Sermons on Positive Anger:

Don't Wither Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014

Dealing with anger can be seen in this trip to the synagogue.

• tied to last week’s sermon, the disciples ate from grain field. • lesson, Jesus is the Lord of Sabbath and Lord of everyday. • The theme, Sabbath traditions were not recognized by God. • Sabbath was designed for the man’s good, not mankind to obey restrictive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Betrayal And Rejection In Marriage Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Anger at betrayal can is resolved by restorative confrontation.

OPENING SENTENCE: The husband of a young woman at the church I pastored years ago had horrible spending habits. INTRODUCTION: He was a man who seldom worked and always had an excuse for why- none of them was very convincing. He was healthy, capable and jobs were available but none suited his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Before And After

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 20, 2012

The Lord's current position in Heaven, and our position - before and after becoming believers.

BEFORE AND AFTER Pastor Eric J. Hanson March 18, 2012 Ephesians is named for the people for whom it was originally written. Ephesus is located on the Mediterranean shore of what is now Turkey at 38 degrees North. The church in the city of Ephesus was quite responsive to the teaching of the Apostle ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judges (Samson) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

God uses imperfect people! That's the message of the book of Judges. In the third sermon in this series we see Samson's Rage, Samson's Romances, and Samson's Repentance.

Judges: Ordinary People in the Hands of an Extraordinary God (Samson) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/20/2014 Charlie Brown scuttled onto the pitcher’s mound as Lucy took her position behind home plate, ready to warm up before the game. “Are you ready, Charlie ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Patience #2 Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 2, 2005

The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 6) Impatience Always Produces Anger: Where is our anger directed? How can patience be developed in our lives?

PATIENCE #2 The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 6) Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: The story is told of a man ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seated With Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 13, 2014

If we want to live the life God designed for us to live, we must remember where we came from, realize where we are today, recognize how we got here - purely by God's grace.

In 1992, a Los Angeles County parking control officer came upon a brown El Dorado Cadillac illegally parked next to the curb on street-sweeping day. The officer dutifully wrote out a ticket. Ignoring the man seated at the driver's wheel, the officer reached inside the open car window and placed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Can I Live In Christ Permanently? - Only In Christ Can I Bear Fruit

Contributed by David Leach on May 28, 2014

For a Christian to live "ln Christ" is the central doctrine of the New Testament. Except for limited portions that focus on the start of the Christian life by being born again, most of the New Testament is addressed to and can only be understood by Christians living "ln Christ".

Can I live in Christ permanently? - only in Christ can I bear fruit The following three verses from John chapter 15 state three of the most central truths of Christianity (1) God's purpose for the Christian (2) The only way God's purpose can be fulfilled, and (3) The reason why many a Christian's ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preserving Unity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2014

To build a strong church, preserving the unity that is ours in Christ, don't underestimate or overestimate yourselves. Instead, be faithful to serve, focusing on those things we share in common.

A woman was sitting in the waiting room for her first appointment with a new dentist. She noticed his DDS diploma, which bore his full name. Suddenly, she remembered that a tall, handsome, dark-haired boy with the same name had been in her high school class so many years ago. “Could this be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Everything Is In Ruins, Rebuild! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 28, 2014

In this sermon, we see how Nehemiah helped the exiles begin rebuilding the walls, and we learn how to begin rebuilding out lives.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a company who felt like it was time for a shake-up, so they hired a new CEO. 1. This new boss was determined to rid the company of all slackers. 2. On a tour of the facilities, the new CEO noticed a guy leaning on a wall. 3. The room was full of workers and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saints Might Wobble, But They Shouldn't Fall Down

Contributed by Camesha Handy on Mar 10, 2014

In order to receive the promises of God, we must be in the correct position to not only see the promises as blessings, but to receive them for the benefit of those we disciple.

All the promises of God (in Jesus) are yes and (in Jesus), are amen. What God is about to do for you, He's already approved. This season is not for you to continue praying and asking God about the same things...His answer is already, "yes." Lord, can I...yes. Lord, is it possible...yes. Lord, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Better Change Your Attitude Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2015

4 steps for turning a bad attitude into a good one (Material adapted from Les and Leslie Parrott's book, When Bad Things Happen to Good Marriages, chapter 4, One Bad Thing Every Good Marriage Can Improve, pgs. 69-80)

HoHum: Les and Leslie Parrott- It was the best wedding reception we’ve ever attended except that it wasn’t a wedding reception. This needs some explanation. One week earlier the bride backed out. There was no catastrophe, no dark secrets revealed. She simply wanted to put off the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Dominion

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 14, 2015

Christ has all the power in heaven and on earth, portions of this power has been given to everyone that believes in His name and that is living a new life by the works of His redemption. Such people are expected to walk in dominion in every area.

Walking in Dominion Study Text: Ephesians 1: 19 - 23 Ephesians 1:19-23, "may you have the spirit of understanding and your eyes be enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clean Slate Developing A Closer Walk With Thee Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 12, 2016

Starting fresh as we forget about our past and begin to focus on what we can and will do in order to gain a closer relationship with God

Clean Slate Isaiah 43: 18-19 Well 2015 is in the books, one year of our life gone. I’m sure that all of us here today, as well as people all over the world experienced joy and happiness as well as heartache and pain as we journeyed through our life this past year. I want you to think about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have Eeyore Syndrome?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 5, 2012

Could your nickname be ‘Eeyore’? Are you known as ‘Negative Nellie’ or, ‘Gloomy Gus’? Being a negative person and being a Christian is not a workable combination. Let’s see what we can do about that.

DO YOU HAVE EEYORE SYNDROME? INTRODUCTION: "Good morning, Pooh Bear," said Eeyore gloomily. "If it is a good morning; which I doubt." "Why, what's the matter?" "Nothing, Pooh Bear, nothing. We can't all, and some of us don't. That's all there is to it." "Can't all what?" said Pooh. "Gaiety. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why We Say "Thank You Lord".

Contributed by George Izunwa on Feb 29, 2016

Why thanksgiving is extremely important in our walk with God.

Topic: Why we say, "thank you Lord!" Ps 100:1-5 Question: Why do we say "thank you" to Jesus continually? 1. Because thanksgiving is a definition of source. 2. Because positive attitude sponsors positive living. 3. Because ingratitude provokes the corruption of destiny. 4. Because the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational