Sermons on Captive Mind:

Contrasting The Carnal And Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Use the following check list of criterion to evaluate your own spiritual progress in putting away the old sinful nature and putting on Christ’s characteristics into all areas of your heart, soul, emotions, mind and behavior:

Carnallv Minded People Focus on selfish interests that concentrates only on their own individual concerns at the exclusion of the needs of others They are habitually jealous of what others have. They are suspicious of others or inclined to believe the worst of everyone and everything. They are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly Minded, Earthly Good Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2003

Introductory sermon to a series on the Purpose-Driven Life: the world says life’s purpose is having things or impressing people. But we are empowered when we use our lives for the purposes for which they are intended.

The choir began to sing, “This earth is not my home”, and I began to be uncomfortable. The more they chanted, the more I squirmed. “This earth is not my home, I am a stranger here, but I am bound for heaven, whence I shall never roam.” Well, yes and no. It is true that this earth is not our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where's Your Mind Set? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005

Often we want to make ourselves better but go about it the wrong way. Paul the Apostle gives us tips in how to put off the old nature and put on Christ’s character.

In chapter 2, Paul focused on the error of elevating the mind above the knowledge of God, and focusing on taming the physical body as a way to righteousness. He chastises the use of external rules and regulations, especially those around following certain ritual days and abstaining from certain ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Avoiding Half-Minded Living Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Aug 3, 2005

Too many people live lives of worry and anxiety. This sermons deals with letting go of your worry through God.

Avoiding Half-Minded Living! Every person has baggage and so far I have not met one person who likes their baggage. Everyone wants a place to check their bags. They all want a place to lie down and rest and put their cares aside for a while. Today we are going to look at a form of baggage that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mind Your Own Business

Contributed by Edwin Hardy on Nov 4, 2004

The church needs to remember the work God has left us to do and then get busy doing it.

Mind your own Business 1 Thessalonians 4:7-11 Wouldn’t it be great if everybody would mind their own business? Wouldn’t it be great if everybody did what he or she was supposed to do? Wouldn’t it be great if there weren’t so many busybodies? People who were more concerned about your affairs than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Of Christ - Pt. 2

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Further discussion of the mind of Christ

The Mind of Christ (Part 2) 11/6/05 –pm Philippians 2:5-11 INTRO Our last sermon on Sunday night focused on the first 5 verses of chapter 2, specifically on the mindset of Jesus Christ. Tonight, we are going to further look into this chapter, re-pointing out some things and looking into a few new ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The Battles In Your Mind Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 22, 2006

Our behavior are always affected by what we think. For us to enjoy life to the fullest, we must learn to identify and reject unhealthy thought patterns.

‘Be careful how you think, your life is shaped by your thoughts’ Proverbs 4:23 Most people who want to become better person were unsuccessful in their pursuit for change because of the way they think about themselves. How we think or see ourselves will affect the way we treat ourselves, handle ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Your Mind Right

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Aug 25, 2007

DEALING WITH THE PROBLEMS LIFE BRINGS.

GET YOUR MIND RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! INTRO: WHO HAS EVER BEEN MAD? 1: EVERYONE a) ANGER IS AN EMOTION b) EPH 4:26 SAYS BE YE ANGRY AND SIN NOT c) ANGER IS HEALTHY WHEN USED IN THE PROPER WAY POINT: WE ALL GET UPSET, BENT OUT OF SHAPE, SOMETIMES WE JUST LOSE OUR COOL COMPLETELY. HOW MANY TIMES DO WE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Other

Lesson 2: The Mind Of A Person

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2007

This is what you must know about the mind and its powers.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Lesson 2: The Mind of a Person Dr. Elmer Towns September 30, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 2:5). 1. What is personality? a. INTELLECT: ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 2:5, 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

The work of the Holy Spirit and the mind

Series: Living in the Spirit 2 Sermon: A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste Hasn’t it been fun to study the Holy Spirit? There are so many amazing facts about the Holy Spirit. It seems behind ever verse we read in the Bible we discover something new and awesome about the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-17

Denomination: United Methodist

We Have The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006

What does it mean to have the mind of Christ?

WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST We have been given an incredible gift. The Apostle Paul tells us that we have the mind of Christ. And in this study we want to focus on what that means for us as people who have become witnesses of the cross of Jesus (for having heard the message of the cross in our ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

A Test Of Our Hearts And Minds

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

What is the real test of our faith?

Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 16, September 20 2009 , “A Test of our Hearts and Minds” Jeremiah 11:18-20 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS † May you be full of joy, my brothers, when you undergo tests of every sort; 3 Because you have the knowledge that the testing of your faith gives you the power of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Christian Mind (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 15, 2009

This sermon examines the Christian worldview so that we can understand what constitutes a Christian mind.

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

A Christian Mind (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 10, 2009

This sermon is part 2 in which we examine the Christian worldview so that we can understand what constitutes a Christian mind.

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

Combat In The Mind Part I Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 27, 2009

Shows the effect sin has on us because of the fall of man

1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? 2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: 3 But of the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational