Sermons on Positive Reinforcement:

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Vii: It Will Be Worth It All When We See Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when our Christian faith has been tested and we pass the test by renewing our faith in God and rejoicing in His redemption, mature Christians think positive: "It will be worth it all when we see Jesus!"

TRIUMPH OVER TRIALS: “IT WILL BE WORTH IT ALL WHEN WE SEE JESUS” Please place your left hand on the Bible, raise your right hand, and answer this question: Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

God's Sovereign Support In Dark Times (1 Samuel 21:10-15)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 27, 2024

David, the hero of Israel and God's chosen vessel to be the next king, came to a point in his life where all he had gained was now lost and forgotten. He hit rock bottom, yet God used this to show David that he needed to rely only on Him for support and strength.

"David arose and fled that day from before Saul and went to Achish the king of Gath. The servants of Achish said to him, 'Is this not David the king of the land? Did they not sing of him to one another, saying, 'Saul has slain his thousands and David his ten thousand?' Now David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:5-10, Psalm 34:1-22, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Baptist

Enriched Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 25, 2003

First in a series on 1 Corinthians focusing on the spiritual position of the believers in spite of their practice.

Chico Alliance Church September 15, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Enriched” I Corinthians 1:1-9 Introduction to the Book BACKGROUND OF CORINTH--THE CITY Major trade center Entertainment center Two types of games--Olympian/Isthmian. Isthmian held in Corinth. Cosmopolitan population--Greeks, Roman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Learning From A Father’s Failures

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 22, 2010

Eli failed to have a positive influence on his sons Hophni & Phinehas. Fathers have the responsibility of being positive influences on their children. But what responsibilities can be undertaken to accomplish this? To have a positive influence on your

LEARNING from a FATHER’s FAILURES—1Samuel 2:12-36 Father & son/Open cockpit ride thrill ride/Bartered price/Not 1 word or high price/Loop-Dive-Turn-Climb/ “You almost won!....‘Cause I sure felt like hollerin’ when my boy fell out!” A Father’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

Awake To Righteousness Series

Contributed by Tony Quinn on Sep 21, 2002

Understanding our position with God in righteousness.

Awake To Righteousness We’ve been talking about righteousness and the importance of knowing we are the righteousness of God in Christ. Again the definition of righteousnes according to the Greek Lexicon is, “the state of him who is as he ought to be, righteous, the condition acceptable to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reason God Saved Us

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 16, 2007

Plan, purpose and position of the Child of God

The reason God saved us. Romans 6: 4 –7 It is always exciting to witness someone accepting the offer of salvation from God. It is amazing to watch as they develop from a babe in Christ to a full-grown man or woman of God. Although, we do not actually understand all that is involved in our being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-7

Denomination: *other

The Winning Attitudes

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 29, 2008

Exploying the positive attitudes for a higher altitude

The Winning Attitudes Dr. David Ibeleme Your Attitude Determines your Altitude - Prov. 23:7a Altitude: The height above sea level (Typology - Sea = People) A high place or area - Eph. 2:6 One’s Stature - Eph. 4:13ff Attitude: A way of thinking about something/somebody A way of behaving towards ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Beautiful Death

Contributed by Harold Wilson on May 27, 2005

Titles and positions are not prerequisites to get to heaven.

A BEAUTIFUL DEATH Text: Genesis 15:15 "And thou shall go to thy father in peace, thou shall be buried in a good old age." Have you ever taken time out to watch the sun going down, and has your soul thrilled at the beauty of the sunset? That is what I want you to see in this death today. I like you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:15

Denomination: Methodist

Rejoicing In The Truth

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 26, 2007

A positive response to truth results in rejoicing.

REJOICING IN THE TRUTH Acts 8:26-39 By Cleavon Matthews November 2004 INTRODUCTION It was a time of persecution against the church at Jerusalem. Stephen was stoned. The saints were scattered abroad. Saul was making havoc of the church. Those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavenly Places

Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 31, 2012

UNDERSTANDING YOUR SPIRITUAL POSITION IN CHRIST

HEAVENLY PLACES THE EPHESIAN LETTER, WRITTEN BY THE APOSTLE PAUL AROUND 60 A.D WHILE IN PRISON IN ROME IS ONE OF SEVERAL LETTERS HE WROTE WHILE IMPRISONED. HE ADDRESSED SEVERAL REALITIES OF THE CHRISTIAN’S WALK IN THIS LETTER. THIS TEACHING ADDRESSES THE REALITY OF HEAVENLY PLACES ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Favor Of God - Changing Things Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

How to pray through a position of Favor

The Favor of God Changing Things Through Prayer Part 3 of a 3 Part Series Esther 3:1-5 NKJV After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him and set his seat above all the princes who were with him. And all the king's servants who were ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Keeping New Years Simple Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Jan 24, 2016

Develop a Positive Attitude Toward The Church

PHILIPPIANS 3:3 -16 (NASB) 3 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; 3 for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-16

Denomination: Christian Church

T - Ake Sanctuary (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

Experience a faith connected in positive relationships.

Take Sanctuary Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 6 Pastor Jeff Christopherson October 24, 2004 Start with Authenticity… Preserve my Personality… Investigate the Ground Zero of Faith… Recognize my Net Worth… Invest Myself… Take Sanctuary… Experience a faith connected in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Saved But I Need To Supercharge My Spritual Relationship - How? Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 25, 2018

How to position yourself to be in a place of Growth

Scott had the most successful real estate business in his city. Half the properties he listed sold within one month, and most of the rest were gone within three months. His wife was his most successful salesperson, his son Jack was the quarterback on his school’s football team, and it looked like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parental Discipline Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 11, 2012

The end result of all discipline's good benefits is children that have the learned ability to control themselves. A loving parent inflicts temporary discomfort on his children to spare them the long range disaster of an undisciplined life.

PROVERBS 13:24 PARENTAL DISCIPLINE / INSTRUCTION [Hebrews 12:6-11] Affection is not enough. Love must also discipline. Good Christians or even good citizens cannot be produced in homes where children have good reason not to respect their own parents. Permissive homes (those where effective ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:24

Denomination: Baptist