Sermons on Positive Psychology:

Pits & Wells

Contributed by Tj Long Jr on Oct 13, 2023

Many of the things that we think will fill us up are indeed pits that drain us. We should seek after wells that have Living Water. In the midst of internal strife in the church at Philippi, Paul shows us how to seek the things that are lovely while I'll give you steps to reduce the negativity.

“Pits & Wells” (Title Slide) [Slides are available upon request, these cues denotes where slides are shown/used.] It’s a common narrative to think that most of the news that you see on TV is bad news. Well, that’s not only a common viewpoint, it’s backed up by statistics. Studies show that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

"worry (Part 1): Why The Bible Tells Us Not To Worry" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 16, 2021

Worry is the uneasy feeling we often experience in times of fear, trouble, or problems. But, not all worry is bad. There is a positive, wise kind of worry and a negative, wrong, and destructive worry. This sermon helps us understand both of them and the impacts of negative worry.

Today we will continue our sermon series on "The Bible and Emotional Problems." The topic that we will learn is worry. "I have a mountain of credit card debt," one man told another. "I have lost my job. My car is being repossessed and our house is in foreclosure, but I am ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 3:5, Matthew 6:25, Luke 12:11, 1 Peter 5:7, Titus 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011

These last words of Moses are upbeat and positive. He's saying to them that just over the next ridge, just beyond life's next corner is a whole new existence ... a new land, a new life, a new opportunity. It would be what they chose it to be.

In Deuteronomy 30:11-20, we read of God's faithfulness and the wonderful condition of that faithfulness: READ These last words of Moses are upbeat and positive. He's saying to them that just over the next ridge, just beyond life's next corner is a whole new existence ... a new land, a new life, a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Good Is The Word Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Nebuchadnezzar says he thought it good to pass on his personal testimony of what God had done in his life. Good was the word, and he meant by it that he felt it to be a positive value for all to hear of his experience with God.

Franz Liszt, the great musician, was also quite a diplomat. Being famous in the field of music led to his being constantly put on the spot by women who expected unmerited praise for their singing. He finally developed a stock reply when some young amateur would inquire, "Maestro, do you ...read more

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Johanna Radelfinger on May 26, 2003

Are you ready? If you were to die right now would you go to Heaven? God wants you to know positively that you are saved or not.

Are You Ready? I dedicate this sermon first of all to God for showing me this wonderful truth. And to my friend, Keith who shouted to others this truth by his actions until the day he died. I know I will see him in Heaven. I went to Curacoa for my mission trip last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-7, Romans 3:23-25

Denomination: Adventist

Decisions And Bifocals Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2003

7th and final sermon in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

EVERYBODY IS KNOW FOR SOMETHING Decisions and Bifocals Rev. 3:14-22 INTRODUCTION: All of the messages to the churches of Asia are extremely practical, but perhaps none fits the conditions in North America as much as does the message to Laodicea, a church that had become lukewarm in its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jammin' With Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Nov 14, 2002

This is the final message in this amazing series that has shown us how to deal with our emotions in a positive way. This message will show you how to be Jammin’ with Joy

“How to Deal with the Way I Feel” part 5 (Jammin’ with Joy) Brian A. Moon A man working in New York City at a very stressful marketing job was asked to take the next 3 days off and spend time amongst the people of the city probing them with questions about some of the products that they were ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Psalm 92:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Questions

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 11, 2005

Do you ever question those who are in positions of spiritual authority over you? Do you ever question God? Maybe you should.

13, November 2005 Dakota Community Church Questions Do these quotes sound familiar? “Children should be seen and not heard.” “Because I’m your father and I said so; that’s why.” Most of us were raised with the idea that it is somehow wrong to question authority. The Church where I became a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-19

Denomination: Mennonite

Trusted With A Heritage Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on May 16, 2007

There’s more to life than power, position and prestige. Find out how Joseph saw through all of this to the real meaning of his existence.

Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 5: “Trusted with a Heritage” After final song, go to Video [Word on the Street interviews asking, “How do you want to be remembered?”] INTRO: Regardless of what you think about those answers (and there were some pretty crazy ones, eh?), it is evident ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Your Experiences Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 21, 2007

Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to help understand how God gives positive and painful experiences in our life to shape our ministry.

We are in the last week of our series “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” Our key passage has been Ephesians 2:10, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” We have been exploring over the last four weeks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Methodist

The Resume Of A Leader Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 26, 2006

We all have been gifted to do something within the Kingdom of God. Paul lays out the qualifications of those who desire to be in a leadership position.

DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFT (PASTOR); THE RESUME OF A LEADER I TIMOTHY 3:1-7 POET ROBERT FROST IN HIS POEM ROAD LESS TRAVELED BORROWED FROM THE PSALM WRITER OF PSALMS ONE WHEN HE WROTE TWO ROADS DIVERGED IN A YELLOW WOOD, AND I TOOK THE ONE LESS TRAVELED BY, AND THAT HAS MADE ALL THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has A Great Sense Of Humor Series

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 18, 2006

Once you have reached your place of destiny, God wants to keep you there. This is one test you have to pass to remain in that position.

God’s Great Sense of Humor Genesis 41:39-41 Every test, every turning point in Joseph’s life has been leading up to this moment. · For Presidential candidates this is like the swearing in ceremony. After four years of running the race, visiting major cities in every state, fulfilling all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#2old &cold? Not Yet! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 11, 2004

We must refuse to allow life to still our dreaming ability. Hope is essential and we must focus our heart on the positives of menial living.

#2 OLD AND COLD! NOT YET! NOT YET! ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part series, Old and Cold! NOT YET! If you need part one email Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-19, Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leadership Crisis! Series

Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Dec 26, 2004

(Devotional Series 5/50) Almost immediately Moses finds himself in a difficult position! 1. THE PEOPLE BLAME MOSES! 2. MOSES BLAME GOD!

LEADERSHIP CRISIS! Exodus 5:10-23 (Devotional Series 5) Almost immediately Moses finds himself in a difficult position! He’s hardly been accepted by the people as their chief when he faces a major crisis. His whole leadership hangs in the balance. I. THE PEOPLE BLAME MOSES! That’s how it often ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:10-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adoption

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004

We come into God’s family by Spiritual birth. But the instant we are born into the family, God adopts us and gives us the position of an adult son.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Adoption is the process by which a person who does not belong to a given family is formally brought into it and made a full, legal family member with the rights and responsibilities of that position. The practice of adoption was not common among the Jews, but was more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist