Sermons on Every Thought Captive:

Renewing Your Mind

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008

There is a battle being fought for a strategic area of your life. The outcome will determine the course of your life! It is the battle for the mind.

1. Illus. of Iwo Jima • On a small island in pacific called Iwo Jima one of the most ferocious battles of WWII was fought. • Taken at great expense in money and lives. • Why? Strategic value was enormous. If they won this island, war would go well. If they lost this island, war would go against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Tending To Life Beneath The Surface Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

Intro to the series on Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Tending to Life Beneath the Surface Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey – January 15, 2012 Intro Most of us know something of the tragedy of the Titanic. [1] It was created with great pride and potential… created as the largest and most lavish passenger steamship in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As Man Thinketh: The Believer's Thought Life

Contributed by David Wilson on May 21, 2013

This is a summary of a series of Bible Studies on the thought Life of a Believer.

“As A Man Thinketh” Transforming our Thought Life! A Summary of lessons on the thought life of the believer! LESSON ONE- THE NEED FOR TRANSFORMATION ROMANS 12: 1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Think About It Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

Solomon gives us some important things to consider

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “THINK ABOUT IT” ECCLESIASTES 8:1-17 A young girl came into the kitchen one afternoon and complained that her stomach hurt. Her mother told her, “That’s because your stomach is empty. You just need something in it and you’ll be fine.” The mom fixed the little girl a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Meditation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of Biblical meditation, personal holiness, and aligning our mindset with God's to find joy and shape our identity.

Well, beloved friends, here we are once again, gathered together in the shared light of God's grace and love. We are here to seek His wisdom, to learn from His Word, and to grow in our faith. We are here to foster our connection with our Creator, to deepen our understanding of His ways, and to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, 1 Peter 1:6, Proverbs 23:7

Topics: Aligning Thoughts

You're Out Of Your Mind

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 14, 2008

This week we will address the mental area of the 7 areas of our lives that we give up (7UP) to God’s control to be a holistic community that follows Jesus. How is this area is different from other areas such as the emotional area and what does it mean for

7UP: You’re Out of Your Mind Philippians 4:8 October 12, 2008 This week we turn to the mental area of our lives. ‘You’re out of your mind’ you may say for talking about this. But if we are going to follow Jesus in holistic community, we’ve got to give God control of this area of our lives as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Church Of God

The God Who Releases Captives Without Ransom Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025

The God we serve is the One who releases captives without ransom. He does not bargain with the enemy over your destiny; He issues a command, and freedom comes instantly.

THE GOD WHO RELEASES CAPTIVES WITHOUT RANSOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 45:13 (KJV) – "I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Every Church Needs

Contributed by Scott Cox on Oct 18, 2000

A description of, definition of, and a directive for real church revival.

Intro. I’ve entitled this message, "What Every Church Needs". A little boy went to church with his father one morning. That night before he went to bed he knelt down and said his prayers. He said, "God, we had a great time at church today. Wish you would have been there. All to often this is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let Your Mind Wander Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 30, 2015

This message looks at teh need to be thining the right things

DON’T LET YOUR MIND WANDER PHILIPPIANS 4:8-9 FINALLY, BROTHERS, WHATEVER IS TRUE, WHATEVER IS HONORABLE, WHATEVER IS JUST, WHATEVER IS PURE, WHATEVER IS LOVELY, WHATEVER IS COMMENDABLE, IF THERE IS ANY EXCELLENCE, IF THERE IS ANYTHING WORTHY OF PRAISE, THINK ABOUT THESE THINGS. 9 WHAT YOU ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

"what Holds You Captive?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2020

A sermon about experiencing true life through following Christ.

“What Holds You Captive?” Mark 10:17-27 A few summers ago, David Timothy bought an old van with 265,000 miles on it, with the help of his wife and a friend. They named it the Soup Mobile and started taking food to the homeless of Dallas, Texas. Timothy had wanted to open a soup kitchen for a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Captivator: Small: Hour Glass Of Time: Comparison

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 8, 2021

I have a clock and a hourglass... what are the differences? Is this the hill on which I want to die? Small differences can destroy unity.

CAPTIVATOR: SMALL? THE HOUR GLASS OF TIME? COMPARISON. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A CLOCK AND A LARGE HOUR GLASS. Remember: There has been a soap opera or drama that has ran for 56 seasons, since 1965. This drama is set in the town of Salem in the Midwest. LIKE THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9, 1 John 4:20-21, Numbers 20:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Unthankful Thinking

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 6, 2010

Fixing our “thanking” errors can help us fix many of our “thinking” errors.

Overcoming Unthankful Thinking 1 Thessalonians 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Intro: Life’s circumstances are often unpleasant, unfair, and may not automatically invoke a sense of gratitude. Sometimes when we face trying circumstances ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting God In Every Season

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 31, 2025

Trusting God in Every Season calls us to forsake counterfeit securities and place our full trust in the sovereign, faithful, and incomparable God who alone carries His people through every trial and triumph.

Trusting God in Every Season Isaiah 46 The human heart craves stability. In a world rocked by uncertainty, we're all searching for something solid—a place to stand when the winds howl and the waves crash. When life becomes turbulent, we instinctively look for shelter—a refuge that can hold. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Every Thorn Has A Rose Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 25, 2012

This morning we are going to talk about boasting and weaknesses and thorns. The question we can ask is ‘How can the power of Christ be made available in my life?’ What is God’s avenue for making me usable in His kingdom?

This morning we are going to talk about boasting and weaknesses and thorns. The question we can ask is ‘How can the power of Christ be made available in my life?’ What is God’s avenue for making me usable in His kingdom? What would you talk about if someone asked you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Laying Aside Every Weight

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 16, 2025

To finish the Christian race victoriously, we must intentionally remove every burden, distraction, and sin that hinders our progress and keep our focus on Jesus Christ.

LAYING ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God