Sermons on Have This Mind:

What Is A Living Sacrifice?

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 24, 2014

The word “sacrifice” in our text presents a problem to the minds of many devout Christians. They look upon a sacrifice as something that is painful, difficult, and unpleasant.

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives Good Gifts (From Above)

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 16, 2005

Pentecost 16(B) - Our God graciously gives goods gifts from above which include ears to hear, minds to think, and lives of action.

OUR GOD GIVES GOOD GIFTS (FROM ABOVE) James 1:17-27 - September 4, 2005 - Pentecost 16 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: About eight months ago in a country far, far away, half way around the world, we heard about the disastrous tsunami. We probably did not think about ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

... And Then God Showed Up Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 12, 2011

The Jews were fearful that their disobedience in not rebuilding the Temple was going to put them back into exile, but in their repentance they see a loving and forgiving God that absolutely blows their mind!

1In the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, 2"Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, 3'Who is ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Joy The Three Letter Word

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 18, 2008

Joy is a three letter word that spells contentment. It is a state of mind not an emotion. When we get life in the proper perspective we find real joy>

THE SEARCH FOR JOY Text: 1 John 4:7-14 INTRODUCTION 1. The one thing all people search for in their lives is happiness or joy 2. In this lesson we will dispel all doubts and demolish all rumors as to how to attain true happiness a. There are those who say that happiness is a state of mind b. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

See Evil Clearly Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2015

Be alert! Keep your eyes and ears open. The world wants to tear you down. It seeks to destroy tour faith. Face all of life with this in mind.

Series: Victorious! “See Evil Clearly” Revelation 12-14 Open We’re moving forward this morning in our study of the book of Revelation. As we get started, take your Bibles and turn to Revelation 12-14. What is the scariest thing that you can think of? For some ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sodom, Gomorrah, Lot And St Otto Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2019

Our prayer, “Save us, Lord, for we are perishing,” will always elicit a positive response from Our Savior. God never changes His mind.

Tuesday of the 13th Week in Course Many years ago–well before I was ordained--a parishioner came to me with a sad tale about her brother. He had been raised Catholic in a strong Catholic family but had fallen away from the faith. She was very despondent about the situation, so I reminded her about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27, Genesis 19:15-29, Psalm 26:2-12

Denomination: Catholic

It's Our Choice

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 23, 2022

Looking at the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, we see how costly it is to be focused only on "self" and not be mindful to be preparing our soul for eternity.

THOMAS HOOKER, THE GREAT PURITAN LEADER AND FOUNDER OF THE COLONY OF CONNETICUT, ONCE WROTE THIS OF HELL: “CONCEIVE THIS MUCH, IF ALL THE DISEASES IN THE WORLD DID SEIZE ON ONE MAN, AND IF ALL THE TORMENT THAT ALL THE TYRANTS OF THE WORLD COULD DEVISE, WERE CAST AGAINST HIM; AND IF ALL THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 2 Peter 3:9, Mark 8:36

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Minister To People Of Different Ministry Maturity Levels

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2004

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." (Eph. 6:18)

How to Minister to People of Different Ministry Maturity Levels Eph. 6:18 - "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." Illustration: Many people prayed for God to use the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025

God invites us to surrender our old ways, receive a new heart, and experience true transformation through His Spirit and renewing our minds.

Some mornings feel like reruns. Same burdens. Same battles. Same buttons being pushed by the same people. You wake up with good intentions, yet old habits hang on like heavy coats in summer. You want to change. You’ve promised to change. You’ve tried to change. Still, the mirror shows yesterday’s ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:31-32, Romans 12:2

Topics: Transformation, Renewal

Are You Guilty Of Stinkin' Thinkin'?

Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 15, 2001

You’ll recognize stinkin’ thinkin’ when you allow God to transform your mind. He’s a tranformer, not a conformer. How about you?

Text: Romans 12:2 Theme: Renewing the mind Thesis: Do we become what we think about? Title: Are you guilty of Stinkin’ Thinkin’? Someone once asked Dr. Albert Schweitzer, “What’s wrong with men today?” After a brief pause he said, ”The trouble with men today is that they simply don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sometimes We Look Around But We Don't See What's Going On

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 7, 2013

God always has us on His mind and even when we don't realize it, He is taking care of everything we need

Sometimes we look around but don't see what's going On. 2 Kings 6:8- 17 I God knows what we need before we need it. vs 14 and they came by night, Notice what the Bible doesn't say. That Elisha ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Mocked Today?

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 19, 2014

Mockery is a powerful way to break a person mentally and especially emotionally! Mockery does not affect the body but it puts tremendous strain on the mind and shatters the heart of a person.

Are you mocked today? Listen as I read Matthew 27- 28 “Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him.” Mockery is a powerful way to break a person mentally and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Prescription For Peace Series

Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 19, 2001

Peace is not a state of mind, but a condition of the heart. The heart is the throne room where peace resides. When our heart is out of kilter, we will miss peace.

GOD’S PRESCRIPTION FOR PEACE © 2001, Dr. Roy Mason Colossians 1: 21-29 In the midst of a stressful life, most people are looking for peace. Webster defines peace as… A state of tranquility or quiet; a freedom from civil disturbance; a state of security or order within a community provided for by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

Homiletics 101 -- "What Preaching Should Be” Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 17, 2005

Paul wants us to understand that preaching is not based on the contribution of the preacher, but on the message being communicated. Preaching, in the mind of Paul is to be valued in the core truth, not in the charisma of the speaker!

Homiletics 101 “What Preaching Should Be” 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this passage of Scripture, and in doing so leave the first chapter of the letter, it is important that we understand what it is we are leaving behind. Chapter 1 has Paul laying foundation concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 2:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You With Me?

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 26, 2002

God just want you to make up your mind, about who you going to follow, Christ or Antichrist? You can’t be neutral!

ARE YOU WITH ME (GOD)? Revelation 17:14 “This (Antichrist) will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the CALLED and CHOSEN and FAITHFUL!” Today, we all are in red-alert because we are in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:14

Denomination: Charismatic