Sermons on positive motivation:

Becoming A Positive Parent Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 26, 2007

Some of God’s guidelines on how to parent with positive attitudes and actions.

BECOMING A POSITIVE PARENT Part 3 of 6 in the series "When Relationships Disappoint You – How to Find Peace in the Pain" The national news recently revealed how Hollyweird actor Alec Baldwin royally chewed out his 12-year-old daughter by leaving her a very angry and belittling voicemail. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Guilt - Negative And Positive

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 24, 2004

The sources and effects of guilt and the solution to the problem

1 John 1:7-2:2 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Positive Power Of Desperation

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 11, 2006

In this sermon we see how desperation paved the way for divine encounters with the power of God.

I am talking today about the positive power of desperation, as hard as it is to accept many times desperation is the best thing that can happen to us. Desperation is where we come to an end of ourselves. The great part of that is, When you come to an end of yourself you find God. In our text the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Believer's Position For Victory

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 20, 2011

Prior to us launching attacks in Iraq/Afghanistan we didn’t drop the first bomb, put the first boot on the ground until everything was in place. We knew where the enemy was hiding, patterns, munitions were, strengths, weaknesses. Spiritual warfare uses

Introduction: A Prior to us launching attacks in Iraq/Afghanistan we didn’t drop the first bomb, put the first boot on the ground until everything was in place. 1 We knew where the enemy was hiding, patterns, munitions were, strengths, weaknesses. a Spiritual warfare uses the same ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Positions Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 14, 2004

Christmas: Jesus, our first Christmas gift is viewed from his seven unique positions as he seeks to rescue us from ourselves and place us in the position God created for us--a blessed member of his family forever.

CHRISTMAS: 7 POSITIONS OF CHRIST The Eternal Gift of God John 1:1-13 + Today, we continue to unwrap our first Christmas present. JESUS—whether the baby in the manger or the man on the cross—he is the same God… totally revealed and absolutely expressed in the same person. However, he is viewed from ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Purposeful, Positive And Passionate

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 18, 2003

Nine principles of remaining purposeful, positive and passionate despite all of life’s difficulties.

Purposeful, positive and productive (I Cor. 15:57,58) The following are several key principles that allowed Paul to remain steadfast and unmoveable always abounding in the work of the Lord. 1. PRAISE - Paul praised and thanked God for His power, purpose and victory given to him through the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Positive Thinking Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Apr 3, 2003

Part 2 of this life-changing series that is looking into how to "Break Free" from the junk in the world. This message deals with overcoming the negative thoughts that we often struggle with.

“The Power of Positive Thinking” Breaking Free from Negative Thoughts Brian A. Moon Do you ever find yourself in this situation? You are watching TV or thumbing through a magazine or even just walking around at the mall and all of a sudden this rock hard guy comes on the scene or some girl that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Play Your Position Series

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 25, 2007

Compares our unique role in the body of Christ’s church to playing your assigned postion on a football team. Student Ministry Powerpoint presentation.

[Play Your Position] A body isn’t just a single part blown up into something huge. It’s all the different-but-similar parts arranged and functioning together … If the body was all eye, how could it hear? If all ear, how could it smell? As it is, we see that God has carefully placed each part of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Positioning For Miracle Increase

Contributed by John Davis on Dec 3, 2008

God is the source for the believer and He still intervenes in the lives of people who pray and call on His name.

TEXT: Mathew 6:33 Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. God is the true source of Increase, Gen. 1 shows us that everything exists because of Him. Col 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Regarding The Negative And Positive Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

The greatest challenge that Paul had for the church at Rome provides us with a very appropriate imperative with which we can seek to begin a new year! The imperatives in our text require that we give careful attention to the forces at work that affect our

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: December 28, 2000 Date Preached: December 28, 2000 Church: BBC (Wed PM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for Christian Living Title: An Imperative Regarding the Negative and the Positive Text: Rom 12:1-2 “Do not be conformed to this world but be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Our Position Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 23, 2011

Each of us stands guilty before God, but the grace of forgiveness is available to all who ask.

Grace And Our Position Romans 3:9-22 I. The Sinfulness of All People A. Having established the sinfulness of Jews and Gentiles, Paul now uses Old Testament scripture to prove his conclusions. 1. The Gentiles were considered “uncircumcised dogs” by the Jews. 2. Many Jews thought they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

3 Positions In Life

Contributed by John Mccurry on Oct 17, 2010

Different Seasons In Your Life

Sunday, September 09, 2001 3 POSITIONS OF LIFE A CHRISTIANS LIFE Dan. 3: 26 – 30 [Heading into the Fire, In the Fire, Coming out of the Fire] Notice what brought the Hebrew boys to the fire. Da 3:6 And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth shall the same hour be cast into the midst of a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:26-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Positive Giving Series

Contributed by John Mann on Dec 27, 2008

Being a giver will impact lives in 3 ways

MONEY IN HD: THE POWER OF POSITIVE GIVING Play Video From Rob Bell – Nooma: “Rich” Becoming a giver will do 3 things in our lives. It will… EXPOSE OUR TRUE COLORS Look in your notes at what the Apostle Paul said in 2 Corinthians 9:7a. It says, “Let each one [give] as he has made up his own mind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Spiritual Position Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 28, 2008

Part 1 in our Ephesians series: How to Walk God’s Trail. Realizing who we are and what we have in Christ.

Series: Ephesians: How To Walk God’s Trail Text: Ephesians 1:1-6 Title: “Our Spiritual Position” Introduction • There are many terms used to describe our Christian lives and how we are to carry it out: it is called our walk, our purpose, being in God’s will; however they all have the idea of doing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are You In The Position To Receive?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 3, 2012

Sometimes we're on a need to know basis, but we need to realize and trust that, if He knows, that’s all we need to know and that’s where the hard part comes in,

Are you in the position to receive? So lift your hands and praise the Lord, for He is good, and His mercy endures forever! (Psalm 106:1)  Hebrews 13:15 15. Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational