Sermons on Optimist:

Seeing The Invisible Future Series

Contributed by Js Collins on Jan 13, 2012

Hebrews 11 is called the hall of faith, because it shows men and women off faith who has been victorious . These have vision in the use of their faith.

Seeing the invisible future Scripture Text Hebrews 11:13-16 13. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14. For those who say such things declare ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Now Thank We All Our God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 24, 2013

How do we treat Thanksgiving when the culture is trying to drive God out of that feast?

Thanksgiving Day 2013 Now Thank We All Our God “And now bless the God of all, who in every way does great things; who exalts our days from birth, and deals with us according to his mercy.” These words, from the wisdom of Jesus ben Sira, or Sirach, inspired the hymn “Now Thank We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: Catholic

Lesson 6: 1 Cor. 13

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

1 Corinthians 13

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal” (1 Cor. 13:1). 1. Love is a choice. The word though means “if.” I can choose to love God or others, or withhold my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Now What? Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

The elections are over, some are happy, some dissapointed. We could gloat or gripe, but what we should do is pray!

Random Thoughts Elections Done, Now What? 1 Tim 2:1 Last week we talked about Knowing Jesus. the world knows the name of Jesus, many even know the story of Jesus, but they do not Know Jesus. That knowledge comes through relationship with Him. It comes with a desire to know more about him. We find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Boundary Of Impossible Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Apr 6, 2011

Jesus teaches His disciples how to overcome the boundary of "impossible".

Making the Impossible Possible John 6:1-13 Our lives are filled and often controlled by boundaries. A property owner can point out his property line and call those who cross it “trespassers.” The highway patrolman cruises the public roads and looks for those who exceed the speed ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God When Times Are Tough

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jan 20, 2020

The season after Christmas can be blah. All the excitement is gone and we're left with the emotional crash after. This sermon speaks to how we can trust God when times are tough.

Trusting God When Times Are Tough: The Christmas Hangover Have you ever had a hangover? I hear they can be rough. You know the story… the night before, you felt alive. You even loved everyone. Then you wake the next morning, and you can't say for sure, but you might be dead. Once in a while, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15, Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Episcopal

Evacuation Orders

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 6, 2018

Every day is the day to set aside our hearts, minds, lives and bodies for the LORD’s service; in every age that commitment runs against the current of the mainstream.

CHAPTER 18 v. 1 after these things, I saw another angel descending out of heaven, having big authority, and the earth was brightened by his glory. v. 2 and crying with a loud voice saying, “fallen, fallen is Babylon the Big, and has become the dwelling place of demons and housing for all unclean ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-8

Denomination: *other

Hope In Hebrews

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 3, 2019

Tracing the theme of Hope through Hebrews

HOPE IN HEBREWS Introduction Fishermen tend to be incurable optimists. A guy asked his neighbor how the fishing was going. “Better,” he said. “Last week I went out for four hours and didn’t catch a thing. Yesterday, I got the same result in only three hours” ? (Reader’s Digest [8/87], p. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is A Test Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 25, 2019

We need to test what we are taught and what we hear, based upon God’s revealed objective truth.

This Is A Test (I John 4:1-6) 1. A teacher sent home a letter to all the parents after the first day of the new school year. It read, “If you promise not to believe all that your child says goes on at school, I will promise not to believe all that your child says goes on at home.” 2. When it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Confident Lost Vs. The True Believer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 8, 2021

One can be confident, zealous, and religious, but also be lost. It is only through repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ that we can be saved.

The Confident Lost Vs. the True Believer (Romans 10:1-13) 1. One of my wife’s third graders was wearing a Fitbit watch, which prompted my wife to ask, “Are you tracking your steps?” “No,” said the little girl. “I wear this for Mommy so she can show Daddy when he gets home.” —James Avery, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 30, 2021

Happiness has been defined as an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfilment.

Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist once remarked: “Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony.” Ecclesiastes 3:12 reminds us: “I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, John 14:27-28, Jeremiah 29:11

Thanksgiving Is A Choice

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2020

We are a product of our daily choices. Thanksgiving and Praise come from a grateful heart.

THANKSGIVING IS A CHOICE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Give thanks is in the O.T. 102 times, 72 times in the N.T. God loves a grateful heart! Do we have an attitude of gratitude? 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Joel 3:14, Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Queen Esther Sermon V: Courageous Act Of Risking One's Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

In times of turmoil, women of inner strength act in good faith in their dealings with everyone concerned about a bad situation, but doing the right thing can be risky and may require summoning courage to rise with danger.

ESTHER: COURAGEOUS ACT OF RISKING HER LIFE “Heavy, heavy hangs over thy head. What shall the owner do to redeem the forfeit?” Did you ever play a game of “forfeits” in which participants put personal belongings in a pile, a designated “judge” would ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Jesus Is The Hope Of Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 11, 2019

Heaven is not just a reward for those who have remained faithful. It is the place where Christians hope to eternally dwell because Heaven is Jesus!

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines hope as “a desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment, or “success”, or “obtainment.” Hope is most often thought of as a way of thinking, feeling, and acting that may help a person find the means to live with difficult situations and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12-13, 1 John 3:2-3, 1 Peter 1:3, Ephesians 3:17, Romans 8:24-25, 1 Timothy 1:1, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 4:21, Hebrews 6:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon For Epiphany

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 21, 2023

Epiphany is defined as the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi.

Sarah Ban Breathnach, an American author, philanthropist and public speaker once remarked: “Everyday epiphanies encourage us to cherish everything. Today a new sun has risen. Everything lives. Everything can speak to your soul passionately if you will be still enough to listen. "You have to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:13, Psalm 67:2, Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13-16