Sermons on Mind Your Own Business:

The Colossians As A Case In Point Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 26, 2018

It was while you and I were in rebellion against Him, while we were doing wicked works, that He reconciled us to Himself.

7/4/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIB6?The Colossians as a Case in Point ?Colossians 1:21-23 • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:21-23 (NIV) (Text) 1:21-23: (21) Once you were alienated from God and were enemies ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

David: A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Nov 1, 2008

When we understand that the Lord desires for us to come to Him with “unveiled faces,” completely open, honest, and unvarnished, a wonderful transformation begins to take place and we begin to see things as they really are.

A college student had two problems common to many: low grades and no money. Knowing that her parents wouldn’t look kindly on her dilemma she devised an ingenious plan to soften the blows of reality and wrote this letter: Dear Mom and Dad, Just thought I’d drop you a note to let you know how I’m ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Qualifications For An Innovator

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Today we hear a lot about innovators who start up their own dot-com business. Many innovators are not afraid to fail because they believe in the importance of change. An innovator is a person who does not mind introducing a new way of doing things to othe

Illustration:Perhaps you may remember Hank Luisetti, the great basketball player of a few decades back. When Hank came along, virtually every basketball coach in the country insisted that his players shoot with two hands. Instead of two hands, Hank used a jerky, funny-looking, one-handed jump shot. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting Your Fears

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 10, 2011

We too may doubt our own abilities and potential. But let us never doubt what God can do with us when we trust and obey Him. We can fight and face any fear when we know the Lord is with us.

Opening illustration: A mother asked her 5-year-old son to go to the pantry to get her a can of tomato soup. But he refused and protested, “Its dark in there.” Mom assured Johnny, “it’s okay. Don’t be afraid. Jesus is in there.” So Johnny opened the door slowly and seeing that it was dark, shouted, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Get Yourself Killed Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009

Stephen’s martyrdom calls to minds questions about our own faithfulness and witness.

In the magazine business, there is an inexorable law that says that you will sell more copies of an issue if you convince people that they can do more things or do multiple things more effectively. That’s why you always see lots of cover lines like: “100 Ways to Make Your Green Thumb Glow” or “50 ...read more

Denomination: *other

Escaping Your Alcatraz

Contributed by David Edward Ray on Nov 26, 2016

Escaping your Alcatraz is a message of hope for those that are caught in their own prison of addiction, depression or anything that has us bound. All of our efforts cannot set us free. The Spirit of the Lord can.

On June 11, 1962, Clarence Anglin, John Anglin and Frank Morris tucked papier-Mache heads resembling their own likenesses into their beds, broke out of the main prison building via an unused utility corridor and departed Alcatraz Island aboard an improvised inflatable raft to an uncertain fate, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:2-4, Revelation 12:11, Psalm 142:7, John 8:36, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Redeem

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 29, 2015

Redeem time for your troubles sacrificed in the Name of Jesus in the business of God.

REDEEM by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 28, 2015) “In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword...Or, Deliver from the enemy's hand? Or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty?...Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles” ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Is You Life In The Real Cross

Contributed by Supreme Joyner on Mar 10, 2005

IS YOUR LIFE THE CROSS OR YOUR MIND ON SOMETHING ELSE

IS YOUR LIFE IN THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:18-1:18 Written By: Supreme Joyner • Is Your Life In The Cross 1 Cor 1:18 I look back on a year gone by and I look forward to the days ahead and then ....I look again.... at the cross. I am convinced the two most important questions I can ask people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discover The Christ Who Is About His Father's Business Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 8, 2007

This story from Jesus’ childhood, confronts us with the challenges of prioritizing our lives so that we, like Jesus, are about our Father’s business

Luke 2:41-52 ”Discover the Christ Who Is About His Father’s Business” INTRODUCTION Growing up is never easy. Each one of us has stories to tell of super highs and crashing lows. We vividly remember the struggle of trying to figure out who we were and what life was all about. We also, with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Start Your Day!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 3, 2019

The best way to service is to start our day with doing the following. My wife and I to make this confession during our morning devotions. Jesus Christ is Lord of my Body, Lord of my Soul (mind) and Lord of my Spirit.

Start your day! The best way to service is to start our day with doing the following. My wife and I to make this confession during our morning devotions. Jesus Christ is Lord of my Body, Lord of my Soul (mind) and Lord of my Spirit. I. Wake up! A. Wake up spiritually Romans 13:11 (KJV) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Ephesians 6:13-18, Ephesians 5:14, Romans 8:31

The Parable Of The Crooked Manager

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 21, 2013

The Parable fo the Crooked Manager, though enigmatic calls us to be singleminded for God and His Kingdom

Luke 16:1-13 - Parable of the Crooked Manager: (The Message 1-2Jesus said to his disciples, "There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. So he called him in and said, 'What's this I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Where Is Your Treasure?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Mar 16, 2020

I will like to ask you as a child of God that what are your treasures? What do you place priority on? What do you place value on? Are your treasure based on the worldly possessions or do you mind the things of God.

TEXT: MATTHEW 6: 19-21. 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

On Your Marks, Get Set, Go! A Sermon On Philippians 3 Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 4, 2017

In Philippians 3, Paul describes our Christian life twice by using a race analogy. It is an effective analogy. For like in a race, we have a reason to run (or cause). We keep our eyes on the prize, and we are encouraged along the way.

One night in college, I needed a study break, and I decided to read some online articles. As I was scrolling through, one caught my interest. It was titled: “Top Ten Greatest Canadians.” As I saw the title, I wondered how many people on that list would be hockey related, since it is Canada, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Promises For Every Need: A Dirty Mind Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2020

Thread: Aim for the Heart We find the Apostle Paul describing the push and pull and tension and struggle between good and evil and righteousness and unrighteousness that happens inside the mind of each person. Every person who has ever lived deals with the sinful nature.

GOD’S PROMISES FOR EVERY NEED: A DIRTY MIND 2 Timothy 3:1-17 #EveryNeed INTRODUCTION… The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (p) I don’t know what kind of movies you all like, but one of my favorite types of movies are westerns. I like “Sons of Katie Elder.” I like the original “True Grit” and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping Your Eye On The Prize

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 5, 2007

Our lives will include many different phases in our spiritual journey. Our job is to keep taking the next step and keep the finish line in our mind.

Last Monday (Memorial Day). 9:00am. I’m standing in my front yard. With a wet suit on. With a swim cap and goggles on my head. With a sprinkler spraying me with water. Across my driveway from where I stood I had my recently purchased road bicycle leaning against the back of my car. A few ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational