Sermons on Negative Imaginations:

Beyond Imagination - God's Power For Growth Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 21, 2004

God’s power for growth is beyond our imagination but within our grasp.

I. The power to be (vv 14-15) A. Paul acknowledges the power and sovereignty of God 1. He kneels – not a posture of prayer but of obedience before kings 2. God names all families in heaven and earth a. Naming is a sign of power b. Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were a group of teens who had been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Greatest Future Ever Imagined!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

Heaven awaits those who have trusted Christ as their Savior.

John 3:16 tells us that when a person comes to God through faith in Jesus Christ, he "shall not perish, but have ETERNAL life." The word "eternal" refers not only to length of life but depth of life! It not only has to do with how long I live, but to how well I live! 1. Eternal Life Is Eternal In ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

More Than We Ask Or Imagine

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 5, 2009

The term “more than we ask or imagine” means that God can surpass what we ask of Him.

Ephesians 3:20 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” I’ve been meditating on this verse for almost a month now, and since then until today, I am in awe by the vast riches we have in Christ Jesus. Riches ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Church Of God

More Than You Can Imagine Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 17, 2021

You’ll pray for spiritual strength for their times of weakness. You’ll pray spiritual eyes for their times of carelessness. You’ll pray spiritual love for their times of selfishness. And you’ll pray spiritual depth for their times of shallowness.

Tomorrow is Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember those who have died in service of our nation. Many of you know of someone who died during their service in the military. For some, this was your very children. Today, we express a small token of the rightful appreciation due to these men and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Only Imagine Home

Contributed by John Payton on Mar 22, 2018

This is the 4th and last of a series of messages using the themes of the Movie, "I Can Only Imagine." I took the major themes and a few quotes, but went my own direction on each. The introduction recaps the 1st 3. Main thought: being at home with Jesus.

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE-HOME INTRO: The song that was written in mere minutes by “Mercy-Me” lead singer Bart Millard ,“I Can Only Imagine,” is renewing hope to many in the midst of life’s challenging situations. The movie by that name tells the story behind the song and is being played to sell-out ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Negative And Positive Ways Of Selecting Elders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 24, 2004

You are a leader. Yes, you! You may not be the president or manager of an organization, but you will be called on to lead others.

Negative and Positive Ways of Selecting Elders (1 Timothy 3:1-3:6) Illustration: Be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. –1 Timothy 4:12 Bible In One Year: Judges 1-3; Luke 4:1-30 You are a leader. Yes, you! You may not be the president or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Off Negatives And Putting On Positives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 14, 2009

Paul taught us the importance of actively putting off what is deleterious and putting on what is enriching. Here is list of fifty essential juxtaposed points.

Putting Off Negatives and Putting on Positives (Eph. 4:22-32) "Strip yourselves of your former nature (put off and discard your old unrenewed self) which characterized your previous manner of life and becomes corrupt through lusts and desires that spring from delusions. And be constantly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Run Your Life With Negative Splits"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Feb 21, 2014

We need to finish the race of life strong and not crawling to the finish line. This lesson will teach us how to do that.

Do you view God as a God that is waiting for you to slip up so He can drop the other foot or do you view God as a God of Mercy and Grace? First of all we have to quit working for the world and work for the Lord. The world loves us for our last deal. The saying “What have you done for me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Outbreak: The Downside Of Being So Negative Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on May 22, 2008

This message looks at what being negative really gets you...

Where does joy come from? I think so many times we equate joy with stuff. If I have all the right toys, the big house, enough money - then I can be happy... Other people equate joy with relationship. If I am getting along with all my friends, if my family is in order, if things are going well... ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Negative, Toxic, And Repelling Individuals. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 6, 2024

Have you ever encountered people who consistently exhibit negative, toxic, and repelling behavior?

Have you ever encountered people who consistently exhibit negative, toxic, and repelling behavior? The Bible offers guidance on how to navigate such relationships and maintain your spiritual well-being. The Warning of Toxic Company (1 Corinthians 15:33) The apostle Paul warns us that "bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Put A Positive Spin On Every Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us view problems with the mind of Christ. When you are tempted to say, "All these problems make me think that my efforts are not worth it, remember Romans 8:28.

1. The Holy Spirit increasingly sanctifies those who are a part of His family. The Spirit frees us from the problems, restrictions and penalties of sin as He sanctifies us. 2 Cor. 3:18, Paul writes, "But we all with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord are changed from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Focus! Lord, Refresh Our Eyes!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 15, 2022

24 EYES ? 20 EYES SEE ONE THING? 4 EYES SEE POSSIBILITIES... To focus on negative messages will always bring negative results? We need FRESH EYES see clearly.

FOCUS? LORD, REFRESH OUR EYES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FOCUS: Whatever fills our emotions and our minds will FILL OUR HEARTS! WHAT ARE YOU FULL OF? HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO EVALUATE OR SURVEY WHAT DISTRACTS YOU FROM YOUR GOALS? John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 14:27, Matthew 14:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lowest Floating Bulb: Listen!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 24, 2021

The Galileo Thermometer measures the temperature by the lowest floating bulb. Do we allow the lowest negative thought to distort the reality of God's plan.

THE LOWEST FLOWING BULB? I WILL LISTEN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN A PEACEKEEPER AND A PEACEMAKER? Matthew 5 records what we call the BEATITUDES OR THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT. The seventh point Jesus makes is that GOD LOVES PEACEMAKERS. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, Matthew 5:23-25, Philippians 4:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Out!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 5, 2021

There are things we do that intentionally or subtly tell people they are not welcome.

Out! John 2: 13 - 22 Intro: There was a woman names Emily Post who was born in the 1870’s. She died in 1960 but, I remember the book she wrote, “Etiquette” which went through 10 editions. This book taught people how to get along “politely” in society. She was quoted as saying, “Manners are a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed