Sermons on Negative Thoughts:

Be Careful With Who You Allow To Lay Hands On You. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

It's important to be mindful of who we allow to pray over us, as some individuals may unintentionally or intentionally open doors to negative influences or false beliefs.

The laying of hands is a powerful biblical symbol, used to impart wisdom, gifts of the Holy Spirit, and even healing. However, it is important to understand when and how this practice should be used, lest we misuse it or open ourselves up to harm. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:9, James 5:14, 1 Timothy 4:14, 1 Timothy 5:22

Stop Building A Case Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

One of the great pivot points in any marriage is that moment when you learn how to stop privately building a case against your wife.

Constructing the Case One of the great pivot points in any marriage is that moment when you learn how to stop privately building a case against your wife. Most men will admit that they have a negative sentiment or a privately held cynical belief about their wives. And these don’t just pop up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Your Affections On Heavenly Things

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

As believers, we are called to live with a perspective that is not rooted in the temporal things of this world but in the eternal realities of God's kingdom.

Title: SETTING YOUR AFFECTIONS ON HEAVENLY THINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 3:20, 1 John 2:15-17, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 12:34 INTRODUCTION: As ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 3:20, 1 John 2:15-17, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 12:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seasoned With Salt PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Emphasize the importance of using our words wisely and intentionally, with grace and thoughtfulness, in order to positively impact others and bring glory to God.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that affects every single one of us. It's something we do every day, and it can either build up or tear down those around us. I'm talking about the power of our words and the grace of our speech. Our Scripture today comes from Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:6

Topics: Truth, Flavor, Value

We Can Learn A Lot From A Veteran

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 10, 2019

Our Veterans have defeated physical and mental enemies.

Regardless of which war or conflict you look at, high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder or (PTSD) in veterans have been found. Throughout history, people have recognized that exposure to combat situations can negatively impact the mental health of those involved in these ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consequences Of Not Hearing From God Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 7, 2016

We will learn from this chapter that there will be corresponding negative consequences that can happen in our lives whenever we do not hear from God. God wants us to obey His voice always.

I Samuel chapter three is about the importance of hearing the voice of God from the example of Samuel. We learned that we must be sure of hearing God's voice and not the voice of the enemy because there are many voices out there trying to get our attention. We had to reject other unfamiliar voices ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You My Mother? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 31, 2009

This message shows the lonely how to find true family in their relationship with Christ. Jesus’ own family thought He was crazy. The religious leaders thought he was the devil. But His own followers, members of His true family obey Him as Lord.

Are You My Mother? (Mark 3:20-35) Helene Talbert, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, remembers that after completing her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before going home, they had had an open house in her dorm. It’s one of the few times men were allowed in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I'm Not Crazy - I'm Saved

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Nov 3, 2012

I want to point out three areas of Paul’s testimony that Festus and the others thought was crazy. Let me show you the reasons why Festus, and the others who heard Paul preach that day, thought Paul was crazy.

I’M NOT CRAZY, I’M SAVED Acts 26:24-25 Intro: The great Apostle Paul is on trial before King Agrippa and the Roman Governor Festus. Paul is given the opportunity to give a defense for his actions. Paul uses this setting as an opportunity to share his salvation testimony. When these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:13-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Scams, Counterfeits, & Outright Lies Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 27, 2025

As I receive numerous spam notifications on my phone through the day, I thought, “wouldn’t it be nice if people had the same kinds of alerts about God! Then I thought, “Well, we do. It’s called the Bible.”

Scams, Counterfeits, & Outright Lies January 26, 2025 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus (of the Bible) is the only way to Heaven and Eternal Life. Focus Passage: Galatians 1:6-9 Supplemental Passage: Jesus *said to him, "I am the way, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Structure For Christian Living In Colossians 3 Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2024

Creating a structure out of Colossians 3 as a guide for Christian living

“One spring our family was driving from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa, Florida. As far as the eye could see, orange trees were loaded with fruit. When we stopped for breakfast, I ordered orange juice with my eggs. "I'm sorry," the waitress said. "I can't bring you orange juice. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1, Colossians 3:15, Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Loves Me Series

Contributed by Alex Galsim on Mar 1, 2012

This secret of knowing God's love will take away fears,worries,loneliness and other negative emotions , it will strengthen our faith, helps us love other effortlessly, and fill us with the fullness of God.

Jesus Loves Me This I Know Eph 3:17-19 If we ask ourselves if God loves us, generally we say YES, but our experiences proves otherwise. We feel lonely, depressed, discouraged, and defeated. Every one of these negative emotions would be turned to positive by a proper revelation of God's love for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian Church

"overcoming The Season Of Droughts"

Contributed by Rev. Mark Orwa on May 7, 2020

Denomination : Presbyterian

DATE: 07/05/2020 TITLE "overcoming the season of droughts" TEXT: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Denomination: Presbyterian. Intro. The Covid-19 challenged every aspect of human life. It has brought the season of drought that reminds humanity that Life is full of ups and downs irrespective of any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No –isms Here!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

there are no ISMS' in God's Kingdom

In this election year, we have constantly heard mean, nasty, degrading speeches as part of the Republican debates and primary election ads. We have heard: • women reduced to human incubators by removing their ability to make decisions about their own bodies, • candidates accused of infanticide ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Do We Really Believe?

Contributed by David Trexler on Oct 11, 2006

This sermon challenges our claim to believe. The thought process was started by a wonderful sermon submitted by David Moore entitled The Hard Gospel.

Sermon for Mark 10:17-31 October 15th 2006 I’m one of people that can’t seem to shut their brain off in the evening. The other night my mind was churning because someone had mentioned to someone that pastor lately had been preaching a “hard” gospel. My puny little mind wandered to a time when I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Attitude Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 24, 2019

• We must guard our thoughts and words because they determine our heart’s attitude and, therefore, our choices.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When we are baptized into Christ, we begin our journey into our new life with Him. • When Jesus wipes our slate clean by cleansing us of our sin, and gives us the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, living our new life in Him is so easy, isn't it? ? • If that were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ