Sermons about Positive Psychology

Will Work For Food

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 21, 2005

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This message deals with the neccessity for the church to be willing to work together rather than take a watch and see position.

WILL WORK FOR FOOD 2 Thes. 3:10 (KJV) For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. Over the past number of years, I honestly cannot count the number of times that I have seen the scene played over. There he is on the side of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hearing From God In A Crisis Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 26, 2005

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Positive precepts for hearing from God in a crisis based on Christ’s healing of the nobleman’s son.

John 4:46-54 (NLT) In the course of his journey through Galilee, he arrived at the town of Cana, where he had turned the water into wine. There was a government official in the city of Capernaum whose son was very sick. 47 When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea and was traveling into ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gifts To Peter, And To Us.

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 4, 2003

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God gave Peter position, power, passion, and perseverance. He wants to give us the same gifts.

Strength, Wisdom, Strategy, Endurance, Focus, Courage, Toughness... These sound like the description of someone on the television show “Survivor.” But actually they pretty well describe a man we read about in the New Testament. Peter. God worked in Peter’s life in powerful ways. The great news is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Believers Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

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No believer is prepared for spiritual warfare who does not understand their position of righteousness through their identification with Jesus Christ.

Righteousness is imperative to spiritual warfare Righteousness is represented by the breastplate because the breastplate covers the vital organs of the body, (Thus righteousness protects the soul and the conscience of the Christian. If Satan can strip the child of God of his sense of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Shall America Do?

Contributed by Harry Wood on Feb 24, 2002

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A positive reaction for us after the September 11th horrific events. Please read and pass this on!

We have just seen one of the greatest unbelievable things happen to America. I want to make some very strong statements that will be a test of my own strength as a born again, Bible believing Minister of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. As we have now seen the horrific events that has touched ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Pain, Your Gain

Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 24, 2000

based on 57 ratings

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The Christian can maintain a positive attitude in the face of trials because they provide opportunities to prove God's faithfulness.

Why do you go through trials? If God really loves you, wouldn't he protect you from the bad things that everyone else goes through? We have many blessings because of our faith in Jesus Christ. Because of your faith in Christ, you know that your sins are forgiven. Your faith in the death ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Me, Why Now? Series

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 5, 2006

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People are complaining about their status, position and way of living. Do we really have room to complain?

*The test used in reference for this message was a thought received from a message on the 7 test of Joseph submitted by SermonCentral.com contibutor, Derek Vreeland. Why Me, Why Now? Genesis 39:16-20 Joseph was placed in a position where he had to make a choice – one that would determine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 13, 2002

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David gives us 12 positive commands to address the universal problem of why evil people prosper.

Larry Brincefield, larkayb@earthlink.net November 13, 2002 Title: Great Is Thy Faithfulness Text: Psalm 37:1-11, 25 Introduction One of the great struggles for Christians down through history is, "why do bad people prosper, and Christians seem to struggle?" That question has weighed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11, Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Nazarene

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt.1 Series

Contributed by David Mcallan on Jun 30, 2008

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Our position as Christians is not something we ourselves have given to ourselves, it has been given by God

Intro A man who had been a drunkard in the slums of Chicago for many years came to a mission one night. He heard the message, ate the meal, and went to bed. That was his last night on earth. He died poverty-stricken and friendless, never to see another day. What he did not know was that he had an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership Defined

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 5, 2008

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Jesus outlines to His disciples just what it takes to become a leader and to hold a high position in a church.

Matthew 20:20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. (21) "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom." (22) "You don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Dynamics Of Effective Discipleship Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

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The positive impact we have on others is directly related to how effective we are in being and making disciples.

Dynamics of Effective Discipleship Acts 20:1-12 Intro: What is discipleship? Some of the last words Jesus spoke to His followers was for them to make disciples. What did that mean for them and what does it mean for us? It helps us to review how Jesus made disciples. -Rob Bell speaks on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Attitude Makes The Difference

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2010

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In this sermon we learn the importance of attitude, and we learn how to have a positive, joyful and hopeful attitude.

Introduction: A. Does this bumper sticker describe you: Warning – I have an attitude and I know how to use it! 1. Today I want to talk about the fact that attitude makes a difference. 2. I preached on a similar topic last Tuesday night out at Camp Hunt’s Work and Worship Week, and some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Cope With Trials

Contributed by James Owens on Aug 18, 2007

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There are four things that will definitely, positively, always work when you find yourself trying to cope with trials.

“HOW TO COPE WITH TRIALS” TEXT: 1 Peter 1:3-7 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Generous Living And Giving Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 1, 2012

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We are, as Christians and the Body of Christ, uniquely positioned to give ourselves to the glory of God and the good of others.

Title: Generous Living and Giving of Ourselves Text: Romans 12:1-8 Thesis: We are uniquely positioned to generously give of ourselves for the glory of God and the good of others. We are on a Pathway to Congregational Vitality. We want to be a Healthy Missional Church. By Healthy we mean we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fire,fire,fire Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 7, 2012

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Perhaps you have strange temptations, you are placed in a position where you are constantly exposed to sin.

Fire! Fire! Fire "When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."—Isaiah 43:2. BEFORE I explain the metaphor of the text • Can we agree that we are not sufficiently grateful. • Not grateful for the preservation that God provides us in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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