Sermons on Negative Thinking:

Narnia: It's Bigger Than You Think Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 3, 2005

1st in a 4 part series using "The Chronicles of Narnia" as a springboard to Biblical truths about Christmas.

“It’s Bigger Than You think” The Chronicles of Christmas - Week 1 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Introduction to the Series: (After :32 video intro) According to author, C.S. Lewis, “The Chronicles of Narnia” started very simply. “The Lion, witch and wardrobe began with a picture of a Faun carrying an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian Church

What Should We Think About Abortion? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 29, 2001

A reflection on current trends in abortion and what a Christian should know from Scripture.

WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT ABORTION? QUESTION: What is your standard for right and wrong? OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Bush Blocks U.S. Abortion Aid By SANDRA SOBIERAJ, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - On Monday’s anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, President Bush ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:22-25, Job 10:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 14, 2001

Ephesians was written to a church who were living like paupers when they possessed everything. The reason for their poverty, was that they didn’t understand who they were.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Ephesians 1:1-3 I. The Author (1a) A. Apostle of Jesus Christ – commissioner, one sent B. History at Ephesus (Acts 19) 1. Over 2 years preaching & teaching ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Do Christians Think About God? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Five key concepts Christians believe about God made understandable to seekers.

Back in the mid 1960s TIME magazine’s cover stated that God was dead. Yet God stubbornly refuses to show any signs of rigor mortis. Over 30 years after TIME magazine’s obituary of God, 95% of Americans said that they still believe in the existence of God. But when it comes to defining exactly what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Christians Think About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Four freedoms the Holy Spirit brings explained for people investigating the Christian faith.

Robert Duvall wanted to make a movie called The Apostle back in 1983 (Newsweek 4/13/98, 60). He wanted to make The Apostle because he felt that the motion picture industry had mostly ignored the work of the Holy Spirit in American religion. According to Duvall, "Filmmakers hardly ever depict ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, John 16:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Think You Are?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 21, 2007

It really doesn’t matter what other people say about you, it’s what you say that counts, but it’s what you know that determines what you say, and thats what determines what you have.

Jesus Knew who he was (Spiritual authority begins with spiritual Maturity). “ Spiritual maturity begins with spiritual identity” Joh 14:6 I am the way, the truth, and the life: Joh 9:5 I am the light of the world. Joh 10:7 I am the door of the sheep. Joh ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007

We all need to have vision in our lives. We need to have vision for ourselves personally. But, just as importantly, we need to have vision for ourselves collectively as a congregation.

History books often refer to World War I as “The war to end all wars.” We all know how untrue that is. There was of course World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq twice plus numerous other skirmishes that our troops have been involved in. That doesn’t even begin to mention the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

So You Think You Have It Bad?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 25, 2008

Rather than observe this service on All Saints Sunday in November, we always hold a Memorial Service honoring the memory of all the saints from our Church Family on Memorial Day Sunday in May each year. This sermon was for this occasion in May 2008.

So You Think You Have It Bad? --Job 19:25-27 Today we honor the memory of those who were part of our Church family or recipients of the ministry of our Church that God has called home within the past year. It is a time to remember and honor those who were loyal to God and His Kingdom, but are ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Methodist

More Than You Can Think Or Ask

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Aug 9, 2010

the power of imagination and asking

MORE THAN YOU CAN THINK OR ASK Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us… Ephesians 3:20 Our God is able to do; there is no inability in Him. It is possible for man to think and not have the ability to do, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Like Him Than You Think

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2010

Jesus was not born on the "right side of the track." We can accomplish more than we ever thought. This sermon looks at the lineage and culture of the Birth of Christ.

We need to be prepared to tell people about Jesus as we go about our lives… Who is Jesus? Where did He come from? What did do? What did say? What was His character? What was His nature? And can we truly be like Him? Can we really obtain the God given dreams, goals, and aspirations that we have? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You're Richer Than You Think Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 31, 2012

If you're a Christian, you're richer spiritually than you think!

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com.] RICHER THAN YOU THINK? Scotiabank’s slogan is “You’re richer than you think.” (Scotiabank’s net income in 2011 was $5.27 billion. Perhaps their slogan should be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Donald Galo on Sep 6, 2020

INTRO: The life and death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is THE ANSWER to an age-old problem of Sin.

INTRO: The life and death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is THE ANSWER to an age-old problem of Sin. For some people they don’t consider Sin a big deal and for some they don’t even believe sin exist (e.g. Atheist and Relativist), but for God it certainly is a big deal (knowing that He is HOLY AND ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17

What God Says Not What We Think

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 2, 2016

America better wake up not what we want but what God said will stand.

WHAT GOD SAYS NOT WHAT WE THINK God is able to deal with our sins because he lay on his sinless son. You must have the revelation of his matchless grace. The God of all graces . 1st Peter 5: 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Giving Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Two basic thoughts about giving. 1- Giving to God 2- Giving to man

INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told of a very wealthy man who, on the occasion of his daughter’s marriage, sent a check for $5,000 to the bridegroom as a wedding present. He sent it by the hand of the bride’s sister and when she returned, the man eagerly asked: “What did your new brother-in-law say ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Gifts Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Since we’re thinking about Christmas I think we should think about the gifts we’ve been given by God. This is just a simple reminder of how blessed we are.

INTRO.- ILL.- Herb Forst in Cross River, NY, in Reader’s Digest: What not to Buy Your Wife: 1. Don’t buy anything that plugs in. Anything that requires electricity is seen as too practical. 2. Don’t buy clothing that involves sizes. The chances are one in seven thousand that you will get her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ