Sermons on Positive:

The Role Of The Father In The Redemption

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 8, 2025

The plan to redeem mankind did not start with man—it began with the Father. It was His idea, His design, and His purpose to bring salvation.

THE ROLE OF THE FATHER IN THE REDEMPTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 53:10, Romans 8:32, 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Retribution Of God And Combatting Injustice – The Christian Position On Retribution: What Do We Do? - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 13, 2023

Where do we cross the line from the legitimate to the revengeful? This is one of the most difficult areas of our Christian lives personally to evaluate. Does any form of vengeance or retribution lie with us? Let us consider the Lord, Stephen and Paul. I have been there.

THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD AND COMBATTING INJUSTICE – THE CHRISTIAN POSITION ON RETRIBUTION: WHAT DO WE DO? - PART 5 [A]. THE CHRISTIAN POSITION ON VENGEANCE AND INJUSTICE Having looked at various examples from the Old Testament and drawing certain conclusions from them, we now turn the spotlight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-43, 1 Peter 2:22-24, Luke 23:34, Acts 7:59-60, Leviticus 19:18, 2 Timothy 4:14, Psalm 22:24, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:12, Romans 12:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Road Signs For Life - Part Two Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Jul 19, 2003

This is the second sermon in a two-part series on making positive decisions. For part one see "Road Signs For Life - Part One."

Last week we discovered the first three road signs for life. When you are faced with which direction you need to go, when you are faced with a decision in life, God does not leave us without a clue. He has laid down some powerful guidelines to point us down the road we need to travel. Several ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Near The Altar

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005

Believers feel an attraction to the place of worship, a passion for God’s presence, and they make positive contibutions from which others will benefit.

"A Place Near The Altar" Ps. 84:1-9 How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! 2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 3 Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Can't"

Contributed by Harold Wilson on May 27, 2005

"Can’t" and "Can" are two different words. "Can’t" has a negative connotation while "Can" has a positive connotation

CAN’T John 20:24 Can’t and can are two different words. "Can’t" has a negative connotation while "Can" has a positive connotation. Many people cannot get no further than where they are because they have armored and shield themselves with Can’t. Opportunities are missed, blessings are transferred ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 28, 2001

Are you in a state of readiness or state of confusion? In Joshua 1 we find the people of God in one of their greatest states, a position of readiness.

Are You Ready “A State Of Readiness” In Joshua 1 we find the people of God in one of their greatest states, a position of readiness.  Josh 1:16 And they answered Joshua, saying, "All that you command us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. Ready To Answer 1 Pet 3:15  ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Joshua 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Get To Work

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 27, 2002

God wants us to be positive about His work. We as believers should not have the “TGIF” attitude about the Work Of God.

LET’S GET TO WORK TEXT: Hebrews 13:21 “Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” What do the initials TGIF mean. “Thank God It’s Friday” This can be positive or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:21

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Negatives

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001

GOD’S NEGATIVES MAY BE MANKIND’S POSITIVES. Here are five blessed negatives from Heb 10:1-18

April 24,1994 BLESSED NEGATIVES Heb 10:1-18 (code = he10tv18) INTRO: (1) It would be nice if everything could be positive and nothing was ever negative. At times we try to create an ideal world by emphasizing only the positive. To do this means denying that anything is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Is The Great Planner

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 1, 2006

God is not only a Healer, Savior, King, Creator, Protector, Comforter, and other positions we are familiar with Him but He is also a Planner!

Jeremiah 29:11 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future and a hope. The verse shows that God is not only a Healer, Savior, King, Creator, Protector, Comforter, and other positions we are familiar with Him but He is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

Tongues And The Fullness Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2007

this is a topical exposition of speaking in tongues and the filling of the Spirit from Acts 2:4, from a non-cessasionist, but non-charismatic position

Text: Acts 2:4, Title: Tongues and the Fullness, Subject: Tongues and filling, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/3/07, AM A. Opening illustration: as a brand new Christian, I was in my first year of college when I saw a sign for a bible study. So, I went and met with Cliff, and they challenged me about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

"Influence: With Her, He Ate" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 11, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the person you marry has the power to influence your life NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY.

“INFLUCENCE: With Her, He Ate” Genesis 3:1-7(KJV) 11 February 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Community Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: The person you marry has the power to influence your life NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY. References: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing And Doing God's Will Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Sep 25, 2008

You can’t always know what God is up to, but you can position yourself to participate in His plan.

If I had to pick the number one question that people have asked me over the years as a pastor I’d have to say that it’s this: “What’s God’s will for me?” That question used to stump me, but now I have an answer, “I don’t know!” God’s will is an incredibly slippery thing, even for those who are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Leader

Contributed by James May on Jul 22, 2009

God is our perfect Leader, and He is doing all that He can to train us to take on positions of leadership in His church.

The Perfect Leader Wednesday, July 22, 2009 By Pastor Jim May There is no one that I would rather follow than the Lord Jesus Christ. I have been led by a lot of people throughout my life; some in the military, some in the job market and some in the church. Some have been good leaders and some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Church That Heals - Pt 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 2, 2008

A church that creates a healing environment and literally sees healing taking place is a church that focuses on the Good News and the positive dimensions of life.

A Church that Heals - pt 2 Thesis: A church that creates a healing environment and literally sees healing taking place is a church that focuses on the Good News and the positive dimensions of life. Scripture Text: Philippians 2:1-5: 14, 15: 1If you have any encouragement from being united with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encountering God Experience In Both English And Spanish

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011

Coming to a position and place in life where we are confronted by God at a special time and season and Change is on the way. Like right then!

My mind is not filled with thoughts of presents or things that might have been received or eaten. Mi mente no está llena de pensamientos de regalos o cosas que podrían haber sido recibidas o comidas. There is a hunger in me for a greater " Encountering God Experience," that changes my life, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal