Sermons on Childlike Attitude:

Pulling Up Weeds

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2002

How to discover make-believers in the church, and make-believing attitudes in ourselves.

Nobody likes weeds. Weeds are the bane of our existence. We do nothing, and weeds come up. We spray like crazy, and weeds come back. There’s one weed in particular that I dislike more than any other. I don’t know what they are called – but I have my own name for them: “Explode-a-weeds.” I’m sure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What' So Special About Palm Sunday

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 3, 2007

palm sunday message - PALM - Purpose Attitudes Literal fufilment Magnification

WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT PALM SUNDAY? Reasons for the celebration of Palm Sunday and the significance of the palm waving 1. Palm Sunday celebrates Jesus’ triumphal entry into jerusalem. Bible reading - john 12 12The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Am I A Jerk At Work? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2007

The attitudes I must have in order for others to enjoy working with me.

AM I A JERK AT WORK? Part 2 of 6 of the series "When Relationships Disappoint You, How to Find God’s Peace in the Pain" I originally titled this week’s message "When You Work With a Jerk," but as I continued studying the Scriptures a different perspective presented itself. The Bible talks a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of The Filling Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 28, 2008

The filling of the Spirit was evidenced in the early church in their unity and their attitude toward their possessions.

A few weeks ago we began looking at the book of Acts, when the Christian church first began, and the power of God’s Spirit was with the people. I want to challenge all of you to read the book of Acts during the summer. It’s 28 chapters long, if you read one chapter a day, you could have it done ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

Stinking Thinking 2

Contributed by Noah Martinez on Apr 17, 2008

Becoming aware of debilitating attitudes and finding power through Jesus to overcome.

Stinking Thinking 2 Genesis 4:6-7 ‘And the Lord said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen? If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door.’ Negative Attitudes cause us to turn away from God. We are never told why God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:6-7

Denomination: Holiness

More Gratitude, Less Grumbling!

Contributed by David Cook on Nov 14, 2009

God’s people should be known for a grateful attitude, (not grumbling)!

MORE GRATITUIDE, LESS GRUMBLING! TEXT: LUKE 17:11-19 INTRO: We have so much to be thankful for. In spite of this, it’s easy to get wrapped up in becoming a grumbler over a person of gratitude! ILLUS: Thankfulness seems to be a lost art today. Warren Wiersbe illustrated this problem in his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant's Heart

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007

How important is our attitude when we serve Jesus Christ?

Philippians 2:3-8 “A Servant’s Heart” I. It Is Sometimes About Us. (vs.3) • How important is our attitude and motivation when we do something? 1. Vs. 3 We should never be motivated to serve out of strife. o Strife- 1. A bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension. 2. An exertion of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Oct 17, 2007

Introduction to the Beatitudes focusing on the description of all who have Kingdom attitudes.

“Blessed” The Beatitudes FCC – September 30, 2007 Text: Matthew 5: 1-2 Introduction: Today we are beginning a brand new sermon series based on the Beatitudes found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5. We are also going to begin introducing some concepts from Celebrate Recovery, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Penitent

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 27, 2007

Pharisee/Tax Collector - which one had the right attitude to prayer?

OR/NR 24-10-04 Parable of the Pharisee & Tax Collector - Lk 18:9-14 Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

Giving At Christmas

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 25, 2007

A look at the different attitudes toward giving at Christmas (or any) time.

*****A BELL AS A PROP WOULD BE HELPFUL*********** season.... as we shop and we walk through the malls...into Wal-Mart...or any other store we hear them....and the sounds that these bells make mean many different things to different people....and today we are going to examine the possible reactions ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Should The Child Of God Rise From His Knees

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 19, 2007

What should be our attitudes when we have finished praying

How Should A Child Of God Rise From His Knees Matthew 6: 13 The prayer that is given here is a direct response to the disciples request, “Lord, teach us to pray.” The prayer is a model designed to show us to pray, and it has lost none of its power after over 2000 years. As we look at the last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Content - Part 2

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This second part of the sermon on Godly contentment focuses on our covetous attitudes.

Are You Content – Part 2 Let me give you a picture of contentment. It’s a Saturday morning. I’m sitting in my new office, in my new chair. I have a hot cup of black coffee in my hand and a toasted bagel on the saucer. The dog is sitting quietly beside me waiting on a handout. Joyce is sitting in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007

Part of a series in Phil., we are encouraged to have the mind and attitude of Christ.

What would you do for a Klondike bar? Some people would do some strange things. What would you do if there was little or no reward? (David Yarbrough, SC.com) The following ad once appeared in a London newspaper: "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Will You Turn Away?" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2007

#22 in the series. This text details three Amazing Attitudes towards Jesus.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 22 “Will You Turn Away?” John 6:60-71 It is amazing to consider that chapter six of John’s gospel began with the amazing reception to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Positive Parent Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 26, 2007

Some of God’s guidelines on how to parent with positive attitudes and actions.

BECOMING A POSITIVE PARENT Part 3 of 6 in the series "When Relationships Disappoint You – How to Find Peace in the Pain" The national news recently revealed how Hollyweird actor Alec Baldwin royally chewed out his 12-year-old daughter by leaving her a very angry and belittling voicemail. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist