Sermons on Negativity:

Anchored In The Eternal: Navigating Life's Changes With Steadfast Faith And Faithful Obedience

Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025

How one can navigate constant changes in our life with steadfast faith and faithful obedience, with the help of unchanging God using His unchanging Word

Good morning. It is truly a blessing to be together this morning, gathered as the body of Christ. We live in a world that is constantly shifting beneath our feet. From the moment we are born until our final breath, life is a relentless process of change. Think about it: our bodies grow and change; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, James 1:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Protecting Yourself From Harmful Relationships. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2024

The people we surround ourselves with can have a profound impact on our lives.

The people we surround ourselves with can have a profound impact on our lives. While positive relationships can uplift and inspire us, evil influences can lead us down a path of destruction. In this article, we'll explore the dangers of evil influences and guide how to protect yourself from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:24-25, Matthew 22:37-40

Understanding The Tactics Of Demonic People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 6, 2025

Have you ever encountered someone who seems to push your buttons, provoke you, and then blame you for your reaction?

Have you ever encountered someone who seems to push your buttons, provoke you, and then blame you for your reaction? This behavior can be confusing and hurtful. Let's explore this topic with understanding and look at some examples. What is Demonic Behavior? Demonic behavior refers to actions ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Let Us Not

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jun 26, 2002

Bringing out the positive from the negative phrase, "Let us not"....which is found in several places within the Scriptures.

While preparing a sermon I was using my search feature in which I came across an interesting word group. A. The word group was: “let us not”. 1. I was too busy to do anything but notice this at the time, but later on I was able to get back to this word group to see, upon further ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Know, To Obey, To Live

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 26, 2010

July 1988: God's way of life is not burdensome or negative or arbitrary. To know God's way and to do it is to have abundant life.

There is an old saying to the effect that what you don't know won't hurt you. I beg to differ. If it is true that what you don't know won't hurt you, then why don't we just let babies pop anything and everything into their mouths, just as they want to do? Obviously we know that some things will ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Stop Stress Before It Starts Series

Contributed by Chip Ingram on Jun 11, 2010

Chip Ingram arms listeners with the biblical methods needed to overcome negative emotions before they become issues in our lives.

I want you to write on the top of your notes, "AQ equals --" this is like algebra -- "AQ equals E," as in Edgar, "plus P," as in Peter, "0 -- times 0426." I wish I had a -- no, I’ll give that to again. Ready? AQ equals E plus P times 0426. AQ is your anger quotient. You know you have an IQ? ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: *other

That Special Invitation Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 2, 2009

God’s purpose in judgment is to give us a chance to make a "comeback." Here is an invitation to repentance in the midst of "negative" prophecies.

This week, I heard a radio interview with a fellow who has built a business on invitations to Super Bowl parties. He calls his business, “Man-vite.” It’s an online invitation service that helps men organize social events. The whole reason this service exists is because the first such service, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Psychological Warfare Of Todays Christian Series

Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011

How to make your mind a temple of the Holy Spirit and overcome mental attacks from satan or personal negative thoughts.

The Psychological Warfare of Today's Christian! Ephesians 6:10: Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6:11: Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:12: For we do not wrestle against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'm Pressing On

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 5, 2011

A sermon encouraging others to leave their doubt, unbelief and negative talk behind and take personal responsibility for their spiritual growth in 2011.

I'M PRESSING ON: A 2011 new year message to CWC! Philippians 3:13-15 Intro: The Old Hymnal, “Higher Ground” is a spiritual declaration of one determined man Johnson Oatman, Jr.put to music! Some refuse to believe that our personal faith plays a role in our spiritual growth and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Do You Swim? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 16, 2019

This passage in James encourages us away from negative words and towards positive speech which is obviously the fresh water.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES WHERE DO YOU SWIM? JAMES 3:1-12 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION You know, I really hate preaching on things that I need sermons on. It makes me feel more like a hypocrite than I already feel most of the time. As Christians, we have a high bar set by Jesus Christ as the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Does Unbelievers Worship Their Idols?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 12, 2015

To show in a negative verse what abominable things these unbelievers does with their idols so that we will not do it and be blameless before GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: How do you remove idols in your heart? Focus on JESUS alone. Hebrews 12:2 (Amplified Bible) Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Wise Use Of Time

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2015

Three negatives negated, and three positives endorsed. Redeeming the time. The Holy Spirit and the word of Christ. An exhortation to praise and thanksgiving.

A WISE USE OF TIME. Ephesians 5:15-20. Despite popular opinion, the Christian “life” or Christian “walk” is not a style of living or a level of morality that we must first attain before we can ever be recognised as true Christians. On the contrary, the Christian “walk” or the Christian “life” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learn To Maximize Your Focus

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

Understand the role of a PLUMMET? Start a new work right? Negative situations are great opportunities if we handle them right.

LEARN TO MAXIMIZE YOUR FOCUS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a PLUMMET in my hand... Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. I. WHAT DO YOU SEE? A PLUMMET IN THE HAND OF GOD'S MAN... I SEE THE GOD BEHIND THE ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Merry Heart Does A Body Good...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

A message meant to encourage Christians to have a more positive outlook on life rather than live in the negative all the time.

A Merry Heart Does a Body Good… Various Scriptures July 22, 2007 I’d like to think that I’m overall, a pretty positive guy. I like to joke around, I like to laugh, and I try not to take myself too seriously. But every now and again I have to stop and wonder if I really am that positive of a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

#2 Irritant: The Fly In Ointment

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2020

Dead flies in the ointment can be more that an annoyance, they can sting and spread infections. Small things matter in negative ways.

#2 Irritant: THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT. Thanks to Phil Walton for the fodder for this sermon. Thank you. This follows part #1. FLIES: Irritant, show me what ticks you off… This is part #2: IRRITANT: THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT. I have a fly swatter, some rubber flies, and a jar labeled as OINTMENT with ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, Isaiah 38:21, Psalm 133:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God