Sermons on Negative Thoughts:

"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

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

Managing Your Thought Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

A key to living victoriously is managing one's thought life. Sermon shares four biblical principles for managing your thought life.

Romans 8:5 3-15-15 Our text this morning is Romans 8:5. I’m reading from the New International Version. “Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-6, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 5:19-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Spiritual Dwarf Mentality

Contributed by James May on Jan 13, 2010

Thinking small makes us small, especially in matters where we face the enemy of our souls. God is looking for some Spiritual Giants.

Spiritual Dwarf Mentality Wednesday, January 13, 2010 By Pastor James May Giants are in the land; giants that are thundering threats into the ears of all men. Can you hear them roar? Do you feel their taunting down deep inside? Long ago, in a land far away, two armies were set in battle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thought Complexity (Ezekiel 22)

Contributed by Nick Michael on Feb 21, 2018

Talking about Ezekiel chapter 22 and specifically verse 30, Ezekiel talks about making a stand. typically people think you can just stand for what you believe and everything will be ok, and if people don't want to comply that's their own deal....

Ezekiel 22:30 Turn your mind into a shield - How to think for yourself – prophetofwar.com1 Talking about Ezekiel chapter 22 and specifically verse 30, Ezekiel talks about making a stand. typically people think you can just stand for what you believe and everything will be ok, and if people don't ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thrive In Your Thought Life Series

Contributed by Kory Ferree on Aug 29, 2017

You were made for more than to barely get by or merely survive. You were made to come alive in Christ, strive toward Him, and thrive in your life.

You were made for more than to just barely get by or merely survive… you were made to come alive in Christ, to strive toward Him and thrive in your life. We are called as Christians to be more than conquerors through Christ, Who loves us and lives through us. The best kept secret in the body of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Would Have Thought...?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

We need to trust God because He knows what He is doing: Though our lives may seem very confusing at times, though it may often seem that God is far away and has forgotten about us, we still need to trust.

Who would have thought it? The St. Louis Rams were the best football team in the NFL this past season. They compiled a 13-3 record, then beat the Vikings and Bucs in the playoffs, and finally edged out the Titans to win the Super Bowl. But, six months ago, if you would have said the Rams would ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Expect Things To Change In Your Favor Series

Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008

using the word of God, this sermon is meant to encourage, uplift and excite us into believing what God has said about us is true

Sunday January 9th, 2005 Sermon: Expect things to change in your favor Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 Just in case anyone thinks anything differently, God’s thoughts, plans and actions toward you are good, not evil. Have we forgotten that it is a spiritual war and we are in the war zone wherever we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

3 Facts About Attitude

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010

This sermon deals with our thinking and ways to help ourselves and other with attitudes

3 Facts About Attitude Proverbs 23:7 Next to knowing Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, nothing is more important than having a good positive attitude. Your attitude WILL: 1. MAKE OR BREAK YOU 2. HEAL OR HURT YOU 3. Make FRIENDS or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Controlling Runaway Thoughts - Philippians 4:8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 16, 2022

Get control of obsessive thoughts by forcing them through each of these 8 standards one at a time.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

That's What I Thought!

Contributed by Germain Brown on Jan 24, 2001

Prove people wrong when they say you can’t.

THAT’S WHAT I THOUGHT! PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING VERSION AND DECIDE WHETHER YOUR YOUTH MINISTRY COULD BE APPLIED TO IT. IF YOU FIND NO APPLICATION TO THIS VERSE, IN JESUS’ NAME, REGARDLESS OF WHAT SITUATION COMES AGAINST YOU, FIGHT IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, GOD ALMIGHTY AS DAVID DID IN 1 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Thoughts About Jesus

Contributed by Philip Gunther on Oct 1, 2001

Many will follow Jesus half-way, but not the other half.

The Parable Of The Fox, The Funeral And The Furrow “A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.” (Martin Luther) A Different Breed America Under Attack – America At War – Siege On America – The Day That Shook America – The Day The U.S. Stood Still, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Mennonite

To Be More Thoughtful Is To Be More Thankful

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 7, 2001

Rev. Fair speaks of the lessons of thankfullness, he reminds us of the words:“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but it is also the parent of all other virtues”.

TO BE MORE THOUGHTFUL IS TO BE MORE THANKFUL Scripture: Psalm 100. INTRODUCTION Some one has said “charity begins at home but it shouldn’t stop there. That saying might be changed to “Thanksgiving begins at home. but it shouldn’t end there.” In one of our magazines is a story related by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:100, Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Methodist

Developing A Clean Thought Life

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 23, 2000

Guidelines on how to quit your stinking thinking.

Developing A Clean Thought Life Mat. 5:27-28; Psalm 119:9-15 A child delights in what he has, a youth delights in what he does, and an adult delights in what he is. Introduction: What is wrong with pornography? A. It is psychological poison. 1. An addiction effect 2. An escalation effect 3. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-15, Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Fixing Our Thoughts On Jesus. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 30, 2003

This sermon talks about fixing our thoughts on Jesus and expands the thought using a numonic FACE It contains a couple of good stories.

I want to read a motoring magazine type article on the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. "Go ahead. Try it." My driving instructor was eager to send me down the slalom in the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. Intrigued, I punched the gas pedal and started dodging orange cones set out on the pavement. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed