Sermons on cognitive caution:

Measuring A Strong Christian

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Feb 26, 2024

Samuel was sent to anoint David as Israel's new king. He soon learned that God’s measure for a person was very different from man’s. The same is still true. God’s measure for us to apply is vastly different than that used by many people today, even inside the church.

MEASURING A STRONG CHRISTIAN 1. INTRODUCTION When Samuel was sent to anoint David as the new king of Israel, he learned that God’s measure of a person was different than man’s: 1 Sam 16:6,7 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

A Funeral Message For An Unsaved Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 16, 2023

This message was presented at the funeral of a longtime friend who never professed Christ. Many at the service were unsaved.

“Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, ‘I have no pleasure in them;’ before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars are darkened and the clouds return after the rain, in the day when the keepers of the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Needs To Be On My Mind Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 22, 2023

You and I need to be mindful Christians. What does that mean?

Introduction Jesus is coming again. And the Apostle Peter declares in 2 Peter 3:12 look for that day. You and I as Christians ought to be looking for Christ’s return. It is a reality; Jesus is coming again. Don’t live your life thinking that all things will continue like they have all your life. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Mode. Opportunities.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2021

Living in prayer mode is the difference between seeing coincidences and providences. Prayer has a way of helping us recognize that what we might dismiss as human accidents are really divine appointments.

Prayer Mode. Opportunities. Jeremiah 46:17. Living in a prayer mode means your spiritual antenna is up and your radar is on. In fact the Aramaic word for prayer is slotha, means to set a trap. Prayer helps us catch the opportunities God throws our way. My trap is loaded, is yours? Living in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 46:17, Psalm 55:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Your Comfort Zone?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2022

Are we stuff in our 'comfort zone' or willing to step out of it to follow Jesus?

There is a popular term that I would like us to consider: “comfort zone.” A person’s comfort zone refers to any place where the person feels comfortable, safe, free from threat or even challenge. Life there is marked by ease and familiarity. It’s natural to like one’s comfort zone, but most of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24, Luke 14:7-14, Luke 14:1

Denomination: Episcopal

Rich Oppressors Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Warnings to those who use wealth in an oppressive manner.

Rich Oppressors James 5:1-6 Today we are going to look cautions to rich oppressors. Now you may be saying, "but I’m not rich." That’s not a reason to tune out today, because all of us can fall into the category of an oppressor. The chapter begins with a warning to the rich oppressor. The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greed

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

God was angry about Balaam’s greedy attitude and allowing the love of money to control him.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: What greed will do - Men who trap animals in Africa say that one of the hardest animals to catch is the ring-tailed monkey. For the Zulus of that continent, however, it’s simple. The method the Zulus use is based on knowledge of the animal. Their trap is nothing more ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-41

Denomination: Baptist

Want To Die? Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008

It’s tough to be a teenager today. I wrote this series of messages for our new 7th graders graduating into teenage life. The third installment of this series takes a looks at the struggle of self esteem that everyone (including adults) face on a daily bas

I Wanted to Die I tried to commit suicide seven times. That’s what depression—at its deepest and darkest—can do to you. by Mandy Bennett* as told to Mark Moring The alarm clock jolted me awake at 5 o’clock, way earlier than usual. Normally, I might’ve groaned, shut it off, and gone back to sleep. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: *other

The Prayers Of A Prophet

Contributed by Robert Travis on Feb 1, 2007

The prayers of a righteous man availeth much.

THE PRAYERS OF A PROPHET 1Sa 12:19-25 19 And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto the LORD thy God, that we die not: for we have added unto all our sins this evil, to ask us a king. 20 And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Is Now

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

The time is always right for the harvest. We have a responsibility now to reach people for Jesus.

 Sometimes we are guilty of getting caught up in a futuristic harvest or Kingdom thinking.  We can talk so much about what is going to happen that we don’t do anything now.  We sometimes get focused on taking care of our needs and things that we think we can get out of the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Control Your Appetite.

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020

Whatever you do in excess becomes an abuse, it is good to eat to keep healthy, but too much of food can pose danger to the body.

16 If you find honey, eat just enough— too much of it, and you will vomit. 27 It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep. 28 Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control. Whatever you do in excess ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:16, Proverbs 25:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Negativism Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jun 2, 2020

We live in a day of massive negativism. Everyone is a critic, and faultfinding is running rampant.

Are you emphasizing the positive or the negative? Are you a religion basher, or a Life dispenser? Are you a faultfinder, or a solution maker? Are you promoting lies and deception, or truth and light? NEGATIVISM - We live in a day of massive negativism. Everyone is a critic, and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, Philippians 4:8, 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Shall Hear My Voice Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

he shall hear my voice

Psalm 141 He shall hear my voice. 1. David's Cry Devout - 1 Lord - A Recognition of His Person, His Power, His Place. Direct - I cry unto thee: Determined - make haste unto me; Demanding - give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. Discerning - 2 Let my prayer be set forth ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Procrastinate Tomorrow

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Jan 4, 2021

Many people struggle with starting projects, starting something new, finishing a task, or just enjoying working hard. In Hebrews 6:9-12, the Spirit of God gives us some help with being diligent.

PROCRASTINATE TOMORROW Looking at Diligence, Work, Plans, Ants, Counsel, and Workmanship Jay Yousling, “Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men.” Proverbs 22:29 I love this promise! To see this principle realized on a practical ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9, Hebrews 6:9-12, Hebrews 6:12, Hebrews 6:11, Hebrews 6:10, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 26:13, Hebrews 5:8, Proverbs 13:4, Proverbs 26:14, Proverbs 24:33-34, Proverbs 20:4, Isaiah 32:8, Proverbs 19:20, Nehemiah 8:10, Proverbs 15:12, Hebrews 6:11-12, Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 2:8-9, Proverbs 8:31, Proverbs 8:30, Proverbs 6:6, John 17:4  (view more)  (view less)

Growing Up In All Aspects In To Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003

Without the macroscopic and microscopic vision of how we are to grow up in all aspects in to Christ, we will fall short of God’s plan for our lives.

The Problem of Becoming Mature in Many Aspects Ephesians 4:15 Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational