Sermons on Closed Mind:

What God Loves

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jun 10, 2006

When you are very close to someone, you know what they love. Are we close enough to our Lord to know what the Bible specifically says He loves?

What God Loves: 1. Those who walk in righteousness - Prov.15:9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. Ps.11:7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright 2. Righteousness and Justice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Transformation Time!

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 27, 2010

It’s time to make a change! We need to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, to not be conformed to the world, and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

IT’S TRANSFORMATION TIME! INTRO TO TOPIC: Are you tired of the usual? Do you want to get up out of the ruts of your life and see some major changes? If so, it’s time for TRANSFORMATION! Someone said once, “If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll have what you’ve always had.” If you’re ready to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

Practical Holiness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

In verse 13 he urges us to prepare our minds for action. Paul urged us to be transformed by the renewing of our mind. The mind is always the greatest battlefield in any age.

Based on I Peter 1:13-16 Peter is the Apostle of hope, and also the Apostle of holiness. In the first half of this chapter his theme was hope. Peter does not leave us perched on the high board of heavenly hope, however, but plunges us immediately into the pool of the practical. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

#5problem Of The Heart Is The Heart Of The Problem Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2002

We close the 5 part series on the problem of the heart is the heart of the problem.

#5 THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART IS THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part five of a five part series. TEXT: Prov. 4:23 .. Keep they heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, for looking ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Duty Of Self Examination

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

We need to check ourselves spiritually to maintain a close relationship with God.

THE DUTY OF SELF-EXAMINATION Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 a – c · Didn’t check work in high school; made many simple mistakes; learned to check myself in college · A good employee always proofreads before giving to the boss · Checking and rechecking taxes · We need to check ourselves spiritually to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Discipline

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001

There is a close correlation between faith and the discipline necessary to grow great faith.

Faith and Discipline Have you ever noticed the close relationship between faith and discipline? How could we ever have real genuine faith without the discipline that makes faith? I am in favor of faith without discipline. Discipline is not one of my favorite occurrences. When it comes to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

An Elephant In The Room

Contributed by Ray Geide on Mar 14, 2012

The solution for America, our churches, and our lives is as close as the elephant in the room.

If you were in a small room with an elephant, wouldn’t you know that the elephant was there? There is an elephant in the room. It is quite obvious but people turn their backs to it and act as if it is not there. What is the elephant? The elephant is the fact that God is God. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serial Killer Saints

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 31, 2008

Be mindful of how we treat others

Armed and Extremely Dangerous Proverbs 11:30 A serial killer is someone who murders three or more people in three or more separate events over a period of time.[1] Many serial killers suffer from Antisocial Personality Disorder and usually not psychosis, and thus appear to be quite normal and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Methodist

Be A Kid Again

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

simplicity of salvation...GOOD DEVOTIONAL FOR CLOSING KIDS PROGRAMS OF ANY KIND.

Be a kid again! Kids believe almost anything! Imp’t that they hear the truth, for they are so accepting! [Adults are the opposite!] If you had a child that was lost, and if you had the chance to get a message to that child, telling them what to do, and how to get home…would you make that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Antidote For The Root Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU

BIG IDEA: STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU INTRODUCTION: Bitterness is a tough enemy to get rid of. The more you give it a foothold, the more it festers and grows and contaminates your whole being. I. HOW DOES BITTERNESS WORM ITS WAY DEEP INTO OUR HEART? A. (:1-2) WE FORGET ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living On The Edge Of Hell

Contributed by James May on May 19, 2002

This message is a warning to Christians who are living too close to the world.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:23-26, Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Danger Of Falling Asleep

Contributed by Danny Salyer on Feb 1, 2001

There are alot of people who have closed their eyes to the things of God.

“THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP” TEXT: ACTS 20:6-12 INTRO: NOTHING IN GOD’S PRECIOUS WORD IS WITHOUT EDIFICATION..... SURELY GOD HAS PUT THIS STORY IN HIS WORD TO HELP US IN SOME WAY. THIS MORNING I WANT TO PREACH A MESSAGE ENTITLED, “THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP”, OR “ IF YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE”. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Protecting Your Torch Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 6, 2006

This is the closing message for Forty Days of Purpose using the Survivor theme

There is a sense of finality to the scene in Survivor when Jeff Probst walks over to someone’s torch, says, “The tribe has spoken” and snuffs out the persons flame. There is a sense of finality when as believers we see another believer whose life style is in direct contradiction to the commands of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Does God Require?

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

I preached this sermon at the close of a missions convention at our church.

What does God Require? Sunday Sermon / Missions month conclusion November 4th, 2007 Intro: we have had a wonderful month of missions. I was nervous stepping aside from the pulpit this month. I wondered if you wound not continue to come. I trust that you have been blessed in hearing and visiting ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Service: New Christian

Contributed by George Crumbly on May 23, 2006

This is a funeral message for a close friend & co-worker of my wifes

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR: Emily Thomas Stricklin TITLE: Lessons From Death. TEXT: II Corinthians 5: 1-10 CLERGY: Rev. George E. Crumbly DATE: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 TIME: 10:00am – Graveside Service PLACE: Arkansas Memorial Gardens (Jacksonville, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist