Sermons on Optimistic Person:

Treasures In Heaven (Or Earth) Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2022

The focus on this sermon is the contrast between storing up treasures in heaven vs storing up treasures on earth and the shaping influence each has on a person's heart.

We are going through the series called Learning to Live Like Jesus. The series is focused on the extended passage of Jesus known as the Sermon on the Mount. It basically is contained in three chapters in the book of Matthew, 5, 6, and 7. We have gone through chapter 5 where Jesus gave us a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Christian Church

The Book Of Mark #58

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Most preachers enjoy the preaching of God’s Word. Why shouldn’t they…they have one of the greatest and most rewarding jobs that a person could have.

But every preacher has to deal with people who attend to hear him preach the sermon, but do not come to hear God’s Word preached! They come to find fault with what he preaches. For example, • One Bible preacher was preaching a sermon from the Word of God, and he stated that a lot of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 1

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

Someone said, "Most men blame all accidents on fate - but feels personal responsibility when he makes a hole-in-one on the golf course."

It is absolutely amazing how and when we use that word, "responsibility." Illus: That word used to be used when a child was attending school. On one side of the report card all the grades for the subjects, such as math, English, science and social studies were listed so you could tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

A John Wayne Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

Most Americans enjoy watching a good cowboy movie. One reason we like them is because even the most simple minded person can understand them.

Illus: Two cowboy friends, Joe and Bob, each bought a horse one summer. They enjoyed riding around and doing the things that cowboys do. When winter came, however, they did not want to pay to have their horses stabled for the winter. Instead, they decided to release them in a pasture and get ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 15, 2022

If you really want to know someone, the best person to talk to is their mother. She might be somewhat prejudiced, but she knows her child better than anyone else.

But Mothers are not perfect. Sometimes in their assessment of their child, they may be wrong. For example: • A picture of George Washington’s head is on the front of every dollar bill. But when George was a child, his mother told him constantly, "Georgie you do not have a head for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Guide On Novel Christian Living

Contributed by Randyll Pandohie on Feb 19, 2022

Life is unexpected, difficult and at times persons use some form of theology in their living. In this paper, we look at how Christian theology could be utilized for a novel way of living.

The life of God is difficult and by no means it is easy for persons to live it. At times people feel as though we cannot get through the day without God and without his grace. When we speak of God’s grace it is his mercy that we all have. In this article, we will speak about ways to live a Godly ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Philippians 4:6, Jeremiah 33:3, Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

God, The Great Protector

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 28, 2022

With all that is happening in our personal lives, families, churches, nation and the world at large, everyone needs God as a Shade of Protection to survive these risky, challenging and life-threatening times.

Introduction To protect is to cover or shield from danger or injury. It is to defend a person, place, people or organization or country from attack, hurt, oppression and exploitation. It is to guard someone, something or a place. It is to keep safe. These are all things God specializes in doing. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Oaths Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 19, 2022

Jesus now says that His disciples should not take an oath at all. They should not swear by anything. The main reason is that a person known for integrity does not need to enhance their promises

SERMON ON THE MOUNT (OATHS) 33 Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.' 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33

Denomination: Baptist

Check Your Motivation - Genesis 14 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Motives are those things that are kind of inside the heart of a person. Caleb even says when he thinks about the heart that’s what he thinks about.

Today we’re going to look at motives. I want you to just examine your own motives for a bit. Motives are those things that are kind of inside the heart of a person. Caleb even says when he thinks about the heart that’s what he thinks about. He thinks about motives. That’s what is this deeper stuff ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trial Of Paul By Sanhedrin Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 10, 2021

The world looks down on the gospel workers, evangelists and servants of Christ as useless and worthless persons to live on the earth. On some occasions, even the believers are ill-treating servants of God.

Acts 22:22-23:11 Paul Tried by Sanhedrin 22:22-29 Citizenship Privileges 22:30-23:11 Trial by Sanhedrin Acts 22:22-29 Citizenship Privileges The world looks down on the gospel workers, evangelists and servants of Christ as useless and worthless persons to live on the earth. On some occasions, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Or Barabbas? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Good Friday: Each and every person who cried out for Barabbas to be released was as guilty as he. And we too are just as guilty, for it was on account of our sins that He was slain.

Good Friday is coming up this week; so, this morning we’re going to focus on an event surrounding Jesus’ trial and crucifixion. We will be examining the account of Jesus and Barabbas, and this is apparently a significant event because it is shared in all four of the gospels. The other locations ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Chronos: Galatians 6 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

We carry the burdens of others as a witness to Christ’s love and we carry our load or responsibilities as a personal reminder of the freedom we have in Christ to be a servant to all.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10, Romans 3:23-24, 1 Samuel 17:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

High Jumping And High Goals And Standards

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 3, 2016

How high is up? Current cultural trends challenges every person to find a life goal worth living and standards by which we should live to achieve that goal.

Matthew 5__20 Christian Authority The 6th Sunday after Trinity Blessed Lord You have prepared for those who love you good things that surpass our understanding; Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-24

Denomination: Anglican

How Slick Is Doubt?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 17, 2018

Doubt is a huge obstacle to personal growth. The negative light that doubt plants in our hearts and minds can grow and thrive. Recognize doubt can kill the plan of God.

HOW SLICK IS DOUBT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Ever watch duck hunting on TV? Good duck hunters have DECOYS that look so real, they move to imitate real ducks, they make real quacking sounds like ducks, and real ducks are SLICKED INTO THE BELIEF THAT THOSE DECOY DUCKS ARE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:17, Isaiah 14:13-14, Genesis 3:1-8, John 11:16, John 20:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is There Life After Stress?

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 22, 2023

Stress is part of life. Without stress, there is no life. With burnout on the rise, it’s important now more than ever to manage stress in our personal and professional lives.

What is Stress? Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. Distress occurs when stress is severe, prolonged, or both. Distress is stress that negatively affects you and Eustress is stress that has a positive effect on you. Good Stress and Bad Stress Examples of negative ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:7, Genesis 21:12

Denomination: Other