Sermons on Elastic Thinking:

Gifts

Contributed by Dennis King on Aug 26, 2022

What do you think of when "gifts" are mentioned? Usually, when Christians think of "gifts," we think of giving 10%, or less, to the Church. How backward is that?

Gifts What do you think of when I mention the word "gifts?" Usually, when Christians think of "gifts," we think of giving a small portion of money to the Church. Are you kidding me? Since everything is God's to begin with, how backward is that? Oh, how the sin of pride ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-2, Psalm 116:12

Denomination: Baptist

Far Sighted Or Near Sighted?

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Does devotion to God free us from the responsibility to think deeply? How far ahead should we think?

1. Many of you wear glasses; if you need longer arms to read, that usually means you are "far sighted..."; to drive, near-sighted; both. Porcupine backed into cactus...."Pardon me, honey!" 2. Others wear contacts for the same reason--I could never stomach fishing around in my eye.... 3. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Need For C.r.e.e.d.

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 1, 2005

Do you think that creeds are dry and dusty? Think again! Take a look at the important role they play in the life of faith.

THE NEED FOR C.R.E.E.D. Acts 2:14,22-36 April 3, 2005 Thesis: Historical creeds may seem dry and dusty in our digital age, but they play an important role in the life of faith. Fans of Rich Mullins may have been surprised when he sang the Apostles’ Creed on a CD collection of his songs. Mullins ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Seek God Continually

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 17, 2021

Heaven is closer to you than you think. God is nearer to you than you can ever think or imagine.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near. Isaiah 55:6 NASB SEEK THE LORD CONTINUALLY Dear beloved, it will interest you to know that heaven is closer to you than you think. God is nearer to you than you can ever think or imagine. Over here, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6, Luke 2:43-44

Denomination: Charismatic

Doing It Ourselves Without The Gifts Given To Us? I Don't Think So. Ephesians 6

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 12, 2022

An encouragement to share Him in our daily lives learning and using the gifts we are given through the Armor of God.

Ephesians 6. Doing it ourselves without the gifts given to us? I don't think so. Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Loves New!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 3, 2018

Its not our circumstances that need to change, but our mindset, our way of thinking. Because when our mindset and thinking, comes over and around to Gods way of thinking...our circumstances will begin to change effortlessly

God Loves "New" We’ll here we are again, 365 days since the last time we were looking forward to making resolutions! A lot has changed on the stage of the world... never a dull moment! Our own country and the world continues to change on a daily basis, right before our very eyes. There are lots ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Transformed Lives: Setting Our Minds On Things Above Colossians 3:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 23, 2024

In Colossians 3:1-2, the Apostle Paul offers profound wisdom on how we should approach life as followers of Christ. Let us explore these verses together and discover how we can live transformed lives by setting our minds on things above.

Living Transformed Lives: Setting Our Minds on Things Above Colossians 3:1-2 Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, as we gather today, let us turn our hearts and minds to the eternal truths found in God's Word. In Colossians 3:1-2, the Apostle Paul offers profound wisdom on how we should ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2, Romans 6:4, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 3:20-21, Ephesians 2:6, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Philippians 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Today's Thoughts Determine Tomorrow's Actions Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 2, 2001

a look at the importance of thinking like a Christian

--Think the same things_ Php. 4:2; Php. 2:1-4; Php. 2:14; Eph. 4:1-4; Jn. 17:20,21 our agreement is “in the Lord” Php 4:2 --Don’t have divided thinking Php. 4:6; Matt. 13:22 --Control your thoughts Php 4:8; Mk. 7:20-23; Pv. 23:7 because... your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Holiness

Redemption For Christmas?

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Dec 19, 2000

No one thinks of getting redemption for Christmas.

Luke 21:25-28 Today is the second Sunday in Advent, which is the time when we celebrate and anticipate the arrival of someone very special. We’ve all experienced a mild form of anticipation lately. My husband and I anticipated our move up here. My former church anticipated having to tell me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: *other

A City Without Walls Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

thinking outside the box, or outside the wall.

A City Without Walls: Zech 2 July 20, 2008 Intro: Here is a simple little puzzle to get you thinking: can you draw a continuous line through each of these nine dots in only four strokes (straight lines only)? (solution is at the end) O O O O O O O O O This is the classic ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham, A Man Challenged #11 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008

Historical Events That Colour Our Thinking

Abraham a man of Challenge, Faith and Promise Historical Events That Colour Our Thinking Reading Genesis 17:1ff Abraham had been in the land now some 24/25 years. Upon entering the land he had spoken very readily of what God had spoken to him about, and enthusiastically so about the promise. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comfortable Christians Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 6, 2005

Challenging the false thinking of comfortable Christians

SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 12, 13, & 14 TITLE: “COMFORTABLE CHRISTIANS” INTRODUCTION: A. Many of you have probably heard the old story about an ancient village where all the people who lived there were blind. One day, while ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Summer Of God’s Grace

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 21, 2020

Think where Grace comes from

The summer of GOD’S GRACE Gen. 3:1-24 Intro: The Creation and the fall of man. In that fall, the entire human race was plunged into darkness, sin and death. In that terrible instant when man sinned against God, man died and became spiritually separated from Almighty God. Man also became ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Bother With Church? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The church is more important that you think.

The Barna Group reports that about 10 million self-proclaimed born-again Christians have not been in church the last six months. Nearly all of these 10 million people say their faith is important to them, but their spiritual life has nothing to do with church. Bono, lead singer for the rock group ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That’s Sincere.

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jun 29, 2022

Think of on how faith can be sincere.

If you had a choice to defile your body by eating from a table filled with defiled food or starve and obey God? The young men in your hearing had to face that decision in front of the Persian king. God Brought Favor for You. Daniel had made up in his mind that he would not eat the King’s food ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist