Sermons on Negative Attitudes:

The Altitude Of Your Attitude Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 31, 2005

When God examines your attitude, is He pleased? Are you sinning against God – not by what you do – but by your bad attitude?

What do… Ricky Davis, Milton Bradley, and Kevin Johnson … have in common? Well, they are all great athletes who have played for Cleveland teams. But the phrase that comes to my mind is “bad attitude.” I, for sure, don’t know the details of the stories with these men and you certainly can’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How High Can We Go? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul is a master of the balanced life, and that is why we see both the negatives and the positives so often in his writings. Be not conformed, but be transformed he says in verse 2, and now in verse 3 he gives us another negative and positive to keep us steady as we climb.

An officer of the American Flying Corps told of his experience during World War II. He went out over the ocean alone, and he saw a storm coming rapidly toward him. It was blacker than midnight. He looked down to see if he could go beneath it, but the ocean was already boiling with fury. His only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Thankfullness - An Uncommon Attitude Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007

This is from a series I did on attitudes. I got a lot of ideas from a book entitled Lord Change My Attitude by James MacDonald.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Thankfulness – An Uncommon Attitude Sunday January 28, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, Luke 17:11-19 Intro. A. In this series we are looking at good and bad attitudes. Each week we will look at a bad attitude that God wants us to eliminate from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Holiness

Developing A Disciple's Attitude Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 23, 2004

In the most famous sermon ever preached, Jesus sets forth eight statements that provide the best definition of a disciple ever delineated

Developing a Disciple’s Attitude In a classic comic, Calvin and Hobbes are talking about the New Year when Calvin says, “I’m getting disillusioned with these new years. They don’t seem very new at all. Each New Year is just like the old year. Here another year has gone by and everything’s still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Avoid The Negative Messagethe Spirit Of Defeat

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2005

We must examine why we feel defeated and develop a plan that will lead to deliverance and victory. Listening to the negative crowd can hinder God’s work.

Listening to the Negative Message THE SPIRIT OF DEFEAT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. YOU CAN NEVER OVERCOME THE NEGATIVE, YOU MUST OVERWHELM IT! I. INTRODUCTION: A. A BIG PART OF WINNING IN ANY GAME IS ATTITUDE. I am told when a professional sports ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The 7th Letter - To The Church In Laodicea Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 25, 2020

The Church in Laodicea is called Lukewarm by Christ . However he offers a wonderful

The letter to the Church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22) This is the seventh and final letter written to the seven churches of the Apocalypse that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Laodicea. This is the one church that Jesus has not one good word ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus' Positive Answer For Every Negative Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Thank the Lord when trouble comes, His love and grace expressing; Grateful praise will strengthen faith, Turn trials into blessing

Jesus’ Positive Answer for Every Negative Problem (Luke 18:27) Chuck Swindoll listened to a piece of advice from a wise friend one day that greatly affected his outlook on life. The friend said, "If you know how to do things you will usually find work, but if you can explain to people why things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27, Luke 18:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Positive Answer For Every Negative Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Chuck Swindoll listened to a piece of advice from a wise friend one day that greatly affected his outlook on life. The friend said, "If you know how to do things you will usually find work, but if you can explain to people why things work, you will probab

Jesus’ Positive Answer for Every Negative Problem by Paul Fritz Luke 18:27-18:27 Jesus’ Positive Answer for Every Negative Problem (Luke 18:27) Chuck Swindoll listened to a piece of advice from a wise friend one day that greatly affected his outlook on life. The friend said, "If you know how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contrasting Between Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong.

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. Taking credit for every good thing that happens Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss Cold, callous, and calculating thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday- Faces In The Crowd- Choose Your Attitude

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 21, 2016

Easter palm Sunday 2016

Thanks to so many here on Sermon Central for the inspiration for this sermon, I found so many sermons on "the faces in the crowd" and so many on "attitudes" that it would be very hard to single out any contributor, but thanks to all. Palm Sunday, 2016 “Choose your attitude” Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Check Your Attitude - Genesis 40-41 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

We're going to start with an attitude test. Everybody takes this test. Put your thumbs out. Show me your thumbs. Everybody, I want to see your thumbs. Okay, good.

We're going to start with an attitude test. Everybody takes this test. Put your thumbs out. Show me your thumbs. Everybody, I want to see your thumbs. Okay, good. If you have a positive attitude, you put your thumb up. If you have a negative attitude to the word I'm going to say, you put ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Treat Those Who Are Negative/Critical Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004

In this message, let’s look at five pro-active commitments that will help us be positive in a negative world.

A. One time after church, a father gripped to his son all the way home. He’d found fault with everything in the service. He criticized the preacher, the sermon, the music, and everything in general. The boy, who had noticed what his father put in the offering plate, said, “Well, Dad, what can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Winning Christian Attitude

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 11, 2001

A winning Christian attitude includes a positive attitude. As a believer we can become mighty in the Spirit of the Lord, and develop a heart of a champion when we are willing to give ourselves to the mind of Christ.

Sermon.977 See # 602, 614, 640, 729, 739 “A Winning Christian Attitude” From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Sunday, June 10, 2001 Philippians 3:7-14 A winning Christian attitude includes a positive attitude about yourself, God, the church, and other people! The same victorious life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Jan 29, 2002

Expanded topical sermon outline on the value of gratitude and thanksgiving.

INTRODUCTION Discussion of the Thanksgiving Holiday and the value of thanksgiving and gratitude throughout the year. BODY The Importance of Being Thankful 1. God COMMANDS us to be thankful. 1 Cor. 16:8 “Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cop A New Attitude

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

We need a beatitude attitude

Memorial day typically celebrates veterans of our armed services. Men and women from all branches who were willing to lay their lives on the line for the protection and safety of others. 911 illustrated that war has dramatically changed. And so the list of heroes have increased. Today we want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational