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Guarding Your Mind: Having It Open But Not At Both Ends Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 16, 2024

In a world flooded with competing ideas, philosophies, and beliefs: "Having an open mind doesn’t mean having it open at both ends."

Guarding Your Mind: Having It Open but Not at Both Ends Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:8 (NLT) Introduction: Today, we are addressing a critical topic for Christians in a world flooded with competing ideas, philosophies, and beliefs: "Having an open mind doesn’t mean having ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:105, 1 John 4:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope That Endures: Finding Strength In Trials Romans 5:3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 23, 2024

Romans 5:3-4 speaks of a truth that is challenging yet deeply encouraging: the idea that our problems and trials are not wasted—they serve a purpose.

Hope That Endures: Finding Strength in Trials Romans 5:3-4 Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) – “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-3, Hebrews 12:1, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Romans 8:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Light The Way Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the idea that the meek, broken-hearted, hungry, peacemakers, merciful, and persecuted are the salt and light of the world, tasked with guiding others towards Christ.

Have you ever been lost? What did you do? How did you find your way again? Share about a time when you were lost. Where were you and what was happening? How did you find your way again? Did you ask someone for help? Did you get out a map? Did you ask Siri for directions? Make the point that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Topics: Salt And Light, Kingdom Blessings, Spiritual Guidance

The Sent Ones Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon introduction discusses the idea of the church acting as a 'trailer' for Christianity, aiming to live in such a way that it entices others to want to learn more about the faith.

Are you the kind of person who enjoys watching the trailers for upcoming movies? Maybe you get to the theater early especially to see those trailers on the big screen. Trailers are tasters, short film versions of the soon-to-be-released feature, and they usually include the best special effects or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 10:7-8

Topics: Movie Metaphors, Church Influence, Spiritual Impact

Sermon Series: Surprise The World

How To Divorce Proof Your Marriage

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002

While most of Americans have given up on the idea of marriage, God still restores and heals marriages in trouble. Discover the principles of a healthy vibrant marriage.

How to Divorce-Proof Your Marriage May 2002 · Our society has given up on marriage. · 61% of women ages 18-49 say they would consider raising a child on their own. (Time, Aug. 2000) · Today, 67% of first-time marriages will end in divorce by the fourth year. · Marriages are the spiritual cells of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 5: "Apples Of Gold" Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2003

Fifth in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #5 - "Apples of Gold".

16, November 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Five: Apples of Gold Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

To Everything Turn, Turn, Turn

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2005

A sermon on Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 on the obstacles and opportunities for each new season of life. (Thanks to many SermonCentral contributors for many ideas and illustrations)

Sermon for 5/22/2005 Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Introduction: The difference between Jason and me, we are in different seasons of life. WBTU: A. Our Scriptures today talk about times and seasons in every life. B. There are times and seasons that all of us will pass through. There are times and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To Slavery Or Forward To A Christ Filled Life

Contributed by James Tetley on Feb 15, 2006

BIG IDEA: The formation of Christ in us should be our life’s desire and work BIG RESPONSE: To see the formation of Christ as our TOP priority

INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how all of the recent blockbuster hits at the cinema have at their core a battle of good vs. evil. In Harry Potter its Potter vs. Voldamort, in Narnia its Aslan vs. the White Witch, or going back in Star Wars we see Skywalker vs. Darth Vader. Here in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Doomsday Factor.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 29, 2005

The First and Second Jewish Temples were Located on the Temple Mount, which is in danger of collapse. Many christians today have no idea that there is prophecy of the three temples.

The Doomsday Factor. The First and Second Jewish Temples were Located on the Temple Mount, which is in danger of collapse. Many christians today have no idea that there is prophecy of the three temples. Many even denigh the fact. But The temple mount is the center of all prophecy and conflict ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Biblical Christianity: Growing Up Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005

This is the third of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of growing up to spiritual maturity in Christ.

Biblical Christianity Pt 3 ¡V Growing Up! Hebrews 5:11-14; Ephesians 4:1-16 Over the last two weeks we have been taking a look at characteristics of the early church in Acts chapters 2-5. Here are just a few of the things that were happening in this early church as described in Acts. ƒß ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: *other

Biblical Christianity: Transformation Theology Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005

This is the fourth of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of transformation through being "born again".

Biblical Christianity Pt 4 ¡V Transformation Theology John 3:1-21 Over the last three weeks we have been looking at the early church as described in the book of Acts. I won¡¦t take time to read those passages again but I encourage you to read them Acts 2-5. It¡¦s clear in these passages that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

Thankfullness - An Uncommon Attitude Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007

This is from a series I did on attitudes. I got a lot of ideas from a book entitled Lord Change My Attitude by James MacDonald.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Thankfulness – An Uncommon Attitude Sunday January 28, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, Luke 17:11-19 Intro. A. In this series we are looking at good and bad attitudes. Each week we will look at a bad attitude that God wants us to eliminate from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Holiness

Things R Us Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007

This is from a series I did on attitudes. I got a lot of ideas from a book called Lord Change My Attitude by James MacDonald.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Things R Us Sunday February 4, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, Numbers 11:4-15, 18-20, 31-35 Intro. A. What do you wish for? I have been trying to be a little more interactive in my sermons lately so that we can begin to see the impact changing ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-35

Denomination: Holiness

Take Me To The Happy Place Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007

This is form a series on attitudes I did. I use a lot of ideas from a book entitled Lord Change My Attitude by James MacDonald.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Take Me To The Happy Place Sunday February 11, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Intro. A. How many of you have heard that express, “Take Me To The Happy Place”? Who can tell me what it means? Can you give me one word that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Not So Silent Killer Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007

This is from series I did on Attitudes. I got a lot of ideas form a book by James MacDonald entitled Lord Change My Attitude.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE The Not So Silent Killer Sunday February 18, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, Numbers 12:1-12 Intro. A. According to recent estimates, nearly one in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, but because there are no symptoms, nearly one third of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-12

Denomination: Holiness