Sermons on Positive Thoughts:

Save Nothing For The Next Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021

Thoughts gathered after reading the book Last Arrows for a Men's Meeting.

Dare to believe that you can walk on water Matthew 14:22-31 Greetings- Prayer- Question- How many of you were raised that you had a positive mentor in your life? Someone you felt you could ask anything? Most guys have a lot of acquaintances, but few friends they are comfortable with to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Nazarene

Why We Worship God Here

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 16, 2001

The awesomenss of God demands our worship. God restored us to our original worship position.

Why God Is Worshiped Here. Isa 40:21-25 Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth? 22It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Types Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2002

James speaks of two sets of attitudes. One focuses on negative attitudes and the other positive attitudes.

Two Types of Wisdom Introduction: Conflict in relationships is more likely to occur as a result of values more than beliefs. The question then that we need to address in marriage is what are the values we need to portray in our Christian relationships. James 3 has some resounding truths that ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Steps To Forgiveness - How To Begin Living Forgiven.

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2001

The real spiritual battle of forgiveness goes on in our mind and in our thoughts

1. HUMILITY “Humility is beyond a shadow of a doubt the most significant element of forgiveness. It is directly opposed to pride. Where pride seeks selfish gain, humility seeks selfless gain. True humility is to esteem another more greatly than yourself.” “To humble oneself before God in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Peter 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Can I Be The Pencil You Use Today?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2002

I enlarge the thought of Mother Teresa on being a pencil in the Hand of God.

Lord, Can I be your pencil today? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Habakkuk 2:2 The Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision and make it plain... THAT HE MAY RUN THAT READS IT. Gal.6:9 And let us not grow weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2, Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#2choices Have Consequences: Try Harder Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 19, 2002

We go deeper to study Choices and Consequences to the thought TRY HARDER!

#2 CHOICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES TRY HARDER, TRY AGAIN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part #2 of 3 The Choice? I QUIT! Consequences. TEXT: Deut.30:19... I call on heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3, Numbers 30:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Renewing Your Mind

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 10, 2005

The process and importance of bringing our thoughts under subjection to the Word of God.

2 Corinthians 10:4-6 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6, Romans 12:1-13, 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Framework For Ministry

Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Nov 17, 2004

Thoughts from Isaiah 35 on the context, content and centrality of Christ to ministry.

A framework for ministry. (As found in Isaiah chapter 35) Text: Hebrew’s 12:24 "You have come to Jesus" Address delivered at Aberystwyth Theological College, Preaching Service, 20th November 1987 Why have I come tonight? Why have you come tonight? Why have we’ve been doing all this singing and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving God Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 24, 2006

Look at some thoughts and passages about what loving God is.

Loving God Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City, Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org Psalms 116:1 – 19 1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. 3 The cords of death ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Bible Church

Biblical Abuse

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 18, 2005

Thoughts drawn from Chuck Swindoll on how to handle the Word correctly.

Biblical Abuse II Tim. 2:15 INTRO.: Charles Swindoll, in his book, "Growing Deep In the Christian Life". (p. 69ff) writes of biblical abuse. He sees mishandling the Scriptures so as to mislead others as abusive. Imagine the disillusionment of finding out the information you were given from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Haman Is Alive And Well

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 23, 2012

Anti-Abortion sermon from the book of Esther... very thought provoking

Haman Is Alive And Well Esther After Solomon, The nation of Israel split into Israel and Judea existed side by side for l30 years. 733 B.C. Israel falls to Assyria 633 Assyria falls to Babylonia 587 Judea falls to Babylonia -- EXILE Babylonia falls to Mead-Persians exiles allowed to return ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Think When He Thinks About You?

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jun 29, 2010

Are God's thoughts good or bad when he thinks about you?

Psalm 8 What do you think when you see, The England Football Team, Tony Blair, a lady wearing the Bearcat. People some times say “I’ll think for myself” or “no one tells me what to think” the truth is our thinking is often preconditioned or influenced by significant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Do We Sin? Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 21, 2010

This message answers the question, "When does it becaome a sin in out thought?"

"I Want The Truth!” January 17, 2010 This morning I am continuing with the sermon series “I want the truth!” I got some response to my request and hope to get many more as we go along. For those who were not here last week I will explain what I am doing and I hope you will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gaining The Smile Of God

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 20, 2009

What is it that makes God frown and smile? This message offers some thoughts.

Gaining the Smile of God Gen. 6:1-9 * A couple of weeks ago Christy and Piper accompanied Deboria to Florida to check and take care of Deb’s parents. As you know, they are presently in a rehab center. As they visited the rehab center, little Piper was all over the place talking, smiling, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship And Promises Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 20, 2011

Some thoughts about trust and friendship as it relates to our relationship with God.

Friendship and Promises Romans 4:9-25 Intro: Last week we looked at Romans 4:1-8 and talked about the fact that We cannot cover our own tab! Justice requires payment for our sin, but we can no more pay for our own sins than our nation can pay off the national debt! We also considered the fact ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God