Sermons on Be Positive Always:

Enduring Gratitude

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

Giving thanks to God must become the ongoing lifestyle of a Christ follower. Giving thanks is a major part of worship. It is a command with many rewards promised to those who have a heart to worship the only true God!

Enduring Gratitude 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Intro: We speak of the Thanksgiving season, but as our text indicates, it must become the ongoing lifestyle of a Christ follower. Giving thanks is a major part of worship. If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Will Of God Concerning The Believer

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 17, 2022

The perfect will of God for every believer is to rejoice always, to pray without ceasing, and to give thanks in everything and for everything.

The Will of God Concerning the Believer Study Text: 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 - 18 Introduction: - People often wonder what God's will is. The Bible is God's word and reveals to us what the will of God concerning us is. - The Bible also gives principles in the will of God for us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do We Have A Breeding Ground For Positive Expectation ?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 25, 2025

Seems we live in a world of negativity. God desires us to expect good things by faith. May positive expectation grow in our hearts.

DO WE HAVE A BREEDING GROUND FOR EXPECTATION? MIRACLES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 62:5, Acts 3:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Do When You Are Placed In A Position Of Contention 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile Cornelius, his Jewish friends cried out in anger, "You went to the uncircumcised men

Illustration:No great advance has been made in science, politics or religion without controversy. Lyman Beecher 1. Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light And Praise Must Fill Us Always Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 16, 2025

One of the ways we can keep our body—that means our person—full of light is to be careful about what we read and watch.

Friday of the Eleventh Week in Course 2025 The psalmist tells us what to do: “Look to him that you may be radiant with joy, and your faces may not blush with shame.” When should we be doing that, looking to Our Lord? And what picture should we have in our minds when we imagine ourselves looking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23, Matthew 5:3, Psalm 34:2-7, 2 Corinthians 11:18, 2 Corinthians 11:21-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Always Combine Moral Principles Along With Chastisement Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

Nothing is dearer to our hearts than our children. Nothing is more precious to us than our grandchildren. It however, is all too easy to just enjoy the cuteness of them without realizing the responsibility that is ours, and ours alone, to mold them into champions for Christ. Playing with our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:15

Denomination: Baptist

A God's-Eye View Of Christ's Power And A Christian's Position Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 10, 2016

Paul prays that we get to know God better so we see better the blessings he has in store for us now and in eternity.

Imagine your fright if you found yourself strapped into a chair that was tilted so far back you were looking up to the ceiling. Before you can turn your head to get your bearings the chair starts to vibrate as a low rumble pulses through the room. The rumble increases in volume until it crescendos ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Right Or Wrong? - Once Saved, Always Saved? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2002

You cannot lose your salvation, but can you walk away from it?

OPEN: While visiting the Oregon Caves National Monument, a couple had hoped to get some rock samples -until they heard the following introduction by a cave tour guide: "I hope you enjoy our trek through the caves. I must ask you not to destroy or take any of the rock formations. Actu-ally, we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Negative Influences Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

Negative people can be detrimental to our spiritual well-being

As followers of Christ, we are called to be lights in a dark world, spreading hope and joy to those around us. However, we often encounter individuals who seem to drain our energy and hinder our progress. These negative people can be detrimental to our spiritual well-being, and it's essential ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 22:24-25

Attributes Of God Always Meet Our Needs

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2001

How the Attributes of God Meets Our Needs

God’s Attribute, Verse and Human Need 1. Adequacy - 2 Cor. 3:5,6 - Feelings of Inadequacy 2. Friend - Jn. 15:13-15 - Loneliness 3. Enabler - Phil. 2:13,14 - Lack of needed abilities 4. Supplier - Phil. 4:19 - Lack of resources 5. Faithful - 2 Thes. 3:3 - Instability 6. Gentleness ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Always Finishes...what He Starts

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 21, 2015

There’s not a mountain high enough….or a river wide enough, that can keep you from The good things and the good life God has created for you!

God Always Finishes What He Starts... How many of you have ever started something? How many of you have ever started something and not finished it? You know...for whatever reason Either you may have forgotten or changed your mind... How many of you know… the moment you take Jesus as your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 19: Positive Basis: Death Of The "Old Man” Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 27, 2018

When we are born again we are called upon to “put off” the old garments of the natural life, the natural man. We are to deny the ways of the “old man.” (The “old man” is by nature corrupt, and by nature follows “the deceitful lust.”)

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 9/12/17 Lesson 19: Positive Basis: Death of the “Old Man” (Ephesians 4:20-24) Ephesians 4:20-24 (KJV) 20 But ye have not so learned Christ; 21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer's New Position Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

Earthly principles to reflect our heavenly position.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Key word preeminence. “That in all things he might have the preeminence (1:17). 2. Theme: the position, privilege and power of the believer. Fussing at you will not get rid of sin. You must know what God has done for you, what a wonderful new position you have in Christ, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:17, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

It's Always Right To Do What's Right Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 10, 2010

Keep the "who" in mind as we look at the "why" and the "how" and the "when" to do what's right.

It’s Always Right to Do What’s Right Romans 13:2-7 Rev. Brian Bill 1/10/10 I’ve had the privilege of teaching three of our daughters how to drive, starting each one out in the parking lot right here at PBC when they were ten…JK (just kidding). Over the years I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Always Give Yourself Fully To The Work Of The Lord

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 10, 2011

Your labor is not in vain. The resurrection promises and God's mercy motivate you to work for him with courage and passion.

1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. A month and a half ago a parent of one of our former Lakeside students sent out an email requesting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Lutheran