Sermons on Be Positive Always:

A Hard Teaching

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 21, 2009

The words of Jesus are not always easy to understand; but, to live successfully in this world as God’s child we must listen and follow.

John 6: 60 – 69 / A Hard Teaching Intro: A young man from the city was visiting a dude ranch and wanted to appear as if he was used to the surroundings. So he went out walking with one of the hired hands. Walking through the barnyard, the visitor tried starting a conversation: “Say, look at ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Meaning Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 20, 2010

For Easter 2010, Dave teaches that the meaning of Easter is that the love of God will always prevail. This is part 1 in series, Love Never Dies.

The Meaning of Resurrection Love Never Dies, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 4, 2010 Easter, 2010. Jesus lives! That is what we celebrate today – our belief that Jesus was dead and is alive again. We believe that because Jesus lives, we also can have life ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Touched: Joy Complete

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 18, 2009

Story sermon for Christmas Eve Communion: God has given us what we have always wanted, but it must be shared.

John had first learned about Nintendo games at the home of his friend David. David was the kid who always had everything first. All the other kids liked to go over there and mess with David’s stuff, so they could go home and whine until they got it too. John thought Nintendo games were the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Results Of Being A Spiritual Child

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 4, 2010

Benefits are always attractive when applying for a job, but the benefits of being God's child surpass anything an employer could offer us.

RESULTS OF BEING A SPIRITUAL CHILD GALATIANS 4:21-5:1 INTRODUCTION When we stop to think, there are many blessings we receive from our parents. It is the cooperation of the parents in the first place that makes our birth possible. If it were not because of the demonstration of love by a man and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

For What Do You Work?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

Work we must in this world but let us not work for this world! Work in this world not only as if for the Lord but always for the Lord and for things eternal.

For What Do You Work? 08/23/09 AM Text: Matthew 6:19-21 Introduction I had a conversation recently with Sister Meredith, it was really just an idle chat after class one Wednesday evening. I had made the observation that for her every night was Friday night as she was now on her summer break from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look Who's Here

Contributed by David Moore on Mar 21, 2008

This sermon presents the fact that Christ’s presence is always with us even when we are suffering, sorrowing, sad, stranded or selfish.

Look Who’s Here! Aim: To show how the Risen Lord is there in times of our need. Text: John 21:1-19 Introduction: Two weeks have passed by since the resurrection. Jesus has appeared unto His disciple twice, and now they have been sitting around waiting for something to happen and nothings ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Searching Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2008

Part 2 in series The Journey Toward Christ, this message teaches that frustration and fear are almost always part of the journey, and explains why.

THE JOURNEY TOWARD CHRIST Sermon Two: Searching Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers December 16, 2007 Two weeks ago on the first Sunday of this series, we talked about spiritual darkness. Remember the point of that message? The hardest thing in the world to do is to see, and admit, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Medically Impaired, Divinely Perfect!

Contributed by Nora A. Jackson on Jun 14, 2008

Though the world may want to reject us, or we may want to reject ourselves, the love of God always welcomes us.

Medically Impaired, Divinely Perfect! Rom 5: 6-10, Heb 10:14 My Doctor, Sylvia, had me go in for a number of tests including several scans. Then from the results of all these tests, she diagnosed the cause of the problem: ‘this and that are a bit different from the normal…’. Now, several years ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanksgiving Top Ten List

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 14, 2006

We all have MANY reasons to be thankful, regardless of our circumstances. It is always appropriate to remember all His benefits to us.

(CORRRRRNY) THANKSGIVING JOKES What do you get when you cross a turkey with an octopus? Enough drumsticks for Thanksgiving How can you make a turkey float? You need 2 scoops of ice cream, some root beer, and a turkey What kind of music did the Pilgrims like? Plymouth Rock Which side of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trees In The Park

Contributed by James May on May 4, 2008

We will always see "men as trees walking" until we get close enough to Jesus to have a clear vision of others.

Trees in the Park By Pastor Jim May Don’t you just love to have the time to take a walk in the park and see all of God’s creation in a peaceful setting? There’s just something about it that calms the spirit and helps us to realize just how big and loving our God truly is. One of the things that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not My Will But Thine Will Be Done

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

How many of you don’t always know the will of God for situations? In this sermon, we will be discussing discerning God’s will.

Psalm 40:7-8 Then said, I, Behold, I come; in the volume of the book it is written of me; I delight to do Your will. O my God: yes, Your law is within my heart. We will examine what hinders you from discerning God’s will. THE MAIN THING IS THE CONDITION OF YOUR HEART! The will of God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trinity In Worship Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 10, 2010

After considering some reasons why the Trinity is not always central in our tradition, discussing how the Trinity shapes liturgical substance.

‘Glory be to God the Father’, sings the church, ‘glory be to God the Son, glory be to God the Spirit, great Jehovah, Three in One’. What is this? we ask—praise to three gods? No, praise to one God in three persons. This is the God whom Christians worship—God in three persons. At the heart of  the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If God Is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2019

The God of the whirlwind took on human flesh and came to die on the cross. The mystery of suffering and sin should always take us to the Savior.

If God is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly? Rev. Brian Bill April 27-28, 2019 Play video called, Questions. We all have questions, don’t we? For the next four months, Lord willing, we’ll be addressing questions you’ve heard people ask. Sometimes inquiries are from those who don’t yet know ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2019

The God of the whirlwind took on human flesh and came to die on the cross. The mystery of suffering and sin should always take us to the Savior.

If God is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly? Rev. Brian Bill April 27-28, 2019 Play video called, Questions. We all have questions, don’t we? For the next four months, Lord willing, we’ll be addressing questions you’ve heard people ask. Sometimes inquiries are from those who don’t yet know ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Truth Will Make Us Holy

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2011

Easter 7 - God's truth will make us holy. Jesus prays this for all believers. God's truth is always our message.

GOD’S TRUTH WILL MAKE US HOLY (Outline) June 5, 2011 - Easter 7 - JOHN 17:17-26 INTRO: John 17 concludes the lengthy, teaching discussion Jesus had with his disciples before his crucifixion. Jesus’ teaching started in chapter 13. Jesus washed the disciples’ feet. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran