Sermons on Battle Of The Mind:

The Fundamentals Of Fasting Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 2, 2022

Fasting is something that creates uncertainty and anxiety in the minds of many. I think if we will take the time to consider what our Lord has to say and seek to understand fasting, we will become more comfortable with it.

The Fundamentals of Fasting Matthew 6: 16-18 We have come to a portion of Scripture that is little discussed in our day. I don’t think I have ever heard this passage preached or dealt with at length. The focus of this portion of the Sermon on the Mount is fasting. That may be something the average ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Style & Rhythm Of An Excellent Church

Contributed by Tobi Adelusi on Mar 11, 2022

Planting a church with a deliberate intention to capture the emerging youth/generation for God is a burden on the mind of God because of the culture shift and peculiarities of the new generation, hence the need to look to the word of God for wisdom from above.

5 STAR YOUTH CHURCH (The Style & Rhythm of an excellent church)... This was what I was asked to speak on today to people looking forward to pastoring youth churches and the Lord inspired me on Lessons from the fisherman...in Luke 5 Having established that the bulk of Jesus' Disciples were ...read more

The Prayer Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

We need to see that the only way to be a happy Christian, who can even make prayer time a fun time, is to forget the bad past, and remember those things that fill our minds with a sense of gratitude.

My earliest childhood memories of being in church are of the rope that I could ride. The thick rope hung down through the ceiling in the church entry way. I was so little that when the rope was pulled to ring the bell in the belfry, I could hang on to it and get a ride as it would pull me up off ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

The Sin And Salvation Of A Self-Made Man Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 4, 2021

Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, was a legend in his own mind. Hear the testimony of a self-made man who was humbled and finally proclaimed Daniel's God as the God all in His kingdom were to worship.

Many of us here today are familiar Charles Colson, not so much because of who he was, but who he came to be. You see, originally, Charles Colson was the proverbial self-made man. By his mid-thirties he had founded a great law firm that was influential in both Boston and New York. And in his ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6, Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Bible Church

"god Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle" Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

I know you have a Scripture in mind that you believe actually states that "God won't give you more than you can handle", but that is not what the Bible says.

Last week we began a series entitled: “THE BIBLE DOESN’T SAY THAT”, looking at some popular sayings that many BELIEVE are found in the Bible, but are not. 1. The first one we studied last week was: “God wants me to be happy.” (If you missed that lesson, you can listen to it in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Delusions That Defy Common Sense

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 16, 2021

The world system and all who live by it apart are deluded by both the devil and their own depraved minds. They believe they have everything figured out and can live without the intervention of God Almighty. Scripture proves otherwise.

The apostle Paul told the church at Corinth that there is a time to put away childish things and assume the maturity and responsibility expected of an adult or mature young person (1 Corinthians 13:11). The time comes for everyone to grow up and realize that the world and all you know does not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:5-6, Matthew 3:7-9, Matthew 6:7, Luke 12:19, Acts 24:25-26, James 4:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks: Geared Up For Life Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 21, 2021

TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B August 15, 2021Thinking on thanksgiving and the celebration of life for a mentor I attended this week. My mind and spirit are focused on celebrating the goodness of God and understanding the blessing

Thinking of thanksgiving and the celebration of life for a mentor I attended this week. My mind and spirit are focused on celebrating the goodness of God and understanding the blessing I have while setting aside the hardships and tears. to move our thinking away from what we think we don’t have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Confronting Sin: A Passion For Being Changed

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

A question on many minds is a simple one: Why do Christians look just like the world? Where is this transformation they talk about? As Protestant Christians we know a lot about grace through faith alone.

“Tens of thousands, perhaps millions, have come into some kind of religious experience by accepting Christ and they have not been saved.”-A.W. Tozer A question on many minds is a simple one: Why do Christians look just like the world? Where is this transformation they talk about? As Protestant ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Believe Without A Doubt

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 17, 2023

So often our minds our clouded with doubt instead of faith when situations are grim, and circumstances unyielding. The Lord does not condemn us, but comes to strengthen our faith, and let’s learn how.

Today’s meditation Mark 11:23-24, Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23-24, John 20:25, John 20:26-27, John 1:29, John 1:32, John 1:34, Luke 7:19, Luke 7:22, Luke 24:13-16, Luke 24:17-21, Luke 24:22-24, Luke 24:25-27, Luke 24:28-32, John 20:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Casting Worry Goodbye.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2023

This was Jesus's perspective on worry. -Why worry? Worry is an anxious or fearful state of mind. Worry causes increased muscle.. Jesus asked his disciples, “How can we cast worry goodbye?”

Casting Worry Goodbye. Matthew 6:24AMP During World War 1, A French soldier used to carry this writing to help him overcome worry: Of two things, one is certain. Either you are at the front, or you are behind the lines. If you are at the front, of two things one is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Transformative Power Of Words: Speaking Life And Blessings Series

Contributed by Benjamin Beckley on Aug 1, 2023

In a world filled with diverse communication channels, we often underestimate the profound influence of the words we speak. As Christians, we are called to be mindful of the impact our words can have on our lives and the lives of others.

In a world filled with diverse communication channels, we often underestimate the profound influence of the words we speak. As Christians, we are called to be mindful of the impact our words can have on our lives and the lives of others. The Bible emphasizes this truth in Proverbs 18:21, stating, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 18:20, Genesis 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Visionary

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

The one point that I wish to spotlight is the fact that Caleb was a visionary with a long term vision in mind. For forty five long years Caleb waited for the promise to be fulfilled because his faith on God and His word.

We will turn our attention to Numbers 14:24, “But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it.” (ESV) The focus of this message is based on the above mentioned verse. There are ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:24

Denomination: Other

This Hope

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 6, 2024

The purpose of this text is to press upon our minds and hearts His desire for us to have "full assurance of hope until the end" to hold on to our hope in Him and not to drift away from Him.

Hebrews 6:13-19 (NKJV) “This Hope” October 6, 2024 I. The Confirmation of Hope (God made a Promise to Abraham that should give us hope) The purpose of this text is to press upon our minds and hearts His desire for us to have "full assurance of hope until the end" to hold on to our hope ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Epiphany Is Full Of Surprises

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 21, 2025

Epiphany has all sorts of surprises for us all and teaches us some very important lessons that can refresh the mind and fortify the spirit, something we all need today in a world that lacks hope!

The seasons of the Church’s year all have a story and profound meaning to tell and Epiphany is such a season that refreshes the mind and fortifies the spirit. It is a season full of surprises; full of signs and miracles and we our reminded of this with the payer for the 3rd Sunday of in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:2, Matthew 3:13-17, John 2:1-11, Matthew 18:21-22, 1 Corinthians 15:55  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus Is God And The Crowd Doesn't Like That Truth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 7, 2025

Jesus has just declared that the Father and He are one, one in intention and one in mind and heart. The Jerusalem crowd that Jesus has been preaching to heard His words as blasphemy, and that offense carried the death penalty.

Friday of the Fifth Week in Lent 2025 Today’s Gospel reading from St. John continues the narrative we heard yesterday from an earlier chapter. You may recall that incident. Jesus declared that Abraham rejoiced to see the day of Jesus. Almost certainly that means the birth of Isaac and perhaps even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:10-13, Psalm 18:2-7, John 10:31-42

Denomination: Catholic