Sermons on Positive Result:

Church Membership: Expect What The Bible Expects

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020

True and genuine church growth comes not as a result of mere addition but multiplication.

Rev. L. B. Williams, in his book on "Holiness Illustrations," relates the following: "A young man who was desperately in love with a young lady, wrote her that he would be willing to endure the cold of the frigid zone, or cross the burning sands of the desert, or climb the highest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 23, 2021

Ingratitude results in grumbling - which is bad for you and the folks around you.

Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble lanny smith Living a Life of Thankfulness / Exodus 16   • Consequences of complaining • Man robbed a Wendy’s in Atlanta by grabbing the cash drawer in the drive-thru. Called back. Twice. Complaining that there better be more than $586 in there the next ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:3-9, Romans 1:18-21, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Means

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 10, 2020

Two great miracles and two great results from resurrection weekend.

OUTLINE WHAT THAT RESURRECTION MEANS Dr. Tom Bartlett, Steele Creek Church Eastfield Campus Resurrection Sunday - April 12, 2020 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:14 (ESV) TWO RESURRECTION MIRACLES • EMPTY TOMB ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Other

Why Did Jesus Really Come?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 1, 2019

The prophet Isaiah foretold some of the most beautiful results of the coming of Jesus.

There is a phrase that you hear more and more this time of year, as we get closer and closer to Christmas. The phrase is ‘the true meaning of Christmas.’ Mostly you hear it used with an unhappy tone as people are missing out on ‘the true meaning of Christmas.’ I’m one of these people who like to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Fruit

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 10, 2020

There can be no fruit until there are roots. The fruit is a result of the roots. No roots, no fruit.

How would you define fruit? What is fruit? W.E. Vines says, “Fruit is the visible expressions of power working inwardly and invisibly. The character of the fruit being evidence of the character of the power producing it.” God has some established principles, and this is one of them I want to share ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024

This week and next we are looking at three results of being filled with the Spirit.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us, what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Say Yes To The Dress Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 16, 2014

When a Christian dresses like Christ, they will display to the world their new position, personality, and priorities

Introduction: Our journey through the book of Colossians. • If Christ is all I need, then chapters three and four outline what it looks like to live out that statement; where the “rubber meets the road” in the Christian life. • Just like in 3:5, we read in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Sorrow And Godly Joy Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2010

Godly sorrow leads to repentance and salvation, which results in joy - for God and for the individuals involved.

Introduction: A. Sometimes the truth hurts, doesn’t it? 1. Here we see a horse who has just learned the truth about himself. With tears he writes: “Dear Diary, Today I found out that I am a horse.” 2. Here we see a doctor laying out the truth for his patient: “What fits ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Pain Free Paradise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Positive pain has played a major role in everything we call our blessings in time. Our life, our freedom, and our salvation are all based on the pain of others. Pain has many positive purposes in time.

If you are rich enough, you can even enjoy your own funeral. Colorado farmer Jim Gernhart proved this over and over. It all began in 1951 when he decided to rehearse his own funeral. He rented the Armory in Burlington, Colorado, hired a pastor, and had a lavish display of flowers and a good meal ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Living Together By The Right Pattern Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

There are two reasons we need to live by the right pattern: the first is negative; the second is positive.

LIVING TOGETHER BY THE RIGHT PATTERN Philippians 3:17-4:1 INTRODUCTION A. How Christine lays out a pattern to sew by: 1. She spreads it out on the table, and I will come home to find the dining room table taken over by her material as she cuts out a pattern. 2. The items she is cutting out do ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Glorified-Part 5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 30, 2023

5 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. Jesus’ glorification is of great significance. But, How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

JESUS GLORIFIED-V—John 12:34-36(:20-36) Attention: Superman...Really? Muhammad Ali(the famed ‘braggart’ boxer) was on a plane that began to encounter some mild turbulence, so all the passengers were asked to fasten their seatbelts. Ali was specifically asked by the stewardess to put his seatbelt on ...read more

Scripture: John 12:34-36, John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Dad's Discipline Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 23, 2015

1) Discipline is a Parental Responsibility (Hebrews 12:5-8) 2) Discipline is Perfect for Respect (Hebrews 12:9-10a) 3) Discipline is Profitable for Results (Hebrews 12:10b-11)

When you look for Father’s Day cards you tend to see two general types. There are the golf, BBQ, sailboat and classic card variety with some general thanks to dad. Then, there are the humorous type that usually poke fun at him. The one card you never seem to see, is the one thanking dad for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Other

What Is Revival?

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Mar 25, 2007

Show Christians that Revival is needed today and the definite results of genuine revival in the believers life.

What is Revival 2 Chron 7.14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14) Do you believe that today’s church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Seeing God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 19, 2016

Familiarity with God can result is treating Him with casual disregard leading to judgement.

“Moses and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel went up, and they saw the God of Israel. There was under his feet as it were a pavement of sapphire stone, like the very heaven for clearness. And he did not lay his hand on the chief men of the people of Israel; they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Excellence

Contributed by Mike Spain on Apr 2, 2002

Here is a motivational message that will drive home the point that pursuing excellence is not always fun, and may not bring instant results. However, the end result (if found in Christ) is worth more than gold.

The proof of your DESIRE is in your PURSUIT! Daniel 1:8-17 Daniel 3:13-18 Four theorems from the text 1. The pursuit of excellence will most always seem foreign to those on the OUTSIDE looking IN! (See Dan. 1:10 and 3:14) In 1:10 - The official didn’t understand why Daniel would not eat the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-20, Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational