Sermons on Be Positive Always:

Things Aren't Always What They Seem

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 13, 2004

You can be poor,hungry,hated, and still be blessed.

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem Why do you come to church on Sunday? One answer could be that you come to exercise your faith or, in other words, your spiritual muscles. Well, today we’re going to exercise your physical muscles, as well. I’ve read that it takes more facial muscles ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Always Does His Part, Will You? Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

Since God created this world and all that is within it, HE has proceeded about accomplishing HIS "good and perfect" will in it. We are given the opportunity to join HIM or continue to be apart from HIM. I pray that you will indeed join HIM.

God Always does HIS part, Will you RESTORATION A few years ago, an angry man rushed through the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam until he reached Rembrandt’s famous painting "Nightwatch." Then he took out a knife and slashed it repeatedly before he could be stopped. A short time later, a distraught, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Things Aren't Always What They Seem

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 23, 2003

Christmas Eve: There were so many things in the Christmas story that aren’t what they seemed to be. But God used them to bring salvation to the world!

A visitor to the zoo noticed one of the keepers sobbing quietly in a corner. He asked, “What’s the matter with that poor man?” He was told that the elephant had just died. “Fond of him, was he?” the visitor asked. “No, it’s not that,” came the reply. “He’s the one who has to dig the grave.” Things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Prayers Don't Always Work

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Prayer is a powerful connection with God, but there are reasons why prayer sometimes doesn’t work the way we expect.

Does Prayer Really Work??? by Randy A. Croft Largest radio receiver on earth is in New Mexico. Pilots call it the Mushroom patch. It’s real name is VLA-Very Large Array. It’s a collection of huge satellite disks on 38 miles of railways. Together they form a single telescope the size of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Always Thank God Because Of His Grace

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 14, 2007

Epiphany 2(A) - We always thank God because of his grace! Our loving God graciously calls believers into His church and then our gracious God richly provides for His church.

ALWAYS THANK GOD BECAUSE OF HIS GRACE (Outline) January 14, 2007 - EPIPHANY 2 - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: A quick reminder that Epiphany means appearance (or manifestation). During Epiphany we come to see Jesus’ appearance as the very Son of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Serving A God Of Impact - It's Not Always Easy Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010

It's tough sometimes. Serving God doesn't mean that automatically everything in life will go smoothly.

IMPACT SERIES #2 Serving a God of IMPACT It's Not Always Easy It's a tough pill to swallow. We expect that because we have determined to follow and serve God that it's going to mean that life will be easier. It's a lesson that has left us broken, discouraged, and perhaps even driven some from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel: Always Trust God, No Matter What!

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 25, 2009

This children’s sermon on Daniel in the Lions den, was written for an elementary age audience at church camp.

Daniel: Always trust God --- No matter what! Daniel 6:1-28 Today I’m going to talk to you about a man in the Bible named Daniel. Have you heard of him? What do you know about Daniel? If Daniel could be here right now, I know what he would say to you. He would say this: Always trust God – no ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing The Right Thing Is Not Always The 'done' Thing

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 3, 2010

A short talking looking at how Zacchaeus and Jesus both did the right thing, even though in the eyes of those around them it was not the 'done' thing. Jesus in particular upset 'all the people' by eating a meal with Zacc. It was not the 'done' thing - but

There is a phrase from my childhood that has been rattling around in my brain this morning. Some might say it is rattling around because it is bouncing around all by itself with no other thoughts to keep it company! Yes, I know, we men are not too good at doing two things at once, but I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Always Giving Thanks – Even After Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2011

Giving Thanks is about: 1. EXCITEMENT 2. SERVING 3. COMING Before God 4. Getting to KNOW God 5. ENTERING His Gates 6. SACRIFICE 7. BLESSING The Lord

(This is a reworking of a sermon I had written a few years ago. This sermon is designed to preach after Thanksgiving.) Always Giving Thanks – Even After Thanksgiving This past week we celebrated in this country – “Thanksgiving”. [Dates can be adjusted to fit the occasion. Example: Two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Of Kind Always Beats A Full House

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 25, 2008

Four of kind always beats a full house

WHAT MANY IN THE BIBLE HAD TEN LEGS BUT USED ONLY EIGHT OF THEM? He is the man in our text this morning. It is the man five times that our Bible calls “sick of the palsy.” He was carried by four men to the feet of Jesus. Nothing could daunt these four men who were determined to get their friend ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-12, Mark 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Always Thank God For The Gospel's Growing Season

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 8(C) - Believers always thank God for the Gospel’s growing season. God’s gospel takes root in our hearts. God’s gospel bears fruit in our lives.

ALWAYS THANK GOD FOR THE GOSPEL’S GROWING SEASON (Outline) July 26, 2009 -- PENTECOST 8 -- Colossians 1:1-14 INTRO: Scripture often uses extreme adjectives. The Lord requests believers to live the Christian life “always”, “continually”, “without ceasing”. These are only a few of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Crazy Thoughts Aren't Always Crazy

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 23, 2009

A Sermon for Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday February 25, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, this evening we begin another season of Lent, another journey in faith, in which we attempt to follow our Lord on the road to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

My Spirit Shall Not Always Strive With Man

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Warning of Coming Judgement

Gen Ch.6 v.1 - 8 a) A Season of Apostasy - 6:1,2 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. b) A Season of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

God's Church Has Always Been Unified

Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015

No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God’s approval. - 1 Corinthians 11:19 God's heart is for the unity of the body of Christ. There is a greek word for "differences" or "factions" in this verse is where we ge ..

No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God’s approval. - 1 Corinthians 11:19 God's heart is for the unity of the body of Christ. There is a greek word for "differences" or "factions" in this verse is where we get the word for heresies. Though these factions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem Always Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

Every believer has an obligation to pray for Israel in this evil world. What happen in Jerusalem shapes the direction of what happens on the earth. Remember, Jerusalem is the Throne of the Great King.

PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM 1. Genesis 12: 1 The Lord had said to Abram, Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic