Sermons on Optimizing:

Jesus Christ Is King Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 24, 2015

The world has changed, and the culture is anti-Christian, but there are reasons for optimism in Christ.

Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Last Sunday in October Extraordinary Form 2015 Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat! On this Feast of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and King, let’s take some time to reflect on the reign of Our King and our celebration of the Holy Mass according ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

Big Faith For Big Problems

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 17, 2011

We can have hope as we face challenges because Jesus is with us.

Big Faith when you have Big Problems Matthew 14:13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. 15 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Fitness 2: Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010

How faith helps us overcome the obstacles we face in life.

Faith Fitness: Overcoming Obstacles From the age of 5 Jerry was the victim of a series of strange and agonizing accidents. While holding an axe overhead it slipped and cut a cleft into his chin. While a sophomore in high school he backed into an electric lathe. When he was 17 he had an accident ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brighter & Brighter Until The Final Day

Contributed by John Gaston on May 12, 2021

It's easy to get stuck in negativism in this life, but as Christians, our destiny is good beyond our wildest dreams. Proverbs 4:18 captures this with rare insight, telling us to look ahead to our incredible future.

BRIGHTER & BRIGHTER UNTIL THE FINAL DAY Prov. 4:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Driving to work, a man had to swerve to avoid a box that fell out of a truck in front of him. Seconds later, a policeman pulled him over for reckless driving. 2. Fortunately, another officer had seen the carton in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18, Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pandora's Box

Contributed by Dennis Fox on May 14, 2023

Hope is a gift from God. It effects our outlook and how we interact with others. Hope can keep us alive and help us reach our goals.

Pandora’s Box Saint Augustine said: "Let those who dread be allowed to hope," But what exactly is hope? I’ll start with Greek Mythology because I’m reminded of the story of Pandora. Mythology stated that Zeus first created only men. Prometheus first stole fire for man then tricked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24, Romans 15:13, Romans 15:4, Psalm 39:7

Denomination: Other

When The King Is A Child Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Oct 12, 2020

Whenever the Bible uses the word ‘woe’, it is expedient that optimal attention be given to the context.

WHEN THE KING IS A CHILD 16 Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning! 17Blessed art thou, O land when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness. (KJV) 16 Woe to you, O land, when your king is a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On A Balanced Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 31, 2022

The theory of a well-balanced life is primarily related to one, that provides optimal benefits.

Albert Einstein, a German-born theoretical physicist once remarked: “Life is like riding a bicycle, in order to keep your balance, you must keep moving.” Leviticus 19:36 reminds us: “You shall have just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin: I am the Lord your God, who brought you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Philippians 4:5, Galatians 5:13, Titus 2:7

Serve The Lord With Enthusiasm

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 25, 2010

Through out his life Paul accentuated the positive. He practiced the praise principle. Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I say it again, rejoice!”

Serve the Lord with Enthusiasm Romans 12:11 “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, and serve the Lord with enthusiasm.” Jesus taught that we are to love the Lord with all our heart, our soul, our might and our neighbor as ourselves. In Romans 12:11 Apostle Paul admonishes us to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Can’t Do Everything Won’t Do Anything Syndrome

Contributed by Don Emmitte on May 20, 2014

Our history calls us to an optimism that often is difficult to support. We do live in a changing time. The familiar has gone for most of us. Too often this creates within us a feeling of uncertainty and confusion rather than hope and optimism.

The Can’t Do Everything Won’t Do Anything Syndrome John 6:1-14 Sermon by Don Emmitte – Memorial Day, 2014 – Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please… After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Get In The Zone

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 19, 2005

How to get in "The Zone" of optimal Christian performance by becoming a fully devoted disciple.

GET IN THE ZONE Acts 2:42-47 April 17, 2005 Thesis: Only fully devoted disciples can discover their spiritual Sweet Spot. The Zone. It’s an extraordinary place. In baseball, when you enter the Zone in the batter’s box, you have no trouble getting a hit, because the baseball looks as big as a ...read more

Identiy, Vision And Purpose Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Jan 1, 2008

To optimize our effectiveness and maximize our faithfulness to God we must live with purpose.

SERIES: NEW THINGS FOR A NEW YEAR LESSON: IDENTITY AND PURPOSE. INTRODUCTION: It is inconvenient at this time of year to make new plans, both personal and corporate. We call them “New Year’s Resolutions.” We desire to do better in the future than the past. Allow me to suggest three areas of focus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Embracing New Vision

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Annual message on new vision for the church

Embracing New Vision Proverbs 29:18 January 5, 2014 Morning Service Where there is no vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 * Where there is no vision, there is no life * Where there is no vision, there is no future * Where there is no vision, there is no hope * Where there is no vision, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Go! And Abound In Hope Romans 15:4-7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 24, 2025

Hope is not just a fleeting feeling or a vague optimism; it is a confident expectation rooted in God’s promises.

Go! And Abound in Hope Romans 15:4-7, Romans 15:13 (NLT) Introduction Today, we focus on a message of encouragement, endurance, unity, and hope. Our theme is "Go! And Abound in Hope." Hope is not just a fleeting feeling or a vague optimism; it is a confident expectation rooted in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-7, Romans 15:13, Psalm 119:105, John 17:21, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Human Spirit Fails, But The Holy Spirit Prevails

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 24, 2010

Where are you on the line between optimism and pessimism? What is the right balance? Let's see what we learn from the tower of Babel. A. The human spirit triumphs. Not! B. Like at Babel, so still today C. The Holy Spirit centers us on Jesus and his cross

Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Theme: The Human Spirit Fails, But the Holy Spirit Prevails A. The human spirit triumphs. Not! B. Like at Babel, so still today C. The Holy Spirit centers us on Jesus and his cross Season: Pentecost - c Date: May 23, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus - Our Greatest Hope

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 4, 2010

When God is involved in the equation there is always hope. This sermon talks about where hope comes from and what it can do for us.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a certain retired man who volunteers to entertain patients in nursing homes and hospitals. 1. One day he went to one local hospital in Brooklyn and took his portable keyboard along. 2. He came to one patient’s bedside, and told some jokes and sang a few funny ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ