Sermons on Attitude Changes:

The Judgment Seat Of Jacob - An Evil Confederation Of Anger

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008

A message that focuses on the anger of Simeon and Levi in their reaction to Dinah’s defiling by Shechem.

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF JACOB SIMEON AND LEVI THE EVIL CONFEDERATION OF ANGER TEXT: Genesis 49:5-7 Genesis 49:5-7 KJV Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations. [6] O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep To The Script

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 23, 2018

“rejoice always?” Really, Why? Instead of asking why, I’m going to ask you why not? Is the accuser going to help your situation? Is the world going to help your situation? Does the world and the accuser, even care about your situation?

Keep to the Script Philippians 4:4-9 Voice 4 Most of all, friends, always rejoice in the Lord! I never tire of saying it: Rejoice! 5 Keep your gentle nature so that all people will know what it looks like to walk in His footsteps. The Lord is ever present with us. 6 Don’t be anxious about things; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit Teaching Series Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 12, 2014

This is an in depth study of the characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit of JOY.

Fruit of the Spirit—JOY (3 lessons) Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh February 2, 9, 16; March 16, 23; April 6, 13, 2014 (Note to readers: This study borrows from sources I no longer have or remember who they were. If you know to whom I can attribute some of the ideas ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart God Uses

Contributed by Randy Hamel on May 15, 2008

This message looks at Cornelius in Acts 10; his heart was a prepared heart because God heard his prayers.

Message ‘The Heart God Uses’ Acts 10:30-43 (NIV) May 4, 2008 o There was a pastor who had a parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. He learned that one of his deacons had a parrot. The parrot would only say, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:30-43

The Absolutely Positively Proper Perspective

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 26, 2010

Having a Positive Attitude is a vital aspect of a successful Christian life, this sermon looks at ways that the proper perspective insures our success.

THE ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY PROPER PERSPECTIVE (All my sermons use illustrations found on sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Having the proper perspective is truly one of the most important things we can have in life. Another way of saying this is: Having a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Refiner's Fire

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 1, 2013

God uses hardships to refine us and to make us more like Jesus. Will we let Him?

Malachi 3:1-5; Luke 22: 24-34 Very soon, on Tuesday in fact, millions of students are heading back to school. It’s a new start, a new year of learning and growing. What did you enjoy the most about school, either junior or high school, or even college or university? If I was a betting man, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Yeasty Beasty Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 26, 2024

Jesus uses yeast as a symbol to talk about hypocrisy.

M16: THE YEASTY BEASTY M16: LEAVEN THAT’LL KEEP YOU FROM HEAVEN Matthew 16:5-12 #m16sermons INTRODUCTION… My First and Only Breadmaker (p) When Kelly and I got married in 1998, we had a wedding registry like all couples do nowadays. A wedding registry, if you do not know, is a list from various ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Challenge Sermon Iii: Making Changes For The Better Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, mature Christians dedicate themselves to conserving Biblical principles in word and in deed by preserving the sacredness of God's commandments and by serving Christ as light shining in darkness.

A POSITIVE CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE CHANGES LIFE FOR THE BETTER WITH ONE EXCEPTION Have you, like me, ever been at odds with the law - for example: Have you ever been ticketed for a traffic violation? How did you handle your lawlessness? Stopped by a police officer for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Christian Challenge Sermon Iii: Making Changes For The Better Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 11, 2019

In times like these, Christian influence changes life for the better and makes a distinct difference in the lives of others, except when it comes to breaking the law. Honor God's Commandments!

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON IV: MAKING CHANGES FOR THE BETTER Have you, like me, ever been at odds with the law - for example: Have you ever been ticketed for a traffic violation? How did you handle your lawlessness? Stopped by a police officer for not coming to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 5:21-26

A Prayer For God's Direction

Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 10, 2001

We can use Jabez’s prayer like a compass...N-never ending favor; S-significant influence; E-enabling touch; W-wary of the enemy.

A Prayer For God’s Direction 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 11, 2001 Introduction: As some of you know, Mahria and I had the opportunity to go to a pastor/spouse retreat at the end of January. We spent a few days in Pismo Beach with other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: *other

How To Free Your Mind From Bad Memories

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

We all tend to be restricted by our memories. Paul, the apostle wrote, "Be transformed (actually metamorphized) - changed from within, by the renewing of your mind- attitude and perceptions."

We all tend to be restricted by our memories. Paul, the apostle wrote, "Be transformed (actually metamorphized) - changed from within, by the renewing of your mind- attitude and perceptions." Illustration: Behind the scenes of an Arizona circus, Bobb Biehl started chatting with a man who trains ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live Until You Die, Die Until You Live

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 23, 2009

We admire those who pursue life goals as long as they can; but our calling is to die to self. It will mean a change of values and of attitudes, but it will give us true life.

I’m pretty sure that we can make a case for living until we die. It would not take a lot of effort to convince one another that we can approach life with gusto, squeezing every ounce of juice out. There’s a strong compulsion in us to extract all the value and the vitality we can get out from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Habra Espacio Para Mi Series

Contributed by Marco Vinicio Villatoro on Sep 21, 2008

SI ALGUNA VEZ HAS PENSADO DE LA CLASE DE PERSONA QUE ERES Y CREES QUE NO MERECES ESTAR EN EL EQUIPO DE DIOS, PERMITEME ILUSTRARTE QUIENES FORMAN PARTE DEL EQUIPO DE DIOS

HABRA ESPACIO PARA MI? Que pensarías si te dijera que en una empresa, la Junta Directiva de una empresa está formada por: Un borracho, un mentiroso y engañador, un preso recién salido de la cárcel acusado de violador, un asesino confeso, una prostituta, otro tipejo débil, pobre e insignificante, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back In The Ring For Another Round

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 6, 2009

I don’t know what they tell Boxer-Man, but I’m sure it’s good stuff. What I do know is whatever they tell him works. Even though he’s banged up, he gets back into the ring for another round!

Back In the Ring For Another Round Mark 4;36,37 - 9;27,43 4; 36And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, 37Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Christian's Armour

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 26, 2008

The real meaning of putting on the whole armour of God and what we as believers need to be doing.

The Christian’s Armour Ephesians 6:10-18 The story has been told of a mental hospital that many years ago came up with an unusual test to determine when their patients were ready to go back into the world. They brought the patient who was ready for release into a room where a water faucet was left ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ