Sermons on Positive Habits:

A Pain Free Paradise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Positive pain has played a major role in everything we call our blessings in time. Our life, our freedom, and our salvation are all based on the pain of others. Pain has many positive purposes in time.

If you are rich enough, you can even enjoy your own funeral. Colorado farmer Jim Gernhart proved this over and over. It all began in 1951 when he decided to rehearse his own funeral. He rented the Armory in Burlington, Colorado, hired a pastor, and had a lavish display of flowers and a good meal ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

A defense, from Scripture, of the positive value of Thanksgiving as not only good but necessary for our individual and corporate spiritual, emotional and societal health!

THANKFULNESS Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, November 22, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving week is upon us. As both a holiday and a 'national spirit' this concept of Thanksgiving has both been taken for granted and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway To Kingdom Greatness Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 5, 2023

In the kingdom of God, relationships are more important than positions of authority and prestige. Jesus gives us the pathway to kingdom greatness.

Sermon: The Pathway to Kingdom Greatness Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11 “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11, Matthew 6:33, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

King Making - King Breaking Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 12, 2007

Gideon shunned position but kept power, his son Abimelech had position but not power as both were ruled by the flesh and from the flesh reaped corruption. Learn how we can fall prey to that as Christians and how to avoid it.

Judges 8 and 9 give us a good picture of what happens when we decide to let the flesh rule in our lives instead of God’s Spirit. Galatians 5:16-17 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (V) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 3, 2021

Message examines weaknesses in the Pre-tribulation Rapture position. Previous message examined the strengths of that position. This series does not advocate for pre, mid, or post. Instead the series is an open pursuit of an answer to the question: Will Christians go through the Tribulation Period.

Introduction Today we will resume our study of end times. We have been seeking the answer to one question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period? We have had four session on this subject. The first session focused on hermeneutics, the method we would use to interpret Scripture. In ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14, Revelation 19:9, 2 Timothy 4:1-8, 1 Peter 1:13, 2 Timothy 3:12, John 16:33, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 19:14, Daniel 9:24-27, Acts 14:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Demonstration Of Royal Service Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 1, 2024

Jesus had so little time left for His disciples to learn that the way to glory is through service and not through position and authority.

Just before tonight’s passage, as recorded in Luke 22 and Mk. 10, the disciples had been arguing over who would hold the leading positions in the government Jesus was about to set up. The discussion was heated. They were caught up in the ambition for position and power and authority. Surely this ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Do Hope Filled People Live? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 29, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text calling individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to indicate their commitment to replace one habit in the next 6 months by signing a response card and placing it on the altar rail.

Introduction: What does HOPE mean to you? I’m afraid that too often we use HOPE to mean a futile wish or an ineffective dream. When people talk of HOPE they usually do so with a feeling of resignation or despair. But real HOPE is a much stronger idea. In "The Lord of the Rings", one character is ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Down To Racing Weight

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 2, 2010

Delivered March 1986. To run this race of life and faith, you need worthy role models, you need to rid yourself of destructive habits, and you need the pacesetter, Christ.

Beneath this bulky middle-aged body and especially beneath the generous folds of this preaching robe, there beats the heart of a runner, a racer. Surprise, surprise, you never knew that, did you? But it's true. Inside this fleshy disgrace to the human race there lies buried somewhere the soul of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Secret Closet

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 13, 2015

What is the “Secret Closet?” It's the Habit of shutting yourself in God, Seeking God, calling on Him, and Intimacy with God. Prayer is transfiguring, refreshing, and can alter the future.

THE POWER OF THE SECRET CLOSET Mt. 6:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some things really changed between the former generations and the kids of the last generation. 2. At a grandma was keeping/ babysitting her grandson Dirk. Dirk followed her into the bedroom as she puts up things away in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remove All The ‘hagar And Ishmael

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 6, 2021

We all got to shed away our old habits and life just like the way the caterpillar sheds its skin in order to evolve into a stunning, astounding and beautiful butterfly!

Remove all the ‘Hagar and Ishmael’ Genesis 21:9”Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, mocking…” Many of us feel that life would be hunky-dory after we receive answers to our prayers and when the miracle happens, but hang on there, with the arrival of the great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forget Not All His Benefits

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 15, 2020

If we don’t get into the habit of thanking God for what we DO have we’ll soon become ungrateful because of what we DON’T have.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Psalms 103:1-22; Ephesians 5:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ILL. Thinking about his childhood, Chuck Swindoll wrote: "I recall, as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22, Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgetting The Things That Are Past

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jan 2, 2001

Some are held hostage by past failures or present disappointments. This message offers positive hope for freedom.

email: cholt@gt.rr.com FORGETTING THE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIND Phil. 3:13 Introduction: I’ve tried very hard for the past week to find a suitable text for this service. Because we are here to talk about the beginning of a New Year, I wanted to say something that is meaningful, something that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Types Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2002

James speaks of two sets of attitudes. One focuses on negative attitudes and the other positive attitudes.

Two Types of Wisdom Introduction: Conflict in relationships is more likely to occur as a result of values more than beliefs. The question then that we need to address in marriage is what are the values we need to portray in our Christian relationships. James 3 has some resounding truths that ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Friend Of God

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Feb 18, 2002

The friend of God lives to please God, hears His voice, responds positively and becomes a blessing.

The Friend of God Genesis 12:1-3 For the last two and a half years, NMBC has been the most blessed church in SW MS—we’ve had Philip Alford as our Minister of Music. During this time, Philip has become very special to all of us there as he has been to so many of you for so long. He as been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection

Contributed by Jason Lancaster on Apr 18, 2003

Look at the negative if Christ was not raised, look at the positive because he was raised and look at the need this meets.

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational