Sermons on Careful Thought:

Paul's Use Of The Word "Our"

Contributed by John Kohler on Jan 16, 2003

This message examines the Apostle Paul’s use of the word "our."

The Apostle Paul’s Use of the Plural Possessive Pronoun OUR I Corinthians 15:3 Arminian Bible commentators teach that the plural possessive pronoun "our" is used in I Corinthians 15:3 in a universal, general, unlimited, unrestricted sense. They paraphrase the middle part of this verse in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3

Denomination: Baptist

All Access Pass Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 2, 2007

Believers spiritual privileges begin the moment the Holy Spirit draws them into a saving union with Jesus Christ. They then have access to the very presence of God as priests who are privileged to offer up a variety of spiritual sacrifices,

It has become more and more common to have ID badges in many venues today. Due to heightened security concerns, everyone from concert staff to cleaners, dawn ID badges to access various venues. They are intended to identify someone to enable them to have a particular privileged access. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Other

Bound And Determined To Go

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul is heading to Jerusalem, even though he knows bad things will happen.

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. When Charles Spurgeon was pastor at New Park Street in London, God used his words to bring about amazing changes in the lives of people. A man who was on his way to get some gin saw the crowd at the church door and pushed his way in to see what was going on. At that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revive In 2005 (Part 1)

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 8, 2005

The Body of Christ in America needs to be revived in the New Year of 2005. They need to follow the example of King Hezekiah and do the two crucial steps common to all revivals.

Revive In 2005 (part 1) Thesis: The Body of Christ in America needs to be revived in the New Year of 2005. They need to follow the example of King Hezekiah and do the two crucial steps common to all revivals. Opening Illustration: I am the New Year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Know Your Spiritual Gifts And Use Them! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2011

Paul tells us all to know our spiritual gifts and know how to use them for the common good of the church. We also need to know that we all have different gifts but this is God’s plan and it’s a good thing to have diversity. We also need to know that each

Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church? I received the idea for this sermon at International House of Prayer during my spiritual retreat there. I have also been asking this question to every pastor I know. Their responses have varied but my series topics are based on their responses and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Season Of Celebration Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 15, 2011

A recovery of the Word of God among the people of God as a whole as seen through: 1) The Communication (Nehemiah 8:1–6), 2) The Clarification (Nehemiah 8:7–8), and 3) The Celebration (Nehemiah 8:9–12)

Occupations began yesterday (Saturday), in Vancouver and in other cities across Canada as a continuation of something known as "The Occupy Movement" (TOC). Just a few short months ago, staff members at Adbusters magazine watched, rapt, as scores of ordinary Egyptians took to the streets to depose a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Other

Creation Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 6, 2012

Through Genesis 1:1-5, we see the answers to: 1) Who Created What? (Genesis 1:1), 2) Where did God Create? (Genesis 1:2), 3) How did God Create? (Genesis 1:3), 4) Why did God Create? (Genesis 1:4), 5) When did God Create? (Genesis 1:5)

The beginning of a meal, date, year, job or a life in general can be daunting, yet exciting time. For the beginning of Scripture, Luther said of this book, “There is nothing more beautiful than the Book of Genesis, nothing more useful,” and he regarded the opening verses as “certainly the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

Lesson 27: Preach Logically Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 3, 2018

Let's learn to apply logic to our sermons

Lesson Goal I hope to teach how to preach logical sermons. Lesson Intro How do we recognize deception? How do we avoid self-deception? How often have we heard fellow Christians say things that seem rather half-baked and irrational? How often have people in the scientific or educational community ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Believe In The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016

I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church.

I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church; in which Christ calls to Him His true believers before the wrath of God is poured out upon the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Maintaining Healthy Boundaries (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017

Maintaining healthly boundaries begins with self-respect & core identity in Christ. Out of that flows the ability to set boundaries on ourselves by the grace of God. Then we are positioned to establish healthy boundaries in our relationships.

Romans 14:12 6-14-15 “God has a wonderful plan for your life, and so does everybody else.” That’s the problem we will address today. If you allow others to impose their plan on you, there is a very real danger you will not fulfill God’s plan for you.i Maintaining healthy boundaries in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12, Genesis 13:8-9, Matthew 5:41-42, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Galatians 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Foretaste Of Glory Divine Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

God says, “Upon the fabric of human suffering, I have superimposed my Biblical pattern, and if you will understand what I am trying to do, the result will be something beautiful if you just don’t mess it up.”

INTRODUCTION Today I want to talk about, “A Foretaste of Glory Divine.” Romans, 5:1-5 is really like a breath of fresh air. Many of you know Paul Long. His wife, Teddy, was buried just one week ago. She learned she had cancer last August. She was quite a fighter, but she went downhill ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

This Land Is My Land This Land Is Your Land Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 22, 2010

A study of chapter 46 verses 1 through 24

Ezekiel 46: 1 - 24 This Land is My Land This Land is your Land 1 ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “The gateway of the inner court that faces toward the east shall be shut the six working days; but on the Sabbath it shall be opened, and on the day of the New Moon it shall be opened. 2 The prince shall ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 46:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Religion Or Relationship Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2011

A study of chapter 1 verses 2 through 31

Isaiah 1: 2 - 31 Religion Or Relationship 2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth! For the LORD has spoken: “ I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me; 3 The ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; But Israel does not know, My people do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I'm Saved...now What? (1 Peter 1:22-2:3) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:22-2:3

I’m Saved…Now What? Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Multitude In Heaven Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 15, 2017

They (the great multitude) were saved by trusting the Lord Jesus. In their psalm (song) they celebrate their salvation and attribute it to their God and to the Lamb, and they thanked God for His gift.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 12/10/2015 Series: Verse By Verse Through Revelation--#21 Title: The Great Multitude in Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Baptist