Sermons on higher thinking:

Do You Think God Is With The Crowd Or With The Remnant?

Contributed by David Leach on Dec 28, 2013

Throughout the history of mankind the tendency of the vast majority of God’s people has always been to turn away from God.

Do you think God is with the crowd or with the remnant? Isa 1:9 Unless the LORD of hosts Had left to us a very small remnant, we would have become like Sodom, we would have been made like Gomorrah. Throughout the history of mankind the tendency of the vast majority of God’s people has always ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Even Think About It!

Contributed by Doran Williams on Sep 18, 2014

This message examines the 10th commandment concerning covetousness.

Introduction: I was a teenager in the 1960’s there was a very beautiful car roaming the highways and byways at that time and it looked like this. PHOTO (red 1966 Mustang convertible). I must admit, I coveted it, greatly. But money seemed to be big issue or at least the lack of it, so I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Think Of Your Sinful Nature Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 9, 2014

To show that what fills our heart will provoke us to return to it.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you remember your sinful life before? DON'T DO THIS. Remember how the LORD saved you. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that what fills our heart will provoke us to return to it. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:15 (Amplified Bible) 11:15 If they had been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Jesus At The Center Of All You Do And Think

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014

You can choose to humble yourself, though it's not an easy thing to do, I know, and God will involve you in what He's doing; God wants to involve you in what He's doing...but, it's always on His terms not yours.

In Luke 10 Jesus tells one of his most famous stories. If you went to Sunday School or VBS when you were a child then you're familiar with this story. The story begins with a Jewish man walking from Jerusalem to Jericho when he is attacked, robbed and left for dead on the side of the road. Two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You Think You Are?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 16, 2013

Jesus had been spending some time trying to show the religious leaders who he was. Everyone must answer the question for themselves-who is Jesus?

“WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?” John 8:48-59 1) Who did the Jews think Jesus was? • Someone who was demon-possessed (vs. 48). The Jews were responding to all the things Jesus was telling them in the previous passage. Unfortunately, instead of being humble and accepting that they weren’t what they ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dear God, What Were You Thinking Series

Contributed by John Salley on Jun 18, 2012

This message reaches from Genesis to Revelation in explaining that when God first created our world it was "very good." Since the fall of humanity, God has been working to restore creation and we are invited to help

God, what were you thinking? ( Series: Questions I would ask God) Genesis 1:31-2:3, Isaiah 11:1-10, Revelation 21:1-6 NOTE: Sermon Central friends. As one who has long benefited by reading and extracting from other's sermons on this site. I have finally decided to contribute a summer series ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heaven – It Is Not What Most People Think

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 15, 2011

Probably one of the most messed up Christian concepts is that of heaven, our final destination, which is nothing like the pictures created by our church traditions!

Heaven – it is not what most people think Illustration The two professors stood nose to nose as they shouted at one another. “The craters on the moon are the result of volcanism,” cried one. “You are an idiot,” screamed the other, “the craters on the moon are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Christian Church

So, You Think You're Not A Pharisee?

Contributed by Dan Funk on Aug 28, 2014

Christ directed the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Praying in the Temple to those who trusted in their own righteousness. We are more prone to trust in our own righteousness than we might think. This self-trust can keep us from being merciful.

Over the years, we have all heard preachers address the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican praying in the Temple. “The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

All Are Called To Right Thinking, Living And Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2015

The Feast of Epiphany is a call to people of every background to come and worship the newborn Messiah of Everybody.

Solemnity of Epiphany (January 6) Thirteen Days of Christmas The twelfth day of Christmas is the sixth of January; on that day, traditionally, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Three Kings, or Epiphany. It is one of the big four festivals of the Church year, and traditionally it is even more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

"Is God Bigger Than We Think?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 8, 2015

A sermon about inclusion.

"Is God Bigger than We Think?" Acts 10:1-48 When C.S. Lewis was only about 6 or 7 years old he announced to his father: "Daddy, I have a prejudice against the French." "Why?" asked his dad. "If I knew that," replied Lewis, "it wouldn't be a prejudice." He was right, you know. The point ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Giving Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Two basic thoughts about giving. 1- Giving to God 2- Giving to man

INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told of a very wealthy man who, on the occasion of his daughter’s marriage, sent a check for $5,000 to the bridegroom as a wedding present. He sent it by the hand of the bride’s sister and when she returned, the man eagerly asked: “What did your new brother-in-law say ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Gifts Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Since we’re thinking about Christmas I think we should think about the gifts we’ve been given by God. This is just a simple reminder of how blessed we are.

INTRO.- ILL.- Herb Forst in Cross River, NY, in Reader’s Digest: What not to Buy Your Wife: 1. Don’t buy anything that plugs in. Anything that requires electricity is seen as too practical. 2. Don’t buy clothing that involves sizes. The chances are one in seven thousand that you will get her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Let’s consider Christ since He is what Christmas is all about: 1- Who He is 2- What He did 3- What we owe Him

INTRO.- Do you believe in Jesus? A better question is: Does the world believe in Jesus? And how much? Heroes & Icons (Time magazine’s top 10) Michelle Obama Chesley B. Sullenberger Richard Phillips Seth Berkley Michael Eavis Leonard Abess Hadizatou Mani Rick Warren Van Jones Somaly Mam I don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Like Him Than You Think

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2010

Jesus was not born on the "right side of the track." We can accomplish more than we ever thought. This sermon looks at the lineage and culture of the Birth of Christ.

We need to be prepared to tell people about Jesus as we go about our lives… Who is Jesus? Where did He come from? What did do? What did say? What was His character? What was His nature? And can we truly be like Him? Can we really obtain the God given dreams, goals, and aspirations that we have? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Fair Test For Those Who Think They Prophesy

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 8, 2020

While "prophecy" so-called is popular among a segment of the faithful, the test of prophets is seldom applied. The test of accuracy and adherence to the Word of God must be applied to verify a prophecy.

“If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist