Sermons on Closed Minded:

Only One Thing Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 14, 2021

There were many kings who reigned over Israel, but amongst all of them David was distinguished. The reason for David’s renown was because he had a single minded devotion toward God and made that his sole ambition.

We read in Psalm 91:9-10, “Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” (NKJV) As we continue our meditations on Psalm 91, we will focus our attention on verses 9 and 10 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:9, Psalm 91:10

Denomination: Other

Contend For The Faith

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

When you hear the word “contend,” what comes to mind? An ugly fight? A heated argument? These are negative connotations, but contending can also be a very good thing, and that’s exactly what we see in the book of Jude.

According to verse 3, Jude’s purpose for writing this letter was to encourage these Christians to contend for the faith. But what does that mean? Why should we contend, is it really necessary? And how do we do that? ANALYSIS OF VERSE 3 Diligence (Gr. spoude)—to interest one’s self most earnestly ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways To Live Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

Over the course of the next several weeks, we explore avenues where both our mind and emotions can be authentic with God. Where we recognize that nothing is hidden from His purvey and we can be real with Him.

Some things change. For example, for students are heading off to college this week and are scheduled to graduate in 2013, the following things have always been. 1. They have always been able to watch wars, police riots, and coups unfold on television. 2. The American health care system has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Spirit Of Fear

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 15, 2021

God has given us a sound mind! We are instructed to be strong and courageous! God has given us the power so we can overcome every obstacle in our way; He has given us love.

OVERCOMING THE SPIRIT OF FEAR "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. As we all have learned in Sunday School, the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years! ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Through A Pandemic - The High Cost Of Real Love

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 4, 2021

Jesus' emphasis was that His followers were to love God with all their heart, soul and mind and then to love their neighbor as he loves himself regardless of the culture. Let's learn to Love God's way!

I am always amazed to see those in Scripture and in life, who are willing to question Jesus and his word without any intention of learning and submitting to his word. There is a lawyer in the lesson who wished to make trial of the skill of Jesus in solving the intricate and difficult question as to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:23-37, 1 John 4:20

Denomination: Methodist

Live In The Present Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jan 2, 2023

It’s a new year. Now what? For some the possibilities seem to be endless, but for others the future appears uncertain with many challenges. Regardless of whether your future seems bright or bleak, here are some things to keep in mind.

I. A Clear Admonition A. In Isaiah 43:18 God gives us a clear admonition; don’t dwell on the past! If you want to make progress in the future, you must leave the past behind. The past is over and gone. Don’t dwell on what could have been or should have been. It is what it is. Leave it at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Peter 5:7, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Live In The Peace Of Christ (Advent Peace) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 1, 2025

Advent is the season where the Church intentionally remembers that Christ came into a violent, divided, restless world as the Prince of Peace. Every generation searches for peace — world peace, inner peace, peace of mind — yet peace remains elusive.

Go! And Live in the Peace of Christ (Advent Peace) Romans 5:1 (NLT): “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.” Psalm 119:165 (NLT): “Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2, Psalm 119:165, Psalm 37:23-24, Isaiah 26:3, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 14:27, John 1:1, Romans 5:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:14, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 10:9, John 19:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trauma, Tears And Trust: Finding God Again Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025

This is the second talk in a course called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 2". This advanced course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are in attendance, so the homily is presented with that in mind.

We all know that there is good in our world. There is beauty that we experience in nature, in art, in music, in a baby’s smile, in a fulfilling conversation, in a meaningful friendship. There are nearly unlimited examples of the fact that there is good in our world. We all know that there is bad ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Compass Point, Not A Life Sentence: Trauma And The Future Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025

This is the fifth talk in a course called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 2". This advanced course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are in attendance, so the homily is presented with that in mind.

This is a video of my grandson Matthew. He is eager to touch the brownie plate. He’s in his own little world and very interested in what's on the plate, but his Mom won’t let him touch it (to not get baby goo on the food and because it’s a dessert far too high in sugar for him at his age of 10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Made A Mistake, I Am Not A Mistake Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025

This is the sixth talk in a course called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 2". This advanced course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are in attendance, so the homily is presented with that in mind.

I like this image, because it represents God as parent, God as mother, God as Father. It’s a healthy way to see God, to feel God, if we can separate it from our own experience with imperfect parents, or of h being imperfect parents. We’ve been talking about a lot of things in this course that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-19, Psalm 103:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness In Our Thoughts Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025

Holiness is not only about our actions but also about our thoughts. Our minds are the battleground where many spiritual victories or defeats are decided. The Bible calls us to bring every thought into captivity and make it obedient to Christ.

Title: HOLINESS IN OUR THOUGHTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:8 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Matthew 5:28, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 26:3 INTRODUCTION: Holiness is not only about our actions but also about our thoughts. Our minds are the battleground where many spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Matthew 5:28, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 26:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A True Worship

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 30, 2024

True worship of God is when we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. It's when we praise God above everything else and put Him first in our hearts.

True worship of God is when we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. It's when we praise God above everything else and put Him first in our hearts. As it says in Deuteronomy 6:4-5, “The Lord our God, the Lord is one! True worship is any expression of obedience, praise, honor, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-4, Exodus 20:1-6, John 4:7-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Review Of Orthodoxy By G.k. Chesterton

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 28, 2007

A Review Of The Apologetic Classic

Over the course of the modern era, whether fairly or not, orthodoxy has come to be associated with glumness and austerity. Thus, those coming across Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton might assume they are in for a dull and obtuse recitation of doctrine and dogma. They will, however, be delightfully ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Alcohol #2 Drinking Alcohol Is Not Wise! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 1, 2010

Drinking alcohol is not wise because the end result may be like Zach and it is not wise because it will beat upon one's mind and body and because it puts the brain to sleep and because just small amounts begin to effect one in bad ways quickly and because

INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bibles to Proverbs 20:1. 2. Proverbs 20:1 teaches among other important lessons, that the drinking of alcohol is not wise. 3. Here is a question. Can you tell yourself one or more reasons why that the drinking of alcohol is not wise? What reasons do you come up ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Around The Corner – Is Victory!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 28, 2018

You’re PREDESTINED TO GLORY! You have a future so bright, so awesome, so wonderful that your mind can’t even conceive it! God has put his overcoming nature within us; we are going to win!

JUST AROUND THE CORNER – IS VICTORY! 1 John 5:4-5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One day a big Hulk of a guy got onto a bus. Standing 6'8" tall and built like a wrestler, with arms hanging down to the ground, he glared at the driver and said, "Big John doesn’t pay!" 2. Naturally, the bus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God