Sermons on Be Careful Thoughts:

Two On Trial

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 7, 2008

Passion Week: A careful examination of the text reveals there were really 2 people being tried. Not only Jesus, but also Peter. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Two on Trial Matthew 26:57-75 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TwoOnTrial.html There were 2 phases to Jesus’ kangaroo court. There was the religious phase where He stood before Jewish religious leaders, and then there was the civil phase where He stood before Roman government leaders. But a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Thieves Of Joy

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 15, 2022

It’s through the peace of God that our hearts and minds are guarded from anxiety and worry. When we pursue a conscious rejection of all that is not consistent with the mind of Christ, we begin to experience more exalted thoughts.

A Desire for Unity "Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Good Stewards Of God's Riches Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 19, 2023

We learn some good principles of giving in this chapter. We want to nurture a heart that gives, seize the opportunity to give, keep to our commitment in giving, and guard God's gift with care.

[You may listen to this audio sermon with slides at https://youtu.be/WKGuElPEJHg Earlier audio sermons are available at https://tinyurl.com/KTCC-EnglishService. Thank you.] 2 Cor 8:16-9:5 Being Good Stewards of God’s Riches God is our Creator and He owns everything. We are stewards of all that He ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Is The Line For Jesus

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Dec 13, 2015

I believe many missed the messages that God had sent through His prophets or they knew it and just didn’t care! Why should we seek to be in line to see Jesus?

Where is the line? Luke 2:1-20 A couple of years ago a holiday song was prompted by a 4-year-old's question, "Where's the Line to See Jesus?" and it went viral in less than two weeks on YouTube with more than a half a million hits. Becky Kelley's nephew Spencer Reijgers asked this question as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing From Heaven

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 4, 2008

Oftentimes, we get so busy listening to the cries of our everyday duties and the “hustle and bustle” of life, that, if we are not careful, we will miss hearing the most important voice of all. That of our Lord!!

Hearing From Heaven Scripture Reading: I Samuel 3:1-10 Scripture Text: Rev. 2:7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; Rev. 2:7 [NJB] Let anyone who can hear, listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches: Introduction: A nurse on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

New & Improved Or Tired & Old Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 25, 2005

Sometimes the new and improved isn’t - and we become leary. When God came up with a new and improved way to approach Him, some thought the new way was uncomfortable so they wanted to go back.

There’s no doubt that we as humans like the comfortable and the familiar. Especially when presented with challenges - we like what we know. My dog is like that. She knows that when we are finished exercising on Saturday morning that it’s time for her walk. And at a certain time in the evening - she ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Secret To Purity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

We need to filter out those things that will affect our thinking and then we need to make sure we test our thoughts and motives against the highest demands of the Kingdom, that is, inner purity and godly love.

I wonder how many of you have been watching the series “Meet the Amish” on SBS over the last 4 weeks. It’s been fascinating to watch a group of Amish young people experiencing the wider world after living a very sheltered life surrounded by a family and community dedicated to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Keeping Good Company Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 10, 2020

Why should I be careful of the company I keep? Should I avoid the company of sinners, and mockers and the immoral? And if I do this (avoid sinners) how can I carry the message of Christ to the lost?

(Poem) “All the water in the world - however hard it tried, could never, never sink a ship… unless it got inside. All the temptations of this world might wear you pretty thin, but they won't hurt you, one least bit... unless you let them in.” (I could not find the author) It’s a repeated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Eternal Christ

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 28, 2005

How does the fact of the pre-existence of Christ affect us personally? 1. It means that Jesus is God and has the power to help. 2. It means God cares for us. 3. It means there is a plan.

What you see on the screen is a picture from a movie. It is a single still shot. You probably don’t know what movie it is from or what the movie is about. All you have is one moment in time from the movie which spans more than two hours. It is impossible to tell what this movie is about from ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

A Miraculous Catch & Loving Conversation Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019

Have you ever had the feeling that someone was about to deliver some bad news? What must have the disciples thought when Jesus showed up to eat breakfast with them? They again saw the heart of their Good Shepherd.

Do you ever have the feeling that someone is about to deliver some bad news to you? Your teenager comes and tells you how great of a parent you are, and you can’t help but wonder, “What did you do? What do you need? How much is this going to cost me?” Your boss calls you into the office, begins ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Judges And When?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 2, 2024

Only Jesus can shed light on the nuances of every human judgement, and He will do that either when He returns in glory to judge everyone, or when each of us dies and renders a report on our gifts and thoughts and actions.

Friday of the Twenty-Second Week in Course 2024 Living in the kind of highly polarized society we have today, one must be uncommonly careful about what you say to others, or even what your face does when you are interacting with another person. Suppose they were talking to you about what they did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Catholic

The Joy Of Peace

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 19, 2013

Paul gives clear instruction to teach us how to be free from worry and wrapped in the blanket of God's peace. If we want wholeness or victory and advance in our spiritual life it begins and is governed by our thought life.

Intro: David Jeremiah gave a list of how not to have joy and peace. In his book on joy he said I guarantee that if you follow these guidelines you will have unhappiness. 1) Make little things bother you: don’t just let them, make them. 2) Lose your perspective of things, and keep it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Sixteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 30, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Sixteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER SIXTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is Sarai gives Hagar her handmaid to Abram to have a child. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 16 Sarai, being barren, gives Hagar her handmaid to Abram: whom afterwards she treats hardly, having been despised by her. The angel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bird Hunting, God's Way

Contributed by James May on Jul 21, 2002

The Children of Israel got their fleshly desires but they didn’t like the way that God gave it to them. We must be careful what we ask for, or we just might get it.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Went With Them

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 19, 2017

SO, WE HAVE TWO THOUGHTS HERE. Jewish Elders tell Jesus this man Is Worthy - Roman Centurions friends tell Jesus that - He Is Not Worthy - Which one is it? - Either he is Worthy or He is Not

TITLE: JESUS WENT WITH THEM SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 7:1-10 Have you ever been in a grocery store and had the privilege of watching a child who does not understand who is in charge? The mother would say, “PUT THAT CANDY BACK,” and the child would say, “NO,” and then rip the package open. The mother ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist