Sermons on Negative Imaginations:

Throwing Rocks Down By The River Side.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2008

Are you a good rock thrower? Shimei is a great lesson of a man that knows the negative and loves to throw rocks at God’s man?

THROWING ROCKS DOWN BY THE RIVER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Influence: With Her, He Ate" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 11, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the person you marry has the power to influence your life NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY.

“INFLUCENCE: With Her, He Ate” Genesis 3:1-7(KJV) 11 February 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Community Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: The person you marry has the power to influence your life NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY. References: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Quench Not The Spirit

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Mar 5, 2008

There are some people whose thoughts are so continuously negative that they have themselves convinced that there’s something wrong with everyone and everything.

Pastor Kevin Burden ~ Carter Creek Baptist Church, Greenville, KY ~ Sunday PM, March 2nd, 2008 1 Thessalonians 5:15-23 “See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

"Can't"

Contributed by Harold Wilson on May 27, 2005

"Can’t" and "Can" are two different words. "Can’t" has a negative connotation while "Can" has a positive connotation

CAN’T John 20:24 Can’t and can are two different words. "Can’t" has a negative connotation while "Can" has a positive connotation. Many people cannot get no further than where they are because they have armored and shield themselves with Can’t. Opportunities are missed, blessings are transferred ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24

Denomination: Methodist

Shake It Off!

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

A message encouraging believers to release negative feelings and hurts as well as accept God's help when they struggle and/or are discouraged.

Title: Shake it off! Text: Romans 13:11-12 Romans 13:11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out-of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. Romans 13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast-off the works of darkness, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Happens When We Die

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 23, 2017

DEATH IS NOT SOMETHING THAT WE LIKE TO TALK ABOUT, IT HAS ALWAYS HAD A NEGATIVE MEANING IN THE WORLD. TO THE CHRISTIAN THOUGH, DEATH IS NOT THE END.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-58 A QUESTION THAT HAS PLAGUED HUMANITY SINCE THE BEGINNING OF TIME, IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE. AS CHRISTIANS WE HAVE A CERTAIN HOPE THAT WE WILL SPEND ETERNITY WITH CHRIST, BUT WHAT IS THAT HOPE BASED ON. WHAT DO WE PUT OUR FAITH IN? DEATH IS NOT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-58

Denomination: Baptist

Have Spiritual Stability

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 6, 2018

When a child of God is bombarded with false teachings, destructive or negative thoughts, how could he maintain his spiritual stability?

“Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

O, Say Can You See?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2014

BEWARE APATHY AND CARELESSNESS CAN QUIETLY CONSUME OUR EFFECTIVENESS. Do we speak negative traps that sow seeds that will grow?

O SAY CAN YOU SEE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com O, SAY CAN YOU SEE... WHAT DO YOU SEE? WHAT CAN YOU SEE? FALLING FAST? The Parachutist is a magazine printed by the United States Parachute Association THEY PUBLISH THE FATALITY SUMMARY from time to time... 1. From 1 to 20 jumps ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:52-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Raises The Poor From Dust Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

God is not indifferent to the condition of the poor and the lowly. He is the lifter of men, the One who delights in transforming lives and reversing negative conditions.

THE GOD WHO RAISES THE POOR FROM DUST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 2:8 Supporting Texts: Psalm 113:7-8, Isaiah 41:17-20, Job 36:7, Luke 1:52, James 1:9 INTRODUCTION: God is not indifferent to the condition of the poor and the lowly. He is the lifter of men, the One who delights in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Chosen Ones And The Jealousy Of Others Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 23, 2025

In the workplace, it's not uncommon for individuals who stand out from the crowd to attract attention – both positive and negative.

In the workplace, it's not uncommon for individuals who stand out from the crowd to attract attention – both positive and negative. As believers, we know that we're chosen by God for a purpose, and this can sometimes lead to jealousy from others. Let's explore this phenomenon through a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:18

To Question God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon explores Habakkuk's message of maintaining hope during hardships, hearing God in silence, and handling negativity through divine control.

Welcome, friends and family, to another blessed gathering where we come together to marvel at the enduring wisdom of God's word. We find ourselves today in the book of Habakkuk, a minor prophet with a major message. It's a message that resonates deeply with the times we're living in, a message of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-4

Topics: God's Silence

True Righteousness Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 29, 2007

Can you imagine the faces when Jesus told them their righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees to go to heaven?

Can you imagine the faces of all the people sitting on the Mount of Beatitudes listening to Jesus preaching the Sermon on the Mount, when Jesus told them their righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees to go to heaven? In Jesus day there were many people deeply concerned about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Word

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Aug 4, 2010

The power of God’s Word to change lives goes far beyond anything we can imagine.

THE POWER OF THE WORD The story’s told of a South Sea Islander who rescued a wounded G.I. during WWII. While the G.I. was recovering, the Islander proudly displayed his Bible to the G.I. He explained how he’d received it as a present from a missionary just a few years before. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Amazing Grace Of God

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

God’s movement in our lives is beyond our imagination and often catches us by surprise with its enormity.

Psalm 136 “The Amazing Grace of God” INTRODUCTION One of the most beloved hymns is “Amazing Grace.” This hymn celebrates God’s gracious movement in our lives: the gift of salvation, the gift of faith, God’s strength in difficult times, and the hope of life after death. “Amazing Grace,” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

God Has A Dream Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

First in the series "God has a dream." God has dreams for us we haven’t even imagined.

Adventure Christian Church Genesis 37:1-8 (p. 27) God Has A Dream For North Natomas When you leave today, I want you to pray a prayer with me: “LORD, not my dream, but yours.” There’s nothing wrong with having dreams. Dreams for our careers. Dreams for our homes. Dreams for our community. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ