Sermons on Keep Your Thoughts:

"What Keeps You From Really Living?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 29, 2015

What keeps you bound in a tomb of death?

"What Keeps You from Really Living?" John 11:1-7, 17-44 Several years ago there was a headline in a Toronto Newspaper which read: "Dead Man Walks into His Own Funeral." Apparently, Dan Squires had walked off his job as a welder without telling anyone where he was going. He had been missing ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Anxious Much? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 14, 2023

Paul gives a prescription for anxiety and peace in the midst of a chaotic world.

Technicolor JOY: Philippians 4:4-7 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-10-2023 Hola When I first finished seminary, I worked in a large psychiatric hospital's needs assessment call center. I would take calls, set up assessments, and answer questions from patients, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Your Legacy, Your Choice Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2016

This message looks at the legacy each of us will leave.

Legacy 1 So here we are, April. For those who have been a part of the Cornerstone family for more than a year then you know what April means. For those of you who have been with us for less than a year you might think that April is simply the month that falls between March and May. And while ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finish Line Faith

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Mar 17, 2014

One would think that one goal of every born again child of God would be to, indeed, make it across the finish line to be with Jesus where He is

FINISH LINE FAITH Philippians 3:13-14 Longtime pastor of Moody Bible Church, Dr. Erwin Lutser, airs a radio program called Running to Win with emphasis on Making It Across The Finish Line. One would think that one goal of every born again child of God would be to, indeed, make it across the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Mistake A Clear View For A Short Distance

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Feb 24, 2013

Life is worth the living and Endurance is the key.

Quotes: “Then let us all do what is right, strive with all our might toward the unattainable, develop as fully as we can the gifts God has given us, and never stop learning” ― Ludwig van Beethoven “No matter how much falls on us, we keep plowing ahead. That's the only way to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Waste The Blood

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 11, 2012

To many people waste the blood of Christ.

DON’T WASTE THE BLOOD Mark 14:24 (1) And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. This is where we get life This is the greatest gift ever given Christ died for us Luke 22:20 (2) Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Jerusalem Council [part 1] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2022

The Council of Jerusalem was held in Jerusalem around AD 50. It is unique among the ancient pre-ecumenical councils, because many considered it to be the prototype and forerunner of future councils.

The Jerusalem Council This article is about the 1st-century Council of early Christianity. Contents Details About the Council of Jerusalem Date c. 50 Accepted by most Christian denominations Next Council Ancient church councils (pre-ecumenical) and the First Council of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:14

Denomination: Baptist

Should A Christian Keep The Law? (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 1, 2021

Why do Christians seem to keep all Ten Commandments except the Sabbath? This message addresses the difference in the way New Testament deals with Old Testament moral versus ceremonial laws.

We are answering the question: Should a Christian Keep the Law? The biblical answer is yes and no. We should keep the moral commandments that are rooted in the immutable nature of God. God is holy. God is a moral being who holds people morally accountable. God does not change. So, the moral ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39, Galatians 1:6-9, Mark 7:14-23, Matthew 5:21-29, Romans 14:4-6, Hebrews 10:24, Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, Hebrews 4:1-10, Exodus 20:8-11, Genesis 2:7-18, Galatians 5:1-21, Hebrews 8:1-13, Philippians 3:1-3, Colossians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Keep Moving: Moving From Pain To Praise

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2024

I want us to consider some steps to take as we move from Gloom to Glory – From Pain to Praise that might help us as we face uncertain and difficulties in life!

Sermon - Moving From Pain to Praise Habakkuk 3: 16-19 “I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who invade us. Even though the fig trees have ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19, Habakkuk 1:2-3, Habakkuk 2:4, Psalm 103:2

Denomination: Methodist

Who Controls Your World?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 13, 2024

So many things seem to control our lives. So what, or who, controls your world? Are you at the mercy of something that has a grip on you that keeps you from being who you want to be? Or have you found the answer to what will best give you the peace you are looking for? We all have a choice.

Alba 10-13-2024 WHO CONTROLS YOUR WORLD? I John 5:16-21 Have you ever felt that you were out of control? It seems that is just part of life, doesn't it? A baby will swing its arms and hit its face and not know where it came from. A child wants everything in the store, and the parent ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part Five: Keep Christ The Core Distinctive Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 10, 2006

Understand the critical difference between a secular church and the church of the Christ.

Introduction To begin this morning, let us read a few passages of scripture. I would like you to look for a common thread of thought that connects these writings. Are you ready? John 8:31 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Able To Keep You From Falling

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 20, 2014

We’re looking at the 6 ways we’re liable to sin, the 4 ways God will keep us, and how God will present us faultless.

GOD IS ABLE TO KEEP YOU FROM FALLING JUDE 24-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “SENIOR MOMENT” SHOES 1. Billy had just turned 50 years old and decided to take up jogging. He went to a specialty athletic footwear store to buy a pair of running shoes. 2. When he entered the shop, he was ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Future

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 7, 2019

Understand your spiritual identity so you can maximize your potentials and secure your future.

INTRODUCTION Religious bondage makes people stop thinking. That you are excited about this message does not mean you are free of religion. That you even accept it does not mean you are free. You are only free when it makes you think, question and appropriate it to your life. Even though you think ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:20-34

Why Do We Keep Daddy Around?

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 11, 2002

The role of a Christian father as viewed in the life of Job

Why Do We Keep Daddy Around? Job 1:1-12 1 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. 2 He had seven sons and three daughters, 3 and he owned seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Can I Keep From Singing?

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 24, 2011

This sermon is based on the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and addresses the question of cleansing the church and cleansing our hearts as he comes to us.

"How Can I Keep From Singing?" Gospel Idea; A king who rides a donkey and conquers on a cross! Luke 19: 28 Gospel truth: My house shall be a House of Prayer.and a house of worship! Situation: King Jesus is coming to town...on a Donkey? Have you ever seen a coronation? The queen of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational