Sermons on Negative Imaginations:

Sermon On The Plight Of Loneliness

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 19, 2024

Loneliness could be defined as a feeling of sadness within the heart, because one has no loving friendships, relationships or company.

Taylor Caldwell, a female American novelist once remarked: “I am not alone at all, I thought. I was never alone at all. And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone. Not when the night is darkest, the wind coldest, the world seemingly most indifferent. For this is still the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:10, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 147:3, John 14:18

Mastering Your Mind PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon encourages harnessing Christ's strength to overcome negative thoughts, transforming our minds through God's Word, and clinging to His promises in challenging times.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, it is with a heart full of gratitude and a spirit filled with the joy of the Lord that I stand before you today. We gather in this sacred sanctuary, not as mere attendees, but as members of the family of God, united in our shared love for our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:2, Hebrews 13:5

Topics: Negative Thoughts, Christian Truth

God Is Closer Than We Can Possibly Imagine

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 9, 2006

A short sermon given at a midweek communion service. The answer to our searching is much closer than we can possibly imagine.

When I was quite young, I seem to remember an occasion when my Mother announced that she had lost her glasses. We are a family of spectacle wearers, and I know for myself that the loss of my glasses can be a big problem. Well, I was sat in front of the television and Mum was searching around in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Offers Us More Than We Imagine

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is a New Years sermon.

The Light shines in the darkness (1:1-5) Turn with me to John 1. Keep your Bibles open because we are going to walk through this passage step by step. Read John 1:1-5. The Word here is Jesus. The first verse parallels Genesis 1 by saying, “In the beginning.” The Word also calls to mind God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Does More Than We Ask Or Imagine

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2011

LENT 4 - God does far more than we can ever ask or even imagine. Christ dwells in our hearts. Faith grasps God’s great love.

GOD DOES MORE THAN WE ASK OR IMAGINE (Outline) April 3, 2011 - Lent 4 - EPHESIANS 3:14-21 INTRO: People pray knowing what they want. Too often we may pray with only our own interests in mind. Too often we ask and ask and ask for more and more for ourselves. It would or could be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Way Beyond What We Can Imagine

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 11, 2022

When we discover how much God values us and has for our lives, we can come to leave our fears and doubts in the dust.

Blessed way beyond what we can Imagine! Ephesians 1:3-14 Praise for Spiritual Blessings in Christ 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Job's Negative Image Of Life - Job Chapter Thirty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 30, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter thrity.

Job 30 could be outlined - Job’s loss of honor. (Job 30:1-14) Job’s negative image of life. (Job 30:15-31) Job continues speaking. The outward calamities of Job have affected his mental state. 1 "But now they mock at me, men younger than I, Whose fathers I disdained to put with the dogs of ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Negative Speech Can Have Devastating Consequences Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 27, 2025

When we speak negative, destructive words, we unleash a toxic force that can bring harm and devastation into our lives.

In the book of Proverbs, Solomon writes, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits" (Proverbs 18:21). This verse highlights the profound impact of our words on ourselves and those around us. When we speak negative, destructive words, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:4, Proverbs 18:21

Never Seek The Counsel Of Negative,toxic And Ungodly People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2025

Let's explore why seeking counsel from ungodly, unbelievers, compromise Christians, namesake Christians, and sinful Christians can be detrimental to our lives.

When faced with decisions or challenges, seeking advice from others can be a wise and prudent approach. However, as Christians, it's crucial to consider the source of our counsel. The Bible warns us about the dangers of seeking advice from those who don't share our values, principles, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Intrusive ,toxic And Negative Thoughts Come From Enemy Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 2, 2025

One of the enemy's most effective strategies is to plant intrusive and negative thoughts in our minds.

As Christians, we are engaged in a spiritual battle that is not always visible to the naked eye. One of the enemy's most effective strategies is to plant intrusive and negative thoughts in our minds. These thoughts can be debilitating, causing us to doubt our faith, our worth, and our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Overcomers Sermon Ii: Overcoming The Negative Effects Of Yielding To Temptation Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 20, 2020

To overcome as did Joseph and Jesus, learn the principles that empower children of God not only to recognize but to withstand the temptations of life.

Overcome the Negative Effects of Yielding to Temptation When teaching Christians of your caliber and high level of maturity, my assumption is that yielding to temptation is for the most part a thing of the past, and that you have become a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12

Disillusionment: With God And Everyone Else!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 26, 2015

People often set their selves up for failure and disillusionment. We might even pray to die! But God and Jesus went through the same. We must focus on Him and the faithful few who have a heart for God.

Disillusionment: With God and Everyone Else! By Capt. Kelly Durant 9-27-15 “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? “I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Jesus Gives Us A Way Of Transforming The Negative Experience Of Grief Into

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 27, 2002

May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:15-21 Color: White Title: “Jesus gives us a way of transforming the negative experience of grief into a positive experience; Christ presence.”

May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:15-21 Color: White Title: “Jesus gives us a way of transforming the negative experience of grief into a positive experience; Christ presence.” Jesus continues his farewell discourse to his disciples; this section begins and ends with a statement ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Foundations - Gaining Heaven's Glory Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

Revelation gives a description of heaven that has been debated for centuries. What picture of this did God want us to receive?

TEXT: Revelation 21:1-8/22-22:5 OPENING: KNOWING HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN R.Digest 2/84 p. 153 From Bishop Fulton J. Sheen’s autobiography "Treasure in Clay." I stopped to ask a few boys for directions to the Town Hall where I was giving a lecture. They told me where the Town Hall was and then ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead Prophets Society

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 4, 2009

For Transfiguration Sunday: we, like the disciples, have not imagined Christ as who He is, we as who we can become, or the cost of glory ... losing our lives to save them.

Every one who teaches knows what a mighty struggle it is to teach anybody anything and make it stick. Students come to school drowsy and distracted. Some are there because they have to be; some because Daddy’s money put them there; and some just because they cannot think of anything else to do. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist