Sermons on negative behavior: showing 616-630 of 36,594

Does This Sitiuation Define The Moment?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2008

Bad things happen to good people? Good things happen to bad people. The situation is neutral, it is what we do in negative situations that define the moment!

DOES THE SITUATION DEFINE THE MOMENT? OR DO WE DEFINE THE SITUATION? RENEW! RESTORE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Good things happen to bad people. Bad things happen to good people. What ever happens is neither good or bad it is what we do as we face the negative? Often the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Focus? What Do You Want?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 10, 2008

Two people can stand and look at the same thing and see two different things. Will we allow the negative crowd to dictate to our spirit person?

FOCUS? WHAT DO YOU SEE? WHAT DO YOU WANT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. I. WHAT DO YOU SEE? DO YOU WANT TO STAY THIS WAY? A. FOUR EYES? ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Upside Of Studying The End Times

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

A message geared to address what I felt was more of a negative attitude put forth in a message the previous week entitled "Cautions of Studying the End Times."

The Upside of Studying the End Times Various Scriptures March 1, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Last week we talked about four cautions we should keep in mind when studying the end times. And I railed against the extremism ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Uncover Your Miracle

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 27, 2011

Describes how that some negative things come to our lives and are not intended to stay, but for the sole purpose that we might be healed and thus bring glory to God!

UNCOVER YOUR MIRACLE John 11:1-6 1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) 3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Strength Of Sex And The Silence Conspiracy Series

Contributed by Olu-Timi Lewis Afolabi on Jan 5, 2014

THERE IS THE NEED FOR CHRISTIANS AND NON-CHRISTIANS TO KNOW THE NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE IMPACT OF SEX ON PEOPLE'S DESTINY. PEOPLE TAKE SEX FOR GRANTED AND ARE PAYING DEARLY FOR THE CONSEQUENCE OF THEIR INDISCRETION.

THE STRENGTH OF SEX AND THE SILENCE CONSPIRACY The energy of sex is so strong that its intensity is said to be matchless by any emotions ever known to mankind. It is a phenomenon that is greater and more pervasive than alcoholism, drug, food, football and gambling addiction combined. If not so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 0:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Doubt Breeds Confusion, We Trusted...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2021

Is it possible to so accept the negative news that we can be walking with the son of God and not even know it? We trusted, ed makes past tense...

DOUBT BREEDS CONFUSION… WE TRUSTED? PAST TENSE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TWO MEN ACCEPT THE NEGATION NEWS OF THE CRUCIFICTION… WHAT CAN NEGATIVE NEWS DO TO ONE’S FAITH? LET US WALK TOGETHER ABOUT 7 TO 8 MILES… 5 HOURS OF WALKING… WALKING WITH THE SON OF GOD… Luke 24:13 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-21, Mark 9:23-24, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anticipation

Contributed by James May on Feb 3, 2019

Anticipation can be a powerful force to make us prepare for the coming of the Lord, or it can be negative force to create doubt and fear! Either way, it drives us!

Anticipation By Rev. James may Very early this morning I awoke to a single word going over and over in my mind. I immediately recognized it as a “Word from the Lord” because it was nothing that I had thought of or dreamed of that brought it forth. That single word was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:11-12, Revelation 3:11, Revelation 16:15, Matthew 22:13, Matthew 24:51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Invitation To Change

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 13, 2021

Change is difficult because we focus on the negative aspects of the change. We follow a wrong strategy. Yet Jesus offers each of us an invitation to change!

Sir Isaac Newton’s “First Law of Motion” states “Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it!” I think we all recognize within ourselves the need for change. Yet we also recognized that the change we need is often hard to achieve. Change is ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, John 5:14

Denomination: Methodist

Yeast: How The Leaven Was Used To Show Good & Evil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

Explore the metaphorical significance of leaven in the Bible, emphasizing its power as an influence, the dangers of negative influence (bad leaven), and the blessings of positive influence (good leaven).

Good morning, family. I want to talk with y'all today about something we encounter every day, yet we often overlook its deeper meaning: leaven. Yes, I'm talking about that stuff we use in bread. But beyond the kitchen, leaven, in the Bible, is a powerful metaphor. It can stand for influence, both ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Leaven

The Happy Psong Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 1, 2015

David, just as Jesus did, shares the key to living a happy life.

Do you remember the “minions?” They are the adorable yellow little helpers for Gru in the films Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2. They’ve shown up in advertising, television programs and music since those two movies, and now, on July 10th, is the debut of their own movie entitled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

A Strong Saint Series

Contributed by Kamau N on Apr 19, 2003

Spiritual strength and courage are necessary for our warfare in the world full of darkness and evil. The life and behavior of saints must be strong and righteous in a world full of sin and ungodliness.

A Strong Saint Ephesians 6:10-12 Spiritual armour against the enemies of their souls) Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual warfare and suffering. Those who would prove themselves to have true grace, must aim at all grace; and put on the whole armour of God, which he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Profile Of A Lukewarm Christian

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2010

Being lukewarm is unacceptable behavior for a believer and is useless for the kingdom of God. The Lord is looking for believers who love their Lord enough to share Him with a dying and confused world.

Profile of a lukewarm Christian Rev. 3:14-22 Introduction- I want us to glance this morning at the seven churches that John wrote about in the book of Revelation. The one we will look ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Paul’s Philosophy In A Christian Life

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Jan 29, 2014

expressing our philosophy as a believer of Christ, that while we were on earth they will identify us in action, attitude, and in our behavior, that we were in Christ and living for Christ.

PAUL’S PHILOSOPHY IN A CHRISTIAN LIFE Philippians 1:21 Introduction: Of all Paul's epistles Philippians is the most consistently positive and personal. It reflects a joyful spirit when he say’s “for to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” what a philosophy in life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Magnanimous Heart: Why Magnanimity Is An Important Virtue” Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Sep 18, 2024

Magnanimity, often described as "greatness of spirit," refers to the ability to rise above pettiness, resentment, and self-centeredness, to demonstrate generosity, forgiveness, and noble behavior.

Title: “God's Magnanimous Heart: Why Magnanimity is an Important Virtue” Text: Luke 6:35 “But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because He is kind to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get It Right Sermon Iv: Living Out Of Reverence For Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 30, 2020

How we Christians approach living the rest of our days with reference to our personal relationships matters - if we truly desire to reverence God via wise choices that lead to acceptable, appropriate behaviors.

Living the Rest of Our Days Out of Reverence for Christ “Only one life, ‘twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.” At the time I first heard this slogan, I of course had no earthly idea how long my life would last; gave it no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20