Sermons on Mental Movies:

Faith Is More

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 12, 2007

I’m calling God’s people in my care to develop a faith in Jesus that goes beyond mental assent (belief) to include emotional reliance (trust) and active obedience (loyalty).

Introduction: The Bible tells us that "without faith it is impossible to please God" (Hebrews 11:6). The Bible says, "The righteous will live by faith" (Romans 1:17). That makes me think that faith is very important -- even vital. But what is faith? The Bible commands us to "stand firm in the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

Four Steps To Becoming A Successful Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 2, 2007

This sermon covers four steps to serve God. 1. Develop a servant mentality. 2. Have a determination to serve. 3. Commit to following God. 4. Serve where you are.

Four Steps To Becoming A Successful Servant Of God If I were to ask you this morning; “Give me the simplest definition of a Christian that you could think of? What would you say?” (What I am seeking is “A follower of Christ.”) A simple definition of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26, John 26:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perseverance That Endures

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 18, 2018

All of us are called in our walk to persevere. Perseverance comes not from any sort of physical strength, or mental fortitude, it comes from a faith focused on the assurances found in the promises of God.

King Sisyphus was a proud, arrogant and deceitful king. Upon his death the Greek gods punished him by sentencing him to roll a large stone up a mountain only to have it roll back down again and again for eternity. This Greek fable can at times describe the life of a Christian. As we navigate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Deliverance: The Power To Command Appears Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Feb 15, 2023

According to the Bible, where many demon-possessed people were delivered and healed of their afflictions, part of what Jesus did on earth was to free individuals from physical, mental, and spiritual oppression.

DELIVERANCE: THE POWER TO COMMAND APPEARS Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, February 15, 2023 Mark 5:1-20 INTRODUCTION According to the Bible, where many demon-possessed people were delivered and healed of their afflictions, part of what Jesus did on earth was to free ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Cares

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 12, 2025

Jesus’ care is all-encompassing; it covers every aspect of your life—spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental. No burden is too heavy for Him to bear, and no problem is too complex for Him to solve.

JESUS CARES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." – 1 Peter 5:7 Supporting Texts: Psalm 55:22, Matthew 6:26-30, Isaiah 41:10, John 10:11, Hebrews 13:5 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of burdens, uncertainties, and challenges that can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Home Sweet Home

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jan 30, 2025

I do ministry in nursing homes & sometimes the residents have the mentality level of toddlers. Colton's simple childlike description of what our Home Sweet Home will be like in Heaven is for Real for Kids will be encouraging to them.

Who here has been on a vacation or trip somewhere? After being on the journey for a while where did you want to be? Where did you want to go? As the saying goes, there’s no place like home! Why is that? Why do we feel drawn to go home? For most of us, one reason is that home is a place where ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Baptist

It Really Is A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

1 of 4 of a Christmas series based on popular movies of the season. This message is based on Isaiah 9:6. Powerpoint Graphics available. Email me and I’ll send them.

Classic Christmas It Really is a Wonderful Life December 3, 2006 Everyone has seen Jimmy Stewart in “It’s a wonderful life”. I think that this movie is probably one of the most loved Christmas movies of all time. The one line that stands out more than any other is when “Clarence (the angel) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healthy Attitudes For A Spiritual Community Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005

Expository sermon dealing with attitudes toward one another, circumstances, and the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. Clip from movie "Ice Age" illustrates attutudes toward one another.

Healthy Attitudes for a Spiritual Community I Thessalonians 5:11-28[1] 11-14-04 Intro If you had only one minute to tell someone how to help their church be healthy and spiritually vibrant, what would you say? What issues would you address? What would you tell them to do—with only one minute ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-28

Denomination: Charismatic

Delighting In The Lord

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Are you enjoying God? Are you enjoying all the trimmings? Sermon begins with a clip from movie "What about Bob?" and discusses how we enjoy our journey with God.

Delighting in the Lord Ps 37:4[1] 5-29-05 Intro I want to introduce the message this morning with a clip from the movie, “What About Bob?” Ch 9: (0:49:36) to (0:51:22) Our subject this morning is: Delight yourself in the Lord. Bob’s attitude toward his meal gives us some idea of what it means ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Charismatic

Light In The Darkness: Jesus Power To Give.

Contributed by Amanda Wilson on May 3, 2004

Based on Isaiah 9:1-4 & Matt. 4:12-23 this discussess the use of power by Jesus with illustrations from the movies of Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Pay it Forward.

“There is no good or evil, just power and those too weak to use it.” If you have seen the movie or read the book of HP and the philosopher’s stone, then you will have heard that phrase. In a last ditch attempt to win Harry’s cooperation, the evil wizard Voldemort asserts “There is no good or evil, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Battle For Your Mind

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 23, 2003

Books, TV, Movies, Advertisers, all battle for your mind. So does God and Satan. What kind of mind do you have? Strive to have the mind of Christ

THE BATTLE FOR YOUR MIND Phil 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Believe me the Advertisers know the way to your pocketbook is through your mind. They spend millions on advertising to get you interested in their product. Likewise Satan wants to interest you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia - Just Call Me Edmund

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 20, 2005

We probably all identify with the nobler characters in this movie - Noble Peter, Loyal Lucy, Steadfast Susan. But in reality, we are all Edmund. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[NARNIA – JUST CALL ME EDWARD] Slide Graphics – picture of Lucy standing by lamppost, picture of C.S. Lewis Slide Text – “There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Natures, cultures, arts, civilizations – these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Buried Treasure

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 8, 2007

With the movie theme Pirates Of The Caribbean, discover how Job not only obeyed God’s Word, but TREASURED God’s Word more than food, more than life.

I. WHEN YOU THINK OF BURIED TREASURE – WHAT COMES TO MIND? A. Pirate Buried Treasure – Their Booty B. Shipwreck – Buried Treasure At Sea? II. LOOK WHAT JOB SAYS ABOUT THE WORD OF GOD A. Not Just Obeyed B. But Treasured Job 23:12 I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:12

Denomination: Church Of God

He Loved Us First Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 1, 2008

This message coincides with FIREPROOF the movie - the second in the series of sermons. Theme is that we can’t give real love until we first experience God’s real love.

He First Loved Us Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21 Today we look at the second in our series of fireproofing, not only our marriages, but our relationships in general. The message last week centered around some of the differences between men and women and how those differences can actually be used to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Wizard Of Oz

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 25, 2016

This movie is parallel to the life of the Christian, who is trying to get to the Celestial City, New Jerusalem. Christians, like Dorothy, are given 4 aids to help them reach the Heavenly City.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Heb. 11:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR “Why Men Are Happier People” 1. NICKNAMES. If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah. If Mike, Dave & John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Bubba & ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God