Sermons on Negative Thinking:

Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 17, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Parable of the Rich Fool" Luke 12:13-21 A sermon for 8/7/22 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 12 “13 Then one from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But He said to him, “Man, who made Me a judge or an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, 1 Peter 4:10, Matthew 10:7-10, Genesis 19:1, Ruth 4:1-2, Ephesians 4:28, Ephesians 6:10-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Proper Preparation For The Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 23, 2022

I believe we are living in the last days because every day since Jesus ascended into Heaven after His resurrection is one of the last days – we just don’t know how many days, months or years there will be till He returns.

Proper preparation for the second coming of Christ For a few weeks, God has kept leading me back to a specific passage in 1 Thessalonians chapter 5 which I believe He wants me to share with you today. Let me give you a brief introduction to put the verses we are going to look at in context. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, 2 Peter 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:3, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:5, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8, 1 John 1:5-7, Romans 13:11-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, Matthew 24:36, Matthew 24:42-44, 1 Peter 4:7, Revelation 3:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-7, Luke 21:34-36, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Romans 10:17, 1 John 3:16, Romans 15:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, Romans 2:4-11, Romans 5:8-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:17, Philippians 1:20-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, 1 Thessalonians 5:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptism With The Right Practice Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jun 9, 2023

In order for Baptism to be Scriptural - it must follow the "Right Practice". This practice is outlined to us through the Word of God and is openly demonstrated through the direct example of Jesus Christ.

38) BAPTISM WITH THE RIGHT PRACTICE TEXT: Ephesians 4:5 BRIEF RECAP Ephesians 4:5 clearly states there is only: One Lord, one faith, one baptism, Now if there is so only One Baptism in the Bible, Then it has to be the Right kind of Baptism for us to follow. So far in this study we have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5, Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Mark 1:5, John 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of A Godly Man

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 16, 2023

Dear friend, being born male is just the beginning. It takes a lot of hard work and courage to become a true man, especially one who follows the teachings of God. To truly understand what it means to be a real man, we need to examine the differences between being a male and being a mature man.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Corinthians 3:11) "When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things." (Proverbs 23:24) "The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11, Proverbs 23:24, Isaiah 57:1, Proverbs 20:5-7, Psalm 37:23-24, Psalm 12:1, Micah 7:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Failed Father Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 17, 2023

When it comes to fatherhood, bad examples from Scripture can be good examples, once you know what a failed father has done wrong. Eli was a bad example. But what did he do wrong, and what can we learn from him so we can build better fathers?

Someone once said that everyone is an example to others - some are GOOD examples, and some are BAD. And, believe it or not, bad examples can be good examples for us. For example, Eli was a “GOOD EXAMPLE” of a bad example of how to be a father. But before we get to Eli’s story (and what we can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:22-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting First Things First

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 15, 2023

The following sermon is going to review Psalms 51 which is David’s confession and desire to have a new heart. From it we are going to learn how important it is to always put first things first when we sin, i.e., repentance and utter reliance on the Lord!

Putting First Things First 2 Samuel 11-12 ; Psalms 51 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 It was the springtime when David sent Joab and the whole Israelite army out to war while he stayed home (11:1). While others risked their lives, little did David know how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 1, 2023

Pastor John starts the series on the Holy Spirit by teaching how the Holy Spirit was involved in both the creation of the earth and the creation of humanity.

In the Beginning Holy Spirit Series CCCAG July 23rd, 2023 Scripture- Gen 1:2 Intro: When I was a child, and I attended worship services, everything was done in a very ritualistic way. We would walk into church, and see the worship song page numbers on the little block displays on the pillars, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 10:18-19, Revelation 7:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Crowns Of Heaven Part Ii Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Aug 6, 2023

The Crowns are the greatest rewards of heaven. I give anyone full permission to use this sermon for the glory of God.

THE CROWNS OF HEAVEN – PART II Please open your Bible to Revelation 3:11 as we continue our series on Eternal Rewards with today’s message, “The Crowns of Heaven – Part II.” At this precise moment, you are preparing for eternity. And very soon, you will stand before Jesus, at His judgment seat and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:11, Colossians 3:23, James 1:12, Revelation 2:10, 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20, Philippians 4:1, 1 Peter 5:2-4, 2 Timothy 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Truth About Fasting Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 9, 2023

God has given us so much to enjoy in this world, but the results of sin is so great that the grief in our spirit overrides our physical hunger.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 16 “Now whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Brethren

Never Alone Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 30, 2023

Jesus wants us to be so connected to Him in this way – that His peace protects our minds and hearts against the invasion of anxiety.

We have been doing a series of messages from the Gospel of John and today we are in John 14. In the beginning of this chapter, Jesus had just finished telling them that He is the only way, the only truth, and the only life and that the Father has been working through Him to accomplish His work and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace: Overcoming Anxiety Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 4, 2023

Peace is the confidence that God is controlling your life. Peace is the confidence or the trust that God is wisely shaping the events of your life for your best and His best.

We’re in a summer sermon series devoted to bringing the change into our lives that we’ve always longed for. It’s a series devoted to advocating living life with the fruit of the Spirit: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Or Funeral

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 13, 2023

Revival is not a mystery, revival is God's answer to hungry hearts, and prevailing prayer. I say this with no fear of exaggeration, or of contradiction.... this is where we are in America right now. In this hour revival for the church is not an option, it is Revival or Funeral.

Ezekiel 42:20 He measured it by the four sides: it had a wall round about, five hundred reeds long, and five hundred broad, to make a separation between the sanctuary and the profane place. The sanctuary represents that which is holy, sanctified, set apart... dedicated to God, and his service. The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 42:20, Revelation 3:14-17, Amos 7:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Got This—when A Pastor Is Leaving

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 22, 2023

This sermon celebrates a transition when a pastor leaves a congregation and both having faith for their future as a leader and as a congregation.

God’s Got This—When A Pastor Is Leaving Rev. Toby Gillespie-Mobley Joshua 1:1-9 1 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 It has been said, that the only person who likes change is a baby with a dirty diaper. Change means that a transition is taking place. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Becoming Great In God's Kingdom

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 25, 2023

The goal of this sermon is to invite you to see leadership in the kingdom of God as a servant and not as one who "lords one's position" over others. To be great means to imitate Jesus and truly be a servant to all!

Becoming Great in His Kingdom Mark 10 :35-45 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “I once heard the story of a rice farmer who saved an entire village from destruction. From his hilltop farm he felt the earthquake and saw the distant ocean swiftly withdraw from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Give Them Something To Eat

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 27, 2023

Can I tell you this morning, it’s a stressful thing to have no money, no manpower, and no way to meet the needs in front of you. And still Jesus says to you what he said to his men so long ago, “These people are hungry. Give them something to eat.”

TITLE: GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 6:32-44 This is one of the great miracles of the Bible. 5000 hungry men show up uninvited and then stay for supper. Imagine ordering 5000 pizzas-deep-dish, Chicago-style, of course. That would cost a pretty penny. Suppose you had to feed 5000 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:32-44

Denomination: Baptist