Sermons on Renewing Our Mind:

Finding Fearless Focus

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 1, 2010

Keeping our focus on God is quite difficult for some, especially with the great amount of distractions found in today's fast paced world. Yet, Paul calls us to keep our devotion and single mindeness.

FINDING FEARLESS FOCUS (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Focus is a word we hear a lot in the media, in conversation and especially in sports. Having focus can insure success, being distracted almost always spells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Attempt To Understand Gods Choices Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 5, 2012

With our finite mind and limited understanding there are some choices God has made that simply overwhelm our senses, but Paul makes an attempt to explain one of the most difficult choices God has made...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 4, 2012 Date Preached: August 5, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: Gaining Understanding of God’s Choices Sermon Text: Romans 11:11-24 [NLT] Introduction: People make decisions/choices all the time that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Mindset Matters Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 29, 2025

In this second part of the series, the Apostle Paul transitions from our freedom in Christ to the practical daily battle for our minds, contrasting the carnal mindset that leads to death with the spiritual mindset that brings life and peace.

Mindset Matters: Walking in the Spirit Series: Living in the Spirit - A Journey Through Romans 8 Introduction Last week, we began our journey through Romans 8 by standing on the peak of a glorious mountain of truth. After trudging through the valley of Romans 7, where the Apostle Paul cried out in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Coping With Criticism Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

When dealing with critics and criticism keep in mind three things.

COPING WITH CRITICISM II CORINTHIANS 10:10 INTRODUCTION: All of us have our critics. It’s a reality. To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing and be nothing. It has been said that “Criticisms are the nails which keep us on the cross dead to self.” Dr. W. Matt Tomlin said, “Pay more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Negative Cycles Before The New Year Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 27, 2025

A call to confront, dismantle, and terminate destructive spiritual, behavioural, and generational patterns before entering a new season.

BREAKING NEGATIVE CYCLES BEFORE THE NEW YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 6:25-26 Key Verse: “And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Take thy father’s young bullock… and throw down the altar of Baal that thy father hath.” (Judges 6:25) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Uprooting Negative Roots Affecting Your Destiny

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 15, 2025

To fulfil your God-given destiny, you must confront and uproot every ungodly root hindering your life’s progress.

UPROOTING NEGATIVE ROOTS AFFECTING YOUR DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 15:13 – “But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.” Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:10; Isaiah 10:27; Colossians 2:14-15; Judges 6:25-26; John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enjoy Life, But Keep It Real! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 24, 2012

Christmas is to be celebrated with the understanding of God’s love in mind!

The message today will be quiet simple: Let’s enjoy life but let’s keep it real! You see, many may be celebrating because we survived the Mayan calendar but they continue to live in myths and fantasies. Many will celebrate Christmas without Christ! Many will say “How can there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transformed By Truth: Lessons From "the Pilgrim's Progress" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 12, 2024

"The Pilgrim's Progress" - let's draw insights from this classic work to explore how truth transforms our lives. Let us embark on a journey of discovery as we delve into the transformative power of truth.

"The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan is a timeless allegory that vividly portrays the Christian journey toward salvation and spiritual growth. The main character is called Christian, and the book follows his journey as he travels from the City of Destruction to the Celestial ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8, Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 4:22-24, Revelation 21:4, 1 Peter 1:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Times Of Refreshing

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 29, 2025

The term “refreshing” refers to a renewal, a revival, or a fresh outpouring of God’s Spirit. It is a time when the weary receive strength, the broken are restored, and the discouraged find hope.

TIMES OF REFRESHING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:19-21 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 44:3, Joel 2:28-29, Matthew 11:28, John 7:37-39, Psalm 85:6 INTRODUCTION There are seasons in life when we feel spiritually dry, weary, and burdened. These are moments when our strength seems depleted, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Sides To The Same Coin.

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 24, 2006

What comes to your mind when you think of God? What comes to our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us!! A.W. Tozer I want to look at the two sides of this coin called life and what that could mean to us.

Two sides to the same coin. What comes to your mind when you think of God? What comes to our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us!! A.W. Tozer I want to look at the two sides of this coin called life and what that could mean to us. Psalm 22:1-11 1 My God, my God, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformers

Contributed by Robert Stephens on Oct 26, 2007

How can we be transformed more and more into the likeness of Christ. Romans 12:1-6 gives us some solid principles in this process.

Transformers Romans 12:1-6a I. Introduction a. What a time we had last weekend! b. You’ve heard several stories about how God moved in mighty ways in the lives of these young people and it was exciting! c. The theme of the weekend was centered around a Greek word… “Eikon” which came from this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Part 34: Wisdom About Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 11, 2025

1. We need wisdom about our help for worship (vs. 1-2). 2. We need wisdom about our hero for worship (vs. 1-7). 3. We need wisdom about our heart for worship (vs. 7-11).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 34: Wisdom about Worship Psalm 95:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 11, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Today our focus is on worship, and nothing is more important in Christian life than heartfelt worship of the LORD! God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up And Enjoy Life! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 3, 2023

This sermon focus on the Church of Sardis - it's hope and renewal in walking up and strengthening what it already possessed.

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6; John 11:38-44 Theme: Wake Up and Enjoy Life INTRO: Grace and peace from the God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Did you know that last year (2022) over three million people died in the United States? Did you know that last year (2022) over 69 million people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, John 11:38-44

Denomination: Nazarene

Soaring Higher With The Eagle Anointing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 10, 2025

The eagle anointing empowers believers to rise above challenges, live in renewed strength, and soar higher in God’s purpose.

SOARING HIGHER WITH THE EAGLE ANOINTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 Key Verse: “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving Forward From Yesterday's Hurts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

Don’t let the pain of yesterday rob you of the joy of today or the hope of tomorrow.

MOVING FORWARD FROM YESTERDAY'S HURTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, Job 42:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 147:3, Joel 2:25 INTRODUCTION: One of the strategies the enemy uses to hinder believers is to keep them trapped in the prison ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God