Sermons on Positive:

Practice Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012

What should be the role of women in worship?

Introduction Here is a question I bet everyone would give the same answer to: What value do Americans hold the highest? Freedom, of course. We became a nation because of the desire for freedom to govern ourselves. Our history could be narrated along the lines of how freedom has been played out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Responding To God's Call Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 18, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of obedeince.

PROPERLY RESPONDING TO GOD’S CALL I Samuel 3:1-21 As Christians, we have the amazing privilege to be able to communicate directly with God. We talk to Him through prayer, and He speaks to us through His Word. Many people claim that they want to know God’s will for their life. However, they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Live Godly

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 13, 2012

Living a Godly life means living as Jesus lived.

Text: “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5). What is your attitude? All of us have an attitude. Some of us have a good attitude and some of us have a nasty attitude. What is this thing called attitude? Our attitude is our outlook on something ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

James Son Of Zebedee - Authority In Action Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 19, 2005

When it comes to discipleship we have an overestimation of ourselves and our contribution to the kingdom. Jesus’ discussion with James reminds us that our place in the family of God, even when we make great contributions, is still only a gift of grace.

Mark 10:35-45 James son of Zebedee - authority in action Congregation in the Lord, Jesus spent three years teaching His disciples what it meant to be disciples. Jesus particularly wanted to ingrain into the disciples a certain attitude. Perhaps the most significant visual lesson Jesus gave on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 29, 2018

Ephesians 4:25-32 teaches us how Christians build up Christ’s body, based on what is true of them as Christians.

Scripture Today I am concluding my sermon series in Ephesians 4:17-32 that I am calling, “The New Life.” Ephesians 4:17-32 may be divided into three sections. In verses 17-19, the Apostle Paul describes the non-Christian life. In verses 20-24, the Apostle Paul describes the Christian life. And in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Doorkeeper

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 5, 2018

We are to be Doorkeepers: loving the House and Presence of God, and opening the doors of the Kingdom of Heaven to those without knowledge. As Doorkeepers, we're to go in and bring others with us.

THE DOORKEEPER Ps 84:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A little girl and her older brother were visiting their grandfather's farm – their first time out of the city. The older brother decided to play a trick on his younger sister. He told her that he had just seen a man-eating chicken. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Imagination Commanded Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

True worship comes from within, and is dependent upon a sanctified imagination. The Second Commandment is a call to forsake the dependence upon the sensual and climb to the higher level of spiritual worship.

Back in the 60's eight wrestlers took their own lives because world champion 37 year old Gohlam-Rexa committed suicide. Three of them left notes saying they could not stand the death of their idol. Almost every time a well-known person takes their own life some of their worshipers do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5

A Mother's Request

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 12, 2025

Today, we are going to look at the mother of James and John, those two who were in the inner circle among the followers of Jesus. Their mother was a mom and like any other mom. She was looking after the best interest of her children. All she really wanted was for her kids to do good.

Alba 5-11-2025 A MOTHER'S REQUEST Matthew 20:20-28 A little boy was talking with the girl next door. “I wonder what my mom would like for Mother’s Day.” The girl answered, “Well, you could promise to keep your room clean and orderly. You could go to bed as soon as you’re told. You could brush ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Three Calls

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

Every ture Christian has been called by God to live a life that brings honor and glory to Him.

“Paul’s Three Calls” April 18, 1999 (Romans 12:1-2) RPBC a.m. And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Divine Favour PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Explore the benefits of living in divine favour and how young people can continually experience God's favour throughout their lives, even in difficult circumstances.

Good morning, family! Today, we are going to dive into an exciting topic that I believe will be a great blessing to each one of us. We’ll be exploring the benefits that come with living in divine favour and how our young people can walk in the incredible favour of God. I want to begin with a quote ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:9

Topics: Divine Favour

The Fragrance Of Worship

Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 24, 2003

The Fragrance of Worship; A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus

I. Introduction Some preliminary thoughts: “Prayer focuses on the problem” “Praise focuses on the provision” “Worship focuses on the PROVIDER” “Worship is the correct response to the presence of God.” Essence of The Lesson: Worship is a flow and a dialogue between you and your Savior, it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Methodist

The Minority Report Series

Contributed by Tony Kwan on Feb 1, 2003

How to resist the pressure to conform

Introduction/background Recently I watched a movie called Minority report. In the movie, there are three psychics (pre-cogs) that can look into the future, they foresee the occurrence of future crime and hence prevent it from happening. The pre-cogs are supposedly never wrong, in fact the movie ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternity Matters Iv: The Severity Of It: Hell

Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 2, 2003

THE SEVERITY OF HELL SHOULD INFLUENCE OUR BEHAVIOR!

ETERNITY MATTERS IV: THE SEVERITY OF IT: HELL MATTHEW 5: 13 – 30 FEBRUARY 2, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Story: Dr. Ian Paisley, the fiery Irish cleric and politician was reputed to have been preaching one Sunday on the End Times - and in particular on the Day of Judgment. As he reached the climax of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-30

Denomination: Baptist

Serve Your Purpose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

Encourages trusting in God's unique purpose for each individual, passionately pursuing it, discerning His plan, and aligning oneself with His divine will.

Good morning, beloved friends and family of faith. As we gather together in this sacred space, we find ourselves standing on the brink of a new day, a new week, and a new opportunity to seek the face of our Almighty God. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards the Book of Psalms, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:2

Topics: Aligning, God's Plan

War And The Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 16, 2001

What should be a Christian’s stand on war?

Sermon for 10/14/2001 Against Terror Mark 12:13-17; Romans 13:1-5; 1 Corinthians 7:20-24 Adapted from an outline on Pastor’s Pastor Introduction: A. A Kentucky mountaineer fighting overseas in WW1 kept getting nagging letters from his wife back home. He was too busy fighting to write letters, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ