Sermons on Negative Mind:

The Prayer Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

Lets face the reality of this. Much, if not most, of what we have to thank God for comes to us through other people. They are the primary tools of God to achieve His purpose in history.

My earliest childhood memories of being in church are of the rope that I could ride. The thick rope hung down through the ceiling in the church entry way. I was so little that when the rope was pulled to ring the bell in the belfry, I could hang on to it and get a ride as it would pull me up off ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Facing The Giants

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 29, 2007

By faith, learn to face the giants that can defeat you.

I heard of a group of people who visited a zoo. As they passed the elephant pen they noticed one of the attendants sitting and crying. One of the visitors asked another attendant what was wrong. The attendant replied “The elephant has died.” The visitor said “Oh, he must have been fond of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:14-51

Denomination: Baptist

I Won't Complain Series

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on May 29, 2010

Life and death are in the power of the tongue. The Lord wants us to speak life.

WATCH YOUR MOUTH SERIES WEEK 1 I WON'T COMPLAIN Philippians 2:14-15 Pastor Talbert W. Swan, II INTRODUCTION Someone once said that great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, and small minds discuss people. The church that Paul wrote about was full of small-minded people who gossiped ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: *other

The Three Greatest Joy Robbers Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007

Life gets messy. That’s no surprise. What is surprising is how easily we forget that God wants joy to be our regular experience of life. And it’s the stuff a a messy life where we’ll experience God’s joy. We’re called to live in harmony, peace and of cour

Introduction Over the years I’ve noticed a pattern in how God works in my life. Whenever I’m going to speak about a particular topic God first allows me to personally experience it. I need to tell you…this is not always fun! But God seems to set things up so I have to live out the principles that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Attitude Counts

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Aug 11, 2020

Your attitude represents your very character. The Word of God says in Prov. 23:7; "For as a man (or woman) thinks in his or her heart, so he/she is..."

The other day, I was in the grocery store, and I noticed a lot of gloomy faces. I began thinking about my mother, who a year ago lost my father, her husband of over 60 years, and she seemingly has been in a funk ever since. I have tried cheering her up, but her mood stays the same. Now, I know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23, Nehemiah 8:10, Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attitude Counts

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Mar 17, 2021

Many of us concern ourselves with the outward approach to sin, but are attitudes have not changed. Well, attitude counts tremendously in our walk with the Lord.

The other day, I was in the grocery store, and I noticed a lot of gloomy faces. I began thinking about my mother, who a year ago lost my father, her husband of over 60 years, and she seemingly has been in a funk ever since. I have tried cheering her up, but her mood stays the same. Now, I know ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, Ephesians 4:23, Nehemiah 8:10, Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In A Fearless Life Style

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007

When you have an assurance of God’s love for you, you can’t be defeated. When you know who you are in Christ Jesus… Look out devil. Fearlessness is a definite sign of your victory. By appropriating the power of the blood of Jesus, you defeat Satan. Fearle

Introduction § As a Christian, we have authority in your mouth to establish the Word of God on this earth. § You and I have the authority to speak what has already been settled or established in heaven—healing, deliverance, peace, etc. § We need to feed our spirit man, that fear is the weapon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Discouragement Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 4, 2009

Have you ever been discouraged? Are you discouraged now? You don’t have to be. As we examine our passage today, we will discover the causes of discouragement. But more than that, we will find the cure.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com You know how much I love to watch college football. How many times have you seen a huge underdog go into the home stadium of a football powerhouse and play them very close the first half? It seems like it happens every Saturday during college football season. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sober Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon explores discerning right from almost right, listening to God's voice over others, and making decisions based on truth in a world full of misinformation.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be with you again, in this sacred space where we gather, united in our love for God and our desire to know Him more. We're here to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom of His Word, to seek His guidance, and to grow in our understanding of His will for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:24

Topics: Power, Influence

A Letter Of Forgiveness- Have A Different Perspective Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 11, 2023

This is the 153rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 2nd sermon from Philemon.

Series: Action [#153] A LETTER ABOUT FORGIVENESS- HAVE A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE Philemon 1:11-16 Introduction: Are you a person that sees the glass as ½ full or ½ empty? I want each of you very quickly to take the Life Orientation Test. (The Life Orientation Test (LOT) was first ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Maximizing The Blessings Of Godly Influence

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 6, 2018

Influences that affect our lives are only one side of the coin. The other is all about the influence that we have on others. To influence others is both a privilege and a great responsibility.

MAXIMISING THE BLESSINGS OF GODLY INFLUENCE Study Text: Psalms 1 : 1 - 3 Introduction: - Influence is the power or capacity of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of command. It is the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

#1 Exclusive Faith Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

The issue our text addresses is that it insists that Faith in Jesus Christ Excludes Every Other Option. For the fact of the matter is that, for the most part, we only turn to Jesus when we have ran out of options: He’s usually our last option.

One of the greatest affronts to the majesty of the Master occurs when we ask His help in prayer, and then rely on Something or Someone else in addition. We have this tenacious tendency of using this Jesus/And strategy; Jesus/And… my money, my medicine, my doctor, my parents, my spouse, my friends, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:36

Denomination: Baptist

An Internal Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 31, 2013

As we commit God’s Word to our memory and implant it in our hearts, we provide ourselves with an internal peacemaker that goes with us wherever we go. We can have fresh air wherever we go. What exactly will this peacemaker do for the believer?

Peacemakers of the Heart “An Internal Peacemaker” Introduction: 1. According to Philippians 4:6-7, God never intended for His children to live stressed-out lives. God’s plan for His children is one of peace. 2. Peace will only come at the root level of our inner spirit. We must ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Bible Church

You Better Change Your Attitude Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2015

4 steps for turning a bad attitude into a good one (Material adapted from Les and Leslie Parrott's book, When Bad Things Happen to Good Marriages, chapter 4, One Bad Thing Every Good Marriage Can Improve, pgs. 69-80)

HoHum: Les and Leslie Parrott- It was the best wedding reception we’ve ever attended except that it wasn’t a wedding reception. This needs some explanation. One week earlier the bride backed out. There was no catastrophe, no dark secrets revealed. She simply wanted to put off the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Drainers

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

things that kill spiritual life

Intro: years ago in Tallassee Alabama I went with the men of the church to the train tracks to unload a box car of lumber for the new church building. When I got home I was physically drained, I fell into bed that night. We all have known times of physical exhaustion. In the spiritual realm there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God