Sermons on Empires Of The Mind:

Home And Work

Contributed by Don Baggett on Sep 5, 2008

According to Colossians, the result of being in Christ, and having Christ in you, is not only a tremendous difference in your mind and heart, but also home and work.

If somebody runs up to you on the street this next week and asks, “What’s the main thought in the book of Colossians,” I hope you will quickly tell them, “That in all things, He might have the preeminence!” In chapter one, we see that the way to be fully pleasing to the Lord is to make sure He has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3 Things

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 25, 2010

It has been said that events tend to happen in groupings of three. With that in mind, I’d like to explore some "3 Things" lists.

THREE THINGS It has been said that events tend to happen in groupings of three. With that in mind, I’d like to explore some "3 Things" lists. 3 things in life that once gone, never come back: Time Words Opportunity 3 things in life that can destroy a person: Anger Pride Unforgiveness 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Illumination Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Mar 27, 2009

God has ordained that through the Scriptures the mind of men is illumined "The entrance of thy words giveth light" Psalms 119:130

BIBLIOLOGY #2 The Doctrine of Scripture [ The Illumination of Scripture ] Dr. Russell K. Tardo II. THE ILLUMINATION OF SCRIPTURE A. The Understanding of Spiritual Truth: Illumination is the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s mind whereby he is enabled to understand the inspired, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

01 Life Encounter: It's Victory. Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2008

1. It’s a Battle for the Mind 2. We Only Lose When We Choose to Lose 3. Change Our Thinking

Dr. Donald Gray Barnhouse (1895-1960) Presbyterian Minister Radio Preacher, Editor of Eternity magazine Author – He lived with his family in France during his student days. On their dinner table sat a little promise book that held about 200 promises from the bible which was read each day at meal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

The End Times

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Feb 19, 2008

The End Times can e really confusing and a little scary. Here are the nuts and bolts of Revelation and some helpful points to keep in mind.

The End Times and the book of Revelations is something that I got really interested about back in High School. When I was a senior, one of my friends let me borrow a copy of the popular book called Left Behind which was a novel that followed an interpretation about how the world was going to end ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Highway To Hell Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 21, 2011

I want to do my best this morning to make the reality of the “Highway to Hell” a reality in the minds of everyone listening today.

“The Highway to Hell” Matthew 7:13-14 NLT AC/DC Highway to Hell (www.metrolyrics.com/highway-to-hell-lyrics-acdc.html) Living easy, living free; Season ticket on a one-way ride; Asking nothing, leave me be; Taking everything in my stride; Don't need reason, don't need rhyme; Ain't ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent: Stand Guard!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 27, 2011

May we remember to ’stand guard’ and ’stay alert’ in not only mind, heart and soul, but in the way we live out our faith.

“HAPPY NEW YEAR!” YES, TODAY IS THE BEGINNING OF A BRAND NEW YEAR…FOR THE CHURCH. THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT MARKS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW SEASON. ALONG WITH THE DAWNING OF A NEW SEASON AND NEW YEAR COMES THE ANTICIPATION OF STARTING FRESH, STARTING OVER, MAKING CHANGES AND EXPECTATING BETTER DAYS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Free Methodist

Will There Be Degrees Of Rewards? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 19, 2012

Will I be rewarded for what I do for the cause of Christ? It is a question many Christians ask, and perhaps many more hold unconsciously in their mind.

“For the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. And going out about the third hour he saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Victorious Foundation Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 16, 2007

The foundation to living a victorious life in Christ is to have the risen Savior open your mind so you can understand the Holy Scriptures.

Turn your Bibles to Matthew 4:1-11 Title: Victorious Foundation Theme: Walking on the Winning Side Series: Easter Season Messages Introduction: This is the day that I like to refer to as “Resurrection Sunday Celebration.” It was on the first day of the week, very early in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change Of Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013

To show a change of heart can make us love GOD with all our heart, all our mind and all our being.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a change of heart? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show a change of heart can make us love GOD with all our heart, all our mind and all our being. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 30:6 (Amplified Bible) And the Lord your God will circumcise your hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Humility Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2013

The ultimate example of humility: the 'self-emptying' of Christ. The obedience of the Cross; the sacrifice accepted. "Let this mind be in you!"

THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST. Philippians 2:5-11. Jesus placed a little child in the midst of His followers telling them that they had to be like a little child in order to enter the kingdom of heaven. By this one symbolic act He teaches us to accept the kingdom of God with the humility and trust of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wholly Devoted Tongue Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2012

Having learned about having a wholly devoted mind and heart, we now address what it means to have a wholly devoted tongue.

Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Concern Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 25, 2018

Paul is responding to a question raised in the minds of the Corinthians about Paul’s lack of commitment to the Church in Corinth or his supposed lack of sincerity.

March 15, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.1.a: His Concern. (1:12–14) 2nd Corinthians 1:12-14 (NKJV) 12 For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Confused Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 9, 2017

This is the conclusion of my series "Are You Confused?" Part 3 focuses on the movies (images, thoughts, desires) that continously play in our minds.

Are You Confused – Part 3 Scriptures: Romans 12:2; Joshua 24:15; 1 Kings 18:21; Mark 5:25-34 This message will conclude this series titled, “Are You Confused.” In Parts 1 and 2, I focused on how Christians are confused about our identity and our authority as Christians. If we do not understand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uncircumcised Ears!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 29, 2014

You can go to church and still be deaf! Your ears sure need a touch of God, so that the Gospel permeates into the mind and heart.

Uncircumcised ears! Acts 7:51 "You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you.” The people were not ready to hear the voice of Stephen, they tightly shut their ears! Uncircumcised ears! If both the ears are plugged ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-51

Denomination: Pentecostal