Sermons on Positive Thinking:

So, You Think You're Not A Pharisee?

Contributed by Dan Funk on Aug 28, 2014

Christ directed the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Praying in the Temple to those who trusted in their own righteousness. We are more prone to trust in our own righteousness than we might think. This self-trust can keep us from being merciful.

Over the years, we have all heard preachers address the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican praying in the Temple. “The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

Don't Even Think About It!

Contributed by Doran Williams on Sep 18, 2014

This message examines the 10th commandment concerning covetousness.

Introduction: I was a teenager in the 1960’s there was a very beautiful car roaming the highways and byways at that time and it looked like this. PHOTO (red 1966 Mustang convertible). I must admit, I coveted it, greatly. But money seemed to be big issue or at least the lack of it, so I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus At The Center Of All You Do And Think

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014

You can choose to humble yourself, though it's not an easy thing to do, I know, and God will involve you in what He's doing; God wants to involve you in what He's doing...but, it's always on His terms not yours.

In Luke 10 Jesus tells one of his most famous stories. If you went to Sunday School or VBS when you were a child then you're familiar with this story. The story begins with a Jewish man walking from Jerusalem to Jericho when he is attacked, robbed and left for dead on the side of the road. Two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fair Test For Those Who Think They Prophesy

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 8, 2020

While "prophecy" so-called is popular among a segment of the faithful, the test of prophets is seldom applied. The test of accuracy and adherence to the Word of God must be applied to verify a prophecy.

“If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

There Is More To The Baptism Of Jesus Than You Think.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 19, 2020

The baptism of Jesus is way more important than you may first think. There are so many aspects to it, that they need to be considered separately.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 12th January 2020; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Isaiah 42:1-9 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 Psalm 29 “Please join me in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13, Mark 1:4

Denomination: Episcopal

I Think I Married The Wrong Person Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

The bond of marriage is grounded in the covenant- not in the ideal person.

OPENING SENTENCE: Some years ago there was a popular movie whose message was that somewhere in the world is a perfect soul mate made just for you in heaven- you just have to find him/her. INTRODUCTION: The movie, called “Made in Heaven” tells the story of two people who had a few chance encounters ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctity Of Life Sermon: Just Think About It

Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 9, 2021

Why is our Country so divided, why so much hatred? What are the primary religious issues that divide us?

Just think about it Being an old man, I have lived through many changes, changes that caused Americans to disagree, but never have I seen anything like the division and outright hatred we see today, violence across this Country in cities such as Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago and now in our Nation’s ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Church Awake! It Is Later Than We Think!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 9, 2020

The things of this world will pass away, but God’s love for you in Christ will not. Are you asleep? Look to Jesus and wake up.

CHURCH AWAKE! IT IS LATER THAN WE THINK! Mat 25:5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. (Eph 5:14 KJV) Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. (Eph 6:10 KJV) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Donald Galo on Sep 6, 2020

INTRO: The life and death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is THE ANSWER to an age-old problem of Sin.

INTRO: The life and death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is THE ANSWER to an age-old problem of Sin. For some people they don’t consider Sin a big deal and for some they don’t even believe sin exist (e.g. Atheist and Relativist), but for God it certainly is a big deal (knowing that He is HOLY AND ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17

Understanding My Hands? Think About This!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 11, 2023

Today it is possible to do God's work with little understanding. The anointing breaks the yoke. The word of God does the the work of God.

UNDERSTANDING MY HANDS? LET ME THINK ABOUT THIS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Warning: We have professional clergy? Professional Praise Teams? We have free coffee and donuts? We have catered meals? We have entertainment and light displays? Printed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27, Matthew 11:29-30, Exodus 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Does He Think He Is?

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Feb 3, 2023

After feeding the 5000, the people want more bread. What happens when Jesus says that He's what they need for everlasting life?

Message: Bread of Life part 2 John 6:35-60 Theme: Who does He think He is? Date: Feb 5, 2023 ICEBREAKERS -Read John 6:35-60 and Matthew 11:20-24 -What exactly were the people grumbling about? -Luke 2:19 says that “Mary kept these things (Incarnation) to herself.” Why? -Were there any hurdles you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-60

Hooray! God Does Not Think Like Us!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2023

He is, as Torah teaches, “slow to anger.” That’s very different from most of us.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Course 2023 All of Scripture is useful to those whose purpose in life is to attain union with the Blessed Trinity. But there are probably a hundred verses that stand out as critical in the most important pursuit of our existence on earth. Two of these, surely, come from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-27, Matthew 20:1-16, Luke 23:42

Denomination: Catholic

Being Different: Think Differently Part 1 Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 28, 2025

If we are going to be different in this world, we must start with our minds, and think differently.

TRUE When Jesus was before Pilate, Pilate irritatingly asked Jesus, “So, are you a king or not?” Jesus answered, “You tell me. Because I am King, I was born and entered the world so that I could witness to the truth. Everyone who cares for truth, who has any feeling for the truth, recognizes my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: United Methodist

Being Different: Thinking Differently Part 2 Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 28, 2025

If we are going to move on in our Christian faith, we must learn to think differently.

PURE To be pure means to be innocent, holy in relation to God. 1 John 3:3 “Christ is pure, and all who have this hope in Christ keep themselves pure like Christ.” Notice the first thing that is said in this verse. “Christ is pure.” If we need proof that Jesus Christ is pure, look to the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: United Methodist

If I Think My Foot Is Going To Slip Series

Contributed by Peet Bekker on Jun 22, 2024

I was walking through a remote area called Te Rapa, in New Zealand and stopped for some rest at the end of an exhausting day. I slept next to a farmyard fence, under the stars, on a patch of soft green grass.

Good morning Has it ever happened to you that the same Bible verse unexpectedly keeps coming across your path? This once happened to me with Psalm 94:18. Due to all the repetition, I eventually knew the Bible verse by heart. “When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:18