Sermons on Empires Of The Mind:

Love & Respect

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.

Love & Respect August 24, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

How It All Started

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 11, 2017

The creation story tells us: 1) God brings order out of chaos, 2) God creates all things good, and 3) God always has our best in mind. All of creation shouts out God's love for us!

Genesis 1:1-2:1 How it All Started Genesis 1 is one of the most beautiful, most carefully crafted sections of scripture. It’s kind of a mixture of poetry and prose. And its intent is clear: to show that God alone is creator of all. I heard about this one atheist scientist who came to God and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Be Caring To Other Cultures Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Jesus had no social prejudice nor felt inconvenienced; therefore, He was able to meet the needs of a woman from another country and different culture. Being spiritually-minded allows us to lower our prejudices towards those who are different.

Leo Tolstoy, author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina, once said that “those who are willing to use their minds without prejudice and without fearing to understand things that clash with their own customs, privileges, or beliefs” possess a state of mind that is not common, but essential for right ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Be Patient...your Pay Day Is Coming!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 9, 2021

Before I get started in this sermon I have a little pop quiz for you that I would like for you to participate in. I will ask you three questions and immediately answer them with the first Word that comes to your mind.

ARE YOU READY? 1: First question, “I said, Do it?. The answer? It’s probably the word “Now”. 2. “I want it?” What is the first word that came to your mind? It’s probably was the word “Now.” Not next week, not next month, not next year, not tomorrow, but now!” 3. In a common prayer we might ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ability To Forgiveness Is The Most Powerful And Lifechanging Miracle We Could Ever Perform.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 24, 2019

Here is a definitive sermon on forgiveness, and why we should see it as a power way of changing our lives and everything associated with us. I mention our subconscious mind, the Garden of Eden and the last words of Jesus to explain this life changing truth.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 29th November 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 46 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43 “Please join me in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Episcopal

Sermon 5 - The Case For Compassion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2025

Mission minded disciples of Jesus are committed to being salt and light by showering people with God's love through acts of compassion and kindness. We become more compassionate as we remember the compassion we have received from God.

A. One night at 3 o’clock in the morning, a husband and wife were awakened by a loud pounding on their door. 1. The husband got out of bed, opened the door, and found a drunken stranger standing in the pouring rain. 2. The inebriated man asked, “Can you give me a push?” 3. “Not a chance,” said ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Changes How We React To Our World Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Apr 25, 2025

Faith that sits still is not the faith Christ calls us. Transformative faith changes how we react to the world around us. True faith wakes us up, renews our minds, and shines as a light for others to see Christ in us.

### **INTRO: Faith That Moves or Faith That Sits?** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper ### **Opening Illustration: Asleep in the Pews** Drawn from: https://www.preachingtoday.com/sermons/sermons/2017/february/sloth-seriously.html Sloth? Seriously? Brian Wilkerson Imagine sitting in church week after ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Ephesians 4:17-32, Romans 12:2, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God-Our Eternal Guide

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Mar 5, 2025

Think about the complexities of our past and present. With that in mind, what do you think our future be like? Regardless of how you perceive your future, We can find comfort and assurance in the promise that God is our eternal guide.

Introduction: Think about the complexities of our past and present With that in mind, what do you think our future be like? Regardless of how you perceive your future, I come here tonight to tell you that we can find comfort and assurance in the promise that God is our eternal guide. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:29, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 14:1-3, Psalm 73:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Lessons From Forrest Gump: Discovering God In The Simple And Profound Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

Forrest Gump, a beloved film about a man with a simple mind but a profoundly impactful life. As we look at his journey, we can uncover deep spiritual truths and see how his story can illuminate our understanding of God.

Lessons from Forrest Gump: Discovering God in the Simple and Profound Introduction Today, we’re going to explore spiritual lessons from an unexpected source: the movie "Forrest Gump." This beloved film follows the life of Forrest, a man with a simple mind but a profoundly impactful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3, Hebrews 12:1, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Warning To The Worthless - Matthew 5:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 8, 2024

Salt had a lot of uses in the ancient world. Which one of them did Jesus have in mind when he used the analogy of salt and light? This message will give you both insight and motivation on how to be a good witness at work and in the world.

Matthew 5:13-19 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Pentecost Series

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

We have all heard the phrase---you are what you eat. I believe this also true for our minds and spirits, we are what we take in.....as for me and my house---I desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

What Fills You Controls You Hello, I am pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church and I am here in one of the Portage parks Celery flats. We are going to be looking at part 2 of filling of the Holy Spirit. Last week we were looking at the fountain which is straight ahead from where I am standing, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Filling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

We have all heard the phrase---you are what you eat. I believe this also true for our minds and spirits, we are what we take in.....as for me and my house---I desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

What Fills You Controls You Hello, I’m pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church and I’m here in one of the portage parks Celery flats. It is a beautiful park; I chose this place with the fountain behind me because of the idea what we're going to look at today. Last week was Pentecost Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In Two Worlds (Easter Sunday 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Colossians 3:1 - 4 tells believers about how we live in two worlds because we are new creatures in Christ in the here and now who are not hindered by earthly things because we set our minds on the things above.

LIVING IN TWO WORLDS Text: Colossians 3:1-4 Phillips Brooks, the clergy man, former Bishop in the Episcopal Church and author of the Christmas hymn “O Little Town Of Bethlehem” also had something important to say about Easter. “The great Easter truth is not that we are to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Here Is A Trustworthy Saying

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 17, 2018

As pastors we know that proof texting is dangerous. It is even more dangerous to take two fragments of a "Trustworthy Saying" that spans three verses and use them to support a doctrine. With that in mind lets take a look at 2 Timothy 2:11-13.

(This is a hybrid between a sermon manuscript and a sermon outline. I hope you can follow it and flesh it out in your own words as the Lord leads you.) Please open your Bibles to 2 Timothy 2:1-13 which we will read in a few minutes. 1st and 2nd Timothy and Titus are letters written to specific ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, John 15:5-6, Matthew 10:32-33, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Peter 2:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Says, "Don't Be Afraid" Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

Can you remember a time when you were so afraid you thought you weren’t going to make it? The most dangerous storm that night wasn’t the weather on that lake. It was the storm of fear raging in the minds of the disciples.

INTRODUCTION One of my favorite stories is about the country preacher who used to visit a widow in his church named Mrs. Jones. He liked to visit her around lunchtime because she had a vegetable garden and she loved to cook fresh vegetables for her pastor. One day the preacher arrived at lunch, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-53

Denomination: Baptist