Sermons on Our Thoughts:

Our Messiah, Our Peace

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 17, 2007

Isaiah 11:1-10 is the Old Testament for the Second Sunday in Advent, Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary. This was the occassion for the preaching of this message in December 2007, and the theme is that the Jesus, Our Messiah, is our personal peace in

Our Messiah, Our Peace! --Isaiah 11:1-10 Reading the newspaper, any piece of literature, or even the Bible between the lines can be a dangerous thing, because you face the possibility of misinterpreting the message. However, two Hebrew words, even though they actually do not appear in our text, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Our Commitment And Our Constraint

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021

In Romans 13:1-7, Paul discussed how we as Christians are to SUBMIT to the "higher powers" that are placed over us.

In America, that means that we are to obey the laws of the land no matter if the Republican party or the Democratic party is in power, as long as those laws are not contrary to the Word of God. Illus: One case in point is the legalization of abortion. According to the laws in most of our states, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father, Our Friend

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 6, 2008

This is the Eulogy I delivered for my father who died on Nov. 16th. It was the hardest sermon I ever delivered.

Our Father, Our Friend John Thomas Johnson (5/6/1931 – 11/16/2008) I stand before you this morning representing my family in this celebratory service of the life of our father. Some of you here today knew my father long before I did so I am sure there are some memories and experiences that you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting The Most From Your Job

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 2, 2010

Let’s think about how to get more out of life and our work. 1- Put more into it 2- Always be considerate of others 3- Realize who your real boss is

INTRO.- ILL.- Freddie was eighteen years old, friendly, and eager to do things right. Unfortunately, he wasn’t especially bright. He had just started his first job, as a delivery boy and general gofer at a furniture warehouse. His first task was to go out for coffee. He walked into a nearby ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"valentine Day And Love!"

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Feb 9, 2022

As we draw near to “Valentine’s Day” our thoughts are usually focused more on love. Love for our spouse, our family, our children, our loved-ones, and our friends. But we really can't talk about love without addressing the greatest of all love.

“Valentine's Day and Love!” Near “Valentine’s Day” our thoughts are usually focused on love. Love for our spouse, our family, our loved-ones, our friends. But we can't talk about love without thinking of the greatest love. *That’s the topic of our message... "The Love of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5

Our Authority Is Our Ally

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 6, 2009

Parents are the youth’s best ally.

Every hiker must have a backup plan. Even if we are not planning to be lost, we must have a backup plan if ever we got lost. One of the ways is to leave our trip plan behind. According to the Hiker’s Responsibility Code, “You are responsible for yourself, so be prepared… To leave your plans. Tell ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On The Good Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Our thoughts can either bring us down or lift us up. Focusing on the negatives makes it hard to see the positives. We need to focus on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy.

Today we're going to talk about focus. You know, like when your teacher tells you to stop daydreaming and pay attention in class. But we're not talking about algebra or history, we're talking about life and our relationship with God. Let's be real, there's a lot of stuff out there trying to grab ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Topics: Optimism, Mental Strength, Self-Belief, Happiness

Our Compassion And Our Consecration

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021

It is believed by many that some of the best training for life that one receives at college is not in the classroom, but in the dormitories.

That is, there are some roommates that can teach you more about life in the dorm, than any college professor can teach you in a classroom. One thing they certainly can teach you a lot about is patience. When you have a roommate in the dorm: • When you want to study, he wants to play the radio • ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Mind On God Series

Contributed by Thomas Wilke on May 1, 2021

Learning to think about God and what He says to think about.

With the right thoughts… You can live in Peace instead of Fear and Worry! With the right thoughts… You can have Joy and not Depression and Despair! With the right thoughts… You will make right choices and be an overcomer! But… If you think the wrong thoughts… You will stay confused, depressed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Romans 1:26-32, Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Passion Is Our Priority Series

Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Jun 20, 2007

What ever we are passionate about the most will get our priority.

Our Passion is Our Priority Welcome to week two of the “Summer of Passion Series.” Passion is an extreme excitement, a deep devotion and a longing love for something. God would desire that we would be passionate about him. Jesus tells us to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our God, Our Guide

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 13, 2009

We all need direction to get us where we need to go and the divine compass and guide of our lives will show us every step of the way, if we will only let Him lead.

Our God, Our Guide Griffith Baptist Church – 3/15/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 48 Key verse: Psalms 48:14 - For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death. Premise: We all need direction to get us where we need to go and the divine compass and guide of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The Lost PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

Jesus seeks us where we are, calls us by name, and transforms our lives with grace that leads to joyful repentance and welcome.

I wonder how many of us walked in today feeling small. Small under the weight of worries, small beside someone else’s success, small in the shadow of our own failures. We learn early how to tuck ourselves away—behind busyness, behind bravado, behind careful smiles. We wear “I’m fine” like it’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: God's Pursuit, Our Response

Understanding Our Father

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Aug 9, 2021

Everybody likes to be kind of understood. We may not understand all, but we can start somewhere.

Understanding our FATHER 1 John 1:5 Of course, it is impossible to understand The MOST HIGH. One word usually describes HIM in modern times, good. Those who know HIM more intimately will tell you that HE is Excellent and that that is an understatement. HE is WONDERFUL beyond description. One way ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

My Defender

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

This world is not our friend, but we have a defender! This is a short Bible study prepared for midweek prayer meeting.

I. Introduction: There have been a number of stories over the past few years regarding freedom of religion: as it intersects with speech (e.g., valedictory addresses), business (e.g., Hobby Lobby), education, gay rights, etc.? II. This world is not our ally (vv.16-19) A. We can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:16-23

The Book Of Isaiah 53: 1 - 12

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Mar 10, 2019

The book reveals the prophecy about Jesus and how He became our sin offering.

Isaiah 53: 1 - 12 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, And as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; And when we see Him, There is no beauty that we should desire Him. He is despised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, John 14:1-3, John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal