Sermons on Inner Thoughts:

Sacrifice And Blessing Of Worship

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 1, 2008

What is worship? This sermon looks at four aspects of worship and how it affects the human heart (thoughts taken from "How God Evaluates Worship" by Jack Hayford).

Introduction What is worship? extravagant devotion to an object of esteem a form of religious practice with its creed/ritual reverence offered to a divine being Starting point in our efforts to understand worship … Jn 4:24 "God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Charismatic

Speak To Your Valley

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 6, 2006

I want to focus on the thought that you and I can prophesy or speak to the valley of bones in our lives and God will put everything back the way it should be.

There are so many messages and lessons found in this passage of Scripture. We will not explore all of them tonight. I do want to focus on something I haven’t focused on before. I want to focus on the thought that you and I can prophesy or speak to the valley of bones in our lives and God will ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practical Life Of Holiness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

God has called us to a life of practical holiness which we have to demonstrate in our thoughts, words and actions or deeds. No alternative to this demand would be accepted.

THE PRACTICAL LIFE OF HOLINESS Study Texts: Ps.15: 1-5, Ps.24: 3-4, Heb.12: 14 -The single, unchanging demand of God for all His children in all ages is that we should be holy. -He commands us to “Follow (pursue, practice) peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Study Of The Kiss In The Bible

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2015

What does kiss mean? Have you ever thought about the kisses in the Bible? This is a neat little study starting with Judas' dagger kiss to the kiss of the anointing.

UNDERSTANDING THE KISS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE CANDY KISSES THAT I GIVE EACH ONE AND ASK THEM WHAT DOES A KISS MEAN? Let us survey some of the kisses of the Bible. I. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS A KISS? To touch someone with your lips, a mark of affection, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Did John The Baptist Prepare The Way For Jesus?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 13, 2015

John the Baptism was anointed to prepare the way for Jesus, but how did he do that? It certainly was not obvious, and not how most people thought. This sermon will get a reaction.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th December 2015; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Zephaniah 3:14-20 Canticle 9 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18 “Please be seated, and join me in a short ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Episcopal

Destroying The High Places

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 10, 2013

A sinful high place is any area, thought, person, or relationship that I allow to remain in my life as a provision for the flesh, to satisfy the sinful desires of my heart.

Destroying the High Places (This message has been heavily adapted from a excellent sermon by Don Currin on High Places) We are in a study on the Kings of Israel, and today we are going to talk about one key area in their lives by which God assessed the overall quality of their lives. It is exam ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:3-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Abandoned Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 9, 2011

Thought Israel rejected Jesus, God did not abandon them. He continues to move drawing them back to him--just as he does in our lives.

Romans 9:1-5 “Not Abandoned” INTRODUCTION One of the fundamental questions with which we struggle so often is, “Can God be trusted?” Or, to put it another way, “Is God true to his promises, or has there been an example of a time when God failed to keep his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

So Thankful God Is In Control

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 12, 2017

It's like we say thanks, but no thanks. No wonder, there is so much drama in life... As soon as the thought of no thanks enters someone's mind, drama starts to be manufactured!

So thankful...God's in Control To trust or not to trust, that is the question, with a whole spectrum of possibilities, that is made between those to choices. One will give you sweet peace of mind, the other will cause you to worry, from worry to worry, your whole life through! TBS.(the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31-33, Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Someone Needs You!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 25, 2023

Have we ever thought about what God needs? Do we consider the needs of others? You could be the answer to someone's prayers.

SOMEBODY NEEDS YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (MSG) You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, Matthew 21:2-3, Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Foundations Of Life

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 13, 2024

Every person is building on a foundation. Your thoughts, dreams of your heart, words you speak, things you do, are the materials which make up the structure.

Every person is building on a foundation. Your thoughts, dreams of your heart, words you speak, things you do, are the materials which make up the structure. Jesus does not say some are good and some bad. He says some are wise and some foolish. There's coming a testing time. This message should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Mental Health In The Psalms: 40 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 12, 2023

We look to the Word of God for guidance as to new patterns of thoughts to adopt and allow God to transform us by renewing of our minds in the midst of dealing with mental illness.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 40 PSALM 40:1-17 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1 … POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 40 (EVERY PSALM) youtube.com/watch?v=lmFwV00q6RQ [5:07] INTRODUCTION AND NEED FOR METAL HEALTH EMPHASIS… who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response The World ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Christ Had Not Come

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 28, 2022

If Christ Had Not Come Then... (Outline and seed thought adapted from a book by Leslie Flynn called, "Christmas Messages,", chapter by the same title)

HoHum: Love the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all- and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashbacks. As George is about to jump from the bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22-25, Romans 3:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Ecclesiastes 1:9, 1 Peter 2:21, Hebrews 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithfulness Directed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 26, 2019

Paul turns the thoughts of the Corinthians to the gift of God in Jesus Christ, a gift whose wonder can never be exhausted and whose story can never be fully told.

November 24, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson III.D: Faithfulness Directed. (9:6-15) 2nd Corinthians 9:6-15 (NKJV) 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Conversations From The Cross Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 21, 2019

This is a simple starter outline focusing on the words Jesus spake and the people Jesus spoke to from the Cross. You can build a nice sermon from these thoughts. Blessings

Introduction: Jesus had conversations with five entities. I. His Family A. John 19:26 - Woman, Behold thy son B. John 19:27 - Behold thy mother II. His Father A. Luke 23:34 - Father forgive them… B. Mark 15:34 - Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? C. Luke 23:46 - Father, into thy hands I commend my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Mark 15:34, Luke 23:46, Luke 23:43, Matthew 11:28, John 19:26, John 7:37-39, John 19:30, John 19:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

"Path Of Life And Wisdom"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 10, 2016

The Pharisees refused to repent because they thought they were doing everything correctly; if we follow them, we will ignore the most important part of being Jesus' disciples.

Thursday of Third Week in Advent 2016 Joy of the Gospel Listen once more to these words of today's Gospel: “When they heard this all the people and the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John; but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for ...read more

Denomination: Catholic