Sermons on Renew Your Mind:

The Great Commission's Friends And Foes

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 7, 2013

The Great Commission flows out of the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, and it gives purpose and meaning to everything!

We’ve just come through the season of Lent, the season of preparation, preparation largely for Holy Week, with the high point being Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It is a process, a journey that the Church of Jesus Christ has gone through for the better part of 2000 years. I think the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Vineyard

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 29, 2013

I believe that God who showered His blessings & protection on Israel of old has done the same for us. And as he looked for a harvest of righteousness & justice from them, so is He also looking for such a harvest from us.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) TEXT: Isaiah 5:1 7; 1 Peter 2:9; Matthew 6:10; 1 Corinthians 10:6 A. 18 years ago, down in TX, I spent 6 days on jury duty, most of that time as a juror in a child ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 6:10, 1 Corinthians 10:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Studies In Genesis: Chapters 4 & 5 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 4 1. And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christian Walk Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013

We who claim to be Christians must be sure they are on the true path.

The Christian Walk 1 John 2:7-14 Introduction Last week we learned that sin is not normal in the Christian. The Christian’s sin does not affect just that person, but the entire body of Christ. We saw from the plural "we have an advocate" that there has to at least be a sense in which the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Looking Forward To The Second Christmas"

Contributed by Michael Molenaar on Nov 22, 2011

A sermon for Advent and preparing for Christmas.

Isaiah 2:1-5 “Looking Forward to the Second Christmas” On this first Sunday of Advent our lesson focuses on the hope we have in the coming of Christ. As a child the Christmas Season was filled with hope. There was the hope that there would be snow on the ground on Christmas Day; there ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Miracle, Meaning & The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 20, 2013

And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.” - (Luke 1:35)

The miracle, meaning & the message of Christmas In today's reading, our text is taken from gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke chapter 2:1-14. The historic record of the birth of Christ can be found in the gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 2:1-20. It starts with the full description of that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Myths Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014

This is the second in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

“The MYTHS” Purpose living for a New Year - #2 of 4 Jerry Watts MATT 16:13-19 • Shortly after I became your pastor I took a trip to Saddleback for 2 conferences in one week. One conference was “Preaching for Life-Change” and the other was “The Purpose-Driven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Groaning In Our Waiting

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 2, 2015

The Holy Spirit give us hope in our hopelessness.

Title: Groaning in our Waiting Text: Romans 8:18-25 Thesis: The Holy Spirit gives us hope in our hopelessness. Introduction: I read this week that there is a high end, reservation only and cloth napkins restaurant in Portland, Oregon named “The Groaning Board.” My guess is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Was Necessary

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2014

In our study today we will see that the cross was necessary from two points of view. THE CROSS WAS NECESSARY FROM GOD’S POINT OF VIEW. THE CROSS WAS NECESSARY FROM A HUMAN POINT OF VIEW.

March 2, 2014 Series: Thinking About the Cross-Lesson #1 Title: The Cross was Necessary Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-35 Introduction Our text is the twenty-sixth verse of Luke 24: “Wasn't it clearly predicted by the prophets that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

All Of Us Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 12, 2015

If we’re going to build God’s Kingdom in these desperate times, we must all work humbly together.

In a classic episode from The Andy Griffith Show in the 1960’s, Andy Taylor, the sheriff of Mayberry, is out of town. His deputy, Barney Fife, is in charge, and he has deputized Gomer, the local mechanic. The two deputies are walking down the street one evening when they notice that someone ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016

God's greatest gift came to a small town, through a humble family and as a helpless infant

O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM Sunday January 6, 1850, was bitterly cold in Colchester, England, a hard-biting blizzard keeping most people at home and away from church that day. At a small church on Artillery Street only about a dozen showed up. When it became apparent that even the pastor would not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Prophecy And Proclamation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 20, 2016

The Book of Revelation describes that day when Jesus will return to earth. The message of Revelation is summarized by the statement: “He (Jesus) is coming with the clouds” of heaven (not ordinary clouds but clouds of glory).

Lesson: I.A.3: Prophecy and Proclamation (Revelation 1:7-8) Revelation 1:7-8 (NIV) 7 “Look, he is coming with the clouds,” and “every eye will see him, even those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Horsemen Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Apr 21, 2017

The Lamb has taken the scroll, The Title deed to creation, The price to redeem creation was paid 2000 years ago, But, Now the time is ripe. The Lamb breaks the seals to the deed And as He does things begin to happen. We see the Four Horsemen.

Revelation 6 I. Introduction A. The Lamb has taken the scroll 1. The Title deed to creation 2. The price to redeem creation was paid 2000 years ago 3. But, Now the time is ripe B. The Lamb breaks the seals to the deed 1. And as He does things begin to happen 2. The first four ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 13, 2016

A description of the crucifixion and our response

I. Introduction A. I borrowed part of this message from another pastor on Sermon Central 1. But, I erased his name from the text 2. And now, I can’t find it 3. My most sincere apology kind sir 4. Please forgive my sloppy ways C. In 1173 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Ordinary Men

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Aug 7, 2017

We are to follow the example of the disciples to follow Jesus.

Title: Ordinary Men Date: 8/13/17 Place: BLCC Text: 1 Corinthians 1.26-29 CT: We are to follow the example of the disciples to follow Jesus. [Screen 1] FAS: A lady, who teaches first grade, told about an interaction she had with one of her students on the first day of school. Accustomed to going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Christian Church