Sermons on Affirmative Attitude:

Attitude Counts

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Aug 11, 2020

Your attitude represents your very character. The Word of God says in Prov. 23:7; "For as a man (or woman) thinks in his or her heart, so he/she is..."

The other day, I was in the grocery store, and I noticed a lot of gloomy faces. I began thinking about my mother, who a year ago lost my father, her husband of over 60 years, and she seemingly has been in a funk ever since. I have tried cheering her up, but her mood stays the same. Now, I know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23, Nehemiah 8:10, Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 26, 2020

When we look at how God instructed the Israelites to celebrate TWO harvest festivals we find there is a lot we can apply to how we thank God for his goodness to us. There are some surprises!

Today we’re celebrating Harvest Festival. This year, coronavirus restrictions have resulted in a rather muted celebration. We aren’t meeting at church and we don’t have the usual piles of food to give to the food bank, or a beautiful harvest loaf. I’m going to take a look at some passages and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:9-13, Exodus 23:16, Deuteronomy 16:13, Deuteronomy 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2020

In these difficult days before Jesus comes, to encourage your church family to excel, appreciate your leaders, one another, God’s plan, and God’s Spirit at work in each other.

A loaded [SUV] pulled into the only remaining campsite. Four teenagers leaped from the vehicle and began feverishly unloading gear and setting up a tent. The boys then rushed off to gather firewood, while the girls and their mother set up the camp stove and cooking utensils. A nearby camper watched ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-24, Romans 12:21, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Attitudes For Adversity

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 29, 2019

This sermon shows Paul's attitude toward adversity while in prison. What prison are you in?

Attitudes For Adversity: (Phil 1:12-30) Introduction: Scenario... 1 – medical issue Scenario 2 – loss of work Scenario 3 – marriage break-up Cuba... Five years after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, (theologian Thomas Oden) visited congregations in the Methodist Church of Cuba and discovered ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Attitude Of The Heart

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 24, 2019

It’s in those times of trial, we are still to be thankful! The times we experience in the valleys of life, when we feel like all we have to hang onto is God. Those are the times we should realize the only thing we have ever had to hang onto is God!

The Attitude of the Heart Illus. From a sermon of Johnny Creasong’s Some people are just impossible to please.... A large dog walks into a butcher shop carrying a purse in its mouth. He puts the purse down and sits in front of the meat case. “What is it, boy?" the butcher jokingly asks. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Colossians 3:15, Colossians 4:2, 1 Kings 19:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By His Attitude. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 18, 2019

Paul’s message in the last four chapters of 2nd Corinthians is obvious: The Corinthians had better shape up before his next visit.

December 4, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson IV.A.1: By His Attitude. (10:1–6). 2nd Corinthians 10:1-6 (NKJV) 1 Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 24, 2017

Does thanking someone come to us naturally, or do we need to be coaxed into thanking others? How about when it comes to God? Can we be intentional in thanking God and others?

Attitude of Gratitude The topic chosen for the month is Attitude with Gratitude. We all know that Thankfulness is important, but still, it is necessary for us to be constantly reminded about this fact. I like statistics. So, whenever I get a topic, I try to do some research into it. This time I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attitude In The Valley

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 5, 2018

I am going to share with you how our attitude in general must be while we face a crisis or go through a valley experience. Brief points are 1) All the valley Experiences are Only Temporary 2) Time to Recollect God's Faithfulness and His Mighty Works

In this article I am going to share with you how our attitude in general must be while we face a crisis or go through a valley experience. The Bible says that the Israelites began to dance and praise the Lord after they crossed the Red sea and saw the Egyptian army with their chariots and horses ...read more

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 12, 2018

Living a Life of Thanksgiving

1. Life in relationship with God is filled with blessings (vv. 1-2) • Gratitude, Song, Praise • Passionate, with life, energy • Psalm 34:-12 (Concerning David, when he pretended to be insane in the presence of Abimelech, who drove him out, and he departed.) • Psalm 66:1-4: "Shout joyfully to God, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Attitude Adjuster Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

True followers of Jesus strive to live out the attitude of Jesus.

The Attitude Adjuster Text: Phil. 2:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: When Melissa was about 5 years old and Daniel was 3 we went on a vacation to South Dakota. While we were there we stopped at a gift shop and one of the things we purchased was a paddle made of cedar. Written on this paddle ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

A Thanksgiving sermon reminding us that attitude is in our control.

An Attitude of Gratitude Psalm 100 Pastor Chuck Swindoll captures the necessity of a positive attitude: “The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Attitude Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 17, 2014

If the birth of Jesus was good news that brought joy to all the people, why is it so tough to be joyful?

“The Difference Christmas Makes: The Attitude of Christmas” Ps. 126 The words are so familiar: “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Zimri Attitude

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 26, 2015

Carelessly indulging in sin is something but deliberately sinning against God is horrible!

ZIMRI attitude! Psalm 19:13”Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me!” Carelessly indulging in sin is something but deliberately sinning against God is horrible! Despite repeated reminders and warnings, children of our Abide School commit ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 25:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Attitudes Of The Believer

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 23, 2016

we can choose our attitudes, whether positive, or negative

ATTITUDES OF THE BELIEVER Numbers 13:25-30 25 At the end of forty days they returned from spying out the land. 26 And they came to Moses and Aaron and to all the congregation of the people of Israel in the wilderness of Paran, at Kadesh. They brought back word to them and to all the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Of The Evangelist Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2016

We must always understand that we are weak and prone to sin and laziness. We must always ask to be filled with the spirit of Jesus, so that He can work through us.

Thursday of 20th Week in Course The beginning of the first letter to the church at Corinth is a little misleading, because Paul is thanking God for the grace shown in that church. He talks about how the Corinthians have been “enriched in him with all speech and knowledge,” and says ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51

Denomination: Catholic