Sermons on Open Minded:

What Is A True Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 18, 2007

How does one distinguish a true church from a false church? This sermon examines three marks that define a true church of Christ.

Scripture Last week I began a short series of sermons on the topic of the church. Jesus is building his church. All over the world, whether in urban or rural areas, in densely or sparsely populated areas, or in places hostile or friendly toward Christianity, Jesus is building his church. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Schemes Of The Devil Part 6: Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Part six closes the series with the last segment on Unforgiveness.

The Schemes of the Devil Part 6: Un-forgiveness Part 3 Scriptures: Eph. 4:26; 31; Matt. 5:25; Ps. 23:4; 56:4; Pro. 17:22 Introduction: Last week I shared with you how it is fully our responsibility to forgive, regardless of the attitude of the offending person. Being able to walk in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Have An Eternal House In Heaven!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 25, 2007

In a world where everything changes it is reassuring to know that we have an eternal home in heaven.

“There’s no place like home…there’s no place like home…there’s no place like home.” That is all that Dorothy had to say in order to return to her home in Kansas. (Well she also had to close her eyes and click her glass slippers together as well.) If you are familiar with the movie The Wizard of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9, 2 Corinthians 5:1

Denomination: Lutheran

If You Want Joy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 13, 2010

Genuine joy comes after we do what Christ bids us do, and is grounded in our relationship to Him. In fact, the real issue is not our joy but His.

If you want joy! What a ridiculous premise! Of course you want joy. Of course we want to be happy. Of course all of us want to feel deep satisfaction with life. We want joy. That's just self-evident. The trouble is, we don't know how to get that joy. We don't understand where joy comes from, how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Part 10 - Why Am I So Depressed? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2010

Depression is common....where does it come from, what does it look like, and how do I get rid of it?

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Psalm 42:5a (NRSV) If I were going to give this message a subtitle it would come from what one of my friends wrote to me about my question: How does depression feel? She wrote: Depression feels pretty good when you are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5

Denomination: United Methodist

The Danger Of A Lean In The Wrong Direction

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 20, 2010

In this sermon we discover the high cost of a simple lean in the wrong direction

Vs 12-13 Abram dwelled in the land of Caanan and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain (and pitched his tent toward Sodom) But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly. One of my favorite songs is an old hymn of the church called ( Leaning on the everlasting arms) The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chapter 18 - "The Fall Of Babylon" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 22, 2010

Chapter 18 investigated

Revealing the Revelation Chapter 18 Revelation 18 1After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven. He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor. 2With a mighty voice he shouted: "Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great! She has become a home for demons and a haunt for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Holiness

Healthy Heart Habits Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The Sixth and Final Sermon in a post-Easter series on Love.

I begin this morning with this question… (Slide 1) How healthy is your heart? I am speaking on two levels right now – the physical and the spiritual. What do you know about your heart? That is, your physical heart? From the Texas Heart Institute’s website, we learn the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2010

Why wouldn’t people love their neighbors? And do I have to love myself before I can show this kind of love to others?

Today is our Friend Sunday, and many of you invited your neighbors to worship with you this morning. So, this morning I thought I’d give you a little quiz on neighbors. Years ago PBS featured a program where the host would enter the studio, take off his cardigan sweater, and his dress shoes and put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s In Your Wallet?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Bitterness destroys - don't get mad get even.

What’s in your wallet? Ephesians 4:17- 5:2 Last week we talked about fear and how fear is a gift from God that protects our lives. However, often we let fear take our lives away from us if we allow the natural tool to go wild and unanchored in Christ. Today we are looking at another ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

The Cross - Redemption Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010

The meaning of redemption as seen from the book of Hosea.

THE CROSS - REDEMPTION A gem dealer was strolling the aisles at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show when he noticed a blue-violet stone the size and shape of a potato. He looked it over, then, as calmly as possible, asked the vendor, "You want $15 for this?" The seller, realizing the rock wasn’t as ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Failing, Fruitless, Flourishing

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 7, 2010

We are a part of this world's injustice and brokenness, and need to repent, for we have too often attempted nothing or have given ourselves to pointless activity. "Only what you do for Christ will last" and that is guaranteed by His risen life.

There are just too many things that are not the way they ought to be, and I don’t like it! Are you with me? There are too many things going on that should not be going on, and when I hear about them or experience them, it disturbs me. I don’t like the brokenness I see in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Delusion - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2011

We will take a look at how the Rapture belief is false.

Strong Delusion – Part 1 2 Thessalonians 2: 9 – 12 9 The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, 10 and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Faith

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 30, 2011

This sermon helps you understand what faith looks like operating in one's life.

Faith Hebrews 11:1 Preached by: JB Hall Introduction: Efforts to explain faith often fall short because it is an intangible that cannot be experienced with the natural senses, or felt in your spirit. It is in essence, the heart’s work toward the promises of God, and toward the God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

1 John 5:10-13 Can A Saved Person Be Lost Again?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 2, 2011

There are certain denominations that teach that a person can lose their salvation, but what does the Word of God say about it?

1 John 5:10-13 CAN A SAVED PERSON BE LOST AGAIN? Today I want to talk for a little while on the subject; CAN A SAVED PERSON BE LOST AGAIN? There are certain denominations that teach that a person can lose their salvation, but what does the Word of God say about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-13

Denomination: Baptist