Sermons on Carnal Mind:

If The World Hates You!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 25, 2023

Jesus said, if the world hated Me, keep in mind it hate Me first! While not everyone faces physical violence, born again believers, who are not part of this world, can expect to be persecuted for Christ's name sake.

If the World Hates You John 15:18-25 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Over 2,000 years ago the world received one of the best gifts ever given to humanity, a Babe lying in a manger! Despite lacking the “beauty of majesty to attract us to Him” (Isaiah 53:2), having no ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Love Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 20, 2025

Life is about what you love. Jesus said that we should love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. The Book of Titus challenges us to discover, "Who or what is really the love of your life."

Life is about what you love. In the last 300 years the way people see life and the definition of a “successful life” has changed. It has moved from morality to money; from God to goals, from Christ to culture. This is not new; this same setting was the type of culture Paul was addressing in the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Saint Meets The Greatest Criminal Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 14, 2025

We don’t know what was going through Judas’ mind as he took the bread and wine offered by Jesus as His Body and Blood, but we can be pretty certain that he didn’t think he was doing evil.

Wednesday of Holy Week 2025 Is it possible for the greatest criminal not to know he’s doing evil? Today we have a case study from Scripture on the greatest saint who ever lived, and the greatest sinner. The saint, of course, is Our Lord Jesus Christ. The sinner—and we are all sinners, after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-25, Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

God’s Promise Of Turnaround (This Is Not How Your Story Ends) Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 7, 2024

Zerubbabel’s mind was occupied by more pressing matters. Leaders must not only lead in the moment of crisis, but they must also lead us into the future. Before Zerubbabel can lead into the future, God must rebuild his faith and confidence.

Sermon: God’s Promise of Turnaround Haggai 2:18-23 “Think about this eighteenth day of December, the day when the foundation of the Lord’s Temple was laid. Think carefully. I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn. You have not yet harvested your grain, and your grapevines, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:18-23, Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Methodist

Living Water

Contributed by Samuel M on May 20, 2024

Living water first heals before infusing (bringing) Jesus' life into our lives to make us live. The living water heals our past, present, physical bodies, minds, and all that occurred as a result of the fall of mankind.

And it shall be that every living thing that moves, wherever the rivers go, will live. There will be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters go there; for they will be healed, and everything will live wherever the river goes. Ezekiel 47:9 Living water first heals before infusing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:9

A Greater Reality Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Aug 17, 2023

As followers of Christ, we have a greater experience of the kingdom of heaven than those who lived before Jesus, because we have the forgiveness of sin, Christian community, an indwelling Holy Spirit, and the mind-blowing beauty of the gospel story.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about how we, as followers of Jesus, have an even greater experience than John the Baptist. Yeah, you heard that right! We have some amazing advantages that people before Jesus could only dream about. So, let's dive in and see what this is all about. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Topics: Kingdom Of Heaven, Gospel, Forgiveness Of Sin

Don't Be A Nimrod! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

I think we would be wise to avoid being a nimrod.

Intro: 1. Dictionary of American Slang, lists: nimrod. a. a simpleton; a nerd. EX: Johnny is a total nimrod. He does such dumb things! *What stupid nimrod left the lid off the cottage cheese? 2. I think we would be wise to avoid being a nimrod! 3. Don't be a Nimrod! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Expanding Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2021

Sermon expounds exhortation in Eph. 6:18 to "pray with ALL KINDS of prayer." A key to expanding our prayer capacity is developing in a variety of modes of prayer. Many struggle with prayer because their prayer life is one-dimensional (primarily petition).

Our text today is found in Ephesians 6. A couple of weeks ago we ministered on the armor of God presented in verses 10-17.i Paul begins by saying, “Finally, my brethren, [much of what Paul has said previously in this epistle is leading up to this exhortation.] be strong in the Lord and in the power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 7:7, Jonah 2:2, James 4:2, Luke 12:32, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 99:9, Numbers 6:22-27, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 62:1, Matthew 18:18-20, 1 Corinthians 14:1-18, Romans 8:26-27, Ephesians 6:10-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

True Discipleship Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

What it means to really be in Christ.

True discipleship John 8:31-36 Up until now Jesus’ message was very broad having a public appeal, but now His comments have become very specific and they’re aimed at those who really wanted to follow Him. And these were people who believed in Him in terms of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2008

We are invited by the angel of heaven and Jesus to look inside the empty tomb and to behold the lessons of this empty tomb and the fact of Jesus resurrection. His resurrection is what sets Christianity apart from all other religions and it verifies that J

“ Lessons from the Empty Tomb! Easter Sermon 2008 Opening Illustration: Video clip from Bluefishtv.com - “The Elements of Easter” Thesis: We are invited by the angel of heaven and Jesus to look inside the empty tomb and to behold the lessons of this empty tomb and the fact of Jesus resurrection. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Uses Discernment To Protect Us

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 10, 2003

The Holy Spirit gives us a discerning mind to help us distinguish between truth and partial truths. Hebrews 5:14 says, "Solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil."

How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From People Who Would Use the Scriptures for Their Selfish Ambitions (Mark 7:11,12) Illustration:Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we can never kill him." David looked at the same giant and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragic Consequences Of An Unrepentant Heart

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on May 28, 2003

As I read Gehazi’s story I was struck by the tragic consequences of an unrepentant heart. And behind this truth was a question that formed in my mind: I wonder what would have happened if the person, when confronted, had responded with a truly repentant

The Tragic Consequences of an Unrepentant Heart Selected Scriptures 4-21-02 PM Two weeks ago when I was studying the story of Gehazi I was struck by a particular truth and it caused me to look through the Bible for other situations where this truth is seen. Let me state the truth for you and then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:25-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Take Up The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 2, 2003

Paul teaches us how to be strong in Lord in this lesson on taking up the full armor of God. Too many Christians are defensive minded when Paul lists armor that is completely used for soldiers who are in forward motion in the good fight of faith. There is

The Armor of God, My Protection from Satan and His Demons – Eph. 6:10-18 Illustration: Today I learned that my Mother has a deadly form of c-121 ovarian cancer. More than ever I need to be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. But I need something more. I need to continue to march forward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year's Resolution To Love As Jesus Loves

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 24, 2003

Let us ask the Lord to help His love overflow from our hearts and minds as prescribed by the word of the one who said, "By this will all men know that you are my disciples when you have love for one another."

A New Year’s Resolution to Love as Jesus Loves 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Illustration:A father wanted to read the paper, but was being bothered by his little daughter, Vanessa. Finally, he tore a sheet out of his magazine, on which was printed the map of the world. Tearing it into small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Works As A Change Agent

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit catalyzes change in people, situations and organizations. A catalyst is someone that precipitates change without being altered in the process. The Spirit has a clear view of every person’s heart and mind so that He knows what changes are n

1. The Holy Spirit catalyzes change in people, situations and organizations. A catalyst is someone that precipitates change without being altered in the process. The Spirit has a clear view of every person’s heart and mind so that He knows what changes are necessary. Paul wrote, "And he who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational