Sermons on distracted mind: showing 256-270 of 112,921

To Follow Jesus, We Must Make Down Time Introduction: Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 16, 2021

If machines need some down time to reconnect properly, maybe you and I need some down time to recorrect properly with Jesus.

Introduction: On Thursday, a week ago, our washing machine broke, so I called Southern Appliances and the lady told me to unplug the machine from the wall outlet for sixty seconds then re-plug-it back in. She went on to say that in those electronic machines sometimes a reboot is all it takes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Focused On One Thing

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Aug 22, 2023

In a world full of distraction, it is more important than ever to refocus our attention and worship on what truly matters: Christ.

TOO BUSY TO ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING How many of you have ever had a day where you had so much to do, that you just couldn’t get anything done? As soon as you’d start a task, something else – just as essential – would grab your attention, and then just as you got the ball rolling, a third thing would ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8, Matthew 11:15-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Cut Out The Light Pollution!

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 7, 2024

At Christmas, Christians need to cut out the light pollution - the many things which can prevent us from focusing on the Light of the World.

INTRODUCTION WHILE THE CHILDREN ARE WITH US: ‘HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!’ Somewhere around about the beginning of 1957, Dr Seuss started to write the story, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ It was published later that year. That was almost 70 years ago! Today, ‘How the Grinch Stole ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Single-Minded Devotion

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

We need to have a one-track mind!

Text: Matthew 6:19-34 Subject: Christian Priorities Theme: Entire dedication of the heart to God. Prop: The Christian is to have single minded devotion to God. INTRODUCTION: It has been said that our priorities as a Christian should be J O Y (Jesus, Others, You). In reality how do we see our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Renewing Mind & Will"

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

God requires us to surrender our minds and wills to Him so He can accomplish His work through us.

Sermon.982 See # 479, 931 “Renewing Mind & Will” Romans 12:1-2 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Sunday July 15, 2001 When I was younger, I thought about the question, “Why am I here, or what is my purpose in life?” a great deal. I was raised in a rural traditional Southern Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Rest For A Wreary Mind

Contributed by Rod Bryant on Oct 18, 2000

Text: Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Text: Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Intro: Since the dawn of time mankind has battled with his or her mind. The word states that the “mind is at odds with the Spirit” {Romans 8:7} Because the carnal mind is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3

Losing Your Mind

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

To be the kind of Christian God wants you to be you must be willing to give up your attitudes, aspirations, and actions so that Christ’s attitudes and actions become yours.

Losing Your Mind 8/6/00 (Phil. 2:5-11) RPBC p.m. Maybe you have read this letter before, but let me share it with you. Dear Sis, I thought I’d take a few minutes to write this letter to you. I hope you are doing well. I think I’m losing my mind. The other day, I was standing at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Murderer In Your Mind? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 29, 2001

Our anger can create destructive tendencies. Jesus wants us to handle it properly.

I. A False Interpretation (21-22a) A. Observing the Law Outwardly 1. Jewish leaders had reduced 6th commandment to only an act 2. Only judgment feared was from courts of earth B. Neglecting the Law Inwardly 1. Jesus said 6th commandment deals w/matters of the heart 2. “To be unjustly angry and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Battling The Enemy Of The Mind

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

Spiritual warfare centers on winning the battle in our minds first

Last week I spoke on the battle for your mind, how the devil is out to get control. Today I want to speak on how you can be ready for this battle when it occurs. The greatest enemy we have is right here--the mind, it depends on what you do with it. The mind can be the greatest weapon we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mind Games Of Satan

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 19, 2003

We are in warfare, and we have the right weapons. They are mighty through God! He has given us His Word... the Blood of Jesus... and the Name of Jesus. If you dare do your part... all heaven will come to your aid and you will live victoriuos!

THE MIND GAMES OF SATAN! 2 COR. 10:3-6 Pastor Greg Mc Donald Today I want to get into the subject of spiritual warfare. But as we begin there is something we need to discover. There is an old European proverb worth heeding that says, "Age and treachery will always defeat youth and zeal." Before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Mind Blowing Questions Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 27, 2003

This sermon asks the question: Don’t you know that we have a totally different worldview?

1 Corinthians Mind-Blowing Questions 1 Corinthians 6 March 2, 2003 Intro: A. [Transformed by an Elevator, Citation: Owen Bourgaize, Castel, Guernsey, United Kingdom] A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's On Your Mind?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Mar 15, 2003

Jesus teaches us that the way of Christ and the Christian is the way of the cross

Impending war in Iraq; an uncertain economic future; terrorism, a serial killer at large in Baton Rouge -- many things weigh heavily on our minds. At times, we wrestle with doubt and worry, fear and concerns. Our Lord wants us to struggle with our thoughts and concerns today. In the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Becoming Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2002

The difference between a Mature believer and an immature believer is in the mind (As a man thinketh in his heart so is he). We must grow up in our minds.

Ro 8: 1-26 Spiritual Vs Carnal” Paul is describing the two categories of The Christian that exist within the church: #1 The Carnal Minded– Flesh (natural man) = Baby #2 The Spiritual Minded =Spiritual = Mature Minded : Thoughts, purposes, view points, opinions, perspectives, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mountain Minded People

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 26, 2002

Small Thinking produces small living, We have a big God, Let’s think big and God will lead us into large living

Zech. 4:10 Despise not the day of small beginnings. I want to establish the fact that everything starts with a seed, (small), but if the seed follows procedure it becomes a tree, {the mighty oak tree began as a tiny seed.} One of the dangers we face in the church is that of small thinking, Becoming ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart And Mind Of Leadership

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 14, 2002

This is a devotional written for my leadership board meeting on having the mind and heart of leadership

The Heart and Mind of Leadership Matthew 10:16 Leadership Team Devotional September 10, 2002 I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matthew 10:16 Jesus tells us that we are to be shrewd minded and soft hearted. This seems to be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Church Of God