Sermons on positive focus: showing 421-435 of 82,727

Where Are My People?

Contributed by Ruby Mallory on Feb 6, 2017

Overcoming temptations, satan's sifting

Where are my people? For those who have Bibles... Luke 22:31-32 - "And The Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, satan has desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not: and when you are converted, strengthen your brethren." God works ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conditions For Assuming Leadership-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 14, 2014

1 of 4. Upon Moses’ death, God called Joshua to lead Israel. God always calls capable leaders to lead His people. What surrounds the leadership of God’s people? A Condition for Assuming leadership among God’s people is A Defined/Decisive...

CONDITIONS For ASSUMING LEADERSHIP-I—Joshua 1:1-18 New/Begin/Start/Change A tourist on vacation is driving thru Pennsylvania’s Amish country, drives over a hill & spies a wagon that had spilled a huge-entire load of hay. A young Amish boy was picking up handfuls of hay & placing them ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How High Can We Go? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul is a master of the balanced life, and that is why we see both the negatives and the positives so often in his writings. Be not conformed, but be transformed he says in verse 2, and now in verse 3 he gives us another negative and positive to keep us steady as we climb.

An officer of the American Flying Corps told of his experience during World War II. He went out over the ocean alone, and he saw a storm coming rapidly toward him. It was blacker than midnight. He looked down to see if he could go beneath it, but the ocean was already boiling with fury. His only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

R You? Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Ever noticed how “text-messengers” take shortcuts – “R” instead of are? There’s no reason or excuse for taking a shortcut with this text! “R” You:

“R” YOU? GALATIANS 2:20 INTRODUCTION: Ever noticed how “text-messengers” take shortcuts – “R” instead of are? There’s no reason or excuse for taking a shortcut with this text! “R” You: I. REALIZING YOUR POSITION? A. The Past Position Note the word “crucified”. It’s in the past tense. This is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

I Need To Give Birth

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 11, 2020

Being in postion for God to used you

Intro: I come this morning pregnant with a message, not with and ideal, but a message, not with a sermon but a directional truth for somebody. I believe that God sent me this morning to preach this message to somebody and I don’t even know who it’s for but, God told me that this message will speak ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Seven Gifts To His Son Jesus

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 9, 2021

He had work to do while he was on the earth.

God’s seven Gifts to his Son Jesus John 17: 2As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. Authority and Power over all. (1) His position. Matthew 11: 27All things are delivered unto me of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:2

Denomination: Baptist

Who I Am In Christ

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 17, 2021

The Blessings, Position, Authority, and Security of the Born-Again Christian are highlighted in a walk through the Scriptures

John 8:31-32 The truth has set you free. John 14:14 If you ask what God has promised, in Jesus name, He will do it. John 14:20 You are in Christ, and Christ is in you. John 14:27 You have peace. John 15:9 You are loved by Jesus. John 16:27 You ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Creature Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

In this one verse is a great deal of theology. It is concise and precise. There’s no multiplicity of words. God writes as if it were in shorthand.

A NEW CREATURE II CORINTHIANS 5:17 INTRODUCTION: This idea was gleaned from a C.H. Spurgeon sermon. In this one verse is a great deal of theology. It is concise and precise. There’s no multiplicity of words. God writes as if it were in shorthand. Take note of two things. I. The Position ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Rotten Apple Series

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Feb 13, 2023

A Rotten Apple

A Rotten Apple Scripture: Mark 8:14-21, Genesis 6:5-8, Genesis 7:1-5, Genesis 7:10. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, “A rotten apple spoils the (whole) barrel” is a proverb, we have all heard one time or the other. The dictionary defines it as follows: It only takes one bad ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21, Genesis 6:5-8, Genesis 7:1-5, Genesis 7:10

Denomination: Other

God’s Children Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 30, 2022

We are God's children. We should strive to become more like Christ.

God’s Children 1 John 3:1-3 We are God's children. In verse one, it tells who we are. In verse two, it tells who we are becoming. In the rest of chapter, it tells us what we take as we grow... victory, love, and confidence. In verse 1: Our Position: “The sons of God.” • What are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Una Manzana Podrida Series

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Feb 13, 2023

una manzana podrida

una manzana podrida Sagrada Escritura: Marcos 8:14-21, Génesis 6:5-8, Génesis 7:1-5, Génesis 7:10. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, “Una manzana podrida echa a perder el (todo) barril” es un proverbio que todos hemos escuchado en un momento u otro. El diccionario ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21, Genesis 6:5-8, Genesis 7:1-5, Genesis 7:10

Denomination: Other

Isang Bulok Na Mansanas Series

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Feb 13, 2023

Isang Bulok na Mansanas

Isang Bulok na Mansanas Banal na Kasulatan: Marcos 8:14-21, Genesis 6:5-8, Genesis 7:1-5, Genesis 7:10. Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, "Ang isang bulok na mansanas ay sumisira sa (buong) bariles" ay isang kasabihan, narinig nating lahat sa isang pagkakataon o sa iba pa. Tinutukoy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21, Genesis 6:5-8, Genesis 7:1-5, Genesis 7:10

Denomination: Other

The Vile, Corrupt, Perverse Mouth Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

We ought to think carefully before we speak because our words can destroy our marriage, family, friendships,relationships etc

Verse: Psalm 141:3, Proverbs 18:7, Matthew 12:36-37 We examine the concept of the froward mouth, described in Scripture as vile, corrupt, and perverse. Let's explore what the Bible says about the power of our words and how we can tame our tongues. In Psalm 141:3, David prays, "Set a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 18:7, Psalm 19:14

Focus To Discern, Build Good Tomorrows. Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 9, 2007

Today we need spiritual discernment and godly wisdom in the family and in the church.

FOCUS TO DISCERN AND BUILD GOOD TOMORROWS! RE-WRITE AND CHANGE YOUR HISTORY. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. I first called this re-write your history, and after thinking, you can’t change yesterday, it is set. Then I thought re-write your future and I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Raise Positive Kids In A Negative World Series

Contributed by Chip Ingram on Jun 11, 2010

Chip Ingram offers advice from years of pastoring and parenting on how to raise spiritually strong kids in the midst of a godless world.

Well, I’d like to welcome you because we’re on a journey together and our journey is to learn how to become effective parents in a defective world. And I wanna share a story with you. It’s a traumatic one and one that actually happened. I did a funeral about four or five years ago and in this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: *other