Sermons on Mind Is Stayed:

Overwhelmed Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 12, 2004

Right Theology, if embraced and allowed to permeate our minds and hearts, produces right worship, a right attitude toward God. The Spirit can then use the right theology and the right attitude toward God to coax us along to surrender ourselves to Him.

Overwhelmed (Romans 11:33-36) 1. The subject of living for God is important. But a lot of times, we want to rush Christians into the Christian life without helping them understand the God they serve. 2. The study of God and His works is called “Theology.” The Greek word for God is “Theos,” which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Year's Resolution To Love As Jesus Loves

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 24, 2003

Let us ask the Lord to help His love overflow from our hearts and minds as prescribed by the word of the one who said, "By this will all men know that you are my disciples when you have love for one another."

A New Year’s Resolution to Love as Jesus Loves 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Illustration:A father wanted to read the paper, but was being bothered by his little daughter, Vanessa. Finally, he tore a sheet out of his magazine, on which was printed the map of the world. Tearing it into small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changes Worked By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 26, 2003

The Holy Spirit catalyzes change in people, situations and organizations. A catalyst is someone that precipitates change without being altered in the process. The Spirit has a clear view of every person’s heart and mind so that He knows what changes are n

Changed by the Spirit Song: (To the tune of I sing the mighty power of God who made the mountains rise) 1. O Spirit of the living God, thou light and fire divine, descend upon thy church once more, and make it truly thine. Fill it with love and joy and power, with righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Works As A Change Agent

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit catalyzes change in people, situations and organizations. A catalyst is someone that precipitates change without being altered in the process. The Spirit has a clear view of every person’s heart and mind so that He knows what changes are n

1. The Holy Spirit catalyzes change in people, situations and organizations. A catalyst is someone that precipitates change without being altered in the process. The Spirit has a clear view of every person’s heart and mind so that He knows what changes are necessary. Paul wrote, "And he who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would Joseph Do? Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 20, 2004

As we consider all the things that must have been going through Joseph’s mind before the birth of Jesus, we ask ourselves: "What Would Joseph Do?" I. About a pregnant fiancee? II. About an angelic visit?

Advent 4 Matthew 1:18-25 I have a confession to make. What I am about to tell you is not something that I’m proud of, but it is true, and I feel you should know about it. The fact of the matter is: I’ve watched the Jerry Springer Show a few times. There, I said it. It feels good to get that off my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Clarification Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 9, 2006

As we approach this next passage regarding the gift of tongues and their use/misuse, it is appropriate to deal with verse 20 again.... When we think about children and their attitudes towards things, two thoughts pop into my mind. First, Kids tend to be

THE CLARIFICATION OF TONGUES 1 CORINTHIANS 14:20-25 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this next passage regarding the gift of tongues and their use/misuse, it is appropriate to deal with verse 20 again. Last week we closed with this verse, looking at the exhortation of Paul, not to be babies and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Gods Light Series

Contributed by Dan Myer on Apr 16, 2008

Sin is the proprietor of great evil upon the hearts and minds of man… It has brought destruction, death and pain…It hides in the dark places… God wants to shine His light into our hearts…exposing and removing the harmful and destructive scars that si

“TRANSFORMED” God’s light comes on! Pastor Dan Myer “…God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.”- 1 John 1:5 “…God, commanded the light to shine out of darkness, and has shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”- 2 Corinthians ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Economy Of Faith Series

Contributed by Willem Nel on Jan 9, 2009

During August 2008 we had a Faith Conference, in Potchefstroom, South Africa. It was a month before the crash on Wall Street. Fear was starting to take grip of people all over the world. With that backdrop in mind, I develop this message for our confer

An Economy of Faith For the preacher: During August 2008 we had a Faith Conference, in Potchefstroom, South Africa. It was a month before the crash on Wall Street. Fear was starting to take grip of people all over the world. With that backdrop in mind, I develop this message for our conference ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: *other

Self Lies Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011

Sermon #1 of a 4 part series on truth and lies. Based on material from a book called "The Lies We Believe, by Dr. Chris Thurman. Self lies come from erroneous thoughts floating around in our own minds.

Truth Series Sermon #1 SELF LIES CHCC – June 26, 2011 II Corinthians 10:4-5 INTRODUCTION: In this series of sermons I plan to focus on the kinds of lies people tend to allow to float around in their heads. We will deal with Self Lies, Worldly Lies, Marriage Lies, and Religious Lies. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering God’s Faithful Acts Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 1, 2011

The main feature of a Remembrance Psalms is that to call to mind the actions of God in the past, especially the way God acted to save His people. We do that because we understand that all history is God’s history - every thing has a reason.

Remembering God's Faithful Acts Psalm 78:1-8 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading We have been making our way through a series of sermons on the Psalms. We have discovered that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of Transformation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Being a follower of Jesus is more than just admiring Him from a distance or giving him our time on Sunday mornings. It is literally taking on the person, the mind, and the heart of Jesus. We are called to be worshippers with our whole lives not just an au

The Journey of Transformation Romans 12:1-3 Kyle Idelman writes, It was a Thursday afternoon, and I was sitting in our sanctuary where 30,000 people would soon be coming to one of our Easter services. I had no idea what I was going to say to them. I could feel the pressure mounting. I sat there ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Assimilation: Making Insiders Out Of Outsiders Student Copy Series

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011

A Lesson on Assimilation for the inner-core or leadership team. Also, you could share this lesson with the hospitality or greeting core. Please keep in mind that many parts of this lesson were taken from books, tapes, seminars. I quoted where possible

ASSIMILATION Rev. J. Kevin Putty, Presenter Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Pest Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 18, 2010

The tenacious widow serves as a lesson about prayer for us. God doesn't mind if we are prayerful pests. He'd much rather have us pray for any reason or any occasion than have us remain silent.

Luke 18:1-8 “Being a Pest” INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the core spiritual disciplines of the Christian life. Billions of Christians have prayed throughout the millennia (along with those of other faith traditions). Thousands of books have been written on the subject of prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

He Is Always There!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 29, 2007

HE IS ALWAYS THERE! I begin each day with a confession to the Lord by saying Jesus is my Lord, He is Lord of my spirit, Lord of my soul and Lord of my Mind. I do not want to leave any room for the enemy.

HE IS ALWAYS THERE! I begin each day with a confession to the Lord by saying Jesus is my Lord, He is Lord of my spirit, Lord of my soul and Lord of my Mind. I do not want to leave any room for the enemy. Psalms 55:17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:17

How Do You Know?

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

We can know the mind of God through His words: In the Biblical Words, The Word (Jesus Christ) and in the deeds by the Word of God Incarnate, and by the Acts of the Holy Spirit recorded in Acts and the Epistles, we know God is love and know his intent for

HOW DO YOU KNOW? Ephesians 1:1-13 How do you know that man was/is created “out of the overflow of love that existed between the persons of the Trinity”? How do you know the mind of God? This was an excellent question brought up at the end of last week’s session as we studied the opening verses ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-13

Denomination: Anglican