Sermons on Mind Renewal:

Conquering Confusion Series

Contributed by Kevin Baker on Jun 6, 2016

confusion--doubts--discouraged

Conquering Confusion 1 John 2:3-11 (read). As we continue our RISING ABOVE THE WORLD SERIES from 1st ,2nd ,& 3rd John we come to this passage today they gives us some key ingredients from moving from a hope so, think so, maybe so salvation and into a know so salvation. This is the John the beloved ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Please Don't Feed The Fears

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 15, 2016

A sound mind is very essential and important in living the Christian life. Right Thinking leads to Correct Living. The heart refers to our Emotions and Feelings whereas the mind refers to our Thoughts, Thinking, Imaginations, Comprehension and Logic

TITLE: PLEASE, DON’T FEED THE FEARS SCRIPTURE: II TIMOTHY 1:7 I don’t know how you feel about this Political Environment but it is beginning to wear on me. It seems as though there is something new going on and addressed in the media on a daily basis. To be honest I can’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

Christians need to have, primarily, a Kingdom focus first over and above the focus on their local church.

I. A work both by us and by God. (vs. 5-13) A. We have already established that they were filled with the Spirit. B. Ephesians 5:18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, C. Being filled with the Spirit is first a work of us. We see that in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Being Apathetic Christian

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven

The Dangers of Being Apathetic Christian Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Intro: What is the Apathetic? Apathetic, according to merriam-webster - having or showing little or no feeling or emotion: spiritless - having little or no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Living By The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2019

Living by the Spirit and not the flesh involves having our trust, our mind and our obligations in the right things.

Introduction: A. Maybe you heard the story of the man who owned a 1973 Pontiac classic car and loved it more than anything. 1. His instructions in his will were to bury him in his Pontiac. 2. So when he died, that’s what they did: they dressed him up in his suit, hat and white gloves, propped him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Live What You Think

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 11, 2020

We are in warfare – a battle – we are in it whether we are aware of it or not. If you are not aware of it, you will be like a blindfolded man in a boxing ring. Taking the blows but no defense. This conflict is worldwide.

YOU LIVE WHAT YOU THINK Proverbs 23:7 We are in warfare – a battle – we are in it whether we are aware of it or not. If you are not aware of it, you will be like a blindfolded man in a boxing ring. Taking the blows but no defense. This conflict is worldwide. 2 Cor 10:3-5 For though we walk in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disciplined Christian

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 22, 2020

Michael Jordan's mindset. It says genetics may determine the starting line, but hard work and discipline determines the finish line.

A Bible look at the disciplined Christian. If there ever was a need in our land today for discipline it is definitely today. 1. In our nation 2. In our home 3. In our school 4. In our church The life of Paul is a perfect example. 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Discipline in the dictionary has several ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Solution For Stress If Ever We Lived In Time Of Need.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 12, 2018

If ever we lived in time of STRESS it is now. Never has there been so much anger, fighting, fears and even suicides as it is today. Even Christians are finding it so stressful. In this life that even provides things that we older ones never dreamed was p

God's Solution for Stress If ever we lived in time of STRESS it is now. Never has there been so much anger, fighting, fears and even suicides as it is today. Even Christians are finding it so stressful. In this life that even provides things that we older ones never dreamed was possible, let ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Isaiah 5:13

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 3, 2013

This is a semon outline on Isaiah 5:13

ARE YOU SICK OF BEING HELD CAPTIVE? 1. A person can be held captive and not even realize it. You can be held captive just by the way you think and not even realize that you are. If you are thinking more about yourself and less about God you are being held captive. 2. The devil wants to hold you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:13

Denomination: *other

God Moves The Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD moving you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD always moves. Thank Him for His moves. IV. TEXT: Ezra 1:1 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) In the first year of King Cyrus of

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD moving you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD always moves. Thank Him for His moves. IV. TEXT: Ezra 1:1 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) In the first year of King Cyrus of Persia, the Lord fulfilled the prophecy he had given ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep Your Head In The Clouds

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jun 9, 2014

Keep your mind set on heavenly things and avoid the trappings of earthly struggles and temptations

INTRODUCTION 1. Most often people tell you to “get your head out of the clouds” a. That phrase is most often spoken to day-dreamers b. But it offers us opportunity to consider what Paul is saying in Colossians 3:1-4 2. Christians should have our heads in the clouds a. Our thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With Integrity

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 22, 2021

Integrity is when we live the same way in the "Light" as we do in the "Dark."

Living With Integrity 2021 Summer Series / Grace; Hope; Salvation; Integrity / 2 Corinthians 6:1–13   • Christian actors struggle to find work in Hollywood. • Patricia Heaton - 2x Emmy award winner, co-star on Everybody Loves Raymond. • Says that observant Christians in Hollywood are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3, James 1:8, James 4:8, Matthew 6:24, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defeating Covid Boredom In 2021

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2020

When you are bored, you have lost interest; the way to counter that is to develop interests. This means being proactive, intentionally planning ways to reduce boredom, but we want to do this from a Biblical worldview.

Defeating COVID Boredom in 2021 (topical) 1. Many people have not struggled much with boredom because they are social and involved in church, clubs, and community organizations. With the lockdown and long-term restrictions, however, things have changed. My friends in the ballroom dance club cannot ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12, Matthew 25:30, Hebrews 1:9, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven Can Be Harmful To Your Health Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Heaven can be harmful to your health. Any blessing of God can bring with it some handicap or problem because human nature has a tendency to pride that is so strong that if the blessings of life are not balanced off with some kind of burden they can actually lead to evil rather than to good.

For 40 years Rev. William Tennent served as pastor of the historic Presbyterian Church at Freehold, New Jersey. As a young man this pastor experienced a remarkable trance. He was in bad health, and one day while talking with his brother he fainted away and appeared to have died. The doctor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Surprised By Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 7, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 23

Sept. 5, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 7:24-37 Surprised by Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s an old saying: “A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.” In order for a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran