Sermons on Negative Thinking:

The Contemporary Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

If Jesus was still in the tomb, and not a living contemporary, then however, great a man and teacher He was, He is of no more value to us than any other dead man. Any religion will do if the best only gets you to the grave.

A mother said to the toy salesman, "Isn't this a rather complicated toy for a small child?" The salesman responded, "This madam is an educational toy. It is especially designed to help a child adjust to living in the world of today. No matter which way he puts it together, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Help Me God, I Feel Helpless Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 3, 2022

Have you ever felt hopeless — helpless — at the end of your proverbial rope? Have you ever cried out, “God help me”? That’s a loaded question, because I think we’ve all been there. In one way, or many ways, we’ve been there. When we’re there, we have options, even when we don’t think so

Alba 7-28-13 (Revised 10-2-2022) HELP ME GOD, I FEEL HELPLESS John 5:1-9 Have you ever felt hopeless — helpless — at the end of your proverbial rope? Have you ever cried out, “God help me”? That’s a loaded question, because I think we’ve all been there. In one way, or many ways, we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Shine As A Christian Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Dec 14, 2008

This message shows us four steps to shine as a Christian - will help you to improve your testimony for Jesus if you apply these principles

How to live the Christian Life Series ‘How to shine as a Christian – Part 4 of 12’ Acknowledgement: Dr. Henry Schorr Good morning. Have you ever wondered what kind of testimony do you have in the community? What kind of a testimony do you have on your block? What kind of a testimony do you have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Meditate Upon Things Worthy Of Virtue And Praise Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 17, 2020

In our study of Philippians thus far, Paul has told his Philippian friends that they should empty their minds of fear and anxiety and anything else that will detract from their pilgrimage of faith. Now he gives them a list of virtues they should think about and meditate on.

Date: 7/22/19 Lesson #32 Title: Meditate upon things worthy of virtue and praise • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:8-9, NIV) 8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (3-5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

As we read our Bible we associate names with different people, such as: • Paul and Silas • Mark and John • Ananias and Sapphira • Moses and Aaron But when many of us think about Abraham, we immediately associate Abraham with Lot, his nepahew.

Every man and woman that God placed in the scriptures is put there to teach us something. For example: • From the life of Abraham we can learn many valuable lessons on faith • From the life of Joseph we learn about the providence of God • From the life of Job we learn the importance of patience I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

If David Can Defeat Goliath, So Can I

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 15, 2010

If little ol' David can defeat the big bad giant called Goliath, we can defeat the Goliath in our lives.

I Samuel 17:1-11, 48-51 Topic- If David can defeat Goliath, so can I There was a rap song by Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince that came out in the early 1990's that was entitled, "I think I can beat Mike Tyson". The basis for that song was that during the 1980's up to 1990, Mike Tyson was an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance Of The Brain

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 22, 2010

No matter how hard you try, the devil can never be your friend. The enemy can never be friendly with you because of this great statement in the word of God: “It shall bruise thy head and thou shall bruise his heel.” It refers to some important parts of th

Beloved, I would like you to read this week’s message carefully and prayerfully because it concerns everybody. It is entitled, “Deliverance of the brain.” In Genesis 3:15, we see one of the most profound verses in the scriptures. It says, “And I will put enmity between thee ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Everything Give Thanks

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 26, 2019

Paul told us that thanks-giving, not complaining, is God's best will for us. We're to do it in every circumstance, not just the good ones. A thankful spirit operates by faith and focuses on God. We're to do it in the strength and grace of Christ, which is sufficient.

IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS 1 Thess. 5:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Josh: Why did the farmer run a steamroller over his potato field on Thanksgiving Day? Phil: Why? Josh: He wanted to raise mashed potatoes. 2. Biff: Why did the turkey cross the road? Bob: I don’t know. Biff: It was Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Merits Of Meekness Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 8, 2006

3rd sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

THE MERITS OF MEEKNESS MATTHEW 5:5 INTRODUCTION: Maybe there is no other beatitude, spoken by Jesus, that is more confusing than the one we study today. “Blessed are the meek...” Why is it confusing? Because we don’t think of meekness as a desired attribute in our character. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian Church

An Example Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008

We see David as an example of thankfulness in this passage. We see his thankfulness shine through.

An Example of Thanksgiving A Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All Scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Ps 9:1). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Psalm 9:1 says: 1 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Lord Always

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 28, 2003

Too many believers forget where real joy comes from. In our self-absorbed society it is easy to think that joy comes from personal pleasures, people or possessions. The following points contain some helpful motivations to obey the scriptural commmand, "Re

Rejoice in the Lord Always (Phil. 4:4) Too many believers forget where real joy comes from. In our self-absorb society it is easy to think that joy comes from personal pleasures, people or possessions. The following points contain some helpful motivations to obey the scriptural commmand, "Rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Spiritual Checklist For 2008

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008

Today, as we bring this year to a close and we begin to think about 2008 and where this new year will take us, I thought it would be wise for us to take a look back at where we’ve been as a springboard for where we are going.

Our Spiritual Checklist for 2008 On July 1, 2007, as we celebrated our 51st anniversary of Thomas Road Baptist Church, we shared an important vision for the next five years of our church. We talked about some of the goals that we want to see accomplished and why we should try to accomplish them. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Have It Both Ways

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 23, 2012

The attitude of many "Christians" is that they want the blessings of Christ but yet they want to be able to indulge in all the worldly pleasures too. They think having the best of both worlds is the perfect, complete package; a great life. Let’s see what’

YOU CAN’T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS James 4:1-12 INTRODUCTION: There’s a Van Halen song called, “Best of Both Worlds”. Some of the lyrics are, “I want the best of both worlds, and honey I know what it's worth; If we could have the best of both worlds, a little bit of heaven ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful Thomas

Contributed by James May on Nov 2, 2003

Jesus saw something in Thomas more than the doubts, fears and frustrations that Thomas had. Jesus called him because he saw a man who would have faith to the end.

FAITHFUL THOMAS One of the most misunderstood characters of the New Testament was an Apostle named Thomas Didymus, otherwise known as “doubting Thomas”. We have all heard of “Doubting Thomas”, the disciple who refused to believe in the resurrected Lord until he saw Jesus and felt of the wounds in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16, Acts 1:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wait Training

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 14, 2012

We might think we have patience but the proof will be in the testing of it. Just like our faith needs to be tested, as James pointed out in chapter two, so does our patience. The people in chapter five had been under unjust suffering and they were, up to

WAIT TRAINING James 5:7-12 INTRODUCTION: Someone once said, “Patience is a virtue; possess it if you can. Found seldom in a woman; never in a man.” Of course, the men are agreeing with this except the part about never in a man and the women are agreeing except for the part about seldom ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ