Sermons on Positive Outlook:

Shake Your World Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Apr 28, 2009

Part of the strategic positioning by God of your life is the shaking away of the junk that should not have been there in the first place

• Today I wrap up my theme of looking at issues of the heart – we have spoken about aligning our heart, having hearts filled with a wild faith, having a heart for the house, creating room in our hearts for God, we have looked at how doing what is in our hands unlocks the door to what is in our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:26-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coping With Change

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 2, 2007

We can learn how to cope with change in a positive manner by the example of a young teenage boy named Daniel.

Introduction SHARP – The word “change” is a powerful word. At the very thought of “change” varying emotions of fear, anxiety, excitement, anticipation, caution, can be felt depending on the circumstances and context in which the thought of “change” occurs. Illustration We all experience ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prevailing Prayer

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

In times of crisis, we are to express the positive through our words and works so that we enjoy the peace of God.

In times of crisis, like what we are experiencing right now, we usually hear, “Why worry when you can pray?” Prayer allows us to prevail over these trying times. But, frankly, we tend to worry more than pray. One of my favorite verses in the Bible on prayer is Philippians 4:6-9. “Do not be anxious ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Citizenship

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Authority comes from God and applies to the way we regard our government and others who are in positions of authority.

Where do citizenship and Christianity meet? Millions have struggled with this question. A vocal minority in our nation seems bent on convincing us that they never should meet – that a person’s religious convictions shouldn’t interfere with his civil life. Should the President talk about his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attitude Adjustment Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 9, 2008

Paul teaches us in Philippians 2:1-11 the facets of a positive life are, humility, generosity, and obedience.

This morning we continue our study of Philippians. Two weeks ago we studied Philippians 1:1-10. Here we discovered a man who had every reason not to be happy, but yet he was filled with joy. Over 18 times in this short four chapter book Paul talks about rejoicing or joy. We observed that Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Are You A Traditional Hypocrite?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

Theres only two scriptures that treat tradition in the positive sense. the other ten in the New Testament are in a negative sense.

Are you a traditional hypocrite? 2 Thess 2:15 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. 2 Thess 3:6 6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Does Jesus Have Lordship In Your Life? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2002

The heart of Peter’s problem was that Jesus did not have the "position" of Lordship in His life. What does that mean?

OPEN: A teacher was telling about the time their new elementary school was raising the American flag for the first time. To make the day special, they had invited a marine Corps color guard to come out and perform the duty for them. The day before the ceremony, the Marine in charge of the unit ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-16, John 13:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's About Time, Isn't It? Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 16, 2013

Their order and position is very specific and give us insight into the journey that God takes each of His children on.

It’s about time, isn’t it? Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 14 April, 2013 Nehemiah 3:1-3:32 The work of the church won’t just happen. It takes all of us doing what God would have us to do. • God promised Israel/they obey Him/He would always ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude-Gateway To Open Heavens

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 5, 2013

It takes more than prayer and tithing to experience open heavens,it is a function of positive attitude as a life style.

Attitude - Gateway To Open Heavens Pastor Amos Dele Dada PhD. P.Eng The life-style of praying for open heavens has been popularized in our time. Books have been written and many more are yet to come to the book stores. Long night meetings are held in our churches with people bombarding heaven with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Teamwork Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

The Body of Christ grows when everybody plays their position (i.e. through mutual contribution and diversity of gifts.)

The Power of Teamwork Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 20, 2011 Main Point: The Body of Christ grows when everybody plays their position (i.e. through mutual contribution and diversity of gifts.) Pre-text Intro Yesterday I had my final day of the flag football season which I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About The Younger Widows Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2014

Having provided instruction for establishing an order of widows, Paul proscribes enrolling younger widows and justifies his position.

“Refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith. Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Correction For A Corrupt Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 26, 2012

Paul teaches the Corinthians and us that our position in Christ should have a practical impact on our daily lifestyle.

Intro: The culture of the Corinthians – sexual immorality and cultural diversity. The context (occasion of the letter) – The immoral conduct of the Corinthians was reflective of the culture instead of Christ. (Our culture and context isn’t much different) 1) Paul wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Of Status

Contributed by James W Hare on Jul 27, 2013

Despite the crippling conditions that we may find ourselves in, thank God for the positive possibilities for things to change.

A Change of Status Galatians 3:15-18:41-7 Despite the crippling conditions that we may find ourselves in, thank God for the positive possibilities for things to change. Irrespective of a history that once hampered, or a present predicament that may seem to impede progress, or a future that looks ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Message To Philadelphia: The Church That Is Faithful And Alive Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

So finally we come to a church with a positive record. This church shows what Christ wants a church to be.

Have you ever seen a church that is alive and faithful to Christ? A church that focuses upon Jesus Christ? A church that makes Jesus Christ the center of its ministries and activities? A church that focuses upon reaching and growing people for Christ? A church that focuses upon teaching people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ufo's Are We Alone In The Universe? Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 13, 2016

the Bible provides us with a very positive answer to the question of whether intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe: it does.

14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. On April 21, 1991, Alitalia pilot Achille Zaghetti was flying a passenger plane from Milan to London when he saw an object streak in front of his plane. “Look out! Look out!” he exclaimed to his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:13-14, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational