Sermons on Be Positive Always:

Philippians 4:4-9 - How To Rejoice In The Lord Always

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2024

The Apostle Paul directs us to rejoice in the Lord always, but some days rejoicing is easier said than done. In this message we examine the framework to keep rejoicing regardless of your personal circumstances.

The Apostle Paul, a little background—he's in prison. At some point, he realizes he's probably going to be put to death. When you read his resume of catastrophe, it's pretty impressive: shipwrecks, bitten by a snake, whipped, beaten, left for dead, threatened constantly. And yet, in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Men Ought Always To Pray - God Open My Eyes

Contributed by Olufemi Folorunso on Apr 8, 2017

There are a couple of questions that need to be answered when it comes to prayer:

Bible ref: Luke 18: 1 1st Bible reading: Isaiah 62: 6 - 9 2nd Bible reading: Luke 18: 1 - 8 • Father, hear my humble crying, in Jesus Name. Introduction: Luke 18:1 “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;” • Genesis 32:24 - 26: “And Jacob ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Strikes Don't Always Mean Your Out

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 16, 2015

God provides a way for us to get throughout the ballgame of life in hopeless circumstances.

Three Strikes Don’t Always Mean You’re Out By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Illustration – Game 4 of the 1941 Baseball World Series 1. NY Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers a. A rivalry so fierce it continued when the Dodgers left Brooklyn and moved to LA and continues to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are We Praying For God’s Will If It Always Happens Anyway? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 29, 2025

Many presume that everything that happens is God's will. That's not true. What does it look like to pray that God's will would start to be done here on earth as it is done in heaven?

WHY PRAY THIS? This is a prayer because it isn’t happening much now. - Matthew 6:10. - So in this fourth part of the sermon, Jesus calls us to pray for God’s will to be done. - But, wait, isn’t that already happening all the time? We hear people constantly speak that whatever happened was God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Grass Isn't Always Greener On The Other Side

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

Why we should trust in God's purpose for us instead of moving around and expecting better things in life.

THE GRASS ISN’T GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE By: C. Mason Davis An old tired-looking dog wanders into a guy's yard. He examines the dog's collar and feels his well-fed belly and knows the dog has a home. The dog follows him into the house, goes down the hall, jumps on the couch, gets ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15

Of Grace And Beauty

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 25, 2013

It is by Jesus' saving grace and beauty that the hope of our faith is delivered to us, daily.

Of Grace And Beauty by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (11/25/2013) “...Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Friends

New Thing Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 31, 2018

“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert”.

Isaiah 43:18-21 “New Thing” (43:19) Let us read this verse together: (Putting your name) Andrew, “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert”. Now tell your neighbor “Behold, God will do a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Culture Of Forgiving No Matter The Magnitude Of Offence

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 6, 2019

Forgive everyone no matter what they do to you.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 2 OF LENT* Our reflection today is on the 2nd Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE TWO DEBTORS* Luke 7:41-48 King James Version (KJV) 41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:41-48

Denomination: Charismatic

The Worship Of Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 15, 2015

Thanksgiving isn't a day, a holiday or just a meal. It was designed by God to help keep our bodies, souls and spirits healthy.

Intro: A woman had a parrot who always complained about everything. It was Thanksgiving Eve, and she was preparing the Thanksgiving meal. The parrot complained about everything as she worked. Finally, she had heard enough. She took him out of his cage and opened the refrigerator to put him in to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Forever Trapped?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 13, 2016

Do you live in the right house? Is everyone right? Are you correctable? Who will take ownership for where you are?

AM I FOREVER TRAPPED? I LIVE IN THE RIGHT HOUSE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IS LIFE? HOW DID I GET HERE? John 16:33 (MSG) I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Choices That Can Change Your Life

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Feb 9, 2020

‘Choice’ is something that begins with God. God chose to keep the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the center of garden, so there was no chance of Adam & Eve missing it. And God passed on this gift of choice to mankind. The choices that we make in our everyday life determine our future.

The choices that we make are very important. It determines our victory and our future. One wrong choice can ruin your life. And a right choice can bless you abundantly. What’s the first choice mentioned in the Bible? [allow audience to guess] Eve choosing to eat the forbidden fruit! No. CHOICE ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Deuteronomy 30:19, 1 Corinthians 6:12, Luke 14:25-28, Luke 17:6, Philippians 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Challenge Of Holiness

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 13, 2010

GOD WANTS HIS PEOPLE TO LIVE HOLY, SEPARATE LIVES UNTO HIM. SOMETIMES THIS CAN PROVE TO BE INCONVENIENT AND SHALLENGING FOR US, ALTHOUGH IT IS ALWAYS POSITIVE AND REWARDING IN THE END.

THE CHALLENGE OF HOLINESS EXODUS 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: START OUT BY TALKING ABOUT HOW NORMAL THIS DAY STARTED FOR MOSES AT THIS TIME MOSES WAS JUST AN AVERAGE MAN WITH AN AVERAGE JOB ON AN AVERAGE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About Position It's About Purpose

Contributed by Rodney Joseph on Jul 17, 2021

Welcome: Good afternoon everyone, can we get a hallelujah praise amen

I am so excited to be here today praising God he is an amazing father Let us pray before we start Prayer> Amen Before we get into the sermon today i want read a verse in Romans 5:3-5 The sermon is about Peace... with God through faith we must have faith, you see on july 3rd i was talking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

A Sound Mind

Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 22, 2006

A sound mind is very essential and important in living the Christian life. Right thinking leads to correct Living. Having a sound mind is very important because we move, make decisions and act according to the perception and comprehension of the mind

Title : A Sound Mind Text: 2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. A sound mind is very essential and important in living the Christian life. Right thinking leads to correct Living. The heart refers to our emotions and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Sit At Gods Right Hand

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 5, 2013

To show that we are sitting together with CHRIST far above all enemies.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you reigning with CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are sitting together with CHRIST far above all enemies. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 1:13 (Amplified Bible) 1:13 Besides, to which of the angels has He ever said, Sit at My right hand ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:13

Denomination: Pentecostal