Sermons on Narrow Minded:

Those Who Strive And Those Who Seek

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Those who Strive and those who Seek

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Those who Strive and those who Seek Luke 13:22-30 Jesus has been teaching about the Jews need to respond to his message. He has now left the large crowd and continues on his way to Jerusalem (9:51). Someone asks him if just a few will be saved and as we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Many Does God Want To See Saved? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 17, 2014

A look at God desire for everyone to be saved and the human freedom that keeps that from happening.

A CONTRADICTION? The Bible says it’s God’s will for all people to be saved, but it also says that the road is narrow. - Matthew 7:13-14; 1 Timothy 2:3-4. - Look at both passages. - Unpack each idea and its implications. THE ANSWER: Human freedom. - It is God’s desire that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Too Stuffy…. Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 17, 2013

As a little boy my son who has heard about heaven and hell and how ‘only’ Jesus is the way to Heaven would ask me each time he saw a huge group of non-Christians, ‘would they go to heaven or hell?’

It’s too stuffy…. Luke 13:24"Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. As a little boy my son who has heard about heaven and hell and how ‘only’ Jesus is the way to Heaven would ask me each time he saw a huge ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Highway

Contributed by David Nolte on May 1, 2018

Compares life to a trip on God's Highway

“God’s Highway” Matthew 7:13-14 David P. Nolte Sometimes it is refreshing to get off the major highways and onto the back roads which, many times, in the past, were the major highways. Going to Eugene via Hwy 99 may be slower but once in a while, it’s fun. Life is in many ways like a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Divided Highway Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 9, 2019

How many of us can remember the day of 55 mph. It seemed like forever to get to our destination. With the age of the Superhighway, all of us desire to get on it and go, but when it comes to the spiritual road, we need to stay on the narrow way.

In this modern age of rapid travel and wide high-speed highways, it is possible to travel across counties and even states without the inconvenience of two-way traffic, speed zones or stop signs. It is not like the narrow often rough, roads that we traveled a few short years ago. Speed was limited, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Strait And Narrow Sermon Iv: Christians Enjoy The Time Of Their Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 10, 2020

As culture drifts further away from biblical truth, Christians pray about everything as they enjoy the time of their life under the influence of the Spirit of God.

CHRISTIANS ENJOY THE TIME OF THEIR LIFE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD My mama’s grandfather clock went “tick-tock” all day and all night. Either you adjusted to it or lost your sanity! When mama kept my little niece while my sister was at work, at naptime mama tried to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-21

Strive To Enter Through The Narrow Door, For All Of Life Is War Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 13, 2008

Jesus gives us very clear instruction on the way to God directing us to seek the 1) Right Door 2) at the Right Time 3) by the Right Way

In Jerusalem this week, President Bush and Prime Minister Olmert met as well as other mid-east officials to work on yet another middle-east peace process. As one commentator said, there is a lot of process and very little peace. This process is important for Mr. Bush, for in many ways he sees this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Other

Attribute Three | A Man Is Radically Obedient Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

A man is radically obedient. A man invites obedience to God’s moral code because he understands that morality exists outside of himself. He can obey God even when he is uncomfortable and cannot see the whole picture.

Radical obedience, gentlemen. Radical obedience. So each time – I said I was going to share with you one thing that Jesus did with each one of these attributes and the thing that he said in regard to it. Philippians 2:8 reads, “And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Giant Has Fallen

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 9, 2018

Most of the Satanic attacks we encounter are psychological in nature -- It’s important that we win psychological battles in life before seeking to strike back in the spiritual realm because our mind is Satan's primary target

TITLE: THE GIANT HAS FALLEN SCRIPTURE: I SAMUEL 17:1-3 US Military Analysts say attacking the enemy’s mind is among the chief strategies many modern armies use in order to catch their adversaries off guard. They say psychological warfare is actually capable of defeating the enemy without even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Your Thoughts Can Control You

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Mar 14, 2012

Your mind is a battlefield. Prepare and win the battle.

Your thoughts can control you!!! There is spiritual war fare going every day. Can we all agree on that? We are in the middle of spiritual war fare right now. Where? IN OUR MINDS!! There is a tug of war going on. I don’t care how strong of a Christian you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Conform To This World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to renew their minds, resist conforming to worldly patterns, and be transformed by the Holy Spirit in order to live in accordance with God's will.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we’ll explore Romans 12:1-3, which speaks about renewing our minds, not conforming to this world, and being transformed by the renewing of our minds. Craig Groeschel said it well, "Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Topics: Renew, Mind

The Spiritual Wisdom Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

This sermon explores the nature of divine wisdom, how to discern it, and the importance of developing a Christ-like mindset to fully comprehend it. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space where we gather to bask in the warmth of God's love, to seek His wisdom, and to align our hearts and minds with His divine purpose. We are here to immerse ourselves in the Word of God, to draw from its wellspring of wisdom and to allow its truths to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Topics: Mind Of Christ

Do Not Conform To The Standards Of This World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 7, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to embrace a transformative journey of faith, guided by God's grace and the renewing power of His word.

Welcome, beloved friends and family of faith. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in Christ, bound by our shared love for the Lord and our desire to grow ever closer to Him. We are all here, not because we have to be, but because we yearn to be. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Topics: Renew, Mind

Keeping Jesus Before Our Mind PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon explores the unwavering faith in God's constant presence and its transformative impact on our lives, decisions, and relationships.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together to share in the Word of God, to find solace in His promises, and to seek His guidance. I am so glad you are here, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share this time with you. We are a community bound by our love for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:8

Topics: Mind, Christ

Fix Your Minds On Things Above

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 9, 2007

Easter (A) -- Fix your minds on things above and not on earthly things. Believers are raised with Christ and believers are to live like Christ.

FIX YOUR MINDS ON THNGS ABOVE (Outline) April 8, 2007 - EASTER SUNDAY - Colossians 3:1-4 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: The friends of Jesus looked at the empty cross on Good Friday. They wondered what would happen next. On that first Easter they saw a tomb that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran