Sermons on Positive Christianity:

One Step Closer To The Tomb Tenebrae Service

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 27, 2023

This is a solemn service for the night of Good Friday. It is a candlelight service that brings Jesus to the tomb and then ends with a solemn and quiet dismissal.

Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn occasion. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3) Finding Grace

Contributed by James Lyons on Mar 31, 2023

Part III in a series on the book of Ruth

Last week, we began Ruth chapter 2 where a Moabite widow under the curse of the law went out one morning looking for grace. And God guided her steps into the field of the one man in Bethlehem who could give this woman with no lineage an eternal lineage. 5 Then said Boaz unto his servant ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Tripping On Jesus (Luke 7:17-35) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 7, 2024

In one key way, Jesus isn't the Messiah people (including John) expected. Are we ok that this piece is missing, or does it make us trip on the idea that Jesus is Messiah, and thus trip on God? A narrative/literary approach to Luke.

Today, I'm going to try to tackle a few interconnected episodes. It's kind of a lot, but this whole section teaches one main thing, and if we want to hear that one thing, we need to grab it all at once. The simplest onramp to today's verses is to begin, simply, by rereading last ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2, Luke 7:11-35

The Emotions Of Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 17, 2021

In this MSG we will look and several of the emotions of Jesus that we find on display in the Gospels and discover what they reveal to us about who He is.

The Emotions Of Christ I Want To Know Christ – week 4 TODAY - is week four of our message series, “I Want To Know Christ…” A – 7 week series that is ALL about one thing… A journey to know Christ better. A journey where many of us are embracing Paul’s cry in Philippians 3:10 as our own. “I Want ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Streams Mula Sa Lebanon (Mga Kanta Ni Solomon 4:15)

Contributed by James Dina on May 23, 2021

Kami ay isang "STREAM MULA SA LEBANON", na ibagsak ang maraming pagbagsak ng tubig at dash forward kasama ang hindi mapaglabanan na puwersa ng Diyos, na pinapawi ang lahat, hanggang sa makahanap kami ng perpektong pahinga.

STREAMS MULA SA LEBANON "Isang bukal ng mga hardin, isang balon ng mga buhay na tubig, at mga STREAMS MULA SA LEBANON" (Mga Kanta ni Solomon 4:15). Ang sinaunang biblikal na Lebanon ay isa sa mga pinakatamis na lugar sa buong lupain ng Canaan (Isaias 29:17), na mayroong isang puting, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Family Gathering, A Time For Thanksgiving - Genesis 46-47

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2025

Jacob and all his family and possessions move to Egypt to be under Joseph’s care. It’s a time of gathering of family. A time for Thanksgiving. Together as Family, while set apart from this world.

2024.12.01.Sermon Notes. Genesis 46-47 Family Gathering. A time for thanksgiving. SCRIPTURES: Genesis 46:1-34, Genesis 47:1-31, Colossians 3:15, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Peter 2:11, Philippians 3:20, Luke 9:58, 2 Corinthians 5:20, James 4:4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans 8:18, BIG IDEA: Jacob and all his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-34, Genesis 47:1-31, Colossians 3:15, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Peter 2:11, Philippians 3:20, Luke 9:58, 2 Corinthians 5:20, James 4:4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans 8:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Discernment, Humility, Dreams, And Joseph. Genesis 40-41

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 4, 2024

Joseph, in his humility, served GOD and was given Spiritual Discernment to interpret dreams. From humility, GOD lifts Joseph up to begin to accomplish HIS plans HE gave to Joseph through dreams. TODAY, GOD gives us dreams and visions to show us HIS Plan and Future, for HIS Glory.

2024.11.03.Sermon Notes. Genesis 40-41 Spiritual Discernment, Humility, Dreams, and Promotion of Joseph William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Joel 2:28-32, Genesis 40:1-23, Genesis 41:1-57, Hebrews 1:1-2, Romans 8:28-29, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Daniel 2:28, Daniel 2:47, James 4:10, Daniel 2:20-23, Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32, Genesis 40:1-23, Genesis 41:1-57, Hebrews 1:1-2, Romans 8:28-29, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Daniel 2:28, Daniel 2:47, James 4:10, Daniel 2:20-23, Psalm 33:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking The Truth In Love Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025

🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

"Speaking the Truth in Love" Introduction: Today we are continuing our series “Truth or Trash: What’s Coming Out of Your Mouth?” Your words can shape destinies—or they can destroy them. We talk about Jesus being Lord, but here’s the question: Is He Lord over your whole life, or just the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Word Of Knowledge Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 30, 2024

What is a word of knowledge, and is it for today? This message examines this supernatural gift of the Holy Spirit, providing examples of its operation as revealed in Scripture. Examples in the pastor's life are also included.

Intro We are studying the gifts of the Spirit that Paul talks about in 1 Cor. 12. By examining Paul’s description there, we know that these are not natural abilities. These are supernatural impartations by the Holy Spirit to meet the need of the moment. They are manifestations of the Spirit who is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, John 4:16-19, 1 John 4:4, Matthew 17:27

Denomination: Charismatic

Getting Ready For The Big Day Pt 1 The Announcement Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 6, 2009

Our responce to the Announcement is what makes it effective in our Lives. You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

Matt 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-45 This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. Hebrews 2:3 The Big Day I want to spend the run up to Christmas talking about “Getting Ready for the Big Day.” The 25th of December will come and go just like any other day. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Playing Favorites (James 2:1-4) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 19, 2021

Are you more likely to be friendly toward someone at church who is attractive than someone who is repulsive in some way? Do you look with more favor on wealthy people than homeless people? This passage teaches us how to look at people the way God looks at them.

Command: No Favoritism One of the most unsettling things that can happen when I read the Bible is when I discover that something is especially important to God, and it is not really a big deal in my thinking. For whatever reason, there are certain sins that we are all very aware of, and there are ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Do You Think To Thank?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

Most of us forget to be thankful simply because we do not think about what the gift cost and our own need for what is offered.

November 19, 2000 Luke 17:11-19 “Do you think to thank?” INTRODUCTION To All Ye Pilgrims: Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, beans, squashes, and garden vegetables, and has made the forests to abound with game and the sea with fish ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Expiration Date?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

Psalm 90 teaches us that we all have an expiration date. How then show we live in light of the short time we have?

What’s Your Expiration Date? Psalm 90 Pastor Jeff Williams 1-02-05 We all have an expiration date… Before I came on staff at Pontiac Bible Church, many of you know that I worked at Salem Children’s Home. Salem has been serving children in Livingston County for over one hundred years. Several ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can God Be Known?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

An expostion of Psalm 19. God makes Himself known through natural revealtion, special revelation, and finally, and ultimately through the Incarnation.

Can God Be Known? Psalm 19 Associate Pastor Jeff Williams 08-10-03 The Loch Ness Monster and the Search for God When I was a child, the mysteries of this world fascinated me. I would peer through my junior telescope at the craters on the moon, read endlessly about volcanoes, and collect ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reawakening Joy Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002

Part 2 of series based on Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol"

SLIDE 1 Welcome to Bethany on this second Sunday of Advent as we continue to prepare for the coming of Christ. We have many activities to look forward to. Tonight the youth are inviting you to go Christmas Caroling. 8:30 - Maybe something like this might happen if you go along. SHOW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist