Sermons on Renewing Minds:

Money Matters!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 27, 2010

Giving is a way we love God with all our our heart, soul, mind and strength and out neighbor as ourselves... and away we lay up treasure in heaven!

Title: Why Go To Church: Money Matters! Text: I Timothy 6:6-19 Thesis: Giving money is a way we love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and our neighbor as ourselves... and to lay up treasure in heaven! Introduction Johann Tetzel was a Dominican monk who served at the Pope’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness 101

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 4, 2013

Holiness is an action word. It is what God does in us and what happens to us when He does it. Peter tells the church to "prepare our minds for action."

Holiness 101 2 Peter 1:13-1:21 Introduction- I want to look at holiness for a minute and I know that the word holiness strikes fear in some because it plays to our weaknesses and draws attention to our failures. If I asked you in three words to describe yourself, what would it be? If before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Flesh And Spirit And Cleverness For The Gospel

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2013

We must listen to the Spirit of God rather than our weak minds and wills so that we can bear the fruits of the Spirit and with cleverness spread God's kingdom.

Today’s Scripture readings offer a number of challenges and difficulties to the Christian. On the face of it, it appears that Jesus is applauding a dishonest steward’s actions in cheating his employer. Worse, He seems to be telling His disciples that the ends justify the means. Of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Tongues Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 18, 2013

Pentecost, in most people’s mind, is what they think of when you hear the word “Pentecostal.” (Pentecost has a much richer history & meaning)

The Holy Spirit & His Work Introduction: A Jack Harris was an older man, gardener, winter he was stuck in his house. 1 Every year his kids got him a jigsaw puzzle for Christmas to give him something to do over the winter months. a One year, 5000 piece puzzle: took him 16 months to put it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Jesus Look Like? Series

Contributed by Art Good on Jul 26, 2007

If you could use a single word to define Jesus what would it be? Love comes to mind, maybe forgiving, merciful, kind? How about the Word “grace”?

What Does Jesus Look Like? Art Good (For “Mirror Image” Series March 25, 2007) If you could use a single word to define Jesus what would it be? Love comes to mind, maybe forgiving, merciful, kind? How about the Word “grace”? Great word – grace. I have said a number of times that I long to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Mount Sinai

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 22, 2015

Worship---of God, going up to Jerusalem, climbing the mountain to seek the presence of God is now your repentant heart and your mind---to save your soul.

MOUNT SINAI by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 20, 2015) "Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-26

Denomination: Friends

Take Heed How You Hear

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

It is important how we come to church and hear! We often forget that listening to preaching is an act of worship but few really prepare their mind to hear the Word in a focused way.

TAKE HEED HOW YOU HEAR TEXT: Hebrews 2:1-4 Hebrews 2:1-4 KJV Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. [2] For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Not A Man

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 30, 2014

To show that GOD is not man in terms of lying and repenting (changing minds), HE is GOD forever, and whatever He says and promised, He will do it and has the capacity and ability to do.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you lie? Do you change your mind? GOOD. You're not my savior but JESUS is my Savior. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is not man in terms of lying and repenting (changing minds), HE is GOD forever, and whatever He says and promised, He will do ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

If The Bugle Is Expected, A Flute Will Not Do

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 16, 2019

If we will honour the Risen Saviour, we must ensure that we are focused on what is of importance to Him. Our purpose is not to make people like us, but to fulfil the mind of the Master.

“Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching? If even lifeless instruments, such as the flute or the harp, do not give distinct notes, how will anyone know what is played? And if the bugle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday: Celebrating The Last Supper

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 9, 2018

In this pictorial presentation the 12 Apostles speak their minds to themselves in the light of the words which they have just heard Jesus speak, "One of you will betray me."

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Mark 14:13-19 WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER NARRATOR: The 14th chapter of the Gospel of Mark tells us "On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the Passover lamb, Jesus' disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Trust Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 17, 2018

There are events that are etched into our minds and hearts that live there forever. Because there was a moment in time when everything seemed to change. We refer to these sometimes as defining moments. Here are a few.

DEFINING MOMENTS “Learning to Trust” Daniel 6:1-22 There are events that are etched into our minds and hearts that live there forever. Because there was a moment in time when everything seemed to change. We refer to these sometimes as defining moments. Here are a few. October 24, 1929. While ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Belief, Believing And Faith - Interchangeable Terms?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 23, 2020

The word “believe” is broad and is open to all kinds and variations of meaning depending on what the person has in mind. What does the Bible say about belief, believing and faith?

Belief, Believing and Faith - Interchangeable Terms? Today we will be reading from Hebrews 11:1-6 We live in the era of cheap grace and easy salvation. “Just repeat after me.” “Did you mean that with all of your heart?” “You’re saved! Write that date down in your Bible and make sure you tell ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, James 2:14-26, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Feeling Fine

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Everything we do aids the health of body, mind and soul. It all ties in to the two great commandments of loving God with your whole being and your neighbor as yourself.

A farmers son, who was about to begin his studies at medical school said, "Dad, when I get to be a doctor, I think I'll specialize in obstetrics." The old man shook his head and responded, "Likely you'll be just wasting your time son. Chances are, soon as you begin making ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-8

Forgiveness And Wholeness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 4, 2021

Carrying the weight of guilt affects us, body, mind, and spirit. God's forgiveness of us and our forgiveness of others brings healing to our whole being.

March 3, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 2:1-12; Psalm 32 Forgiveness and Wholeness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We aren’t like a car. You can take apart a car and put it back together. It’ll run just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Overarching History: The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 20, 2021

How do you see history? How does your mind frame the world around you? Are you seeing it from a Godly perspective, or from a secular perspective?

How do you see history? How does your mind frame the world around you? Are you seeing it from a Godly perspective, or from a secular perspective? Today we’re going to talk about God’s Overarching History: The Big Picture. Today we’re going to go from Genesis to John to Revelation and frame within ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8, Isaiah 46:9, Isaiah 46:11

Denomination: Salvation Army