Sermons about Original Thought

Pilgrims - Beginning

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

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The origin of the Pilgrims, who formed the first permanent Colony in America

(The sources for this brief history include: Museum of 17th century Plymouth, The BBC archives, Experience Nottinghamshire, Bassetlaw Museum, The Light and The Glory) This Pilgrim story begins in 1606 in the small north Nottinghamshire village of Scrooby, population then about 150-200, and now ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hinduism Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 22, 2008

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A study of Hinduism’s origins, belief system, and difference to Christianity.

Hinduism “We are All Divine” Intro To the typical Western way of thinking, Hinduism and other Asian views of life appear strange. That’s because we who live in the Western world have a religious and cultural heritage much different from that of the people of the East. Things developed much ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son Revisted

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 24, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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Why the original version would have been so shocking

The Gospel reading is taken from: Luke 15:11-20 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his Father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Justice Of God In The Damnation Of Sinners

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 28, 2019

based on 1 rating

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This challenging topic “THE JUSTICE OF GOD IN THE DAMNATION OF SINNERS” originates from a sermon by American Christian Theologian - Reformer - Author - Pastor -- Jonathan Edwards, originally published in the year 1734.

TITLE: THE JUSTICE OF GOD IN THE DAMNATION OF SINNERS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 18:20-33 This challenging topic “THE JUSTICE OF GOD IN THE DAMNATION OF SINNERS” originates from a sermon by American Christian Theologian - Reformer - Author - Pastor -- Jonathan Edwards, originally published in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Fallen World... For Now!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 2, 2013

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We live in a world that was once a good place but now it is a fallen world infected by evil... but we look forward to a new world that is all good.

Title: Living in a Fallen World… for Now! Text: I Corinthians 15:19-26 Thesis: We live in a world of good and bad but because of Jesus Christ, we look forward to a new world that is all good. (Revelation 21:1-5) Introduction In St. Petersburg, Florida three police officers died tragically ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apostles, What They Were And What They Weren't Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 4, 2009

based on 8 ratings

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This looks at the original Apostles and what made them who they were.

How would you like to have been in that job interview? “So, you want to be an apostle, what previous experience do you have? None huh, oh right this is the first time the position has been advertised for.” “Yes, we do have a requirement, that’s right, just one: So were you with Jesus from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Participate In A Local Church

Contributed by Mario Bruni D. D.. on Jun 4, 2016

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Many Christians without finding out if church attendance is required or needful, just feel it is unnecessary. Could it be they really do not want to know the answer or do not care? Let us start examining if church attendance is required or necessary.

Why Participate in Your Local Church Christians sometimes fail to see the need to be active in a specific local church. God’s word gives many passages that refer to local churches ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Leadeth Me , O Blessed Thought ! - Following The Lord In Our Daily Walk

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

based on 38 ratings

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LEAD ME 1.IN THE PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS 2.IN THE TRUTH 3. BESIDE STILL WATERS 4. TO THE ROCK THAT IS HIGHER THAN I 5.IN THE WAY EVERLASTING 6. IN THE WAY OF PROFIT 7.IN THE WILDERNESS

HE LEADETH ME , O BLESSED THOUGHT ! - Following the Lord in our daily walk OUTLINE 1.LEAD ME IN THE PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS 2.LEAD ME IN THE TRUTH 3.LEAD ME BESIDE STILL WATERS 4.LEAD ME TO THE ROCK THAT IS HIGHER THAN I 5.LEAD ME IN THE WAY EVERLASTING 6.LEAD ME IN THE WAY OF PROFIT 7.LEAD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everything You Wanted To Know About Revenge But Never Thought You'd Hear In Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

based on 45 ratings

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The desire for revenge and justice is part of being in God’s image. But, because sin corrupts us, and because our lives are intended to center around God, we must defer revenge (and sometimes justice) to Him.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Revenge But Never Thought You’d Hear in Church (Romans 12:14, 17-21) 1. Today’s sermon has little to do with the subject of forgiveness. 2. The Bible is clear that forgiveness is crucial to the Christian life; it is the hallmark of our faith. 3. Not long ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does God Alone Choose Who Gets To Heaven? - Thoughts On Predestination In A Quantum Universe

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 31, 2020

based on 6 ratings

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Christians get into endless debates about free will, predestination, losing your salvation vs once-saved-always-saved, getting lost in the complexity of it all.

Quite often, discussions about theological issues boil down to one side pulling out their list of Scriptures proving their doctrine and the other side pulling out their list of Scriptures to prove their contrary doctrine, and most often, it is whoever has the most extensive list that wins. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 1:4-11, Colossians 3:12, 1 Peter 1:2, John 15:16, Romans 8:28, John 15:19, 1 Timothy 2:4, 1 Peter 1:23, John 3:3-7, John 10:29, Hebrews 11:3 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B - Dirty Hands And Dirty Thoughts

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 29, 2024

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“Nothing ever happens in the world that does not first happen inside a mind...”

An illustration for those who deny the reality of concupiscence: A visitor was once being shown around an art gallery. The gallery contained some beautiful paintings which were universally acknowledged to be masterpieces. At the end of the tour the visitor said, "I don't think much of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9, Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Catholic

Preaching Christ Crucified

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 1, 2011

based on 1 rating

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Thoughts on preaching

When a person is called to “trial preach”, he has a dilemma. How can he go into a church that he doesn't know in a community that he doesn't know and preach a sermon that is relevant to people he doesn't know? I'm at an advantage here because I live in this community and I'm active in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Denomination: *other

Communion: Chosen, Blessed, Broken, Given

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 26, 2012

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Communion thoughts

“Chosen, Blessed, Broken, Given” Henri Nouwen/ 4 words Describe JESUS & All Genuine Christians. “Took (Chose), Blessed, Broke, Gave Feeding 5000, Last Supper, Emmaus Road 1. CHOSEN: I am CHOSEN by God! I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:10-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Gigo

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

based on 124 ratings

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An exhortation to be pure in our thought life.

GIGO Anyone who has been around computers knows the term GIGO, Garbage In, Garbage Out. A computer only does what it is told and while the computer gets the blame for any problems, the responsibility usually lies with the programmer. Most computer glitches are human glitches. A programmer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Being Under The Influence I

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 12, 2008

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There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our sinful nature or the Holy Spirit.

Title: Being Under the Influence Text: Romans 8:1-11 The Big Idea: There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our own sinful nature or the Holy Spirit. Introduction The conflict between good and evil is as old as time… the earliest was a cosmic battle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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