Sermons on Double Minded:

The Wrap And The Woof

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 14, 2013

I have heard it said: “living for God easy is hard; living for God hard is easy.” It is the difference between getting in the boat and setting down and standing on the edge and trying not to fall out. The latter isn’t a question of ‘if’ you fall out, it

Quotes: “Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do--then do it with all your strength.” ― George Washington “Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your purpose.” –Aristotle “Faith is taking the first step, even when you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believe Week 14 - Single Mindedness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2015

Continuing our series in week 14 of looking at having a Single Minded focus on Christ.

Believe 14 – Single Mindedness January 25, 2015 Matthew 6:25-34 I’m not sure which I’ve heard more, men are simple minded or single minded? Maybe it’s both. I know men and I will include boys in this one who have a single minded focus. Generally speaking, if you ask a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Focus

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016

In this sermon, Pastor Richard illustrates the importance of maintaining focus. Victories have been lost because someone lost focus. Success in almost any endeavor requires focus. But what causes people to lose focus?

Focus 
 08-09-16 (www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) In the 1996 Olympic Games in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Charismatic

#7 Don't Be Deceived Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 28, 2016

Satan's primary strategy is deception. There is a battle for the minds of Americans. There are many lies of Satan that Americans believe

Do Not Be Deceived 10/18/15 Introduction: For almost 230 years America has enjoyed freedom of religion. Because the early founders feared a state church, they enacted the Free Exercise Clause in the First Amendment. It was written to ensure that the new government could not coerce persons to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wizard Of Oz

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 25, 2016

This movie is parallel to the life of the Christian, who is trying to get to the Celestial City, New Jerusalem. Christians, like Dorothy, are given 4 aids to help them reach the Heavenly City.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Heb. 11:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR “Why Men Are Happier People” 1. NICKNAMES. If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah. If Mike, Dave & John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Bubba & ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Discernment

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2016

Spiritual discernment seems to be something lacking in many of the people in America who identify themselves as Christians. They're decisions seem to be the same as those of their unsaved neighbors. Should this be so? What does the Bible say?

Discernment - The act or process of exhibiting keen insight and good judgment. Keen insight and good judgment … Illustration: Imagine that you walk into a bank and you see that all of the customers are laying on the floor and the only person standing is a guy with a ski mask over his face ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

True Heart

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Feb 10, 2013

David was a repented man, he was a man after God's own heart; and God sought him out.

Quotes: A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge. - Thomas Carlyle A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. - Nelson Mandela A loving heart is the truest wisdom. - Charles Dickens The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

All In! Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Third in the "You Should Be Committed" Series

This is the third message in our series, "You Should Be Committed". The first message dealt with the issue of excuses (not reasons) that those profess Christ give in being out of fellowship in the local church. These reasons ranged anywhere from the ludicrous (I had to mow my lawn, I had to ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Living In The Intellect Or In The Re-Born Spirit/Heart Always Guided By God’

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014

The written word of God or the word made alive to our spirits by the Holy Spirit?

Living in the intellect or in the re-born spirit/heart always guided by God’s Spirit? Eph 4:17-18 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind (that is, ruled by their human intellect,) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change Your Thinking, Revolutionize Your Life Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 2, 2014

“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.”Proverbs 4:23 (GNT)

CHANGE YOUR THINKING, REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR LIFE Proverbs 4:23 (GNT) says “Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” One of the most important steps we can take toward achieving our greatest potential in life is to learn to monitor our thoughts and its impact on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Job 9:20, Proverbs 23:7, Philippians 4:8, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Grow Into A Christ-Like Believer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 17, 2014

How do you go from a state of spiritual babyhood to a state of spiritual maturity? You must grow! But how does growth happen? What is the key to growing and changing? The Bible teaches us here in Ephesians 4.

How To Grow Into A Christ-like Believer (Part 2) Ephesians 4:11-24 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Babies do not turn into adults overnight. Can you imagine putting your baby into the crib at night, and the next morning you go in and see a full-grown man scrunched up and sleeping in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-29

Denomination: Bible Church

“until Then” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 1, 2014

Until Jesus returns and ushers in the eternal heaven, what is life like for God's children who are in heaven now?

We have made note of the fact that God isn’t through with heaven. When a child of God dies, they pass into the immediate presence of our Lord and do go to heaven. But the heaven they go to is an intermediate heaven. Upon the return of our Lord, He will establish a new heaven and a new earth - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Message Isaiah 7:10-14 & Matthew 1:23

Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 3, 2013

God takes a curse and turns it into a blessing. The prophecy a virgin would bring forth a son expressed God's displeasure with Ahab, yet God took that warning to Ahab and used it as a blessing to us. God, even today, turns our curses to blessings.

Some Children’s Christmas jokes: (http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/xmas/jokes.html ) What’s the difference between a Christmas alphabet and an ordinary alphabet? A Christmas alphabet has no l (noel-get it?) Why is it always cold at Christmas? Because it’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: *other

And You Call Yourself A Christian Really?

Contributed by A J "Therightrevrhino" Watkins on Dec 21, 2013

This message was penned and preached to remind us that being in everyone else's business and judging them is not as Christian as we think. There are texts that address this but this message is for those holier than thou people in churches everywhere.

And You Call Yourself A Christian, Really? Psalm 150 - Philippians 4:4 By Pastor A. J. Watkins D.Min. King James Version Utilized Ryrie, Henry, and Clarke Study Aides Simonton Genesis Ministries © June 2009 Today’s society is in a major turmoil. We have people still hating people so much ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Light Shine Upon Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 30, 2015

In the Anglican Church, we do not have altar calls, spelled “A-L-T-A-R”, but Jesus always issues an altar call, spelled “A-L-T-E-R”. He calls on us to change our lives for a better fit. He calls on us to change habits that drag us down.

John 1:1-17 is John’s version of the nativity story. It doesn’t begin with shepherds and angels and a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger. John’s nativity story takes us back to the beginning of creation and time, and it echoes the creation story in Genesis. In ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-17

Denomination: Anglican