Sermons on Empires Of The Mind:

Paul's Admonition Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 17, 2011

How often do we as believers look down on the world and in our hearts think, "I am so much better than that..." Not too many of us will admit it, but I can guarantee you it crosses the minds of believers every day. Do you love the lost? OR Do you condemn

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 10, 2011 Date Preached: November 13, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Romans Sermon Title: An Admonition of Hypocrisy Sermon Text: Romans 2:28-29 [ESV] 28For no one is a Jew who is merely one outwardly, nor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Spreading The Good News During The Coronavirus Outbreak

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 22, 2020

To be a light and offer this world peace of mind there are three things we must do: 1) draw nearer to God to learn love and peace from the Master, 2) hold onto and share the hope we have in our Lord Jesus Christ and 3) look for ways to spur one another onto good deeds!

Good News from Coronavirus Outbreak Hebrews 10 :19-25 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As the Coronavirus reeks havoc across this world one can’t help but wonder how we might give hope and peace in this time of crises. Those who used to think that the preventative ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

With Us - Peace Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 10, 2020

If we’re honest, we’re all looking for something. It seems to me that most people today, now more than ever simply want inner peace. Less stress, a sense of wellbeing and moments of time where their mind is not occupied with thoughts of, “I must”, “what if” or “I wonder why”?

OUTLINE “With Us” - Part 2 - Peace Steele Creek Church December 13, 2020 A worldly approach to personal peace • Look within for it “If there’s no inner peace, people can’t give it to you. . . You have to give it to you.” —Linda Evans • Think really hard “Peace is the result of retraining your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, Isaiah 9:6, Psalm 32:4-5

Denomination: Other

Who Am I?

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

As David looked up at the vastness of God’s universe, feeling his own smallness, he asks God, “What is man that you are mindful of him?" – that You care about him?” Today I want to focus on the first part of that question: What is man? Who am I?

Who Am I? Psalm 8:3-4 Intro: Several years ago, Time Magazine featured a story about Peter Sellers, a well-known English actor (prob. best known as Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther movies). The article was about him appearing on the Muppet Show & being interviewed by Kermit The Frog. His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Entangled By Sin

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 4, 2022

Have you ever tried to run holding onto something, like a stack of books or a bulky box or two? This is what comes to mind in Hebrews 12:1-2 where it says to get rid of the encumbrances and the sin which so easily entangles you and run the race with endurance, fixing your eyes on Jesus.

Entangled by Sin September 4, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Get your eyes off yourself and on to Jesus! Focus Passage: Hebrews 12:1-2 Introduction: Have you ever tried to run holding onto something, like a stack of books or a bulky box or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Going Beyond Human Sickness

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 22, 2022

Where do you go when your mind is broken, you feel empty and without a sense of purpose, incapable of finding any joy in your life? You seek a cure from the Great Physician Jesus whose demand to deny self and follow Him is a yoke that is light in His sustaining grace and strength!

Going Beyond Human Sickness Matthew 11:28-30, 16:21-27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What do you do when you get sick? For many of us our first response is to look for an “over-the-counter” solution to see if we can find a cure for whatever ails us on our own! I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Love: Understanding God's Sacrificial Gift 1 John 4:10-11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2024

Today, we gather to delve into the transformative truth of God's love as revealed in His sacrificial gift. Our focus will be on 1 John 4:10, which serves as a cornerstone for understanding the depth and breadth of God's love. Let us open our hearts and minds to receive this divine truth.

Transformed by Love: Understanding God's Sacrificial Gift 1 John 4:10-11 Introduction: Today, we gather to delve into the transformative truth of God's love as revealed in His sacrificial gift. Our focus will be on 1 John 4:10, which serves as a cornerstone for understanding the depth and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10, Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:2, 1 John 4:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 24, 2021

To live a life worth living, anticipate the Father’s grace, imitate the Father’s character; and respect the Father’s judgment and love.

How do you know if you’re getting old? Perhaps, Greg Laurie can help us answer that question. He says: You know you're getting old when you actually look forward to a dull evening at home. You know you're getting old when your mind makes commitments your body cannot keep. You know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21, John 1:12, 1 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 17 – The Task To Find Just One Righteous Person. Sorrow To Come On Judah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 17, 2024

Jerusalem was filled with wicked people and judgment was coming. The people ignored God but were overtaken by sorrow in the Babylonian invasion. This world is soon to experience the wrath of God because of increasing evil and unrepentant sin. Not one is righteous, NOT EVEN ONE.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 17 – THE TASK TO FIND JUST ONE RIGHTEOUS PERSON. SORROW TO COME ON JUDAH PART 17 - Jeremiah 4:27 - 5:1-2 CHAPTER 4 [A]. CHAOS WILL OVERTAKE THE LAND IN GOD’S JUDGEMENT {{Jeremiah 4:27 For thus says the LORD, “THE WHOLE LAND SHALL BE A DESOLATION, yet I will not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:27-29, Hebrews 1:1-2, Amos 3:7, Jeremiah 4:5, Revelation 6:15-17, Jeremiah 4:30-31, Jeremiah 5:1-2, Psalm 53:1-3, Genesis 6:5, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Romans 3:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acquired Thru Faith-10(:4b)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 21, 2024

10 of 10. The apostle Peter informs those who are faithful in Christ, that they are amply supplied for godly living. God’s people are amply supplied for godly living thru their faith. But, What does Christian faith acquire for God’s people? A provision of God, acquired thru faith in Jesus, is...

ACQUIRED Thru FAITH-X—2Peter 1:4b(:1-4) Attention: Soon the Icelandic portion of our family is going to be vacationing with us for a few weeks! We are so excited, as we haven’t seen them for over two years now. But they can’t just hop in the car & drive over. In order for us to see each ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4, 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Cloud Of Witnesses: Faith-Living Vs. Me Centered Life Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 25, 2024

How to walk "by faith" in a me centered world

Faith is a mystery to the world. It seems crazy. It seems stupid. But I’ll tell ya what’s stupid. I’ll ya what’s dumb. What’s dumb is trying to control my own life and manipulating events to make things I want happen. It just doesn’t work. And even if it does work, I’m not happy. I get exactly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12, Hebrews 11:32-38, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Recognizing Christ's Worth

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

I sometimes wonder if I really know what it means to follow Christ. I find myself wanting to give my all for Jesus, but end up giving Him only a part. Too often my devotion is half-hearted instead of wholehearted like I want it to be. I’m double-minde

October 3, 2004 RECOGNIZING CHRIST’S WORTH Matthew 13:44-46 I sometimes wonder if I really know what it means to follow Christ. I find myself wanting to give my all for Jesus, but end up giving Him only a part. Too often my devotion is half-hearted instead of wholehearted like I want it to be. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

How Will You Walk ?

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

Phil 3:16-19 16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. 18 (For many walk, of whom I

Phil 3:16-19 16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. 18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Franklin Graham: 'political Correctness Gone Amok'

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 1, 2012

God have mercy on those who persecute, deny, blast our Lord Jesus and put some dead god's word in the mind of children. Why do most deny Jesus? Why do some look for other gods? I have said many times when you put the truth in the face of a heathen , th

Franklin Graham: 'Political Correctness Gone Amok' I receive newsletters from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association from time to time because Brenda and I spent a week at The Cove in Asheville, NC for a seminar a few years ago. I usually just skim over them without really reading them but, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy Is A Prowl Series

Contributed by Bret Bone on Jul 30, 2012

1 Peter 5:8… “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” Question…True or false…Do you believe Satan is real? With the Current relationship you have with Christ…Does Satan th

Welcome…Guests Slide #1 Hunting Lion 1 Peter 5:8… “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” Question…True or false…Do you believe Satan is real? With the Current relationship you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11