Sermons on original thought:

Thoughts On Submission.

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2023

Fight it all you want, but we are all to submit to God and many others.

There was a discussion about women submitting to their husbands, but submission touches every realm of our lives. Hupotasso is a military term meaning to rank under. The Captain submits to the Major. In a two person relationship, someone must have the tie breaking vote or the responsibilty. If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Timothy 6:1-2, Colossians 4:1, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Hebrews 13:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts On Thanksgiving

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 1, 2022

In everything give thanks. How should our thanksgiving be seen by others.

I. Our Thanksgiving Should be Public 1. In verse 15, “…. turned back, with a loud voice.” 2. Psalm 105:1, 119: 108, 100:4 II. Our Thanksgiving Should be Practical 1. In verse 16, “…giving Him thanks.” 2. How do you show a thankful heart? a. With our life, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 b. With our tithes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts And Memories Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 25, 2024

I'm sure each of us have our own special memories. There is some special deed, word, and/or time spent together. But I also know of the emptiness, sorrow, confusion that comes with the losing of a friend and loved one.

I'm sure each have our own special memories of Tressa. Some special deed, word, time spent together. But I also know of the emptiness, sorrow, confusion that comes with the losing of a friend and loved one. Perhaps the greatest unasked question here this evening is the word why? She was so ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-5, Ecclesiastes 9:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Thought PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

To explore the power of thoughts in shaping our actions and results, emphasizing the significant impact of faith and belief in our lives.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the banner of faith, bound together by the common thread of our belief, and united in our shared pursuit of understanding. We are here to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of God's Word, to seek His guidance, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23-24

Topics: Power, Thought

Five Views Of Origins Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2014

How can mankind account for the origin of the universe and of mankind? The message seeks to explore ideas that are current.

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” [1] Is the universe twenty billion years old? Can we emphatically state that the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Original Home Alone

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 13, 2024

Jesus was left behind at His Father's House by Mary and Joseph after the Festival. How often do we leave Jesus behind as well? Why did Jesus stay behind? Find out.

12.29.24 Luke 2:41–52 (EHV) 41 Every year his parents traveled to Jerusalem for the Passover Festival. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Festival. 43 When the days had ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

The Original Christmas Emotion

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 27, 2002

Four times in the Christmas Story we encounter fearful people of God: Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. In all cases, they are comforted by God’s angels. And they are told, “fear not”.

Christmas Eve message—the Original Christmas Emotion Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts If we were contestants on the game show Family Feud and were asked to list words associated with Christmas, we might include some of the following—joy, peace, goodwill, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-12, Luke 1:26-29

Denomination: Congregational

The Original Mr. Ed

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 11, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 22: 1 – 41

Numbers 22: 1 – 41 The Original Mr. Ed 22 Then the children of Israel moved, and camped in the plains of Moab on the side of the Jordan across from Jericho. 2 Now Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites. 3 And Moab was exceedingly afraid of the people because they were ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Original Ghost-Buster Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 6, 2006

What are ghosts? What are they up to? How has Jesus dealt with them?

The Original Ghostbuster November 5, 2006 (Show Ghost-buster Video Clip) In case you didn’t recognize it, that was a scene from “Ghost-busters”, a comedy that came out about 20 years ago, but it’s still amazingly well-known today! It’s a story about 3 odd ball scientists who after getting kicked ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Origin Of The Marriage Covenant

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 16, 2022

Marriage is the one institution in America that is under the most satanic attack! I believe the main reason so many couples are getting divorced is because they have forgotten the origins of the Marriage Covenant itself.

Marriage is the one institution in America that is under the most satanic attack! For years, Hollywood has been the leading majority of divorces in the country. Celebrity marriages often happen at the drop of a hat and crash and burn just as quickly. Some celebrity couples stay together for years ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Original Star Trek Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 23, 2008

We can learn from the Wise Men what is required to take a "Star Trek" which leads to Jesus.

THE ORIGINAL “STAR TREK” Matthew 2:1-12 READ BUBBA CLAUS (David Dykes)(Listed at the end of the message) * Do you know what a “Trekkie” is? Well, I am one. IN 1966 Bill Shatner took the helm of the starship “Enterprise” whose “Mission was and is “to seek out new life & civilization, to boldly go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall And Original Sin

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 1, 2002

How did the world get in such a mess? Where does the evil found in our society find its roots? The answer is not mental insanity, but original sin.

The Fall and Original Sin (Genesis 3:1-7) 1. Lots of tragic news: child killed by molester; mother murdered her children.. 2. O’Reilly guest---all murderers are insane… 3. Now sometimes people are insane, but so many people refuse to accept another explanation for mankind’s woes: original sin. 4. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Family Is Divine In Origin. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 2, 2013

For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together let no man separate.” (Matthew 19:1-6).

The Bible teaches that the institution of family is of divine origin and purpose. It also provides guidelines for good relations within the family. A commitment to the divine principles provides today’s best hope for the recovery of family life. Marriage is a divine institution, ordained and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Original Prodigal Sons Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 26, 2011

A study of chapter 30 verses 1 through 33

Isaiah 30: 1 -33 The Original Prodigal Sons 1 “Woe to the rebellious children,” says the LORD, “Who take counsel, but not of Me, and who devise plans, but not of My Spirit, that they may add sin to sin; 2 Who walk to go down to Egypt, and have not asked My advice, to strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Original And Only Gospel Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 23, 2007

A message from an expository series on the book of Galatians.

“The Original and Only Gospel” Galatians 1:6-10 In this letter Paul goes against the standards for letter writing of His day by skipping the typical complimentary word. Proper letter writing form dictated that you say something good about the recipients. But Paul jumps from the greeting ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ