Sermons on Negative Attitudes:

How To Be An Influential Person Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 5, 2005

8th message in James series. James has a decidedly different concept of what counts for influence than our secular society does.

On Christmas Eve 1985 this article appeared in Our Daily Bread: In the early 19th century, a war-weary world was anxiously watching the march of Napoleon. All the while babies were being born. In 1809, midway between the battles of Trafalgar and Waterloo, William E. Gladstone was born in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Turning Thanksgiving Into Thanksliving

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005

How to keep that spirit all year long in a way that will please God much more than will those who just spend one day at it! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Turning Thanksgiving into Thanksliving Rom. 12:1; Ps. 51:17; Heb. 13:15 This Thanksgiving sermon and several others [complete with PowerPoints] can be seen by going to: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- The common word in all 3 passages? Sacrifice! What started w/ the Pilgrims in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Unconditional Love Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 30, 2014

When God brings us into His kingdom through faith in Christ we become His son or daughter. Because He loves us so much and wants the best for our lives He sometimes brings discipline to us. The fact that we are corrected by our Father is proof

(ME) Good morning Odessa First – IT’S A GREAT DAY TO SERVE OUR RISEN KING: JESUS CHRIST! If you are with us for the first time this morning let me introduce myself. I am Danny Davis and I am the Senior Pastor here at this great assembly. Here at Odessa First we believe in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Coats... The Journey From Defeat To Victory

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 9, 2022

Learn the lesson of the journey of 5 coats... we can go from promise, to defeat to victory by staying faithful and refusing to be bitter. BITTER vs. BETTER.

FIVE COATS… I CAN NEVER UNDERSTAND THE JOURNEY? LIFE IS MEAN! LIFE IS REALLY MEAN! LIFE IS A SERIES OF LOSING TO WIN. WHY? WHY? THEY TOOK MY COAT! GOD NEVER EXPLAINS WHAT HE IS DOING! THIS STRIPPING AWAY FROM ME? STRIP AWAY MY COAT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE FIVE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-7, Genesis 39:2-5, Genesis 41:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Prevention

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Remember, it is not just what happens, but what does not happen that makes life victorious. God's providential prevention is a part of every life that is truly blessed

A great cholera epidemic sweep through London in the 19th century. John Snow observed that those who pumped water from the Broad Street pump tended to get cholera, but those who took their water from other pumps did not get it. He knew nothing about germs, bacteria, and polluted water, but he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 9 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2018

This message focuses on Romans 12:15-16.

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 9 Scriptures: Romans 12:15-16 This message is the conclusion of my series “A Living Sacrifice To God.” In this message we will look at verses fifteen and sixteen. Some of you know that I like the cartoon “Calvin and Hobbes” by Bill Watterson. If you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Please Judge

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 16, 2003

Are we, as Christians, allowed to judge our brother? NO! We are COMMANDED to judge him.

Please Judge Romans 2:1-16; Romans 7:1; Colossians 1:28 Listen to the first words of Romans 2:1 and Matthew 7:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else...” “Judge not that you be not judged.” Based just on those two scriptures, and some others like them, How many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Attributes Of Mercy

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 12, 2021

A look at the Mercies of God and how we should reflect them

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matt 5:7 NIV) When you consider forgiving the people who have hurt you, you must always consider how much Jesus has forgiven you! You don’t deserve His love and can never earn it. He forgave you because He is a merciful, gracious God. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4, Exodus 34:5-7, Micah 7:18-20, Matthew 5:7, Lamentations 3:19-24, Luke 10:25-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Thanks

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

Paul is clearly talking about unity in the church. He is talking about the kind of harmony that should exist among those people who really love the Lord, among those people in whom the Holy Spirit is living.

Opening illustration: Our power is shut off, and suddenly we become thankful for electricity. Our garbage is not picked up, and suddenly we become thankful for the garbage collector’s weekly stop. A good friend dies, and suddenly we discover how much he meant to us. Our water becomes too polluted ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Doubt Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

Doubt. It impacts all of us. Doubts are not incompatible with faith. In fact, they can add to our faith. So how do you access the power of the resurrection and overcome your doubts?

Overcoming Doubt Numbers 13:25-33 Lord Halifax, the secretary of Great Britain, once shared a railway compartment with two prim looking spinsters. A few moments before reaching his destination, the train passed through a tunnel. In the utter darkness, he noisily kissed the back of his hand several ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

It's All Good!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 20, 2016

There are times that I have thought to myself, that makes perfect sense! And then there are times that I thought to myself, never in 100 years would have I figured or thought to do that. But yet, it was exactly what needed to be done!

It's all Good! God is good all the time and all the time God is good! What's good you may ask? All of it! Absolutely everything, as long as God is involved in the details. That should really be the Christians mindset, shouldn't it? Does everyone know what an aura is? 1. An invisible emanation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Progression Of Praise

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Praise . . . it is more than goosebumps and music. There is a progression to praise that we must move through.

The Progression of Praise Text: Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come And See

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 7, 2012

In our text we learn the heart and simplicity of the message used by a few new converts to Jesus. Matter of Fact their exciting message of invitation consists of only three words – Come and See.

TITLE: COME AND SEE SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 1:44-46 I am excited this late hour and final moments of the year 2011 to bring this close-out sermon. This will be the final sermon delivered behind this Sacred Desk at Perfected Praise Worship Center this year. We end our first Full Year as a Church ...read more

Scripture: John 1:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

When You Don't Know What To Do

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Feb 25, 2024

Whether you believe yourself to be a good decision maker or have trouble picking out clothes in the morning. Know that God wants to help do the proper things in life.

The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-10, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 21:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bragging Rights Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022

Suffering is part of the process of changing us into people fit for the kingdom of God.

Everybody knows that Christians shouldn’t boast, right? Some people are so leery of boasting that they hide the gifts God has given them in the mistaken notion that God will be pleased with their humility. But that’s just as bad as seeking every opportunity to grab the limelight, because God can’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed