Sermons on Blinded Minds:

Here Comes The Judge - Samson The Son Of Promise

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 29, 2019

Although his life is filled with one exciting adventure, Samson had a fatal attraction to the Philistine world. We must be careful about what claims our attention and dominates out thought life. If you get too close to the world, the world will dine you, wine you, blind you & bind you.

Sermon. Here Comes The Judge – Samson, the Son of Promise Judges 16:18-30 Introduction: Samson was a Hebrew with an unusual gift of strength who must respond properly to the call of God on his life in order to lead his people out of enslavement. The Bible list three great Nazarites: Moses, Samson ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-30

Denomination: Methodist

Loose For A Purpose

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on May 16, 2007

So Jesus says, “Loose him and let him go” In other words ... I hope you don’t mind a little KELVIN-OLOGY ... get dem grave clothes off of dat boy ... I got some more work for him to do.

LOOSE FOR A PURPOSE John 11:44 John 12:9-11 Preached by At Greater Faith Church-Baptist Waukegan, IL On Wednesday, April 18, 2007 John 11:44 [v.44] And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, loose ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-12, John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Suggestion

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Jul 19, 2005

Have you ever changed your mind due to what someone has said to you? Whether you would like to admit it or not our lives have been influenced by other people’s suggestions.

The Power Of Suggestion Genesis 3:1-4 Have you ever changed your mind due to what someone has said to you? Whether you would like to admit it or not our lives have been influenced by other people’s suggestions. Spouses have said, Honey your not going to wear that are you? I have watched people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Giving

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

Whether good seed or bad, in season or out, to overcome problems, reach your destiny and potential, become fruitful, to be renewed in mind, body and spirit, we must follow God’s seedtime and harvest principle.

We excuse ourselves from the great privilege, honor and duty of seeding into the Kingdom of God when we assign to others that which is clearly our responsibility. God founded the principle of seedtime and harvest: "As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Be Deceived!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

Maybe we think we have pulled the wool over God’s eyes, that God doesn’t see what we are doing, or know what is going on inside our hearts & minds.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. When you were a child did you ever have a special place, a secret place where you could go & be all alone? ILL. I heard a story once about a boy who did. On the back of their property was an old fruit tree. It had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Deal With Our Own Anger

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Recognize the damage that fleshly anger can bring. "Anger is the chief saboteur of the mind, a significant factor in the formation of many serious diseases. It is the leading cause of misery, depression, inefficiency, sickness, accidents, loss of work, ti

1. Recognize the damage that fleshly anger can bring. "Anger is the chief saboteur of the mind, a significant factor in the formation of many serious diseases. It is the leading cause of misery, depression, inefficiency, sickness, accidents, loss of work, time wastage, financial loss in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Attracts People To Jesus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There is no greater attractive force than love. Every person hungers to love and to be loved. The Holy Spirit pulls people to Jesus Christ with a powerful magnetic attraction that is superhuman and greater than any mind can comprehend.

1. The Holy Spirit draws people to Jesus Christ with the power of love. Paul wrote, "The fruit of the Spirit is love." (Gal. 5:22) There is no greater attractive force than love. Every person hungers to love and to be loved. The Holy Spirit pulls people to Jesus Christ with a powerful magnetic ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Transformed

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

In this coming year we hope to work well together as a church in the tasks to proclaim Christ and to worship Him. Before we can do so as a church, we as individuals need to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

Introductory Considerations 1. One of most beautiful expressions of worship and praise is Handel’s Messiah - I love to hear good orchestra play this wonderful work and listen to choir sing the chorus. 2. Perhaps I am picturing an ideal situation in my mind, but I like to think of the church as an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called

Contributed by Billy Kangas on Jun 21, 2007

Epesians 1:4 “Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love.”

When I was born my parents named me William Erick Kangas and that was that. From that point on that was my name. I had no say in it I had no input I had no way to argue. I grew up being William Erick Kangas and I will probably die being William Erick Kangas. That’s what I am Called and that’s what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Sep 22, 2007

Change is a continual process that begins with renewing your mind. Change is an adding and a subtraction of things in our life. God has given us the power to change; and although it may be difficult and uncomfortable and unsettling at times, it will draw

Introduction · This morning, I want to talk about change. First, change is a good thing! · Change is a continual process that begins with renewing your mind. · Change is an adding and a subtraction of things in our life. · God has given us the power to change; and although it may be difficult ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of The Word Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

The Word of Wisdom is supernatural revelation, by the Spirit of God, concerning the divine purpose in the mind and will of God. It is the God-given ability to receive, from the Holy Spirit, a revelation of what to do about a particular situation, once you

By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-10, 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: *other

"Contemplating The Burial: The Basic Facts" Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2003

There is a lot of teaching about WHY Christ died in the Scripture. There is a fair amount of teaching about the Resurrection. But the burial of Christ occupies a lesser role. Even so, keep in mind that it is one third of the Gospel. Although the Bible

"Contemplating the Burial: The Basic Facts" (John 19:31-42, Mark 15:42-47, Luke 23:50-56) 1. A man who died in 1997 has received a telephone bill from Sprint at his current abode -- the Hillside Cemetery in Auburn, Mass. "Our clients here don’t usually get mail," said superintendent Wayne ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42, Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Friend Or Foe? Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

For James the main concern is simple...to say yes and mean it, or to say no and mean it, is a matter of integrity and character. We shouldn't be double minded. What will it be when you stand before Him?

FRIEND OR FOE? JAMES 5:7 12 James began his letter with a call to persevere...to stand strong under trial...and we saw that holding up through afflictions and difficulties is actually the pathway to maturity. His conclusion opens with the same theme, set in the same context. He encourages us to ...read more

A Father’s Love - A Father’s Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2010

Father’s who allow anger to take control of their minds will stop expressing love to those closest to them. Why, because the emotion of uncontrolled anger turns to rage and drives out the emotion and presence of love.

“A Father’s Love Vs a Father’s Rage” Opening Video Illustration: BluefishTV: “A father’s love” THEY NEED A FATHER - Children need a Father’s Love ... “almost 75 percent of American children living in fatherless households will experience poverty before the age of eleven, compared to only 20 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Camping Painting A Picture Or Do I Need To Pack My Bags?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011

Harold Camping has painted a picture, “Judgment Day” on May 21, 2011 is the headlines for everyone to see. That's what he has painted in his mind and wants everyone else to see

Arvil Shepherd, better known as "Shep" was a friend of mine who died in October of 2007. He donated many of his prints for us to sell to help in our radio and singing ministry. Shep had a kind heart and a love for God. Shep's talent as a great artist will live on because of his many paintings he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13

Denomination: Baptist