Sermons on Higher Thinking:

It Mite Not Mean What You Think It Means (Mark 12:38-13:2) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 29, 2020

What was the point of the famous story of the “Widow’s Mite?” We are familiar with the story. Today, we’ll look at the context, and see how it could change everything you think you know about this story..

This week I get curious about what was considered “the most quotable movie of all time.” Because there are certain movie quotes that work their way into our regular vocabulary, and we find ourselves applying them to all sorts of different situations. “Houston, we have a problem” is like that. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings? I Didn't Think We Were Going To Make It?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2022

Things sure don't look good? I didn't think we were going to make it? God did it again!

BLESSINGS? WE DIDN’T THINK WE WERE GOING TO MAKE IT… GOD DID IT AGAIN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Franklin Roosevelt said: We have always held to the belief and the conviction that there is a BETTER LIFE! A BETTER WORLD! BETTER IS JUST BEYOND THE HORIZON… THE PARADIGM ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11, Isaiah 43:18, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does God Think About Our Plans? (James 4:13-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 1, 2022

We can make plans, but God expects us to be flexible, and willing to set them aside, for Him. We delight in God, living in faithfulness to Him. We don't delight in stuff.

Today, our focus will be on James 4:13-17. One of the interesting things about this passage is that there two pretty different ways of reading it. Both approaches take the verses seriously. Both issue a call, and a challenge, that the church needs to hear. But they differ in what exactly that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

But It's A Mother's Job To Worry About Her Kids

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 24, 2003

This sermon looks at the sin of worry by looking at three key passages that point to God’s higher vision for our lives - a life of peace.

“I’m worried about my kids.” Worry just seems to be a natural part of parenthood. How many Moms have said, “It’s a mother’s job to worry about her kids”? As easy as it is to worry about your kids and as quick as we are to excuse our worry as being a natural part of parenthood, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Numbers 13:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

The Christian has been called demonstrate the power of love in his life by keeping a higher law with respect to the laws of rights and relationships.

THE POWER OF LOVE MATTHEW 5:38-48 In Matthew 5:17 Christ said that he did not "... come to destroy the law or the prophets? but that he came ?to fulfill" it. Christ has often been accused of destroying the law of the Old Testament. Nothing could be further from the truth. Christ never taught ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Highly Favored Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 3, 2023

There is no description of higher favor given to any man or woman in the history of the Bible than Mary! She alone is described as “highly favored.”

Luke 1:26-35 NKJV “Highly Favored” November 26, 2023 What Is God's Favor? God’s favor, or grace, is God giving us the ability to do something which is humanly impossible for us to do. "Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

Unlocking The Heart Of Extravagant Giving

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jun 16, 2004

We are called to be a GIVING people. Few Christian people will give their finance in the right way if they have not discovered the higher call to a life of giving.

Whenever we mention GIVING we immediately think MONEY – it’s natural I suppose. Yet as ‘supernatural’ people we are called to see a broader dimension. We are called to be a GIVING people. Few Christian people will give their finance in the right way if they have not discovered the higher call to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Justice And Protection For The Vulnerable Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

In a world where the strong often prey on the weak, it's comforting to know that a higher power watches over the innocent and vulnerable.

In a world where the strong often prey on the weak, it's comforting to know that a higher power watches over the innocent and vulnerable. Exploitation, manipulation, and abuse of power can take many forms, but one thing is certain that God stands with the victim and punishes the wicked. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:5, Deuteronomy 10:18

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – The Gifts Of Power

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

when we think of power in the context of God, we think of God's nature, character, and abilities to make the impossible possible, to make great things greater and grander. When we think of God's power, we think of the acts of God!

In a natural sense, when we think of power, we think of explosives; we think of something that can break a hard wall into tiny pieces. When we think of power, we think of natural abilities to create or influence something, either good or bad. But, when we think of power in the context of God, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Foursquare

How To Read A Children's Bible (Exodus 10:1-29) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 8, 2022

Teach your kids, that God is a Big God. Help them start from a higher place of faith and confidence, than you did.

A friend of mine asks brilliant questions. In his own words, he doesn't always have the right answer. But he often has the right question. And he asked me the other day, "How can we teach our kids and grandkids to understand that God is a Big God?" His question put a bug in my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:1-29, Romans 8:28-39

As A Man Thinketh So Is He?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 24, 2017

Does what a person repeatedly think about, and how they think about it, determine who they are becoming?

There has been a growing belief within Christianity that started with the ‘power of positive thinking/word of faith’ movements that what a person repeatedly thinks about, and how they think about it, will determine who they are becoming, and it is quoted as neuroscience fact, which it is not. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, 2 Corinthians 10:5-6, Isaiah 55:8-9, Proverbs 23:7, Romans 8:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 6 Of 8 - Fellowship And Church Series

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 24, 2002

Think ’fellowshipping’ is just Christian socializing? Think again!

Church 101: A Beginners Guide To Church Part 6 - Fellowship and Church Acts 2:42-47 “42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Life Is Formed By Your Thoughts Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 7, 2016

“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.”(Proverbs 4:23 NCV)

Every words that comes out of our mouth comes from a thought - whether consciously or unconsciously.Fleeting thoughts could determine the quality of our life. We can choose our thoughts and we don’t have to just think about whatever falls into our mind. Proverbs 4:23 NIV says “Above all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plain Truth About Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Feb 24, 2021

Jesus says plainly that He will be rejected, and so will his followers as they carry out the mission of spreading the Gospel.

The Plain Truth About Following Jesus Mark 8:31-38 RCL Year B 2nd Sunday in Lent Introduction: Following Jesus seems simple enough. Read your Bible. Support your church. Be a law-abiding citizen. Raise a family. Don’t sin. Simple enough. Or, is it? At a moment when Jesus’ experienced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Minding The Mind SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 29, 2023

Thinking

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to engage our minds, to exercise our thoughts, and to elevate our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Topics: Minding The Mind