Sermons on Keep Your Thoughts:

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 13, 2006

A reminder of God’s redemptive work in a world torn by hate and violence with reference to 9-11

I want to begin by telling you about something happened to me in college. I didn’t have a car as a freshman, but in 1959 I got my grandpa’s 1951 Chevy, which I drove from my home in Iowa to Hesston, Kansas, where I attended college. It was a nice car and I liked it. I didn’t drive it much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Brethren

Reassign Your Resources Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 6, 2008

It is impossible to love from afar. Christians are called to share their blessings and get "down and dirty" in their sharing of the gospel and their service of others.

Much of the content of this sermon was taken from a sample sermon by Rick Rusaw, author of "Living a Life on Loan" Standared Publishing Luke 10:27-37, Matthew 25:14-30 “Reassign Your Resources” INTRODUCTION We are people who have been created, loved, forgiven and called by God. God has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 24, 2011

Loving those who are unloveable and unloving.

Redemptive Relationships “Loving Your Enemies” Matthew 5:43-48 Matthew 5:43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaiming Your Inheritance

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 20, 2015

Abraham left Isaac an inheritance, the Philistines robbed him of that inheritance. Isaac took the proper steps to reclaim what was rightfully his. There is a great lesson for us in this text as well.

Reclaiming Your Inheritance Genesis 26:15-25 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ In 1940, after Paris fell under Nazi control, German troops began looting thousands of artworks from museums, galleries and personal collections ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfill Your Ministry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 18, 2022

2 Timothy 4:1-8 is a charge to be faithful in ministry.

Introduction In his commentary on Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy, John MacArthur noted that the final words of dying men and women usually are stripped of hypocrisy and reflect accurately their true beliefs and feelings. On his deathbed, Napoleon said, “I die before my time; and my body will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Your Motivation? Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

As we go about making disciples, what is our motivation? Why should we want to fulfill Jesus' call?

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Purpose For Your Life

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

All of us have things inside of us that could destroy the mission, that threaten to eat up our purpose and our goals and our life.

What are you here for? Is there not a cause? Opening illustration: My wife and I pioneered and were instrumental in reviving the underground church in the Middle East. We served there for 14 years. No news media will ever tell you that the Spirit of God is moving in a powerful way in the Middle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fix Your Heart Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003

Lesson 8 in a series. This lesson focuses on how to do good deeds.

Fix Your Heart Matthew 6:1-8 Intro. Father’s Day today. Time to think about our earthly fathers. But also a great time to reflect on our heavenly Father. We have been looking at the Sermon on the Mount and we are moving into a new chapter today. In Matthew 5 Jesus used the phrase Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lighten Your Load

Contributed by Ian Biss on Oct 16, 2001

A message of care to the lost and the saved!

Lighten Your Load. By Ian Biss 4/20/01 Intro... Illustration of woman on phone. The telephone rings, and the young mother answers. "Honey, it’s mom. I called because I know that you’re busy with the three children, and I want to give you some help. I’m going to stop by to clean the house, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Grace Brethren

Bite Your Tongue!

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 10, 2007

The ability to speak is a wonderful thing, But how we use that ability can often make a tremendous difference in both our own life and the lives of others.

I don’t know how many of you have heard about this this week • Don Imus made a comment that has stirred up the media, and everyone from Hillary Clinton to Oprah Winfrey . • What was happening was the Rutgers women’s basketball team had just lost the NCAA championship game. • And Imus was saying ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Facing Your Fear Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 7, 2009

How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

Introduction Part 2- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). Review Last time-looked at Daniel/his captivity in Babylon- Babylon was a very dark culture Premise of what we discussed- based on this question- How do we survive and even ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 3, 2009

The Lord wanrts to show us that if we are going to love our enemies, it will not be by retalliation, but by showing them Jesus.

Loving your Enemies Matthew 5:43-48 Luke 6:27-36 Disclaimer: Information was gathered from Sermon Central and personal devotion for this sermon. Introduction- This morning here’s what I want to see happen. Here’s what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Is Your Faith Alive? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 17, 2022

Based on James 2:14-26 - Sermon encourages congregation to consider the characteristics of a living faith.

“IS YOUR FAITH ALIVE?” James 2:14-26 FBCF – 10/16/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon bump video (https://www.sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/book-of-james-10149-detail) Continue our series in book of James – “Faith that Works.” So far, we’ve talked ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Faith? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023

Explores the widow's offering in Mark 12:41-44, emphasizing the importance of faith, works, and healing in our relationship with God.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, unified in our shared faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to learn, to grow, and to be inspired by the Word of God. We are here to draw strength from each ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Topics: Blood, Issue

Facing Your Giants PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon encourages confronting life's challenges with faith and courage, viewing trials as opportunities for spiritual growth and deeper dependence on God.

Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering. We are here today, not by happenstance, but by divine appointment. As we gather in fellowship, we have the privilege of opening God's Word together, seeking His wisdom and guidance for our lives. We're here to learn, to grow, to be encouraged, and to be ...read more

Topics: Confronting Challenges