Sermons on Careful Thought:

God Is Watching You

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 27, 2012

Some people seem to be especially watched by God. We hear about people who are being “shadowed” or followed by the police; but there are certain ones who feel like they are being shadowed by God; they are mysteriously tracked by our Heavenly Father and t

God is Watching You Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me? Job 7:12 (KJV) Job was in great pain when he cried out to God and asked this question. He was covered with sores, setting upon a dunghill and scrapping himself with pieces of ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

Living Out Compassion

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 7, 2020

Compassion is living out a heart for others. Jesus cared about people and if we are to be like Jesus, so must we.

Living out compassion Matthew 14:13-21 Good morning, Happy Fathers Day! If you are able, please show your Father some love today. Men, one of the most important jobs God has given you and me is to be a Father to your children. Remember men that your heavenly Father has never let you down and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Careful What You Wish For–you Might Get It!

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 8, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 27: 1 – 46

Genesis 27: 1 – 46 BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR–You Might Get It! 27 Now it came to pass, when Isaac was old and his eyes were so dim that he could not see, that he called Esau his older son and said to him, “My son.” And he answered him, “Here I am.” 2 Then he said, “Behold now, I am old. I do ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Help Is Available

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 14, 2009

Christians do not have to go to Jerusalem to the Pool of Bethesda for healing.

Text: Jesus said, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working” (John 5:17). God is always at work in the life of each of us because we are His children. He knows our needs, our hurts, our feelings, our desires, our whereabouts, and our thoughts. He knows when we do ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Father’s Great Love For Us

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

We need not grow weary of life’s long journey on earth since the Lord is with us. We need not fear what happens along the way especially since it will ultimately lead us to our home! What a gracious loving Heavenly Father we have in God!

Intro: This is the first of fifteen “Songs of Degrees” (Psa. 121-134). Pilgrims sang responsively as they annually went up to Jerusalem to celebrate their major feasts: Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles (Deut. 16:16). The theme is often God's protection over His pilgrim people. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: *other

Our Father’s Great Love For Us

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

We need not grow weary of life’s long journey on earth since the Lord is with us. We need not fear what happens along the way especially since it will ultimately lead us to our home! What a gracious loving Heavenly Father we have in God!

Intro: This is the first of fifteen “Songs of Degrees” (Psa. 121-134). Pilgrims sang responsively as they annually went up to Jerusalem to celebrate their major feasts: Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles (Deut. 16:16). The theme is often God's protection over His pilgrim people. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: *other

Godly Wisdom, And How To Get More Of It

Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 28, 2022

King Solomon gives us four examples from nature that reveal God’s love, care and protection for us.

GODLY WISDOM, and how to get more of it Today let us look to the Proverbs to gain more Godly Wisdom. King Solomon gives us four examples from nature that reveal God’s love, care and protection for us. Prayer Let us start be reading Proverbs 3:13-25 (NIV), and as we do, see if you can pick out ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-8, Proverbs 16:16, Proverbs 3:13-25, Proverbs 19:8, Psalm 18:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mothering Sunday (With Ref To Covid)

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Mar 11, 2021

How we consider the true meaning of Mothering Sunday through examples in Film, and the mothering qualities that we find inherent in everyone, and are we willing to use them?

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen Today as we gather we celebrate the mid-point of our Lenten journey, with a little refreshment, in Latin this is known as Laetare Sunday, but here in the UK we more popularly know it as Mothering Sunday. On any normal given year this day is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:33-35

Denomination: Anglican

Rewind Your Mind: Does God Care What I Watch?

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Apr 9, 2005

The media is everywhere around us, shaping our culture & guiding teens in the way theythink, act, dress, watch. It’s like living in a maze. What is wrong; what is right? This sermon looks at these questions through the lens of God’s unchanging word.

REWIND YOUR MIND: DOES GOD CARE WHAT I WATCH? Philippians 4:8, …fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. NLT Intro: The media is everywhere around us, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Holiness

The Song Of The Shepherd Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Psalm 23 offers hope in the darkest hours. It has brought encouragement to the discouraged and strength to the weary. David leads us through a journey as he extols the unmatched care of the Shepherd for His sheep.

The Song of the Shepherd! Psalm 23:1 Introduction: Psalm 23 – one of the best known and most loved passages in all of the Bible. Visited many a saint and brought them comfort and hope in their darkest hour. Read at the bedside of the sick/dying… visited the discouraged and downtrodden and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Diversity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 3, 2010

What I do affects you!

Dealing With Diversity Romans 14:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill 10/3/10 I had a really rough week, especially at the beginning. Untold numbers of people were very mean to me. Whether it was on the phone, via email, through Facebook, or in person, I felt attacked on every side. The persecution was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Brother Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 6, 2011

Series on the power of love to restore relationships

Redemptive Relationships “Loving Your Brother” 1 John 3:11-24 1 John 3:11 For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. I. Love is the preeminent commandment A. The background for the directive – ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Makes House Calls

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 7, 2020

In a day when it takes a month to see a specialist & doctors give you 10 minutes after a long wait, it's awesome we have a God who makes house calls. Jesus did 13 times & still does today!

THE GOD WHO MAKES HOUSE CALLS LK. 8:40-56 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A persistent salesman refused to leave when the secretary told him the boss was out. An hour passed, then two. Finally, weary of being a prisoner in his own office, the boss admitted the salesman. 2. "My secretary told ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Want You!

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jun 9, 2017

Message about God wanting people to overcome self-pity, & other disabilities, & be active in His Kingdom until our last day!

I’m going to read you a list & see if you can tell me what these things have in common; traumatic brain injury, deafness/blindness, chronic illness, eating disorders, insomnia, speech difficulty, Alzheimer’s Disease/dementia. What do those items have in common? They are all different types of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:18, Judges 6:13-14, Job 1:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Message: The Need For Spiritual Oasis For Ministers Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2021

Message Deer Ridge, Freeport IL. March 5, 2021 A fundraiser for a Ministry to Pastors which provide Sabbaticals for free to pastors and missionaries!

Message Deer Ridge, Freeport IL - March 5, 2021 Fundraiser for a Ministry to Pastors – they provide Sabbaticals for free to pastors and missionaries! Illustration: Years ago, I watched a movie called Mr. Holland’s Opus it was about a High School music teacher who never really wanted to teach HS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:2, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational