Sermons on Challenges Are Positive:

When Everything Falls Apart Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

When everything falls apart, Jesus teaches the way forward is by exercising patient endurance.

Today, we're going to talk about something we all experience: those moments when everything seems to fall apart. You know, like when you fail a test, your crush doesn't like you back, or you have a huge fight with your best friend. Life can be tough, right? But guess what? Jesus has some advice for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Topics: Resilience, Perseverance, Life's Challenges, Endurance

More Than A Denomination: Challenges Facing Baptists In A New Era Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 9, 2011

The defining truths that make Baptists a distinct people, and the dangers of neglecting those truths, is explored.

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Heavyweight Battle ~ A Major Upset!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 29, 2003

This sermon challenged us to move ourselves into position, through faith, to see miracles happen in our lives.... and maybe even see Giants fall.

Text: 1 Sam. 17 Anyone here this morning believe in Miracles? Do you believe that God still unleashes his miracle working power in the lives of His people? The Smart Family this week witnessed a miracle, and they are giving glory to God for bringing home thier daughter after being kidnapped for ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Organization Of A Godly Leader Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 9, 2024

It is no secret that leadership presents its own set of challenges, and those who lead within the church are not exempt. Pastors in particular, and those in leadership positions within the church, often feel overwhelmed by the challenges associated with Kingdom work.

The Organization of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 3 (1-8 for Text) It is no secret that leadership presents its own set of challenges, and those who lead within the church are not exempt. Pastors in particular, and those in leadership positions within the church, often feel overwhelmed by the challenges ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Design Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2007

David sensed his value and purpose because he realized he was not an "accident". He was a man created in the image of God.

OPEN: In Robert Wise’s book “Your Churning Place” he tells a story about Burt Lancaster - a famous movie Star who made almost 100 movies between 1939 and 1989. But before he began working in the movies Burt Lancaster was a circus performer - a job he was fortunate to land, considering his less than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Jesus Today? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

Where does the culture say Jesus is? Where does scripture explain He is? Comparison of location and position.

Where is Jesus today? (Location and position) Today we are back of the topic of questions that people have about Jesus. The questions is, Where is Jesus today? Let me say that the answer to that can vary widely depending on who you ask. If you were to ask a Baha’ (A religion that originated ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

Destructive Locations

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010

This message is for those who need to be relocated from where the enemy has pushed them. Every man or woman is in a particular position in the spirit realm at every given time. Every man has a location; your location determines your possession.

This message is for those who need to be relocated from where the enemy has pushed them. Every man or woman is in a particular position in the spirit realm at every given time. Every man has a location; your location determines your possession. It is often said that 99 percent of success is based ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Beginning-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2011

1 of 2. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again. What is essential to a new beginning? 6 concessions essential to a new beginning are...

A NEW BEGINNING-I—John 3:1-21 Attention: New Years Day is about the beginning of something new. It is a harbinger of a time filled with potential... Of possibly doing things differently & better—particularly if last year was a difficult one. It is also the start of an extension of last year’s joys ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Four Great Christian Privileges

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

In our text we will see God’s beautiful picture of the true believer. Here we see God like a great painter creating a good image of a child of God. Observe in Isa. 33:15 that there are six unique characteristics of a real Christian.

Intro: Summary of text. In our text we will see God’s beautiful picture of the true believer. Here we see God like a great painter creating a good image of a child of God. Observe in Isa. 33:15 that there are six unique characteristics of a real Christian. He – (1) "walketh righteously" (2) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:15-17

Denomination: *other

Espn

Contributed by Ken Crow on Nov 12, 2010

NEVER REHEARSE LOOSING IN YOUR MIND . ONLY PRACTICE WINNING.

ESPN Pastor Ken Crow Romans 8:28-39 (King James Version) 28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Understanding The Difference Between Your Standing And Your Circumstances Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 23, 2010

Sermon 1 in series. Do you notice that others have a joy and victory that is missing in your life. Learn how to rediscover your spiritual joy! In this first sermon, we consider that one must know the difference between his circumstances and his standing i

What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy June 13, 2010 Calvary Baptist Church Ephesians 5:14 NOTE: This sermon is based in part on a sermon by F.B. Meyer entitled, “Where am I Wrong?” This sermon appears as chapter 2 in two of his books, Some Secrets of Christian Living and The Secret ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

I'm A Believer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 7, 2010

A sermon on how to maintain a positive outlook on life (outline and material adapted from Marvin Phillips from a workshop at North American Christian Convention)

Sermon for 8/22/2010 Introduction: One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by inches! The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Governed By Descent

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2012

Certain traits are ascribed/attributed to/associated with Jesus by virtue of His descent. But What traits/attributes? 4 traits/attributes of Jesus that are His by descent. By virtue of Descent, Jesus has a peculiar...

GOVERNED By DESCENT—Luke 3:23-38 Attention: A middle school in Oregon faced a unique problem. A number of girls were beginning to use lipstick & would put it on in the bathroom. After they put on their lipstick, they would press their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of little lip prints. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-38

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Heart In Relation To The World? Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Apr 28, 2009

Greatly inspired by Brian Houston’s book ’For this I was born’, this series seeks to change our paradigms about where we are positioned in life, and to make us realise that we are all a strategic placement of God for a purpose and a function.

• Every one of us will experience a sense of purpose and peace if we simply realised, and believed, that we are each a strategic placement, placed by God where He wants us, with whom He wants us, because of what He has planned for us. • God is big on positioning – Elisha was positioned for Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Characteristics Series

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Dec 17, 2011

In a negative, sinful world, we have to be the evangelists of hope, of good, of positive thought.

My ministry and my travels take me all over Michigan. I visit all sorts of small towns, medium size town, big sububs and large cities. Some of the cities and towns seem the same. Traffic signs and traffic lights blend towns into a sort of sameness. People watching is interesting, but most of us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist