Sermons on Positive Habits:

Pray And Position Yourself To Hear From God

Contributed by Carolyn Butler on Jun 21, 2024

In recent weeks, our sermons have centered around prayer—the incredible power it holds and the importance of seeking our secret place to commune with God.

Moment of Silence: Close your eyes-Jesus---(Centering Prayer-that includes Spiritual Discipline of Silence)…As for me and my household we will serve the Lord. 1. Hearing from God typically refers to receiving messages or guidance through various means such as prayer, meditation, or reading ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-10, Joshua 6:15-16

Missing It When God Visits

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

How many times do we fail to see and hear God in the ordinary things of life?

Missing it when God visits Text: Luke 19:41-44 Text Verse: …thou knewest not the time of thy visitation." Vs. 44 Opening: 1. How many times have I missed a GOD ENCOUNTER simply because I saw only the natural surroundings with natural eye, that which God had meant for me see with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Mennonite

Stirred But Not Changed

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 21, 2010

During the Triumphant entry, people were stirred up to the point of being shaken, but were they changed? How does this speak to us?!?!

Stirred but Not Changed Matthew 21:1-11 * This is one of the most ‘well-known pre-Easter’ stories in scripture. Fulfilling the prophecy, our Lord Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey with pomp and circumstance befitting a King. People lined the road, took off their coats laying them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Habits Of Heavens Heroes – Shiphrah, Puah, Jochebed, And Moses - Handout Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Handout

Habits of Heavens Heroes – Shiphrah, Puah, Jochebed, and Moses Rom 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our ______, that we through ______ [ cheerful / hopeful endurance] and ______ of the Scriptures might have _______.[Confident expectation] Shiphrah and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Activate God's Plan

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2015

Can we define God's purpose --- We must intensely spend our time, talent and energy on eternal values. Make wise choices.

ACTIVATE GOD'S PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV) Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3 (MSG) 'Call to me and I will answer you. I'll tell you marvelous and wondrous things ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healing Our Sick Hearts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 24, 2018

There is, in fact, something in our nature that yearns for the divine, that longs for goodness and beauty and truth. Original sin has wounded us, but only our own deliberate actions can spiritually kill us.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Lent 2018 Reformation/Revolution “More tortuous than all else is the human heart, beyond remedy; who can understand it?” If any Scripture verse summarizes the view of the Protestant reformers about the nature of humans, this one from Jeremiah must be it. The RSV renders it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Jeremiah 17:5-10, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Old Paths And New Paths Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 23, 2020

Peter wrote that we are to forsake the old paths and follow a new path.

Old and New Paths 1 Peter 1:13-16 • What is the therefore, there for? • I found this in a daily devotional book: • I remember reading years ago about an incident that occurred on the coast. • A young man was driving his sports car along a road near the sea. • He had driven it many times. • It was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Training Vs Trying Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 28, 2022

This sermon focuses on the importance of training to be like Christ rather than simply trying to be a Christ, and what it looks like in practical terms.

Good morning. We are continuing to look at this theme of discipleship. Discipleship at Bellevue Christian Church has been defined as ordinary people learning to live everyday life like Jesus. We decided that there are three ways that we become a disciple at Bellevue Christian Church. We gather, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Matthew 11:28, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Fueling Our Bod Without Forgetting Our God Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 30, 2025

What is your favorite food and why? What if you could incorporate Biblical truths about eating that would improve your health and help keep God in mind. Get ready to discover some ways to glorify God in our eating habits!

Fueling our Bod without Forgetting GOD 1 Corinthians 6:12-13, 10:23-33 We continue this morning with our annual church theme, Living a Holy and Wholesome Life. The theme is taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:23: May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-13, 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: *other

The Danger Of Negative Influences Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

Negative people can be detrimental to our spiritual well-being

As followers of Christ, we are called to be lights in a dark world, spreading hope and joy to those around us. However, we often encounter individuals who seem to drain our energy and hinder our progress. These negative people can be detrimental to our spiritual well-being, and it's essential ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 22:24-25

: Three Important Factors Of A Healthy Relationship Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: This morning we are continuing our look through the Song of Songs. Just in way of review for those who were not here the last couple of weeks: Solomon lives in the 10th century. He’s the richest king in Israel’s history. He’s out looking over his vineyards when he meets a country girl, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Outbreak: The Downside Of Being So Negative Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on May 22, 2008

This message looks at what being negative really gets you...

Where does joy come from? I think so many times we equate joy with stuff. If I have all the right toys, the big house, enough money - then I can be happy... Other people equate joy with relationship. If I am getting along with all my friends, if my family is in order, if things are going well... ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Transforming Grace Of God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

The grace of God which brings salvation, works a miraculous and complete transformation in the character and relationship of all who truly believe. We may still have the same physical looks and earthly status, but God’s grace brings changes in our spiritu

Intro: Our text says, “…this grace wherein we stand.” The word “grace” is found 170X in the King James Bible = God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense! There is a difference between God’s mercy and grace. Mercy simply means not getting what we deserve while Grace means getting what we do not deserve. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2

Denomination: *other

Rejoice !!!!!!!

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 12, 2013

Making the best of each day and remaining positive no matter what is going on in our lives

This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 Sometimes I think that we look at our day all wrong , we get up and stump our toe and maybe burn the toast and the first thing we start to do is complain about how bad the rest of the day is going to be . And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Insights Into Successfl Parenting

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 4, 2009

The foundation for successful families is based on how adequately parents teach their children the commandments of God.

“Insights Into Successful Parenting” Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Someone has collected some interesting prayers given by children. 1. Dear God, Thank you for the baby brother but what I asked for was a puppy. I never asked for anything before. You can look it up. Joyce 2. Dear God, is it true my Father ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist