Sermons on Affirmative Attitude:

Preach The Gospel, Says The Lord

Contributed by Carl Benge on Feb 9, 2007

Jesus’ announcment in the synagogue of him being the Messiah, and the fulfillment of the prophecy

This week we are going to talk about Jesus, after his 40 days in the Wilderness, and where he enters the Synagogue in Nazareth to announce his fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah 61:1-2a, which states: The spirit of the Lord is on me, for he has anointed me to bring the good news to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-20, Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Faith In The Manger

Contributed by Robert Mcmurdock on Dec 23, 2006

Showing us how faith operated in the lives of Mary and Joseph, and how essential it is for believers to have a similar faith in God

Faith in the Manger On this Christmas Eve Worship Service( of the year 2006), we are going to focus on the manner in which faith was demonstrated in the incarnation event of Jesus Christ. Let us first of all remember that no matter what we do for God, an attitude of faith is absolutely essential. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Holiness

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Nov 2, 2006

We tend to forget the cost of Discipleship and this is a reminder of what Christ expets of us to follow Him

Now, I don’t endorse his political objectives, but I have always admired one thing about Jesse Jackson B his slogan "Keep your eyes on the prize," which he used during his unsuccessful run for the Democratic Party’s nomination for president of the United States in 1988. I mention this because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Who's The Greatest In The Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 16, 2008

This is a message in a series based on questions that Jesus asked and that were asked of Him.

There seems to be a fundamental human urge in all of us that causes us to want to be the greatest at doing or being something James and John are really a good representation of the human race when they ask Jesus to let them sit on each side of Him in His kingdom. . If left to go unchecked this can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mt Evererst Of Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2008

Exposition of Neh 12:27-47 regarding the dedication ceremony of the walls

Text: Nehemiah 12:27-47, Title: The Mt. Everest of Nehemiah, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/10/08, PM A. Opening illustration: talk about the Grand Finale of different fireworks shows B. Background to passage: Recap the whole book—news about Jerusalem, brokenness and seeking the Lord, planning, securing the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-47

Denomination: Baptist

Sure Could Use Some Good News Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2008

The first on Romans - about the Good News of Jesus

Romans – God’s Glorious Gospel “Sure Could Use Good News” Romans 1:1-7 * The pop singer, Anne Murray, recorded a song which said, “Sure could use, a little good news today.” I don’t know about you, but surely is a truism for me. You see, we live in a world which is inundated with bad news. Read ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Is Sacrifice Is Hot Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

When the sacrifice is hot it has the right form, it will have the right balance, and it will be the right amount.

Deuteronomy 33: 18-19 When the Sacrifice is Hot When the sacrifice is hot it has the right form, it will have the right balance, and it will be right amount. If there is a challenge to the meaning of true religious faith, it is found in the weakness of people of our era to demonstrate righteous ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father Series

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 20, 2009

Part 2 in a series on the Lord’s Prayer

Our Father Luke 11:1-2a Intro. – God’s supreme purpose for prayer, the purpose beyond all other purposes, is to glorify Himself. Although nothing benefits a believer more than prayer, the purpose in praying must first of all be for the sake of God, not self. Prayer is, above all, an opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Politically Incorrect Message For Wives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2008

In Eph. 5:33 there is one command for men - love, but twelve directives for women to respect their husbands. Even if this is an unpopular passage it must be preached.

The Politically Incorrect Message for Wives (Eph. 5:33) One old church member said, "There are two sides to every question in our household: My wife’s side and the wrong side." Or as one man said, "The average man lays down the law and then accepts his wife’s ammendments." Yet, let us take ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stir Up The Gifts Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 6, 2007

Sermon about revival and stiring up spiritual gifts

Stir up the Gifts Theme: Text: 1 Timothy 1:1-8 1 ¶ Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-8, 2 Timothy 1:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Sealing The Deal Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 20, 2007

Exposition of Neh 9:38-10:39 about the covenant signing commitment ceremony that the people made as a culmination of the revival that began in Neh 8.

Text: Nehemiah 9:38-10:39, Title: Sealing the Deal, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/23/07, PM A. Opening illustration: talk about that conversation that James Boice had with his psychiatrist friend about why people have a lot of counseling but rarely any real change—Boice Comm p. 106 B. Background to passage: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Curtain Changed Everything Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 25, 2008

What is real worship? Let’s look back at the Temple and fast forward to our time and figure this thing out.

***Have hanging curtain in the room*** I want to quickly recap what we talked about last week and then are going to dive right in. (I know you guys probably want to know what this hanging sheet is for but you’ll have to wait and we’ll get to it in a few minutes.) Alright, so last week, we started ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like It Or Not "You Da Man"

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 15, 2007

And then there are the men who like to make babies but want nothing to do with them after they arrive. Know any of them? My philosophy is, "you play you pay"

LIKE IT OR NOT “YOU DA MAN” Ps 127:3-5 3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Confidence And Success Living The Scriptures

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 7, 2011

To meditate the God’s word is to ponder, mutter or consider it in your mind until it becomes personal revelation. When you discover the deeper meaning behind a scripture, God seems to manifest Himself just for you. He becomes your personal God.

Confidence and Success Living the Scriptures Joshua 1:8-9 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loyalty

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Faithfulness to God’s people. Faithfulness of God. For LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary Leauge) Sunday.

Intro The words of Ruth are some of the most beautiful and moving words of Scripture. Ruth cried to her mother-in-law, Naomi: “Wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.” Such loyalty is moving and inspiring. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran