Sermons on Affirmative Attitude:

In Christ Alone

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 27, 2017

Is the Reformation over?

In Christ Alone “I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father but by Me.” (John 14:6) I returned last week from a Keith and Kristyn Getty worship conference in Nashville. Perhaps their best known song is “In Christ Alone.” As we come to the 500th anniversary of the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul Deflates Some Ego's Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 24, 2023

This is the 6th message of a series on First Corinthians. In this sermon we're looking at how Paul addresses the Corinthians who had wrongly believed they were more spiritual than others, and gives us the means to combat pride.

Corinthians Series (Part Six) Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 We are back in Corinthians today, and I’m glad, so that we can get back into these lessons for the Church. We’ve got this Sunday, and four in March, and then we’ll do a Palm Sunday service, and Resurrection Sunday service. And I want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hold Them Up

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 19, 2025

This is a Pastors' Appreciation Service Sermon that encourages us to hold our Ministers up.

HOLD THEM UP Exodus 17:8-13 Introduction: On this Pastors’ Appreciation Service, I am reminded of an article I read about the “Perfect Pastor”. The perfect Pastor… * Preaches exactly 10 minutes. The perfect Pastor… * Condemns sin but never hurts anyone’s feelings. The perfect Pastor… * Works ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross And Community

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jul 6, 2005

God freed us to live in community. His design from the very beginning of the church was that the church would exhibit the kind of self-sacrificing love that he exhibited on the cross. Since God saves us in community, what does this community look like? Le

The Cross And Community Galatians 5:13-6:3 The war in Iraq is over. It took only 28 days for Coalition Forces to completely dismantle the regime of Saddam Hussein. And while Hussein and a large number of his henchmen are still at large, the only opposition that remains is a scattering of ill ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church: God's Imperfect People

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002

Like conflict in the family, conflict in God’s family, the Church, is resolved through trust, respect, and cooperation.

As a child, what was your favorite story? Was it Little Red Riding Hood? Or Snow White? Or Peter Pan? As I prepared for this morning, I thought about Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Now Goldilocks and the Three Bears was not my favorite childhood story but I thought about all that Goldilocks went ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Love--Within The Church Series

Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016

Christian commitment is demonstrated when Christians sincerely love one another.

Love Within the Church Romans 12:9-21 A college roommate of mine used to quote his grandmother's definition of love. "Love," she had said, "is the feeling that you feel when you feel the feeling like you've never felt before." Than definition expresses a common conception of love. Even the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Inauguration Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus' victory over temptation gives us hope and shows us that we can overcome too. His humility, obedience, and reliance on God's Word are examples for us to follow.

Jesus went to John the Baptist to be baptized. John was like, "Wait, you should be baptizing me!" But Jesus insisted. He was showing us how to be humble and obedient. Humility is super important, especially for leaders. Jesus was humble even before His baptism. He gave up everything, even His life, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-19

Topics: Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance, Faithful Endurance, Biblical Teachings

Can Any Of Us Identify With This Man?

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 13, 2003

The aim of this sermon is to encourage persons to examine where they are today in their faith walk.

Can any of us identify with this Man? (1 Timothy 1:12-16) People are people is a common phrase uttered from time to time. It is often said when referring to churches, society, and the world at large. The gist of the is saying is that regardless of where you go there will be commonalties among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

Listening With Our Eyes Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Jesus’ words lead if we will listen

One of the top three needs for human beings is to find a place where they fit in. It can be called by fancy terms like self-affirmation, identity or sense of belonging but it boils down to finding a place where they feel at home. In the world in which we live there are a lot of places that want ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

3 Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:8

Text: 1 Peter 3:8 Title: Three Marks of a Healthy Church Date/Place: LSCC, 11/13/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: contrast the Andrea Yates case (postpartum psychosis) that was granted a new trial this week versus the moment of heroism at the Campbell County HS by three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Love Yourself

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Aug 11, 2007

This sermon from the Greatest Commandment passage seeks to help those with a low self-esteem to learn to love themselves on the basis of the truth of God’s Word and God’s Love.

There’s a song by John Stallings that reminds me of the message this morning. It speaks about the bottom line principle that will enable you to love yourself. The song is entitled, “Learning To Lean.” The greatest commandment passage has within it the most posing challenge for you and for me; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

"Do Not Be Afraid"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2004

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

Luke 2:1-20 “Do Not Be Afraid” By: Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Close to ten years ago, one of my best friends confided in me by saying: “You know Ken, when I was a child I use to be afraid to go to sleep because I would have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Christian Behavior Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 18, 2008

Just how should we as Christians relate to "Others" and "Ourselves".

Christian Behavior Hebrews 13 Intro The first eleven chapters of Hebrews do not emphasize specific commands to Christians. It is pure doctrine and is almost entirely directed to Jews who have received the gospel but need to be affirmed in the superiority of the New Covenant. The exhortations in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

True Love

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 2, 2012

True Love is not a religious experience, as some Christians want to convince us. Love is part of our Nature and we need to cultivate it in order to have a real relationship with God. Without love life has no meaning.

True Love is not a religious experience, as some Christians want to convince us. Love is part of our Nature and we need to cultivate it in order to have a real relationship with God. Without love life has no meaning. Today we will learn what God has to say about it. Let's start at 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bless The Lord, O My Soul

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 31, 2012

Give thanks to the Lord by praising Him for what He has done.

Bless the Lord, O My Soul November 18, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Give thanks to the Lord by praising Him for what He has done. Focus Passage: Psalm 103 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: In his book FOLK PSALMS OF FAITH, Ray Stedman ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist