Sermons on rational thinkers:

Mindfulness For Christians

Contributed by George Warner on Mar 7, 2021

Happiness depends as much upon temperament as upon fortune

PHILIPPIANS 4:8 says : Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report : If there be any virtue and if there be any praise think on these things. BUT what exactly is the human mind supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Nourishment On Our Journey To The Mountain

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2024

That story always reminds me of the critical scenes in book 3 of Tolkien’s Ring Trilogy, when the lembas bread nourishes Sam and Frodo on their way to Mount Doom.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2024 Saint Paul was one of the greatest Christian thinkers of his day or any other day, and we see it clearly in his letter to the Church of Ephesus. He has just told us to put off our old nature, prone to selfishness and sin, corrupted by uncontrolled lusts for money, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51, Ephesians 4:30-32, Ephesians 5:1-2, Psalm 34:2-9, 1 Kings 19:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

God Reveals The Truth Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 30, 2007

A sermon for the Resurrection of our Lord, Series C.

The Resurrection of our Lord, April 8, 2007, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord of all life, on this day you burst the bonds of death, defeated the power of evil, and came back to your grieving disciples in all of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Jiminy Cricket Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2001

We need to know the difference between God’s voice, Satan’s voice, our own voice, and others voices. It is a matter of life and death. One voice brings life, resurrection, peace and the others bring death, destruction, and chaos.

Jiminy Cricket part 3 Thesis: We need to know the difference between God’s voice, Satan’s voice, our own voice, and others voices. It is a matter of life and death. One voice brings life, resurrection, peace and the others bring death, destruction, and chaos. Review Last two weeks messages- Power ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-23, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking By Faith Part #2

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 10, 2005

Part #2 in a Faith Series

WALKING BY FAITH PART # 2 Last Night we were talking about how God can’t Use Quitters!!! We don’t need any distraction, We need a CLEAR DIRECTION FOR OUR FAITH WALK!!! WITH OUR GOD!!! We must continue forward in our faith walk… Some Months ago our Pastor said in his sermon Something that hits ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Me Some Word

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

It is the Word of God that keeps us and sustains us.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson Pastor, First Baptist Church Ardmore, Oklahoma Pastor@firstbaptist.org TITLE: GIVE ME SOME WORD SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 1:1-5 St. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2. The same was in the beginning with God. 3. All things were ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Help People Better Their Perspectives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO HELP DIFFICULT PEOPLE GAIN A BETTER BALANCE OF THEIR PERSPECTIVES Some Christians occasionally say to their friends, "Why can't they just accept what the Bible is saying rather than trying to rely on logic?" When they speak this way they fail to realize that God wants us to be logical, to

HOW TO HELP DIFFICULT PEOPLE GAIN A BETTER BALANCE OF THEIR PERSPECTIVES Some Christians occasionally say to their friends, "Why can't they just accept what the Bible is saying rather than trying to rely on logic?" When they speak this way they fail to realize that God wants us to be logical, to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Matthew Brown on Apr 16, 2004

We all want change but how many are willing to pay the price of letting go?

Change Joshua 1:1-5 After the death of the LORD’S servant Moses, the LORD said to Moses’ assistant Joshua, son of Nun, (2) "My servant Moses is dead. Now you and all these people must cross the Jordan River into the land that I am going to give the people of Israel. (3) I will give you every ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

But We See Jesus

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 3, 2006

See Jesus is all that really matters. when we truly see Him, the rest falls into place.

BUT WE SEE JESUS Text: Hebrews 2:9 Intro: "Two men looked through prison bars: one saw mud; the other saw stars." ___author unknown *What do men see today? *the unsaved see bleak, dismal, distressed, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Push Past Your Limitations

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 19, 2015

Some of us want rosy terrains with no boulders and terrors! Doesn’t work that way! Push past the hindrances! I said push past!

Push past your limitations! Philippians 3:13”But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” You know what, I love to read the experiences of people who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What’s On Your Mind? What Are You Thinking About?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 2, 2017

One of the most important steps we can take toward achieving our greatest potential in life is to learn to monitor our thoughts and its impact on our attitude.

Proverbs 4:23 says "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it". One of the most important steps we can take toward achieving our greatest potential in life is to learn to monitor our thoughts and its impact on our attitude. Everything we perceive in the physical world ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Meaning Of The Seven Churches In The Book Of Revelation

Contributed by Lay Man on Jun 8, 2015

To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. – Revelation 2:1

To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. – Revelation 2:1 A viewpoint held in our day as almost as factual and unalterable is the belief that the seven churches in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get The Heart Right

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 18, 2025

Jeremiah tells Juda they need to get their heart right.

Jeremiah 17:5-10 Get the heart Right 1. According to Jeremiah Judah has much sin in their Hearts • Their sins were “written with a pen of iron” 17:1 The method used to inscribe the most permanent of records • Their Hearts and all their works were sinful it had left permanent damage • The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

Smart Love - Philippians 1:9-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2021

Are you ready for the Day of Christ?

Philippians 1:9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Understanding A Variety Of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force,

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

Understanding a Variety of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force, and Authority - John 20:21

Understanding a Variety of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force, and Authority - John 20:21 The following four motivational factors; power, force, influence, and authority are to be seen from their sources in the Lord, the scriptures, the Holy Spirit, and the will of God. When the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational