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  • Karl Eckhoff avatar

    What Was He Thinking

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 9,866 views

    When a cross or trial comes our way we’re often left wondering like Peter, "What was He thinking when He allowed this to come on me?" However, Jesus’ own cross story helps us to see that in the midst of it all, He’s still thinking of you and me.

    Pentecost 15 A Matthew 16:21-26 What Was He Thinking? 09/01/02 There’s a television commercial currently running that shows a guy going off a tall waterfall in a kayak. He’s screaming all the way to the bottom as he bounces off rocks along the canyon wall and finishes his plunge into the waters ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Not As Clean As You Think

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,543 views

    Based on the Dial commercial, you’re not as clean as you think, we take the congregation to a realization of our need to experience forgiveness. I have a powerpoint available with video clips, via email upon request.

    From late-night, insomnia-driven infomercials to risque nude shower commercials, we are bombarded with the marketing mantra of cleaners claims as they try to siphon money out of our wallet. Listen to a few examples of these messages that have been rehearsed into our memory: New Ultra Clorox ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Was God Thinking?

    Contributed by Scott Miller on Dec 21, 2004
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     | 3,472 views

    Why did Jesus come to earth the way he did?

    Have you ever heard stories on the news that made you go huh? Stories of people doing strange and somewhat peculiar, if not downright stupid, things? Those things that make you think maybe Darwin wasn’t totally wrong, but that there are members of society evolving in the opposite direction? People ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A New Way Of Thinking Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,914 views

    In this first message I want to us all to begin thinking about money in a new way. (Money Matter pt 1)

    A New Way Of Thinking Money Matters – part one Play Pink Floyd, “Money” with the word Money on the screen In regards to money, Pink Floyd said (31 years ago on the dark Side Of The Moon Album – who feels old… march 24, 1973) Money, get away. Get a good job with good pay and you’re okay. Money, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Proper Thinking Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,120 views

    Part 9 in a series on Philippians focusing on the mind of a Christian

    The Joy of Proper Thinking Philippians 4:1-9 I. Introduction A. A Bright Future 1. In 1999 and 2000 Rick Ankeil was a sure fire star. a) He pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals. b) Some called him the next Sandy Kuafax. c) He seemed to be a natural. 2. A New Season a) The 2001 became a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    What Was Jude Thinking? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,251 views

    Exposition of Jude 3-4

    Text: Jude 3-4, Title: What was Jude thinking? Date/Place: LSCC, 9/3/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Yogi Berra, the well-known catcher for the New York Yankees, and Hank Aaron, who at that time was the chief power hitter for the Milwaukee Braves. The teams were playing in the World Series, and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thinking Outside The Box Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,888 views

    In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus challenges his followers to be creative in their neighborly love and to think outside the box.

    Luke 10:28-37 “Thinking Outside the Box” INTRODUCTION [Enter to theme song of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, “It’s A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood.” Sit down, replace shoes with athletic shoes, and slip on a cardigan sweater] From the late 60’s to 2001, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood was a staple ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Flowers avatar

    How Are You Thinking

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,679 views

    If we live from our feelings, and if our feelings come from how we think, then how we think is one of the most important things to deal with in the Christian life.

    How Are You Thinking Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 23, 2008 I’m not a morning person. How many of you are morning people? How many are not? I’m not a morning person. But in spite of that, I think I do hear what people are saying to me in the morning, although I must admit I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Think Good Thoughts Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,498 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Think About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Aug 28, 2008
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     | 4,593 views

    By fixing our minds on Jesus we can find victory, hope and courage no matter our circumstances

    Think About Jesus Hebrews 3:1-6 Intro. What do you think about? From the moment we are born, all think about something: Baby – own comfort, enjoyment, “dryness” and food. Child – what to wear, who will sit by me at lunch, should I take a sack lunch or eat in the cafeteria Adolescent – does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thinking Outside The Bun

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,280 views

    Jesus completely satisfies the spiritual hunger of those who receive him.

    20071118 Title: Thinking Outside the Bun Text: John 6:25-35 Thesis: Jesus satisfies the spiritual hunger of those who receive him. Introduction Sales and management people come up with some catchy phrases. Some time ago, we were introduced to the catchphrase, “Think outside the box.” For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Way You Think

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,574 views

    If you can change your thinking, you can change your life.

    The thought recently came to me that if a Christian would just obey the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs, he could live a very successful life. Since there are 31 chapters in Proverbs, one can easily read the chapter each day that corresponds with that particular day of the month, thereby ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    Think Like A Leader

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,223 views

    Getting Leaders to take time to think

    Think Like A Leader & Lead Like A Thinker 2 Cor. 10:3-6; Rom. 12:1-2; Prov. 21:5 (Exploring The Power Of Creative Thinking) Man is a spirit; he has a soul and lives in a physical body - 1 Thess. 5:23. Man’s successful existence on earth is tied to creative thinking. Hence, he became a living soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Thinking God's Thoughts

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,619 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Was She Thinking?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
     | 2,942 views

    Mary has a specian and yer probably stressful day when that Angel gove her God’s message.

    In the past I used to go and pick up the kids from school. I would usually say, “so how was your day?” Normally I would get grunts and groans. Sometimes I would receive a word like boring and occasionally ok. I don’t recall more than a couple of occasions when there was any excitement in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational