Sermons on Opening Minds:

The Establishment Of True Righteousness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2013

It is not enough that we know the law of God. We must put our trust in Jesus, and receive with open hand the free gift of His love and forgiveness.

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRUE RIGHTEOUSNESS. Romans 3:9-26. I. The Universality of Sin. Every one of us thinks that we are better than criminals. We imagine that we are moral human beings. We are confident that we are law-abiding citizens. Yet the Scriptures teach us that we are no better than ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Body Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025

Whole-life worship means daily surrendering ourselves to God, allowing His grace to transform our minds, relationships, and service into a living offering.

Family, can we pause for a holy breath? The kind you take when the noise quiets, the to-do list loosens its grip, and you remember that God really is as kind as Jesus says He is. Sometimes the holiest moments don’t happen on mountaintops but in kitchens and cubicles, minivans and meetings. Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Topics: Unity, Service

A Day After Salvation

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 15, 2023

What happens to those who’ve just given their lives over to the Lord? Will they be able to stand the onslaught of the enemy that is coming? This message will be an encouragement to new converts to open their eyes to the one who chose them before the foundation of the world.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (2 Corinthians 5:17-18) (17) "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." (18) "And all things are of God, who hath ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, James 1:21, Romans 8:1-7, Romans 7:14-18, Romans 7:19-21, Galatians 2:20, Romans 8:8-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Plan For True Success: Seek Justice; Seek Humility

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 28, 2026

We are blessed in our poverty of spirit, our recognition of what is lacking in life, because that leaves us open to Him filling us with His Spirit.

Fourth Sunday Integral 2026 Today our Introit sings “Save us, O Lord our God and gather us from the nations to give thanks to your holy name and make it our glory to praise you.” Isn’t that a prayer that God take us to heaven? We should plead to God every day that He save us from our own sinful ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:45-62, Zephaniah 2:3, Zephaniah 3:12-13, Luke 1:38, Psalm 146:6-10, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Matthew 5:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Cope With Pain Using Spiritual Vision

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on

1. The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Champion

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

World-class athletes see winning in their mind’s eye. They win the event before it even begins. They see themselves crossing the finish line, overcoming obstacles, fighting the good fight. Likewise, you are in a race, too (1 Cor. 9:24). Here’s how you can

“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.” (Matthew 4:1) World-class athletes see winning in their mind’s eye. They win the event before it even begins. They see themselves crossing the finish line, overcoming obstacles, fighting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship Begins With Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025

Prayer transforms worry into peace, gratitude turns scarcity into joy, and intentional generosity creates lasting impact when we bring everything to God with open hearts.

Some days it feels like life is lived in the space between sighs. Between the doctor’s call and the next appointment. Between a stack of bills and a thin bank account. Between what we hoped for and what is here. In those spaces, God is nearer than breath. He leans over the rail of heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Topics: Prayer, Gifts

Highway To Hell Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 21, 2011

I want to do my best this morning to make the reality of the “Highway to Hell” a reality in the minds of everyone listening today.

“The Highway to Hell” Matthew 7:13-14 NLT AC/DC Highway to Hell (www.metrolyrics.com/highway-to-hell-lyrics-acdc.html) Living easy, living free; Season ticket on a one-way ride; Asking nothing, leave me be; Taking everything in my stride; Don't need reason, don't need rhyme; Ain't ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encompassing Love Of God

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

God's love encompasses everything. Let's open our hearts to these wonderful truths as we celebrate the birth of Christ."

"Good morning, everyone! What a joy to gather here on this Christmas Eve morning. Today, we embark on a journey to explore the depth and breadth of God's love. During Christmas, a season filled with love and joy, we are reminded of how God's love encompasses everything. Let's open ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Kick A Zeck In Shissel

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

Trust God by living quietly, minding your own business, and working faithfully so His love, not gossip or control, defines your relationships.

Opening Story – The Boat and the Drill A group of men were sailing out to sea. After a few hours one man calmly pulled out a drill and started boring a hole right under his seat. The others shouted, “Stop! What are you doing?” “Mind your own business,” he said. “This is my spot.” They cried, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Hebrews 4:9-11, Matthew 11:28-30, Proverbs 17:27-28, 1 Corinthians 8:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Home And Work

Contributed by Don Baggett on Sep 5, 2008

According to Colossians, the result of being in Christ, and having Christ in you, is not only a tremendous difference in your mind and heart, but also home and work.

If somebody runs up to you on the street this next week and asks, “What’s the main thought in the book of Colossians,” I hope you will quickly tell them, “That in all things, He might have the preeminence!” In chapter one, we see that the way to be fully pleasing to the Lord is to make sure He has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Burning Bush PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the story of Moses and the burning bush, emphasizing God's call, presence, and promise, and encouraging us to be open to God's plans, even when they seem impossible.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into a special part of the Holy Scriptures, a story dear to our faith, filled with God's presence, calling, and promise. The story of Moses and the burning bush as told in Exodus 3:1-16. A.W. Tozer once said, "God is looking for people through whom He can ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-16

Topics: God, I Am

Attitudes? Choices? Needs?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 8, 2023

DO WE EVER EVALUATE OUR ATTITUDES? Consider Micah's mandates. The battle we face is a battle of the mind and attitudes.

ATTITUDES? GOOD CHOICES? NEEDS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHAT DO YOU WANT? WHAT DO WE NEED? WHAT IS ESSENTIAL TO FULFILL GOD’S PURPOSE? … Recall the story of the young lady that had a terrible battle with cancer. The chemotherapy and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, 1 John 4:20, John 4:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The End Times

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Feb 19, 2008

The End Times can e really confusing and a little scary. Here are the nuts and bolts of Revelation and some helpful points to keep in mind.

The End Times and the book of Revelations is something that I got really interested about back in High School. When I was a senior, one of my friends let me borrow a copy of the popular book called Left Behind which was a novel that followed an interpretation about how the world was going to end ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calling The Unlikely

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Who do you identify yourself with? Jesus’ arms of welcome are always open. Anyone who followed Jesus genuinely, eventually ceased to be a sinner.

Opening illustration: Health clubs offer many different programs for those who want to lose weight and stay healthy. One fitness center caters only to those who want to lose at least 50 pounds and develop a healthy lifestyle. One member says that she quit her previous fitness club because she felt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational