Sermons on Open Minded:

Are You Confused Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 9, 2017

This is the conclusion of my series "Are You Confused?" Part 3 focuses on the movies (images, thoughts, desires) that continously play in our minds.

Are You Confused – Part 3 Scriptures: Romans 12:2; Joshua 24:15; 1 Kings 18:21; Mark 5:25-34 This message will conclude this series titled, “Are You Confused.” In Parts 1 and 2, I focused on how Christians are confused about our identity and our authority as Christians. If we do not understand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change Of Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013

To show a change of heart can make us love GOD with all our heart, all our mind and all our being.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a change of heart? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show a change of heart can make us love GOD with all our heart, all our mind and all our being. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 30:6 (Amplified Bible) And the Lord your God will circumcise your hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Humility Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2013

The ultimate example of humility: the 'self-emptying' of Christ. The obedience of the Cross; the sacrifice accepted. "Let this mind be in you!"

THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST. Philippians 2:5-11. Jesus placed a little child in the midst of His followers telling them that they had to be like a little child in order to enter the kingdom of heaven. By this one symbolic act He teaches us to accept the kingdom of God with the humility and trust of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A-- 15th Sunday, Year A --The Sower

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 17, 2020

It is the intuitive mind alone that can penetrate the essence and heart of a parable. Then it becomes a living reality, thoroughly relevant to one’s own life.

“To throw alongside” a story with cryptic meaning is called a parable in Greek. In Zen Buddhism, a parable is like a “koan,” which is a spiritual inquiry using perplexing language intended to rouse a student’s innate wisdom-mind to apply it to their own life. As Rabbi Ibn Ezra said of parables, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 29, 2021

The men of Jabesh-gilead provide an excellent example of gratitude. To develop an attitude of gratitude we need to practice two things: mindfulness and humility.

Introduction: A. I hope everyone had a very happy Thanksgiving Day. 1. Of all the American made holidays, Thanksgiving is perhaps the most spiritually oriented. 2. But did you know that having an attitude of gratitude is something that God commands? 3. 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 says: “Rejoice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is A Wise Man?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 3, 2022

Wisdom and knowledge are the most two sought after qualities in life. What is wisdom? Jesus teaches that wisdom is the practical understanding of the mind of God.

James is saying, “Who knows the mind of God?” Who among you has no will of his own? C.H. Spurgeon, “The right use of knowledge.” Wisdom is seeing all things from God’s point of view. Proverbs 1:7, 10:27. The message of the Bible is, “There are two ways you and I can use our days. We can spend them ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

On Judgment Day And The Accountability Of Idle Speechbut Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 2, 2025

In the Bible, the concept of Judgment Day is a recurring theme that emphasizes the importance of living a righteous life, mindful of one's actions and words.

In the Bible, the concept of Judgment Day is a recurring theme that emphasizes the importance of living a righteous life, mindful of one's actions and words. Matthew 12:36-37 states, "But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every idle word they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Go! And Love With All You Are - Mark 12:29–30 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 24, 2025

Love God with all your heart, soul & mind! This isn’t just another rule; this is the foundational call of our faith.

Go! And Love with All You Are - Mark 12:29–30 Introduction Today, we continue our “Go! And…” series with a message that takes us to the very heartbeat of God’s commandments—straight from the lips of Jesus Himself. This isn’t just another rule; this is the foundational call of our faith. Title: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Romans 12:2, Proverbs 4:23, Genesis 2:7, Colossians 3:23, Matthew 22:37-40, 1 John 4:19, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Moves You Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 28, 2024

3rd in Nehemiah series. An examination of things to keep in mind when God moves you or uses you to start something new.

Nehemiah 2 WHEN GOD MOVES YOU Please be turning in your Bibles to Nehemiah 2, Nehemiah 2 and verse 1, and as you’re turning I want to tell you that sometimes God just isn’t fair. For the past 2 weeks I have been helping a friend move some dumpsters around different job sites and such. Well, this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Conquest Over Inferiority

Contributed by William Meakin on May 30, 2025

Inferiority is a state of mind that predominantly refers to the disposition of being not as good as someone or something else, or the possible notion of being less valuable or important.

Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychologist once remarked: “To be a human being means to possess a feeling of inferiority which constantly presses towards its own conquest. The greater the feeling of inferiority that has been experienced, the more powerful is the urge for conquest and the more violent ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:37

Jesus The Healer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 10, 2025

Jesus Christ is the divine healer, bringing restoration to the body, mind, and soul, and delivering His people from all forms of sickness and pain.

JESUS THE HEALER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 8:16-17 Key Verse: “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.” – Matthew 10:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 53:4-5; James 5:14-16; Psalm 103:2-3; Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Peace Through Gratitude SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

In his letter to the Church at Philippi, Apostle Paul emphasizes the connection between our gratitude towards God and the peace it brings to our mind.

Today, I want to talk about something that is on everyone's mind this time of year: gratitude. Whether you are a Christian or not, the question "What are you thankful for?" is something we all ponder. We instinctively know that being grateful is good for our well-being, both physically and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Topics: Gratitude, Peace

"If You Have Heard Him" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 27, 2003

We need a renewed mind to see ourselves as newly created in the likeness of God, then put on the new man daily. (# 18 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“But you did not learn Christ in this way, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught in Him, just as truth is in Jesus, that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Orthodox

Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 22, 2009

All of us have to face death, but not all of us have to fear death. A valley is not a dead-end or a cul-de-sac, but rather a tunnel opened on both ends.

The late great trumpet player Louie Armstrong tells a story about while growing up in Louisiana, having to go down to the pond and getting water for Allie May. He gets down there and is about to scoop the water out of the pond and all of the sudden coming out of the water are these two huge eyes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Says Come

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 12, 2011

When Jesus Says Come: He has just opened a door for you to a greater life than you could imagine, but it will cost you something to get it.

I prophesy right now that before this message is over, somebody is going to hear Jesus say come. It’s going to be just as real for you as it was for Peter on that stormy night, Jesus has not changed and he is still calling people to walk on the water and somebody ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal