Sermons on Disturbing Thoughts:

It’s All In Your Mind

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 8, 2023

We have 2 natures at war in us: the old fallen nature (connected to our bodies), and our new nature from Jesus. Whichever nature we feed is the nature which is going to dominate.

IT’S ALL IN YOUR MIND Eph. 4:23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An 8 year old boy and his 5 year old sister were riding in the back seat of the car. Their mom was overhearing their conversation. 2. BOY: “There is so much to think about. I just think all the time.” He asked his sister, “Do you think ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surrender Your Thoughts Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 23, 2019

All of our actions have a common beginning, long before they are actions they are thoughts. How do we control our thoughts?

Surrender your thoughts Next week is December 1st, the first Sunday of Advent and that means that today is the last Sunday in our Surrender Series. And over the past few weeks I’ve been mulling over where I would land for this last message. Since Thanksgiving we’ve looked at various areas of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Reactions Of The Priests Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 18, 2020

The priests, captain of the Temple guard, and Sadducees were disturbed. Read further to know the reasons.

Acts 4: 01-22 Reactions of the Priests 4: 01-04 Greatly Disturbed 4: 05-12 Great Question 4: 13-17 Greatly Astonished 4: 18-22 Great Commission or Commission Acts 4:01-04 Greatly Disturbed The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Our Thoughts Or God's Thoughts - Our Salvation Hinges On This

Contributed by David Leach on May 20, 2015

Our thoughts or God's thoughts - our salvation hinges on this

Our thoughts or God's thoughts - our salvation hinges on this God already knows every one of my thoughts, I'm deluded if I think they are secret: Ps 139:4 You (God) know what I am going to say before I even say it. TLB Heb 4:12-13 (He) is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Lord Is Near" - A Message To Comfort Or Disturb?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 1, 2014

This message examines Paul’s statement in Philippians 4:5 - the Lord is near” (NRSV) to discern in what manner he intended to raise awareness about the return of Christ.

Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. (Philippians 4:5) When you read Paul’s words in Philippians 4:5 that ‘The Lord is near’ (NRSV), what is your reaction? Are you reassured that your Savior is in your proximity? Are you unsettle about the timing of this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Fish Food For Thought

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

The scientists tell us for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. In our relationship with God for every action there is also a consequence. See how Jonah’s life parallels ours when we go contrary to God’s will

Oskaloosa Evangelical Church Sermon Text: Jonah 1:1-3,17; 2:1, 10 Sermon Title: Fish food for thought Sunday, June 11th 00 Scripture Introduction: I think everyone has their favorite Bible story, and many times we find ourselves able to identify with a character or some specific sets of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Four Frghtening Thoughts

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002

Sets forth four utterances of God that have frightening consequences if not heeded.

FOUR FRIGHTENING THOUGHTS "God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?" Numbers 23:19. I. THE FRIGHTENING THOUGHT OF GOD’S PATIENCE RUNNING OUT! “And the Lord said: ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Baptist

Great Thoughts Of Jesus

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 22, 2005

Principles that motivated the actions and words of Jesus. From Matthew’s Gospel

The Great Thoughts of Jesus INTRO.: Throughout His life on Earth, Jesus aroused amazement and interest wherever He went. People marveled at His teaching as well as His deeds. The human mind is such that when we see a strange or phenomenal Person like Jesus we want to know "what makes him tick." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Express Positive Thoughts Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004

The way we communicate communicates a lot. Strong families look for the good in each other without ignoring the bad, but they emphasize the good.

Family Security: Expressing Positive Thoughts Ephesians 4:29-32 We are basing this series on an acrostic I came across in an article by John Maxwell, citing a study that discovered six keys to strong families. Six Keys To A Strong Family S = Spiritual Bonding E= Express Positive Thoughts C= ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts On Living With Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 16, 2004

Learning about thanksgiving from Paul and Barnabas’ experience in Lystra

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 14:8-20 (read with points) TITLE: “THOUGHTS ON LIVING WITH THANKSGIVING” INTRODUCTION: A. In certain regions of Mexico, hot and cold springs are found side by side. Because of the convenience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thoughts On Building Temples

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

We were moving into a building project in Brisbane and this was a look at David’s instructions to Solomon to build the temple

HE WALKED ACROSS THE DUSTY STONY GROUND, KICKED A ROCK AND BENT AND DREW IN THE DIRT. HE LOOKED AROUND AT THE DESOLATE LAND SCAPE AND DOWN AT THE CITY BELOW AND WONDERED IF HIS DREAM WOULD EVER BE A REALITY. WOULD IT REALLY HAPPEN, SOMEDAY WOULD THE PEOPLE OF GOD WORSHIP ON THIS GROUND? WOULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Think Good Thoughts Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 2, 2008

Paul points the path to peace. It is in Jesus, of course. It is also to do with how we choose to use our minds. What have you done for your mind lately?

Sermon for CATM – November 2, 2008 – “Think Good Thoughts” – Philippians 4:1-8 Here you see a glass (use a glass as a visual). Is it half empty, or is it half full? It all depends on your perspective, on how you see the glass. Now my brother Craig, after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Closing Thoughts On Esther Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 29, 2009

Misc truths gleaned from chapters 6 & 7

CLOSING THOUGHTS ON ESTHER 1. THE DANGER OF SELF PROMOTION Ch 6-7 A. Oppressed 5:12 1. Want Everyone to Think the same about you a. Coming Out of Queen’s Banquet – King/him b. 100’s bowed & he only saw one that didn’t 2. If anyone -saying anything -must be about me a. Preach & person ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking God's Thoughts

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 8, 2009

We will see victory in the Christian life to the extent that we embrace God’s thoughts and abandon worldly patterns of thought.

Thinking God’s Thoughts, Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 4:17-20 Introduction In the Christian life there is perhaps no other doctrine which is more directly applicable or important than that of the renewal of the mind. Indeed, is it not the continual and ongoing process of the changing of the thought ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

Resisting Thought Assault Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 30, 2009

God created you for a calling, but you’re going to have to fight for it.

When I read this Paul’s final teaching in the book of Ephesians. It reminds me of George C. Scott in that classic movie “Patton.” He’s standing in front of an enormous American flag rallying the men to fight the battle before them during WW II. In he utters one of the best lines I’ve ever heard ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist