Sermons on Biblical Christian Thinking:

Values For Christian Excellence In 2005

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 2, 2005

Many who come into a local church think it looks more like a porcupine ball than a tightly knit family.

42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coffee House Christians

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 20, 2015

Many so-called Christians are now filled with all kinds of different ingredients that they are now something different, filled with a bunch of self-indulgent froth rather than solid Biblical substance.

“Coffee House Christians” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- My wife likes the smell of coffee but she doesn’t like the taste of it. I like coffee I like it black no sugar and no cream. As a matter of fact I like coffee so much that I once developed a lump and had to have a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Christianity Makes No Sense! Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 2, 2005

Christianity Makes No Sense to our Human Way of Thinking. 1. It’s good to be poor and sad? 2. It’s good to be submissive and oppressed?

Epiphany 4 Matthew 5:1-12 Have you ever been talking to a fellow Christian, and, as they were telling you about something that had happened to them, you made the remark, “Wow, you’ve really been blessed”? What situation could occur that you would call another person “blessed”? Maybe if the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Biblical Perspective On Unbelievers And The Danger Of Spiritual Blindness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 20, 2025

The Bible teaches that Satan blinds the minds of unbelievers, preventing them from seeing the truth of God's love and salvation

The Bible teaches that Satan blinds the minds of unbelievers, preventing them from seeing the truth of God's love and salvation (2 Corinthians 4:4). But who are these unbelievers, and how do they act? More importantly, what about those who claim to be Christians but live like unbelievers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

The Dangers Of Pornography: A Biblical Perspective

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 7, 2023

Let’s discuss a topic that has permeated our modern society and has devastating effects on the lives of believers - pornography. It is important for us to understand the dangers associated with this pervasive issue.

1. Guarding Our Hearts: Proverbs 4:23 states, "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." Engaging in pornography exposes our hearts to impurity and corrupts our thought life, leading to destructive behaviors and attitudes. 2. Sexual Purity: Hebrews 13:4 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, Matthew 6:22-23, Philippians 4:8, Matthew 5:28, 2 Peter 2:19, Romans 14:13, Romans 12:2, Psalm 51:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Live Right

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Our thinking drives our behavior. Rather than blindly accepting the trends in our society, Christians should allow their thinking to be shaped by revelation in the word.

How to Living Right Romans 12:1-3 6-28-09 I begin this message today with an assumption. My assumption is this: Deep in the heart of every Christian is the desire to live right before God. I can’t imagine someone who is truly born again not wanting to please God. When the cry “Abba Father” comes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Brought To Life; Brought Together Spiritual Warfare: Know Your Enemy Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

The deception we face as Christians is serious. Being ignorant of the Devil’s schemes makes you susceptible to his deception leading you away from your faith in Christ and faithfulness to Christ.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together, beginning the final section, 6:10-20, addressing spiritual warfare. In 6:10-20 Paul’s instructs us to be strengthened in the Lord to stand against the deceitful schemes of the devil. We are going to spend several weeks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Corinthians 11:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quit Thinking About Quitting (Persistence)

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 6, 2011

Quitting is often the easiest course of action when you encounter hardships in your life, but Quitting should never be an option for the Christian when doing the Lord’s Will. Persistence must always be our course of action.

QUIT THINKING ABOUT QUITTING TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:58; Hebrews 12:1-2 TITLE: PERSISTENCE INTRODUCTION: Anyone and everyone that has ever attempted to faithfully serve the Lord and to live a life that honors Christ has met continual opposition, disappointments, and discouragements. These often ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

You Think Your Life Is Sorted? Well Think Again! Series

Contributed by John Foster on Mar 5, 2007

Some people have heard of the teachings of Jesus Christ. They have read the bible. They have eaten the bread and drank the wine in church. The trouble is that although they know OF Jesus they do not yet know him personally.

You think your life is sorted? Well think Again! This is the stark message from our bible reading in Luke’s Gospel. This is the first episode in our 10:30am series of sermons leading up to Easter and just beyond. Over the next few weeks we are walking with Jesus through the latter part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-30

Denomination: Methodist

Poverty Or Prosperity - Which Is Biblically Correct? Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008

You go home and you turn on the TV and you see a television preacher. That TV preacher says if you become a Christian and plant some seeds financially, that prosperity is your right and God will bless you financially.

STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING Poverty or Prosperity - Which is Biblically Correct? Mathew 6:24 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: You go home and you turn on the TV and you see a television preacher. That TV preacher says if you become a Christian and plant some seeds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Do You Think We Are?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 2, 2004

Prodigal Son - As Christians it is not just who we act like as much as who we should.

Who do you think we are? Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 I don’t know about you but I sometimes spend a large portion of my day looking for stuff I put away for safe keeping. Sometimes I spend 5 minutes looking for the remote control for the TV instead of walking 5 feet to change the channel. When my car ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Congregational

I Think I'm Open. Maybe.

Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 12, 2003

The Christian walk is more than a Sunday stroll -- are we really willing to join in the journey of faith

Wanted, men for polar expedition. Harsh climate, little pay, bitter cold, severe winds, starvation. Little likelihood of safe return. For those who do, glory. If you’ve been listening to Christian radio lately, you’ve likely heard that story. It’s a true one. In a lot of ways, that ad could ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pattern Of This Age Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 6, 2009

In this message I want to note briefly several (though not all) worldviews that confront Christians today.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Looking Christianity Series

Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 3, 2001

Many people would rather sleep in on Sundays, thinking that Church has little if anything to offer them. What does God, and His church have to say to them?

West Greeley Baptist Church April 29th 2001 “Good looking Christianity” Titus 2: 7-10 By Pastor Mark Hensley “7In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

What’s On Your Mind? What Are You Thinking About?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 2, 2017

One of the most important steps we can take toward achieving our greatest potential in life is to learn to monitor our thoughts and its impact on our attitude.

Proverbs 4:23 says "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it". One of the most important steps we can take toward achieving our greatest potential in life is to learn to monitor our thoughts and its impact on our attitude. Everything we perceive in the physical world ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal