Sermons on Narrow Minded:

Living In Victory

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 13, 2023

God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and of a sound mind.

Living in Victory! 2Tim 1:6-8 Before September 9th, 2001, the vast majority of Americans didn’t really have a clue when it came to terrorism. Oh, we had seen the news reports on TV and in the newspapers, but it never really meant all that much to us because we were largely unaffected by it. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

God Guides The Wise

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2016

Jesus can be found by simply opening our hearts and minds to the Gospel message.

God Guides The Wise Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction 1. “Holiday time is highway time. Ever since the magi packed their bags for Bethlehem, the birth of Jesus has caused people to hit the road. Our Christmas trips have a lot in common with the one of the wise men. We don’t camp with camels, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

What Kind Of Love Is God Looking For?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 22, 2014

God demands that you love him with all your heart, soul, and mind.

“What Kind of Love is God Looking For From Us?” Deut. 6.4-6 February 9, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A If you go to KFC, you have a choice of dark or white meat, it’s what you prefer. 1 My favorite is white meat (Ms. Pam’s is the dark), my ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Obsession

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 3, 2021

Obsession is defined as an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind.

John Ortberg, an American evangelical Christian author once remarked: “Being deeply contented with God in my everyday life is a focused attitude. It is always available. It means practising letting go of my obsession with how I’m doing. It means training myself to learn to actually be present with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Proverbs 16:9, Colossians 4:5

Mental Development Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 1, 2025

Mental development is the sharpening and cultivation of the mind to think, learn, and make sound decisions.

MENTAL DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 – “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:7, Philippians 4:8, Daniel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church Discipline: Forgotten Doctrine Of The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Tactful way of bringing the church back to the Biblical roots of accountability, responsibility, and discipline! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

CHURCH DISCIPLINE Forgotten Doctrine of the 21st Century I Corinthians 5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchDiscipline.html The time to deal w/ church discipline is now…not because of any problems, but because there aren’t any problems. Our unity is at an all-time high…God’s power is upon this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointed? You Were Looking For The Wrong Messiah Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2025

It could have been a puppy or a pony or a Red Rider BB gun ® but the day sticks in your mind because you were very disappointed.

Palm Sunday Procession Homily 2025 Take a moment to recall from your childhood a particularly memorable Christmas or Birthday celebration in your family. I bet you have one in which you had wished—and made your wish known—for a particular toy or cuddly and did not receive it. It could have been a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Luke 18:35-43, Zechariah 9:9, Acts 1:6, Isaiah 56:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Politically Incorrect

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 31, 2003

God’s Word is politically incorrect. Speaking it makes you politically incorrect. But God gives you strength...

POLITICALLY INCORRECT Do you know anyone who is politically incorrect? To be politically incorrect means that you say things and do things that wouldn’t go over very well politically. The media would disagree with you. Lots of people would say that you are unkind, or narrow-minded. To be ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-15, Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Humanity And Compassion For Others Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 5, 2015

Part two- acting like Jesus is showing this world the compassion that Jesus has for each one of us.

Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus Humanity and Compassion for others Introduction- Turn with me to John 3:16. You see it on the screen. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” That ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Nazarene

The Pursuit Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 8, 2020

Things have changed much since the first century, and yet much remains the same. Paul realized the danger of majoring on the minor and minoring on the major. His insight still speaks for ministries today.

The Pursuit of Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2: 4-9 We have spent much time laying the groundwork for our study in this precious book. Paul was well aware of the faithfulness and influence the church in Thessalonica had on those around them. He was encouraged with the presence of their faith, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Are You Living Your Christian Life?

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted.

“Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. 16 Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 10, 2015

Jesus does not protect those he loves from bad things happening, but uses bad things to fulfill his plans for our lives. When we suffer, he is glad not because we are suffering, but because through suffering we have the chance to grow in faith.

A mother was once asked by a census-taker how many children she had. She replied, “Well, there’s Billy and Harry and Martha and…”. “Never mind the names,” the man interrupted, “Just give me the numbers”. The mother angrily replied, “They ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

You're In Big Trouble! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 29, 2024

Based on 2 Kings 19:20-37 - Challenges hearers to consider the implications of rejecting God.

“YOU’RE IN BIG TROUBLE!” 2 Kings 19:20-37 FBCF – 4/28/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – This sermon today may be somewhat of a heavy sermon, but I believe it is needed. Title may seem a little off-putting, even a little offensive. But as we get into this message, you’ll see the truth in it. Sermon last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:20-37

Denomination: Baptist

Chaos In Chaotic Times – This Is Our World Now Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 17, 2022

The minds of politicians generally, and of public/civil servants and advisors, are so scarred by God-rejection, and humanism, and demonic influence, that they are incapable of knowing the mind of God in decency, honesty and moral effectiveness in decision making. Chaos is here.

CHAOS IN CHAOTIC TIMES – THIS IS OUR WORLD NOW There is a hymn that I hope is still sung despite all the inferior stuff that today passes as church music, and here is the first stanza – God, whose almighty word CHAOS and darkness heard, And took their flight: Hear us, we humbly pray, And where ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:7-12, Isaiah 24:20, Isaiah 24:1-4, Isaiah 14:3-5, Isaiah 14:10-17, Isaiah 24:5, Colossians 3:15, Isaiah 24:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are You Here? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 30, 2025

Why was Esther in a King's palace? Was it because God put her there for a task He had in mind? And why Christians here at church? Are we here because of a task God has in mind for us?

The story of Esther has fascinated people for centuries. It’s the story of a beautiful Jewish girl named Esther, and of the King of Persia named Xerxes (Ahasuerus) who fell in love with her and made her his queen. But from that point on… the story gets complicated. King Xerxes has a trusted ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ