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It’s All In Your Mind

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 8, 2023

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We have 2 natures at war in us: the old fallen nature (connected to our bodies), and our new nature from Jesus. Whichever nature we feed is the nature which is going to dominate.

IT’S ALL IN YOUR MIND Eph. 4:23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An 8 year old boy and his 5 year old sister were riding in the back seat of the car. Their mom was overhearing their conversation. 2. BOY: “There is so much to think about. I just think all the time.” He asked his sister, “Do you think ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

As A Man Thinketh So Is He?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 24, 2017

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Does what a person repeatedly think about, and how they think about it, determine who they are becoming?

There has been a growing belief within Christianity that started with the ‘power of positive thinking/word of faith’ movements that what a person repeatedly thinks about, and how they think about it, will determine who they are becoming, and it is quoted as neuroscience fact, which it is not. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, 2 Corinthians 10:5-6, Isaiah 55:8-9, Proverbs 23:7, Romans 8:6-9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self Lies Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011

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Sermon #1 of a 4 part series on truth and lies. Based on material from a book called "The Lies We Believe, by Dr. Chris Thurman. Self lies come from erroneous thoughts floating around in our own minds.

Truth Series Sermon #1 SELF LIES CHCC – June 26, 2011 II Corinthians 10:4-5 INTRODUCTION: In this series of sermons I plan to focus on the kinds of lies people tend to allow to float around in their heads. We will deal with Self Lies, Worldly Lies, Marriage Lies, and Religious Lies. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breakthrough In The Mind Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 12, 2020

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We are in a war and for the most part that war is within – in our minds – it’s also in our thoughts and what we set our minds on becomes our reality – our minds dictate how we respond to life, situations and people.

Sermon 2: Breakthrough in the mind! Thesis: We are in a war and for the most part that war is within – in our minds – it’s also in our thoughts and what we set our minds on becomes our reality – our minds dictate how we respond to life, situations and people. We need to have a renewed mind to win ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-3, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Colossians 3:1-2, Romans 8:5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Then Shall We Recover Our Biblical Mind

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 15, 2009

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How to recover our biblical mind and way of thinking.

HOW THEN SHALL WE RECOVER OUR BIBLICAL MIND By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION My good friend, Francis Schaeffer wrote a challenging book entitled How Then Shall We Live? which challenged us to ground our daily living in the Word of God. Schaeffer warned America that it was losing its Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:27

Denomination: Baptist

Tired Thinking Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 31, 2015

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This message focuses on how our thinking affects our physical bodies. It also looks at the differences between a thought and the thinking process.

Tired Thinking Our Thoughts Are Not God’s Thoughts Scriptures: Prov. 15:13; 17:22; 2 Cor. 10:3-5; Rom. 12:2; Phil. 4:8 Introduction: The title of message this morning is “Tired Thinking” with a subtitle of “Our Thoughts Are Not God’s Thoughts.” This will be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Making Of A Monster Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

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Our mind is a battleground. The battle to become more like Jesus takes place in our mind. There are mind monsters that we must confront. It is time to turn on the light!

I. Introduction I know some of you will think less of me after I admit to you that I can remember when I was a young boy that when I went to bed, I did not want to sleep with my hand hanging off the side of my bed! I know I am supposed to be tough and courageous, but I was afraid that something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean The Pure In Heart Will See God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 16, 2025

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To be able to see God, one should be pure in heart.

What Does it Mean the Pure in Heart Will See God? Matthew 5:8 To be able to see God, one should be pure in heart. Here we have another of Jesus’ “blessed are” statements from his developing rundown of the individuals who should cheer in the manner God sees them. We call this list the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Letters Of Lament - Thoughts From Lamentations Chapter Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 15, 2009

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Comments from Lamentations chapter four.

Letters Of Lament – Thoughts From Lamentations Chapter Four INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we have walked down the wrong path – and have found at the end of it – a dead end. At the end of the road we cry out, “What have I done? How could ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (9 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

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Have you ever listened to someone on the radio and wondered what that person looked like.

If you have, you were probably, like most people, surprised when you actually saw that person. Why? Because that person probably did not look at all like you had thought from the way he/she sounded. I want to ask you another question. Have you ever read your Bible and tried to imagine what the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Idle Words

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025

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Words are powerful tools that can bring life or destruction. Jesus emphasises in Matthew 12:36-37 that every idle word will be judged. This highlights the importance of being mindful of what we say.

Title: AVOIDING IDLE WORDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 12:36-37 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 18:21, Ephesians 4:29, James 3:5-6, Colossians 4:6, Psalm 19:14 INTRODUCTION: Words are powerful tools that can bring life or destruction. Jesus emphasises in Matthew 12:36-37 that every idle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37, Proverbs 18:21, Ephesians 4:29, James 3:5-6, Colossians 4:6, Psalm 19:14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Provoking Thoughts From First John (1 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

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1 John is called one of the “General Epistles,” because it was not sent to a specific church. Rather, it was sent to churches in general.

The three books of John are referred to as “letters, however, the first was not written in the form of a letter. For example, it has no salutation nor conclusion. In fact, it has all the characteristics of a sermon in which a pastor is revealing his love for God’s people. To have a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Praise With A Pure Heart - Psalm 119:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 18, 2025

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The longest chapter in the Bible is not about laws and rituals—it is about delight in God's Word. Psalm 119 is a heart-felt celebration of God's truth, written by someone who deeply loved and honoured the Scriptures.

Go! And Praise with a Pure Heart - Psalm 119:7 Duration: 30 minutes Opening Prayer Lord, as we open Your Word today, open our hearts. Let Your truth be planted deep within us. Shape our thoughts, stir our affections, and strengthen our obedience. May Jesus Christ be glorified in all we say and do. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:7, 2 Timothy 2:15, James 1:22, Psalm 51:17, John 1:14, Romans 5:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

“pure Religion Rejoices With The People Of God” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 29, 2015

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James tells us that pure religion sees the ground as level at the foot of the cross.

“Honor God by accepting each other, as Christ has accepted you.” - Romans 15:7 (CEV) In discussing “pure religion,” James shares the same idea as Paul. Pure religion recognizes the “ground is level at the foot of the cross.” 1. An exhortation - v. 1 By ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Man: Seeing God;the Pure In Heart. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 23, 2011

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Who are the pure in heart and where do they see God? While we are at it why don’t all see God?

Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the Pure in heart! Hi as you know we’ve been wandering through the beatitudes, well today’s beatitude or the blessing that Jesus talks about is “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.” There’s been an interesting discovery this week in the science world and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

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