Sermons on positive habits: showing 256-270 of 63,150

What Position Do You Play?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004

One of the ways we get in “shape” for God is as the Spirit transforms us as we discover and utilize our spiritual gifts for our place “on the team.”

At a recent “Y” league basketball practice one of the boys’ coaches began to ask them questions about the game. “What is offense?” “What is defense?” And he explained what it means to be on defense and what it means to be on offense. Then he assigned positions. To some he assigned the position of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Negative And Positive Ways Of Selecting Elders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 24, 2004

You are a leader. Yes, you! You may not be the president or manager of an organization, but you will be called on to lead others.

Negative and Positive Ways of Selecting Elders (1 Timothy 3:1-3:6) Illustration: Be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. –1 Timothy 4:12 Bible In One Year: Judges 1-3; Luke 4:1-30 You are a leader. Yes, you! You may not be the president or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings Of A Positive Attitude - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Sep 4, 2011

Part 2 of this 2 sermon series about attitudes. Please search SermonCentral for part 1 of this message

"Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there by any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" - Philippians 4:8 Motivation matters. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Positioned For Success - Exodus Part 17 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

A sermon about how God positions us for success in our physical and spiritual struggles.

INTRODUCTION • Exodus 15 God reveals Himself as a healer…Exodus 16 God reveals Himself as a provider, Exodus 17 reveals Him as our banner or standard. • They complained about water at the beginning of their journey and they were complaining about it 40 years later at the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Positive Leadership Circumvents Church Problems Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2012

RIGHT NOW, THIS SECTION OF ACTS WE ARE IN IS FOCUSED ON CHURCH PROBLEMS AND DIFFICULTIES. IN CHAPTER 5 WE SAW TWO PROBLEMS BESET THE CHURCH, ONE INTERNAL, AND THE OTHER EXTERNAL. NOW, IN CHAPTER 6, WE HAVE A NEW DIFFICULTY. A DIFFICULTY THAT WILL RESUL

POSITIVE LEADERSHIP CIRCUMVENTS CHURCH PROBLEMS Acts 6:1-7 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve gathered all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of A Positive Attitude - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 15, 2012

Attitudes can be changed and improved when you walk with Jesus

"Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there by any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" - Philippians 4:8 Motivation matters. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Chaos And Control - Positive Perspective Or Faith Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 29, 2008

Where does a positive perspective end and faith begin? Faith is not simply hoping that things will work out someday. If a positive perspective is what brings me success, then why do I need God?

A rabbi was at odds with his congregation. The president of the synagogue said, ”Rabbi, we must have a conference to settle this dispute once and for all.” So the rabbi, the president an the ten elders met together to discuss the issue – but the rabbi soon discovered that he was the sole dissenting ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Off Negatives And Putting On Positives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 14, 2009

Paul taught us the importance of actively putting off what is deleterious and putting on what is enriching. Here is list of fifty essential juxtaposed points.

Putting Off Negatives and Putting on Positives (Eph. 4:22-32) "Strip yourselves of your former nature (put off and discard your old unrenewed self) which characterized your previous manner of life and becomes corrupt through lusts and desires that spring from delusions. And be constantly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Must Have Positive Salvation

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 18, 2009

The word of God reviels to ushow to be saved

WE MUST HAVE POSITIVE SALVATION Text :1st John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 2nd Tim:1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Power Of Encouragement - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 11, 2009

Over the next two weeks we are going to talk about encouragement. Next week we will look in God’s Word to find some very specific ways we can encourage people. But tonight we are going to focus on the amazing power of your encouragement.

The Positive Power of Encouragement - Part 1 Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 6, 2009 *Can you remember the last time someone encouraged you? -- Going out the door Sunday, a couple of people told me they love me. Now, that was encouraging! I know you love me, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Power Of Encouragement - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2009

Being an encourager is a Christ-like, Godly thing to do. How can I be a better encourager?

The Positive Power of Encouragement - Part 2 Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 13, 2009 *Last Wednesday, we started looking at the power of encouragement in the life of Barnabas, and we found that your encouragement can do some amazing things. -Your encouragement ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Playing My Position To Benefit The Team Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008

Fourth sermon in series focuses on the biblical purpose of serving in ministry.

PLAYING MY POSITION TO BENEFIT THE TEAM Doing Life Together—Part 4 The Barnabas File One of the first to sell possessions to help the Christians in Jerusalem First to travel with Paul as a missionary team One of the most quietly influential people in the early days of Christianity Called an ...read more

Denomination: *other

Making Positive Impact In The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 28, 2022

God does not want us to pass through life aimlessly, but to make positive impact as we journey through life. This is achieved by living for the glory of God and for the blessing of others.

Making Positive Impact in the Journey of Life Study Text: Philippians 2: 18 - 24 Introduction: - Life is a journey. We are all travelling inevitably towards the end of our lives. We will either journey through life with no sense of direction or we will live with purpose and fulfilment. - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:18-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Balance Doesnt Change The Position Of Grace

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 6, 2018

No matter the balance you seek to reach between Grace and the Law, Grace still rules and move things according to Him not the law

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE BALANCE DOESNT CHANGE THE POSITION OF GRACE Acts 15:6-21 King James Version (KJV) 6 And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter. 7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:6-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Positive Christian Influence Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 1, 2019

When Christians are guided by their Christian Faith in our topsy-turvy world, their positive influence makes a difference in the lives of others as well as themselves.

At his funeral service, Dean Smith the legendary basketball coach of the University of North Carolina for thirty-six years was eulogized as “more than a coach” by players including greats like Michael Jordan. The coach’s influence as second father, mentor, and Christian role model was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16