Sermons on Cheer Attitude:

Send Lazarus To My Father's House Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 2, 2004

Second in a two-part series on the Rich Man and Lazarus, this sermon looks at repentance leading to salvation and as a vital attitude for receiving Holy Communion.

SEND LAZARUS TO MY FATHER’S HOUSE—LUKE 16:19-31 It appears to be a very simply request, “Then I beg you Father, send Lazarus to my Father’s House, for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.” Having realized too late that his destiny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Loose Lips Sink Ships

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Sep 16, 2006

Based on James 3: 3-12, this message looks at the sins of loose lips and the way of dealing with them through discipline and a change of attitude.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, what does the phrase “Loose Lips Sink Ships” remind you of? For some of you it may be a war-time poster. This phrase originated during World War I in England. Enemy spies frequented local pubs listening on the seamen’s conversation, until after a few pints of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Flying Stand-By?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 6, 2006

Many "hope" they will be saved, but don’t have the assurance God wants them to have because they don’t have the right attitudes.

Let’s start today’s message by talking about confidence. When I was in the Navy, I was a flight weather forecaster, and I gave weather briefings to pilots all the time. If you have ever been around a bunch of military pilots before, you are very aware of what ultra-confident folks they are. I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: *other

Lunacy? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 10, 2003

This sermons illustrates the forms that division takes in the church as well as the absolute necessity to end it! Then the sermon outlines attitudes that can defeat division.

Lunacy? 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 January 12, 2003 INTRO: A. [Lunatics Never Unite, Citation: Haddon Robinson, "The Wisdom of Small Creatures," Preaching Today, Tape No. 93.] A man went to an asylum for the criminally insane. He was a bit surprised to find that there were three guards to take care ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Cross In Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Nov 24, 2002

For believers who live with identification of the Cross of Jesus Christ a life of thanksgiving is a natural attitude of life because of the power of God at work in them.

The Power of the Cross Series – Part 4 “In Thanksgiving” November 24, 2002 10:30 AM Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Off To Work I Go - Iii Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

The biblical work ethic crosses cultural and biblical boundaries. Healthy attitudes toward our work are a vital part of personal fulfillment in life.

It’s Off to Work I Go (III) 1Thes. 4:11-12 1-19-03 We have been talking about our attitudes toward work. The Bible teaches a work ethic that transcends culture, crosses generations, and is applicable to every one of us—a Biblical View of Work. As we embrace the word of God in this significant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Charismatic

All Things To All People

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 2, 2006

It is easier to be all things to all people by turning to God for help and strength in a solitary place of prayer. It’s all about attitude.

All Things To All People – Mark 1: 29 - 39 Intro: In 1975 when I assumed my duties as the Pastor of a church in Indiana, I was delighted to see brand new Bibles placed in each pew. When I opened one to see what version it was, I was dumbfounded by what I saw. In large, red letters these words ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus And Sinners Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 13, 2007

If we are going to be disciples of Jesus then we must adopt His attitude toward sinners, and follow His example in reaching out to the lost.

Introduction: A. I think that most of us know that God loves sinners and wants them to be saved. 1. The Apostle Paul wrote, “This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Donation: The Reward Of A Succesful Steward Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 24, 2004

It is not our duration of life but our donation to life that counts. Giving has nothing to do with assets. Giving has everything to do with attitude.

Scripture Today we come to the conclusion of a series of messages on The ABCs of Stewardship. For the past four weeks we have been talking about stewardship, and today I want to talk about “Donation: The Reward of a Successful Steward.” The material for this message comes from Dr. John Maxwell. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Guides Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 26, 2009

God guides. He will show the way as we take the step of faith and do His work. Adopt an attitude of dependence on God always.

God is always at work in your life. He will be there to guide you. • But He does not do that by dropping a map onto your lap, with clear markers showing you the route. • You move and He guides you. Abraham did that, Moses did that, Paul did that. • The Lord has given us the wisdom and the burden ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stewardship Is Gratitude Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 26, 2010

This message seeks to get communicate that stewardship as a follower of Christ flows from an attitude of gratitude towards God and His work in our lives!

NUTS AND BOLTS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP STEWARDSHIP IS GRATITUDE PROPOSITION: That we would all understand that stewardship as a follower of Christ flows from an attitude of gratitude towards God and His work in our lives! Proverbs 3:1-10 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Nots Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

What is your attitude when you pray? Before Jesus tells us how to pray, He tells us how not to pray.

“The highest activity of the human soul.” That’s what the great expository preacher Martyn Lloyd-Jones said about prayer. Prayer is one of the most important things we will ever do in our relationship with the Lord. It is so essential to who we are as Christians that one commentator compared it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Return Of Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 14, 2013

If you truly believe in Jesus Christ and that He can return to earth for you at any moment, what should your attitude be?

Please open your bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 17. We noted a few weeks back that Luke 17 focuses on faith. Faith can move deeply rooted trees and even mountains. Faith can do miracles! Faith is powerful! In our passage today we will note that faith will heal! How is our faith? In your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Testimony For The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 23, 2013

1. Remember the people we owe. 2. Remember the positive attitude we can show. 3. Remember the power we know.

Our Testimony for the Lord Romans 1:9-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 8, 2013 *Mary's dad passed away 24 years ago, in May of 1989. His name was Harry Radcliffe, but we called him "Pap Pap." Harry was a hero in World War II. He received a Bronze Star for driving an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

What About It, Daddy?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 18, 2011

The dad of the prodigal has a good deal to teach us about right attitudes and right actions when it comes to dealing with problem children.

What about it, Daddy? The Father of the Prodigal Lk. 15:11-24 I. He was the Provider of the Family --Master of the home 1 Tim. 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. Dad should provide basic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal