Sermons on Mentality:

Hold On! Series

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 8, 2010

Contemporary Christians must hold on to the teachings of Christ Jesus until He returns.

2 Thessalonians 2: 1 – 5, 13 – 17 / The First Fruits Intro: Have you ever been in a situation when you think to yourself, “What the heck is going on here?” --- I used to do that a lot before I got my hearing aides. I was really in a constant state of confusion because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grow Or Close The Doors

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 8, 2019

Stop making excuses and clinging to the past.

Act 2:41  Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.  The Fellowship of the Believers 42  And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Wilderness

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Sep 13, 2021

Introduction: Many find themselves in the wildness of temptation. I believe there are many other kinds of wilderness. Wildernesses of fear, loneliness, anxiety. Etc. We can learn from Jesus' experiences, no matter what kind of Wilderness we are in.

The Wilderness Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction: 0ur Sunday School lesson got me thinking about the Wilderness. Many find themselves in the wildness of temptation. I believe there are many other kinds of wilderness' we can experience. People have expressed being in the Wilderness of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Sold Out To Jesus Or A Sell-Out To Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 28, 2021

A stark contrast between Mary and Judas sets the stage for the beginning of the of Jesus' ministry.

THE END IS NIGH: Amid many unanswered questions, everything in this passage makes it clear that Jesus will be gone soon. - John 12:1-11. - Some of the unanswered questions: a. Why anoint six days early? b. Why did no one notice that Judas was stealing? c. How ridiculous is it to think that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Abusive Acts Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

Here we have two pointed statements in this verse, one referring to the reviles at dignities, the other to the defilers of the flesh. Brute beasts can be smart but they obviously do not have spiritual knowledge. Their reasoning was no more advanced than that of animals' instincts.

Jude 1:10 - Abusive Acts Jude 1:10: “But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves.” KNOW NOT & KNOW The word Know means to gain a firm mental grasp of something or to become acquainted with ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:10

Denomination: Methodist

Is The Lord Adding

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 8, 2025

If what the Lord ordains, He maintains why why are there no gains or retains in your domains?

Act 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Save Yourself From This Crooked Generation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2020

Peter told the crowd at Pentecost: "Save Yourself from this crooked generation." But there's a few problems with that statement. Do you know what those problems are, and what the Bible says about those objections?

OPEN: In a third-grade class, the teacher asked Johnnie, “Is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t?” exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well, honey, if the world isn’t round and it’s not flat… then what is it?” Johnnie smiled and replied: “My dad says ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tri-Part Nature Of Man

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Nov 6, 2006

A biblical description of man as a spirit, soul and body.

THE THREE-FOLD NATURE OF MAN A 3-part series 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NLT) Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. Ampl – “And may the God of peace sanctify you through and through – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Foursquare

Dump Your Drink - Philippians 2:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2024

Paul was full of joy at the idea that his life might be a drink offering. What is that?

Philippians 2:14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-18

Rooting Out Rot Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 18, 2007

Assessing and addressing the rot in evangelical churches requires a return to biblical holiness.

JAMES 1:19-21 ROOTING OUT ROT “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Demons Will Flee

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 4, 2024

This message looks at two "demon-possessed" men, discusses the translation "demonized," and provides a spiritual application on how to recognize the devil's activity, overcome Satan's attacks, and find deliverance.

I want to get us started with some observations and an illustration by Neil T. Anderson, the president of Freedom in Christ Ministries. He says, “Psychologists and psychiatrists routinely see patients who are hearing voices: chemical imbalance is the standard diagnosis . . . But how can a chemical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Garbage In Garbage Out

Contributed by Johanna Radelfinger on May 26, 2003

We are God’s living sacrifices. We need to treat our bodies well so that God can work to His full extent.

Health Picture #1: You wouldn’t do this...No, Of course you wouldn’t pour water into the gas tank of such a lovely, expensive car. That would be ridiculous, crazy. But what about the priceless machine called the human body? It will only take so much punishment, you know. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Adventist

Age Is Just A Number Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Joshua, Pt. 6

AGE IS JUST A NUMBER (JOSHUA 14:6-15) Three old ladies are sitting in a diner, chatting about various things. One lady says, “You know, I’m getting really forgetful. This morning, I was standing at the top of the stairs, and I couldn’t remember whether I had just come up or was about to go down.” ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Had A Demon

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 25, 2007

Blacksburg tragedy: Jesus even loves the demons. He shows this by being involved in our lives, even we won’t have him. In a fallen world, that’s what we need.

Title: He has a demon Text: Luke 8:26 - 39 SO: I want to model forgiveness by exhorting the church to pray for the victims and the shooter Outline: 1. Dealing with the Mentally ill a. Legion b. How the People responded – Isolated him c. How Jesus responded – Loved him in spite of being told to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Serving Attitude Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 18, 2009

The first in a five part series on having the attitude of Jesus, Jesus came to serve.

ATTITUDE! (part one, serving like Christ) (ALL my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) In five weeks, I will preach my last sermon! Well, perhaps my last sermon, only God truly knows what He has in store for my life. I know we just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ