Sermons on New Mindset:

Buried With Him, Raised With Him (Baptism Of The Lord, January 8, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2023

We always associate a hearse with death. What about baptism? How do we look at baptism? Doesn’t baptism represent death to an old way of life and the beginning of new life as a new creature in Christ? Paul said it did!

BURIED WITH HIM, RAISED WITH HIM Text: Romans 6:1 – 6, 13 - 14 Romans 6:1-6  What then are we to say? Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound?  (2)  By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it?  (3)  Do you not know that all of us who have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-6, Romans 6:13-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Is Heaven What You Think It Is.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 17, 2016

This sermon looks at the reality that we will be spending eternity on the new earth rather than in the new heaven as commonly thought.

Is Heaven What You Think It Is? 11/13/2016 Isaiah 11:1-9 Revelations 20:7-15 Do you know that most of what we think about heaven is not what the bible teaches. Most of what many people think about heaven comes from Hollywood. There is this strange eerie but soft kind of music ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pulling Back The Curtain

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 1, 2017

A New Year's sermon to encourage us that God is in control of the year that is past, and the year that is to come.

Intro: In the classic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, Jimmy Stewart plays George Bailey, a small town banker who is driven to the brink of suicide by the prospect of financial ruin and disgrace. He is convinced that his life has been a failure, and that it would have been better if he had never ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:17, Daniel 4:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

2015 Resolution #1 - Thou Shall Not Compare Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017

begin the new year by not comparing yourself to others

It’s hard to believe. . . just last week we were observing Christmas, with feasting and presents and remembering the Christ Child. It was meant to be a time of celebration and joy. The practice of making New Year’s resolutions goes back over 3,000 years to the ancient Babylonians. There is just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Episcopal

The Beauty Of Christian Life

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jun 5, 2024

The reason why many Christians, who claim to be holy, look miserable and depressed and long-faced is that they try to produce a sort of holiness by themselves through some rules made by men. They live again under law.

The happiest person ever walked on the face of this earth is Jesus Christ. This doesn’t mean that He was the wealthiest, healthiest, most handsome and most influential person ever lived! But the joy of his life was centred completely on his trust in his Father (God Almighty). Jesus was not moved ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17, Hebrews 8:7-9, Romans 6:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 22, 2020

When have you faced an obstacle that seemed impossible? Jesus raising Lazarus back to life teaches us to 1) Trust God's timing, 2) Trust God's heart, and 3) Trust God's might.

Dead Man Walking John 11:1-45 March 29, 2020 I got my sermon title from that phrase used to describe someone from Death Row heading to their execution. They are called “Dead Man Walking.” It’s an eerie title for someone who is moving invariably toward their death. However, in today’s ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Greetings

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008

This was my first sermon at First Baptist Church, it was a follow up of the Farewell sermon preached at Michigan Heights Baptist where I had served for ten years.

Introduction: Today is a day of new beginnings for First Baptist Church, and for Lenea and I. For the past 10 years we were given the privilege to serve Michigan Heights Baptist Church in Stockton and now God has brought us here to serve Him through serving you. Last Sunday as I said “farewll” to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Equipped #3: Help Out Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 29, 2025

One definition of serving is “the ability to engage in practical deeds of kindness for the benefit of others.” Thom Rainer wrote, “A servant mindset is totally counterintuitive in our culture today.”

Equipped 3: HELP OUT Romans 12:7 Introduction In Matthew 20, the mother of James and John made an unthinkable request of Jesus. “In your Kingdom, please let my two sons sit in places of honor next to you, one on your right and the other on your left.” (Matthew 20:21 NLT).. Seats next to a king ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fast Until The Bridegroom Comes, Then Feast With Him

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

New birth, not new resolve; new covenant, not old traditions

Mark 2:18-22 Cornhill gobbet, 27/04/04 Broader context- Jesus’ titles and roles 1. The Son of God who comes to baptise with the Holy Spirit (1:1-11) 2. The Preacher of the kingdom of God (1:14,15) 3. The Teacher with authority (1:21-28) 4. The Healer of bodies (1:40-45) 5. The Son of Man who has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christ saw pain as an opportunity for greater pleasure. Christ saw enduring pain for doing what is right as a door for His greatest delight – God Himself. We are to arm ourselves with this same mindset.

Psychologists tell us people want to be known. Some people want to be known for their work as an actor, a singer, or other want to be known as a culinary artist. Others just want to be known. Some people take the need to be known to the extreme. A Jamaican man set a distance record of 23.11 miles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6, Philippians 2:5-9, John 10:18

Denomination: Baptist

You Need An Attitude Adjustment Series

Contributed by Jon Dart on Jul 18, 2005

Paul uses three important Greek words in Titus that give us an overview of his theology of Christian conduct.

Introduction to the Book of Titus Overview of the Epistle Who is God? He is the God of salvation How is He revealed in this text? He took the initiative to break into our world with the light of salvation that changes us uses us to attract others to its light I. Introduction A. Opener Felt need: I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah The Pharisee Prophet Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 11, 2013

This is the third in a series on the Book of Jonah. In this sermon we discuss how Jonah was very much like the Pharisee's in Jesus' day, and how that mind-set and spirit caused him to miss the will of God.

Jonah the Pharisee Prophet Text: Jonah chapters 3 and 4 Well; we’re closing up our short series on Jonah today. I hope you’ve been blessed by hearing this as much as I was in preparing it. If you’ll take your Bibles and open them up to the Book of Jonah we’re going to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Through Prayer Pt 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 19, 2019

The Bible makes it clear that there are hinderances to our prayers – things that will cripple our prayers. So we must make sure to avoid these actions, mindsets and sin to have our prayers answered.

Video Transition: Kwale’s Answered Prayer - Operation Christmas Child Series: Find Joy in The Journey Through Prayer Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7-12, Romans 12:12, James 4:3, Matthew 5:22-24, James 1:6-7, Psalm 66:17-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Modern Satanism (Part 2): Why Sex, Drugs, And Rock & Roll Matter Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

The phrase “Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll” has become synonymous with rebellion, excess, and indulgence, but where did this mindset originate? How did an entire industry become a playground for darkness?

Modern Satanism (Part 2): Why Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll Matter April 27, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Corinthians 11:14-15 Introduction: The Power of Music and the Hidden Influence Music is not neutral. It was designed by God as a tool of worship, but like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:14-15

Denomination: Brethren

Discipleship: Rest

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006

To show that God wants us to rest ourselves from our labors on occasion.

-This morning, it’s ok to sleep during the sermon -Tomorrow is Labor Day -A day off from work for many filled with picnics, BBQ’s, shopping, recreation, telethons and other activities -Labor Day History -It’s whole purpose is to pay tribute to the contributions American workers have made for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Wesleyan