Sermons on Attacks Are Positive:

God's Gifts To Peter, And To Us.

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 4, 2003

God gave Peter position, power, passion, and perseverance. He wants to give us the same gifts.

Strength, Wisdom, Strategy, Endurance, Focus, Courage, Toughness... These sound like the description of someone on the television show “Survivor.” But actually they pretty well describe a man we read about in the New Testament. Peter. God worked in Peter’s life in powerful ways. The great news is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will Work For Food

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 21, 2005

This message deals with the neccessity for the church to be willing to work together rather than take a watch and see position.

WILL WORK FOR FOOD 2 Thes. 3:10 (KJV) For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. Over the past number of years, I honestly cannot count the number of times that I have seen the scene played over. There he is on the side of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And They Feared Not The Lord

Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Feb 4, 2012

God could not deliver them into the hands of their enemies, or into the position of victory; whichever depended upon their disobedience or obedience.

And They Feared Not The Lord By Rev Stanley Baker 2 Kings 17: 20—25 In our text this morning I would like for you to see what happened to Israel and Judah as they turned from the Lord and turned to sin. In verse 29 we see that God rejects ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:20-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Heaven’s Best Answer To Our Worst Enemy

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

An Easter Sermon Jesus’ resurrection assures us that death is no longer in a position to cause us fear

Intro – A man had a checkup and then went in to see his doctor to get the results. The doctor said he better sit down – that he had bad news and worse news for him. Which did he want to hear first? The man was a bit puzzled and said he'd rather hear the bad news first. The doctor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dynamics Of Effective Discipleship Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

The positive impact we have on others is directly related to how effective we are in being and making disciples.

Dynamics of Effective Discipleship Acts 20:1-12 Intro: What is discipleship? Some of the last words Jesus spoke to His followers was for them to make disciples. What did that mean for them and what does it mean for us? It helps us to review how Jesus made disciples. -Rob Bell speaks on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Generous Living And Giving Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 1, 2012

We are, as Christians and the Body of Christ, uniquely positioned to give ourselves to the glory of God and the good of others.

Title: Generous Living and Giving of Ourselves Text: Romans 12:1-8 Thesis: We are uniquely positioned to generously give of ourselves for the glory of God and the good of others. We are on a Pathway to Congregational Vitality. We want to be a Healthy Missional Church. By Healthy we mean we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greatness: The Pathway To Greatness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 3, 2013

Jesus redefined greatness for His disciples - not to go for positions of privilege and power, but to be a servant and serve the needs of others.

Jesus redefined what it means to be great, at Christmas • Phil 2:6-9 “Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Steppin' To A New Level Of Thinking About Sex Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 18, 2006

THis sermon deals with the positive side of sex as God intended for it to be. It gives reasons for why and why not.

Steppin Up To A New Level Of Thinking About Sex GNLCC 4/2/06 Song Of Songs 7:1-9 1 Corinthians 7:1-8 Now for those of you who were paying attention during the Scripture reading, you would have noticed that a man is describing how beautiful his naked wife is to him. He described the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Cope With Trials

Contributed by James Owens on Aug 18, 2007

There are four things that will definitely, positively, always work when you find yourself trying to cope with trials.

“HOW TO COPE WITH TRIALS” TEXT: 1 Peter 1:3-7 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Feeding On Christ

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 13, 2019

What does it mean to feed on Christ? Why doesn't everyone respond positively to the gospel?

Today’s passage is challenging. The passage is difficult in two ways; first, it is difficult to understand, as it requires unpacking a figure of speech, a metaphor. What does it mean, really, to “eat the flesh” and “drink the blood” of Christ? So it’s difficult to understand. And perhaps more ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-71

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of A Soul Winner

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 18, 2016

The Christian who is faithful in soul winning will have abundant rewards and a high position in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ

THE JOY OF A SOUL WINNER Study Text: Luke 10: 17 - 20 Introduction: - The winning of souls is a surpassing privilege that brings great joy each time a soul is won by the Gospel. - There is no greater happiness and rejoicing than to see someone you have spoken to, prayed for, and cared for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 3, 2017

This message discusses the medical phenomenon call the Placebo Effect which in reality is proof positive of the power of faith.

Placebo Faith – The Real Thing! Part 1 Scriptures: Matthew 18:3; Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 18:21; 23:7a Introduction In Matthew 18:3 Jesus says, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven.” Hebrews 11:1,6 says, “Now faith ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In A Staff Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 10, 2014

God put Jacob the supplanter in a position in which he had to lean upon a staff and not his schemes.

Faith in a Staff Hebrews 11:21 We saw last week how Jacob with the help of his mother Rebekah deceived Isaac his father to bless him. Jacob: The supplanter, he who will trip you up Point: The episode with his mother no doubt gave justification to this attitude to deceive Mention: Genesis 28:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Great Enough To Sanctify (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 6, 2014

There is a negative aspect of holiness/sanctification – putting off. There is a positive aspect of sanctification – putting on.

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Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Holiness

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt.1 Series

Contributed by David Mcallan on Jun 30, 2008

Our position as Christians is not something we ourselves have given to ourselves, it has been given by God

Intro A man who had been a drunkard in the slums of Chicago for many years came to a mission one night. He heard the message, ate the meal, and went to bed. That was his last night on earth. He died poverty-stricken and friendless, never to see another day. What he did not know was that he had an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational