Sermons on Positive Reinforcement:

Yearn For The Food That Endures Forever

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 4, 2012

“I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst” John 6:35.

Theme: Yearn for the food that endures forever Text: Ex. 16:2-4, 9-15; Eph. 4:1-11; John 6:25-35 One major problem facing the world today is the worsening food situation. Some countries are going through drought and famine and millions of people, especially children and women, are starving to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Gift For Those Who Need Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

This is the second sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message looks at the gift of hope.

Charles Schultz highlighted the importance of hope in one of his “Peanuts” comic strips. Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, "Go get me a glass of water." Linus looked surprised, "Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leave Left Behind Left Behind

Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010

To truly forgive someone means you will treat that person as if he or she had never done the wrong in the first place.

Leave Left Behind - Left Behind by Steve Keeler Psalms 103:8-12 "The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. He will not always strive with us, nor will He keep His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Post Traumatic Stress

Contributed by Peter Mcinnes on Jun 1, 2010

For military Veterans & families to help understand how PTSD is developed & some ideas on how to deal with it.

This is written with the aim of explaining to both veterans & their families the reasons behind this major problem & to give some advice as to how to manage it successfully. Post traumatic stress disorder is not necessarily for war veterans, but can be caused by stressful experiences in life such ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Impossible Thing I Series

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 8, 2016

By trusting God in the past and experiencing victories, David could be assured of confidence and success overcoming succeeding problems. A lesson for each of us.

THE IMPOSSIBLE THING I Samuel 17:4-11, 16, 20-25 Virg Hurley Sermon, March 6, 2016 Christy Brown was born in 1933 with cerebral palsy. His parents were told that nothing could be done for him. They should put him in an institution. Instead they took him home and loved him. In time Christy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Threats Against The Family

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

There are threats against the biblical family that we should recognize

Introduction: Illustration “promiscuous Americans Illustration “A nation that embraces homosexuality will be destroyed” I. The Homosexual Agenda A. What does the Bible say about homosexuality? 1. In Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 God’s word says it is an abomination to the Lord. 2. What ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:22, Deuteronomy 22:5, Psalm 51:5, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Treasure Of Scripture Over The Experience Of People: A Warning

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 22, 2021

When the rich man in hell begged for Lazarus to be sent back to warn his family about avoiding his fate, Abraham reminded him that they had the Scriptures. Nothing else has ever been used of the LORD other than His Word to convict the sinner.

Whenever a real man of God stands behind the pulpit and preaches the Word of God (2 Timothy 4:1-5), he is to hold nothing back and never compromise the Scriptures for the sake of feeling, alleged offense, or cultural beliefs. No preacher worth his sacred calling should ever water down the power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:27-31, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Acts 7:54-60, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Betrayal

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 15, 2021

Even you, Brutus?

Betrayal Psalm 41:9 If you have never been betrayed, jump up and down and thank GOD, pray it never happens to you. When you are betrayed, it is a dark, sickening feeling. Like you are spiraling down an endless tube with no grip, you are tumbling and sliding down uncontrollably. You can’t call ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:9

The Indwelling Spirit Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Men became the temple of God. This was a basic fact and essential truth of Christianity, but it was one that was difficult to grasp, and it still is today one of the most difficult concepts for Christians to make real in their lives.

In the Old Testament the emphasis is on Jehovah, the God who is above us. In the Gospels the emphasis is on Jesus, the God who is with us. In the book of Acts and the Epistles the emphasis is on the Holy Spirit, the God within us. There can be doubt that this is the age of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-16

Repentance

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Dec 27, 2020

Repentance isn’t a one-time change of heart, but it should be an integral part of our spiritual growth. It’s been said that the essential quality of a saint is to have a repentant heart. That requires a sensitive conscience and a teachable spirit.

“Repentance” Matthew 3:1-12 [Read Mt. 3:1-12] I was once asked to preach a revival at a neighboring church, and when I accepted the host pastor told me, “Don’t hold back. The harder the preaching, the more they like it.” That statement took me by surprise. I’m still not sure if that was true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-12

A Frustrated Jesus- Sermon 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Jun 25, 2014

The Struggle continues as Jesus deals with His Disciples. God goes to the extreme implementing "Visual Aids", "Live Witnesses" and "Audio from Heaven"......but they still don't get it.

“Frustrated Jesus" Sermon 2 Mark 9 Summerfield Baptist Church / Gregg Griffin Sr. 6.22.14 A.M. Service I can recall while working that on the occasion that someone made a huge mistake, my boss would look at whoever the manager was over the employee who made the mistake and say, “It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Look Unto The Hills: An Exposition Of Psalm 121

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 29, 2020

The LORD is my/our helper, keeper and preserver. A Psalm of Ascents

I Will Look unto the Hills: an Exposition of Psalm 121 As we continue this year through the season of Lent, the world seems especially stressed. There is threats of a global pandemic continuing to spread. The world’s financial markets are under stress. In this country, at least, there is political ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

She Was Healed On The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 28, 2020

A woman had suffered 18 years but never got well. She came to a synagogue and found Jesus there. What happened next shows the Lord's true compassion for both men and women alike.

Text: Luke 13:10-17, KJV 10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up [herself]. 12 And when Jesus saw her, he called [her to him], and said unto ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, John 19:26

Denomination: Baptist

Unchain The Gospel

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 8, 2019

The unchained Gospel breaks chains.

Unchain the Gospel! 2 Timothy 2:8-15 This letter by Paul to Timothy along with his letter to the Philippians were probably the last two letters he ever wrote. We find Paul chained in prison. As a Roman citizen before his condemnation to death, he had been given some liberty to receive friends and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deep: Awareness #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 27, 2019

Jesus broke through the individual & social stereotypes to carry the message of hope (eternal life).

Today, we begin a new message series we’ve entitled, “DEEP.” It’s not a take-off on that bad 80’s movie nor are we going to about some prosperity gospel theme about the money you have to give. However, we will be attempting to wrestle with three areas of personal and corporate growth: pride, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational