Sermons on Optimistic Person:

Joseph, A Narrative Series

Contributed by Andrew Beatty on May 1, 2012

A first person narrative of Joseph and his story.

The Story: Chapter 3. Joseph, a first person narrative You may not recognize me without my coat. I used to have a coat of many colors that my father gave me. But something happened to that so I can’t wear it anymore. It was given to me by my father, he thought very highly of me. I guess you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven And How To Get There

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001

This is an evangelistic message designed to reach the unsaved person.

Scripture: John 14:1 - Title: “Heaven and How To Get There!” Introduction: When Charles Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church, was a young man he admittedly was very sectarian & very judgmental. He thought he & the people who agreed with him were the only ones going to heaven. Everybody ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Master Equipper Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

GOD’S INITIATIVE IS THE PATHWAY TO PERSONAL REVIVAL

BIG IDEA: GOD’S INITIATIVE IS THE PATHWAY TO PERSONAL REVIVAL I. (:33-34) GOD’S INITIATIVE IN CHANNELING OUR MINDS A. God’s Teaching Ministry is Essential for Obedience "Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes, And I shall observe it to the end." Perseverance in obedience is the goal B. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Character Challenge Part Iii Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

How to become the person I want to be...

The Character Challenge (part 3) Pastor Jeff Christopherson December 12, 2004 I. the impact of my character… II. options for overcoming my character weaknesses… 1. Fake it! (wear a mask and pretend that everything is cool) 2. Force it! (depend on my will-power to fix what is broken) 3. Faith ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

An Awesome God

Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Jan 10, 2007

Our God is the only awesome Person in this Universe

Ps 4:1-8 1Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast relieved me in my distress; be gracious to me and hear my prayer. 2O sons of men, how long will my honor become a reproach? {How long} will you love what is worthless and aim at deception? Selah. 3But know that the LORD has set ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Know Your God

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006

Exhortation to know the person and power of your God.

July, 2006 Know Your God 1Kings 18:24/26-29 You know the story how that the prophets of Baal and Elijah began to duel to see who’s God was God. You find that they were by the end of the day utterly discouraged and utterly tormented by the self inflicted wounds that their god had allowed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:24-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Impressing People Or Connecting With God?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2006

Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God.

Title: Impressing People or Connecting with God? Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God. Background Information: Our story is found in the context of Jesus¡¦ teaching regarding the coming of the Kingdom of God. Jesus gives somewhat mixed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Becoming A Saint"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 30, 2001

How a normal sinful person becomes a saint.

LUKE 19:1-10 “Becoming A Saint” BY: Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Who are saints? In this day and age we often only think of those who have been Cannonized...or those who have done some remarkable things for God in the past as saints....but in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Vonnie E James on Aug 27, 2008

It a sermon about asking persons to reconcile to God.

Introduction: Recently in Grenada, we went through a general election and a carnival. These two experiences have forever changed our country, our community, our family, our churches. Most importantly it has changed our relationship to and with God. I say this mean that: for the first time in my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Adoption That Changed The World

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 24, 2007

An adaptation of another contributor, with personal applications and illustations

The Adoption that Changed the World Matthew 1:18-25 Christmas changed in a hurry for Mike and Tiffany Bailey from one year to the next. In 2001, their neat house with the white picket fence was fairly quiet. Like all of their past Christmas seasons, Mike and Tiffany had gone to parties, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Preciousness Of Our Lord

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008

Jesus is Precious in His Person, Provision, and Promises.

I. He is Precious in His Person A. His Precious Name - Stone - One of His names - vs. 4, 6 1. It is a Special Name - No name above it. 2. It is a Saving Name - Ac 4:12 B. His Precious Worth -vs.7 II. He is Precious in His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Communion And The Believer In Christ

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

This sermon deals with our personal preparation for communion

COMMUNION AND THE BELIEVER IN CHRIST 1 Cor. 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Sermon For Pentecost 3, Proper 4

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 1, 2008

The Gospels have a communal as well as a personal dimention.

3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 4) June 1, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we give you thanks for our life, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Hero's Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007

AN AVERAGE PERSON THAT DOES ABOVE AVERAGE THINGS

TITLE: HEROES OF GOD TEXT: HEBREWS 11:6-7 INTRO: In the 1980’s there was a popular song that said “I need a hero” if there was ever a day and time that this world needed a hero it is now. The commercial for cheese had the world falling apart and underdog under a table eating a block of cheese. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Made Flesh

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 19, 2009

The incarnation must be experienced personally to be fully known!

Grace Made Flesh, Isaiah 7:14, Mathew 1:23 Introduction “I tell you Jesus Christ is a myth,” shouted an atheistic lecturer as he concluded his talk in which he ridiculed the Bible and denied the existence of God. A miner, who had come to the meeting in his grimy clothes, stood up and said, “I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Christian Church