Sermons on Opening Minds:

Sacrificial Giving

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

When we give, not just out of our wealth, but as a sacrifice it counts as a credit with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opens up God’s riches to meet our needs.

Textual Idea Paul praised the Philippians for their sacrificial giving, not as something that he needed, but as a credit to their account with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opened up the heavens to meet their needs. Sermon Idea When we give, not just out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Fasten Your Seat Belt, Pilgrim, You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 6, 2014

Jesus is the star of the book of Acts from beginning to end, and everywhere in between. This sermon examines Jesus's opening salvos in the church era and the promise of His return and what all these things portend for the church and for us.

Fasten Your Seat Belt, Pilgrim, You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 2, 2014 TEXT: Our text will be Acts 1:1-11, so please turn in your Bibles to Acts 1. INTRODUCTION This morning I’m beginning a new preaching series through the book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting For Your Rights

Contributed by David King on Apr 23, 2008

This is to open the believers’ eyes to the great opportunities and blessings available to them in Christ Jesus. By the process of creation, and of course, recreation, we have inalienable rights because of our joint-heirship with Christ. If the enemy has

FIGHTING FOR YOUR RIGHTS Some years ago I was on a flight from one city to another in the company of my senior Pastor. It was an evengelistic trip and also my first flight ever. I was hungry before we boarded the flight but I had no time to get anything to bite for two reasons--one, I did not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through Prayer Pt 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 27, 2019

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 door to the presence and guidance of the Lord.

Series: Find joy in the journey through Prayer! Scripture: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in 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 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, 1 Chronicles 4:10, John 16:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nehemiah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 20, 2022

The book of Nehemiah opens in the Persian city of Susa in the year 444 BC. Later that year, Nehemiah traveled to Israel, leading the third of three returns by the Jewish people following their seventy years of exile in Babylon.

Nehemiah Nehemiah is the central figure of the Book of Nehemiah, which describes his work in rebuilding Jerusalem during the Second Temple period. He was governor of Persian Judea under Artaxerxes I of Persia. Born: 473 BC, Babylon Nationality: Israeli Parents: Hachaliah Most scholars believe ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Echo: The Abilities Of Visions

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 7, 2022

Oh, here comes the dreamer... 13 long years before the dreams become a reality. We seem to focus on the temporal not the eternal. May we open our eyes to see what God is doing.

ECHO… THE ABILITIES OF VISION… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this in 2 parts) I once read a lesson about this man, Simeon, he was a shepherd that lived in 390 A.D. He saw how corrupt the world had become. So he decided to LIVE ABOVE ALL THE EVIL and CORRUPTION. So ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Genesis 37:3, Joel 2:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revelation 1: A Declaration Of Praise And Promise

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 16, 2023

The opening chapter of the book of Revelation shows that in what seems to be the darkest and most hopeless periods of history, the Lord Jesus Christ is still Lord and King over HIs creation, and that all things will be made new.

If the book of Revelation had just this one chapter, it is enough for us to give praise and glory to God. He shows not just the apostle John but all of us that He is in charge of the affairs of His creation. No mere created being, whether it be mortal humanity or malevolent demon, will ever have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20, John 1:1-4, Proverbs 21:1, Colossians 1:15-18, John 14:6, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Seek The Kingdom Matthew 7:7-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 22, 2025

Matthew 7:7-8 speaks directly to our relationship with God and His heart for us - For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.

Go! And Seek the Kingdom Matthew 7:7-8 Introduction Good morning, dear brothers and sisters! It is such a blessing to gather together in the presence of our Lord to worship, learn, and grow in His Word. Today, we will focus on the powerful and encouraging words of Jesus in Matthew 7:7-8. These ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, James 4:2-3, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 13:44, Luke 18:1-8, Lamentations 3:22-23, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way Of Jesus - Marker # 5 - I Am Learning The Teachings Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 5, 2018

The teachings of Jesus are a window, along with all other Holy Scripture, into the heart and mind of God. This is the 5th sermon in a sermon series on "The Way of Jesus", an initiative of my tribe, The Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada

Way Of Jesus #5 - Learning the Teachings of Jesus We’ve been looking at the Way of Jesus anchors Today’s is “I am learning the teachings of Jesus” Meetings in office - best quotes are always from Jesus Way of Jesus is about how to have a Jesus -shaped ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Put A Positive Spin On Every Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us view problems with the mind of Christ. When you are tempted to say, "All these problems make me think that my efforts are not worth it, remember Romans 8:28.

1. The Holy Spirit increasingly sanctifies those who are a part of His family. The Spirit frees us from the problems, restrictions and penalties of sin as He sanctifies us. 2 Cor. 3:18, Paul writes, "But we all with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord are changed from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Live A Happy Life?

Contributed by David Cook on Aug 3, 2022

Real happiness in life comes from anchoring our lives in God's Word.

If you were to ask your family or friends this question, "What is the one thing you want most in this life?" What do you think their answer would be? What is the first answer that pops into your mind? I bet many people would answer that question like this, "I just want to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

The New Awakening Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Sep 28, 2001

The alarm that went off on September 11 is opening our eyes to the problem of individualism. The only thing that will keep us from collectively rolling over in our bed of apathy is a strong call to the cross of Christ and to genuine Christian community.

The New Awakening Pastor Jim Luthy It has been two and a half weeks since we were awakened by the news of terrorists striking on our own soil. Since that time, we have heard that the attacks awakened a "sleeping giant." But that leads me to some questions. If we were a "sleeping giant," why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Casual Or Concrete Commitment?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 10, 2010

Commitment is viewed by many diferent people many different ways, yet the scripture has another idea about what commitment is and how we can achieve single-minded devotion to Christ.

CASUAL OR CONCRETE COMMITMENT (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise indicated) A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Every day he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love And Unity In The Community

Contributed by Mark Engler on Jan 2, 2015

The first century Christians at Rome struggled with unity in their Christian community, the church of today does too. If are to accomplish the mission of Christ, Christians must work together in unity as one mind, one heart.

Love and Unity in the Community Romans 14:1-15:13 INTRO: A man said: I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, “Stop! Don’t jump!” “Why shouldn’t I?” he said. I said, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrate Reason?

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 8, 2010

When atheist and others attack Christmas, should Christians be intimidated? Is believing in God a crutch for weak minded people? (part of this sermon was adapted from a sermon by Craig Groeschel entitled What Child is This)

Albert Schweitzer, accepting the Nobel Pease Prize- Humanism, in all its simplicity, is the only genuine spirituality. Christmas is a time of celebration for many, but it has increasingly become a source of controversy. David Silverman, president, American Humanist, said- The invisible man in the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Charismatic