Sermons on Closed Mind:

The Problem Of If Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017

I don’t like “if”. If if requires me to do something in order to get something good, I’d rather depend on the certainty of God’s work. God doesn’t require much-all I have to do is continue in the faith Paul serves. That’s easy, right?

A few days ago we talked about our security in Christ. Our salvation and acceptance before God are secure because it is based on Jesus and His work and sacrifice, not on ours. Here Paul presents the other side of the coin of security. If That’s a conditional word. We’re reconciled to God through ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: *other

How To Deal With Acceptance And Rejection Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 1, 2006

Sharing the Gospel can be so very intimidating. For many, it is an activity that is approached with fear and trembling, or not approached at all. Why is that, do you think?

Sharing the Gospel can be so very intimidating. For many, it is an activity that is approached with fear and trembling, or not approached at all. Why is that, do you think? For some, they don’t believe it really is their “job” to lead people to the Lord – it’s the preacher’s job or the evangelist’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival And Boldness Series

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 14, 2001

We need boldness and strong hearts in our lives. But they will only come when we give ourselves to God in Worship.

You know, as congregations go, each one has their own way of doing things, not one is exactly like the other. Some congregations have the Lord’s Supper towards the end of their service, while others have it towards the beginning, some right before the sermon. Some congregations have the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-3, Psalm 122:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 14, 2018

Part 3 of this series focuses on verse nine of Romans chapter 12.

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 3 Scriptures: Romans 12:9; John 3:16; 15:13; Galatians 5:22 This is part three of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” To date we have covered verses one through eight where we find the Apostle Paul begging the Christians at Rome to present their physical ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9, John 3:16, John 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Apostle John Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 29, 2010

This is the 13th message in the series on Bible characters. The outlines is 1-John's Person, 2-John's Principles, 3-John's Passion.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 13 – THE APOSTLE JOHN This morning, we are continuing with our sermon series entitled, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And we’ve been talking about the fact that… --now, more than ever --no matter who you are, what you’ve done You can have CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Out Of Those Grave Clothes

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 22, 2005

Paul in these verses tells us how to walk in this new life. (Ephesians 5)

THE WALK OF PURITY "GET OUT OF THOSE GRAVECLOTHES!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:17-5:20 INTRODUCTION IN JOHN CHAPTER 11, WE READ OF THE ACCOUNT WHEN A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF JESUS’ DIED, LAZARUS. HE HAD BEEN SICK FOR A WHILE AND JESUS ARRIVED IN BETHANEY, WHERE LAZARUS LIVED FOUR DAYS AFTER HE HAD ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Casting Effectively

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 27, 2010

Do we really cast our cares on the Lord and leave them there?

Are You Casting Effectively? Scriptures: 1 Peter 5:6-10; James 4:7 Introduction: When I was younger, my father taught me how to fish. He took me to a pond and showed me how to place the weight on the line so that the line (bait) would sink. He also taught me how to attach the plastic bob on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Have All The More Reason To Give Thanks

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 20, 2001

Our gracious God gives us every reason to be thankful

WE HAVE ALL THE MORE REASON TO GIVE THANKS! Thanksgiving today is often a mild-mannered holiday full of football, hot apple pie, and family reunions. Those things are nice, but they don’t really paint an accurate picture of thankfulness. Thanksgiving is more often born of adversity and difficult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Communion As A Remembrance

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2005

Communion message based on "do this in remembrance of Me."

Communion as a Remembrance... Luke 22:14-20 November 20, 2005 Introduction At our board meeting last Tuesday, we spent a good deal of time talking about celebrating the Lord’s Supper, or communion. We were unanimous in our opinion that we don’t observe it nearly often enough and that we should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Dream Giver 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2009

Exposition of Daniel 2:1-23 about the king’s dream and command to tell dream and interpret it.

Text: Daniel 2:1-23, Title: The Dream Giver 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/22/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the sickly man who dreamed about pushing the rock… B. Background to passage: remember that the theme of the entire book is God’s sovereignty in a foreign land, as the children of Israel have begun ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

When Wee Encounters Grace

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

The story of Zacchaeus with a new twist. Interview sermon for Faith Church of the Nazarene.

Lk. 19.1-10 “When Wee Encounters Grace” 1. A friend of mine interviewed recently at a medium sized church. At the close of the service, after he had preached, he stood by the back door to greet the people as they left. One by one they passed by him, many with a nod, or a smile, or a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Called To Be Saints

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

God has called us to be saints and to live lives of holiness.

Introduction: There’s a story about two brothers who had terrorized the small town where they lived for decades. They were unfaithful to their wives, abusive to their children, and dishonest in business. They were loud, boisterous and just plain rude to nearly everyone. One day, out of the clear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stuff Winners Are Made Of

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 14, 2009

You have the responsibility of receiving God’s promises for your life.

March 15, 2009 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Subject: The Grace of God Title: The Stuff Winners Are Made Of I like jokes. I like to tell them and I especially like when someone tells me a really good one. I am completely blown away when someone who normally isn’t a really good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Conflict Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv. Conflict is inevitable within the church, so how do we deal with it.

American Idols - The Progression of an Idol Exodus 20:4-5 (New Living Translation) 4"Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish. 5You must never worship or bow down to them, for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God who will not share your affection with any ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Factors Affecting Marriage Relationships

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "Factors" affecting marriage relationships.

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "factors" affecting marriage relationships. I. FOR THE WIVES In the first six verses of 1 Peter Chapter 3, the Apostle hands wives four "factors" affecting marrige relationships. A. Actions (vs.1-2) The tendency for many is to read this and say, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational