: Listening, Hypocrisy

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Think Before You Volunteer!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jul 10, 2023

As the storm raged, the captain realized his ship was sinking fast. He called out, “Anyone here knows how to pray?” A pastor stepped forward. “Captain, I know how to pray.” “Good,” said the captain, “you pray while the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Tags: Volunteers, Volunteer Day, Good Samaritan, Help, Liars, Servants, Selfishness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is Good. This Is Really Good!  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2017

HAVE YOU READ THE STORY ABOUT THE KING'S SERVANT THAT ALWAYS GAVE THANKS AND SAID: "THIS IS GOOD!" The King had a special servant that always traveled with him. The King loved being around this servant as he was always upbeat and positive. The man always said kind things and was quick to edify and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 106:1

Tags: Thankfulness, Positive Attitude, This Is Good

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Critical Thinking With Being Critical!" Matthew ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jul 12, 2004

“Critical Thinking With Being Critical!” Matthew 7: 1-5 Key verse(s): 1-2 “‘Do not judge, or you too will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.’” Chuck Swindoll tells a humorous but rather sobering tale of the other side of the coin, the flip side that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Lutheran