Sermons on Guard The Mind:

Be On Your Guard Against Greed!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 28, 2001

Through a parable about a "rich fool" Jesus gave a sharp warning about the love of money. Greed leads to a false view of life. Greed leads to a fool’s death.

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” (1 Timothy 6:10) That passage from the Apostle Paul’s first letter to Timothy is well known. It seems that many people who know little else about the Bible can quote that particular passage. Perhaps it is familiar and frequently quoted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Guarding The Treasure Within You

Contributed by Samuel Olumoko on Aug 13, 2004

Most of us have no problem guarding our material possessions. We have no problem putting our money in the bank. No problem at all keeping our cash money away from thieves. But when it comes to our spiritual treasures, we tend to be careless. We expose ou

GUARDING THE TREASURE 8/12/04 TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 1:14; "Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you". (IISBV). "Guard the good Deposit given through the Holy Spirit indwelling in us". (MKJV). "You have been trusted with a wonderful treasure. Guard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:14, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guard God's Flawless Word

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 15, 2009

How precious God’s Word is! The Holy Spirit moves us to cherish that word and hold it dear in our hearts. Parts: A. By seeking your God in it. B. By clinging to it for life. C. By drawing others to its wisdom.

Text: Deuteronomy 4:1, 2, 6-8 Theme: Guard God’s Flawless Word A. By seeking your God in it B. By clinging to it for life C. By drawing others to its wisdom Season: Pentecost 15b Date: September 13, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Keeping Your Guard Up

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 7, 2005

guarding against spiritual deception in the world we live in.

Intro: at our house we have posted a beware of dog sign, we did it as a joke because the only thing Milo could do to hurt anyone is maybe lick them to death. Webster defines the word beware—to stay on guard, to be alert. The Bible gives us some verses that say: keep your guard up Keeping Your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 4, 2001

This message examines the characteristics that a Christian exhibits if they have the mind of Christ.

"The Mind of Christ" Text: Philippians 2:5-8 Intro: -Apostle Paul instructs the believer in v5, that he is to have the same mind as Christ did when he walked this earth. -V6. - Paul tells us by the way, Christ Jesus is God. -They are equal. -They one and the same. -1 Tim. 3:16 - Jesus was "God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing In Mind

Contributed by Rob Ross on Jan 14, 2001

What are some biblical characteristics that our church should emulate?

Verse: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Topic: Church Probing Question: What is church? Key Word: characteristics Subject: characteristics of church Aim: To encourage the congregation to identify desirable church characteristics. Title: Bearing In Mind Introduction Illustration: (Name Brand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 26, 2000

We need the mind of Christ.

THE MIND OF CHRIST Phil. 2:5-11 INTRO.- ILL.- Jimmy Moore was a dying man. There just wasn’t any future for him. Then he got his chance at life again in the form of a heart transplant at Vanderbilt University. Two years later, he completed the grueling Music City (Nashville, TN), Triathlon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Groves Of The Mind

Contributed by Joe Farnella on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: * I would like to look seriously about Idolatry tonight.

Intro: * I would like to look seriously about Idolatry tonight. Not just the statues but more so of the ones that Christians are prone to have. * Idol 1. a. An image used as an object of worship. b. A false god. 2. One that is adored, often blindly or excessively. * Idolatry is not just the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

The Battle For The Mind Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 27, 2005

Which should take precidence - the mind or faith? Are the two mutually exclusive or can they get along together? Such are the questions out of Colossians 1: do you have the mind of man or the mind of Christ?

In our world today there is a fight going on - which is more important, intellect, or faith? Especially amongst Christians these two ideas fight for preeminence. Some think the two are mutually exclusive - you either have blind faith or you have intellect - but not both. Others say that our minds ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Mind Of Jesus

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Feb 19, 2005

When Paul spoke of the mind of Christ he was talking about becoming more like Christ by changing our attitude to begin with. We are to treat others as Christ did.

The Mind Of Jesus Phil 2:5-8 Intro. When Paul spoke of the mind of Christ he was talking about becoming more like Christ by changing our attitude to begin with. We are to treat others as Christ did. If we feel we are too important, then we must understand that Christ Jesus was more important than ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle For The Mind

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

Explains the importance of the thought life, our accountability for our thoughts, and how to win victory--by winning the battle for our minds.

The Battle for the Mind I. We are responsible not only for our actions, but also for our thoughts. A. God has judged people based on thoughts in the past. Acts 8:22 Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. [Simon the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Aug 22, 2004

In order to understand the mind of the Spirit and to customize our minds to be Spiritually minded, we must understand who and what the Spirit is.

Read Romans 8:5-14 In order to understand the mind of the Spirit and to customize our minds to be Spiritually minded, we must understand who and what the Spirit is. In Col. 2:9 the apostle Paul, writing to the church said that Jesus has all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, mean all the power ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Madness Of The Mind

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 4, 2004

Rule your mind or it will rule you because anything that one imagines of God apart from Christ is idolatory.

We are looking at a very important topic this week. It is what I call, “Madness of the mind.” Ecclesiastes 9: 3: “This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pursuit For The Mind Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

A closer look at growing in Christ by first taking control over what goes on in your head.

Pursuit for the Mind! Toy aisle with Grant- Wal-Mart Transformers Humans want to be more, to be a part of something bigger Christians are designed to transform, to become more This is called Spiritual Transformation and it starts in the mind 2 Disciplines of the Mind: 1. Meditation How many of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Reprobate Mind

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

Homosexuality is the result of a twisted mind the Bible calls a Reprobate Mind.

ILL>> Ignorance is bliss! Maybe I should say innocence is bliss. A world of rich possibilities and dreams carry many young people from high school graduation to attend college and eventually a career. These innocent minds leave home and if they aren’t already, they are seduced into allowing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist