Sermons on Closed Mind:

The End In Mind Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

The work God does in you and me has three phases: a beginning, a middle, and an end. God began His “good work” in us, He “will carry it on,” and, in time, He will bring it to completion.

Recently, our daughter Catherine completed a refinishing project. Se took an old chest, worn and marred by the years and transformed it into an elegant piece of furniture, which she is pleased to display in her home. She took an object that was ruined and unsightly and restored it in such a way ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mind The Gap Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

Seeing the Church through grace and peace

This sermon (1 Corinthians 1: 10 - 17) was preached at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey, on Sunday 15 March 2015. Introduction I am reminded of the illustration by Emo Phillips: I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump. So I ran over and said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Renewing Of The Mind

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Nov 29, 2014

Would you like to know the will of God for your life? Paul, in his letter to the Romans, tells us that we need to rewire our minds in order to enable us to better discover what that might be.

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Battle Of The Mind"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

How to not let Satan get a foothold in yoru life.

I just received a prayer request this morning of a teenager that tried to take his own life for the second time and is now on life support. I bring this up as I hear of this all the time. When I was younger we never heard of this even though I am sure it happened but why the increase now? Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:17-19

Inside The Mind

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 11, 2013

Spiritually, on the battlefield of Christ or in the world, subject to the flesh; a captive.

Inside The Mind by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (10/11/2013) “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Friends

A Change Of Mind

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2012

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, Year B.

Jonah 3: 1 – 5, 10 / A Change Of Mind Intro: “Hello, this is Jonah – I am unable to take your call right now, please do not leave your name, number of message, because I won’t be getting back to you. If this is God calling, I’m unavailable because I’m on an ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Battle For The Mind

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 21, 2012

When the Battle of the Mind and you win the war! The greatest battle is in Your Mind and the enemy knows that! That is why there is an all out assault on the Mind of the Christian!

THE BATTLE FOR THE MIND Romans 8:31-39 The story was told by Dr. Donald Gary Barnhouse a Presbyterian Ministry & Radio Preacher and Editor of Eternity Magazine and Author. He lived with his family in France while in school. On their dinner table sat a little promise book that held about 200 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Battle In The Mind

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 11, 2015

The devil is hounding for a way to attack you, isolate you from godly and helpful people, make you hopeless and miserable. Caveat!

All-out attack! 1 King 17:14”….I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life, to take it away." I must tell you this, though it is past ten in the night, I sit to type this devotion today, since the devil is taking everyone for a ride! Caution! I never expected a wonderful woman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sound Mind

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

God will give us a sound mind

2Ti 1:2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 2Ti 1:3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; 2Ti 1:4 Greatly desiring ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:2-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 4, 2014

A sermon to show believers that to have the mind of Christ we must control what we see and hear.

The Mind of Christ Philippians 2:5 Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Introduction: Now I have done a careful study of the Greek text and after much deliberation and careful consideration I have come to the conclusion that the phrase "Let this mind be in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Single-Minded Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2016

Single-minded - advide to Christians who are single – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Singles are better able to cope with troubles (vs 25-28). (2). Singles are better able to maintain spiritual priorities (vs 29-31). (3). Singles have fewer distractions (vs 32-35). (4). Singles have the option of marriage (vs 36-40). SERMONBODY: Ill: What do these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Brethren

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Billy Reese on Sep 16, 2018

The believers pattern of good works, becoming Christ like, spiritual alinement, and fulfilment of divine purpose.

THE MIND OF CHRIST You must lose your mind Philippians 2:5 2Timothy 1:7 & Romans 12:2 There is an old saying, and ancient proverb, that all of us have heard people say. Like father, like son. That is an indication that people pattern people. Paul is saying to the church at Philippi that they are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 16, 2018

To establish that Christ had a mind of submission, sacrifice and serenity (great patience); when He came to earth, to do the will of His Father. This lesson will deal with the saint’s love, dedication and devotion to Christ and Christian service.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Mind of Submission 2. A Mind of Sacrifice 3. A Mind of Serenity E. Remarks. 1. Today we are going to be discussing the mind of Christ. The beloved apostle Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to: “If there be therefore in a consolation in Christ, if any comfort of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by John White on Jul 13, 2019

There can be no doubt about the sort of mind the Christian should have. Christ-like motives, attitudes, thoughts, purpose and priorities can only prevail in a Christ-like mind.

The Mind Of Christ Philippians 2:5-13 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus; Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Mind Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

We need to be constantly asking ourselves how our thinking on any issue is uniquely Christian. We need to ask, can a good pagan without Christ, and without revelation think the same as I do? If so, what does Christianity have to say on the issue that is of any unique value?

The first fly said to the second fly, "Human beings are funny aren't they?" "Why do you say that," responded the second fly?" "Well," said the first, "they spend a pile of money building a beautiful ceiling, and then always walk on the floor." From ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2