Sermons on Positivity:

A Mother's Day Meditation

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 18, 2002

The tole of the mother needs to be exalted to the high position God intended.

A MOTHER’S DAY MEDITATION TEXT: 1 Samuel 1:28-28 (vs. 27) I.INTRODUCTION: 1. A number of years ago we had the privilege of moving to Fairmont WV to preach the gospel. 2. West Virginia is about as beautiful as any place on earth. 3. Some of our fondest memories of that area involved trips that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead To Sin, Alive In Christ! Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002

Explores our Position, our Provision, and our Practice IN Christ.

Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ Romans 6:1–14 Introduction I. So far Paul has concluded: A. All have sinned. B. All can be justified through faith in Christ. C. Where sin abounded, Grace abounded all the more. II. Paul anticipates the question: A. If sin increases God’s grace, shouldn’t we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Get There From Here

Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Nov 5, 2000

How to get to heaven from one's present position in life

How to get "There" from "Here" A Sermon by Roosevelt Wright, Jr. For the Tabernacle Baptist Church Monroe, La. October 12, 1997 SCRIPTURE: "And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A More Spiritual Person Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 19, 2001

Two warnings and two positive prescriptions to becoming more spiritual.

Sixty years ago social scientists were predicting the demise of religion in western culture. The reasoning went something like this: The more discoveries science makes, the higher the level of education among people, and the more secularized our society becomes, the less people will be concerned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Influencing People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 4, 2001

Christians must somehow influence others for Christ in a positive way.

INFLUENCING PEOPLE Col. 4:2-6 Prov. 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” I Cor. 15:33 “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.” INTRO.- ILL.- A mother took her young son shopping. After shopping in one store, a clerk handed the little boy a lollipop. "What ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making A Fresh Start

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we make positive changes in our lives?

Good morning. I’d like to begin by congratulating all of you for surviving the horrible consequences of the Y2K bug - the food shortages, the long lines at the gas pumps, the collapse of the banking system, the airplanes falling out of the sky, accidental launching of Russia’s nuclear missiles, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Gps (God’s Positioning System) - Psalm 23:3b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 7, 2025

This message will help you in times when you are praying for guidance, or when you find yourself second-guessing or regretting past decisions, or when you’re plagued with “what if’s.”

Psalm 23 A psalm of David. 1The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Walking In Alignment To Attract Destiny Helpers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

This sermon will inspire and equip believers to position themselves rightly to receive divine help.

WALKING IN ALIGNMENT TO ATTRACT DESTINY HELPERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 16:7 "When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him." Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:23, Isaiah 30:21, Romans 8:14, Genesis 24:27, 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:7, Psalm 37:23, Isaiah 30:21, Romans 8:14, Genesis 24:27, 1 Samuel 9:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Better Change Your Attitude Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2015

4 steps for turning a bad attitude into a good one (Material adapted from Les and Leslie Parrott's book, When Bad Things Happen to Good Marriages, chapter 4, One Bad Thing Every Good Marriage Can Improve, pgs. 69-80)

HoHum: Les and Leslie Parrott- It was the best wedding reception we’ve ever attended except that it wasn’t a wedding reception. This needs some explanation. One week earlier the bride backed out. There was no catastrophe, no dark secrets revealed. She simply wanted to put off the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clean Slate Developing A Closer Walk With Thee Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 12, 2016

Starting fresh as we forget about our past and begin to focus on what we can and will do in order to gain a closer relationship with God

Clean Slate Isaiah 43: 18-19 Well 2015 is in the books, one year of our life gone. I’m sure that all of us here today, as well as people all over the world experienced joy and happiness as well as heartache and pain as we journeyed through our life this past year. I want you to think about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Say "Thank You Lord".

Contributed by George Izunwa on Feb 29, 2016

Why thanksgiving is extremely important in our walk with God.

Topic: Why we say, "thank you Lord!" Ps 100:1-5 Question: Why do we say "thank you" to Jesus continually? 1. Because thanksgiving is a definition of source. 2. Because positive attitude sponsors positive living. 3. Because ingratitude provokes the corruption of destiny. 4. Because the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saints Might Wobble, But They Shouldn't Fall Down

Contributed by Camesha Handy on Mar 10, 2014

In order to receive the promises of God, we must be in the correct position to not only see the promises as blessings, but to receive them for the benefit of those we disciple.

All the promises of God (in Jesus) are yes and (in Jesus), are amen. What God is about to do for you, He's already approved. This season is not for you to continue praying and asking God about the same things...His answer is already, "yes." Lord, can I...yes. Lord, is it possible...yes. Lord, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seated With Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 13, 2014

If we want to live the life God designed for us to live, we must remember where we came from, realize where we are today, recognize how we got here - purely by God's grace.

In 1992, a Los Angeles County parking control officer came upon a brown El Dorado Cadillac illegally parked next to the curb on street-sweeping day. The officer dutifully wrote out a ticket. Ignoring the man seated at the driver's wheel, the officer reached inside the open car window and placed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Can I Live In Christ Permanently? - Only In Christ Can I Bear Fruit

Contributed by David Leach on May 28, 2014

For a Christian to live "ln Christ" is the central doctrine of the New Testament. Except for limited portions that focus on the start of the Christian life by being born again, most of the New Testament is addressed to and can only be understood by Christians living "ln Christ".

Can I live in Christ permanently? - only in Christ can I bear fruit The following three verses from John chapter 15 state three of the most central truths of Christianity (1) God's purpose for the Christian (2) The only way God's purpose can be fulfilled, and (3) The reason why many a Christian's ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preserving Unity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2014

To build a strong church, preserving the unity that is ours in Christ, don't underestimate or overestimate yourselves. Instead, be faithful to serve, focusing on those things we share in common.

A woman was sitting in the waiting room for her first appointment with a new dentist. She noticed his DDS diploma, which bore his full name. Suddenly, she remembered that a tall, handsome, dark-haired boy with the same name had been in her high school class so many years ago. “Could this be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free