Sermons about Reverse Thinking

A Demand For Holiness - A Holiness Expressed In Genuine Love Responding To The Gospel

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023

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"Holiness does not consist in mystic speculations, enthusiastic fervours, or uncommanded austerities; it consists in thinking as God thinks, and willing as God wills." John Brown, Nineteenth-century Scottish theologian, quoted in J. Bridges, The Pursuit of Holiness, p. 51.

1 Peter Series Part 6 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness (1:13 – 2:3) Title: “A holiness expressed in genuine love responding to the gospel” Text: 1 Peter 1:22-25 INTRO: WHAT DOES HOLINESS LOOK LIKE? "Holiness does not consist in mystic speculations, enthusiastic fervours, or uncommanded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And Santa

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

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What do Jesus and Santa have in common? Nothing? Perhaps more than you think, just not how you think! The true story of a man who got a name, though he personally would rather all credit go to The Son!

While we know very little about the man who likely bore the name, the most likely person was the Bishop of Myra, near modern Finike, Turkey, in the 300s. Nicholas' parents died when he was just a teenager. His parents left him a lot of money which made him a rich young man. He went to live ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, Romans 3:23, Revelation 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of A Church Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

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I don’t know what you think of when you think of evangelism, but evangelism is reason powered by the Holy Spirit. Paul would consistently use the persuasive powers of reason as he talked to people about becoming a follower of Jesus Christ.

We begin a new series today. Our church celebrates its 125th year anniversary. We have some things planned for later this year. We also begin a new book: 1 Corinthians. Many of you may think it odd to begin journey of a book of the Bible and then focus on Acts. Yet, Luke tells us the beginnings of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Three Ways To Heal From Traumatic Stress

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 31, 2022

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3 Steps toward healing: Face the trauma, Adjust your attitude, and Live a victorious life

Today we’ll address the topic of healing. In the fallen world in which we live there are many times when we experience things that harm us. We have to go through hard times. Each of I’m sure could list off traumatic experiences that we’ve been through. Whether we’re soldiers in combat, or children ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Go! And Live In God’s Power, Love, And Self-Discipline - 2 Timothy 1:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 20, 2025

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The Gospel boldly declares: You were not created to be driven, defined, or destroyed by fear. Because God has given His children something far greater.

Go! And Live in God’s Power, Love, and Self-Discipline - 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT) Dean Courtier Introduction: Fear is a thief. It steals joy, peace, purpose, and boldness. Some of you walked into this room today carrying fears you’ve never spoken aloud— fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Romans 8:15, Acts 1:8, 1 John 4:18, Romans 12:2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Second Look At The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 25, 2002

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Left Behind? I don’t think so! A brief Bible Sutdy on the Second Coming of Jesus

A second look at the Second Coming; A BRIEF BIBLE STUDY ON THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH; My view: The Pre Wrath View; That Jesus will rapture the Church after the Great Tribulation but before He pours His Wrath out. Thus the Pre Wrath view. Why this view? Could not support any other view with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31, Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Out For Syncretism

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 29, 2003

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It’s so easy for us to blend in to the world’s way of thinking. But there are many dangers involved

Passage: I Corinthians 4:8-21 Intro: Deep in the heart of every human being is the tendency to redefine. 1. we have an especially powerful tendency to rethink our position about something that we want to do or like to do. 2. of course our world is constantly doing this, redefining what is right, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Would Jesus Say To Osama Bin Laden? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 24, 2002

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What Would Jesus say to one who thinks taking human life is God’s Will?

“What Would Jesus Say To Osama bin Laden?” Acts 4:12, Ezekiel 33:11, Hebrews 8:12 INTRODUCTION: (Use Vs 1 & chorus of the hit song "Where Were You?”[When the world stopped turning] by Alan Jackson) Where were you? How many can remember where you were or what you were doing when you heard of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian Church

Nothing

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002

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How to live abundantly by not worrying, bot being complacent, by thinking of other and by knowing nothing is impossible with God.

Sermon: Nothing Phil 2:3, 4:6; Luke 1:37; Rev. 3:17 9/30/01 I. Introduction: A. Nothing - Gene’s humor B. Redeem the value of the Word - important word - significance enormous Family Circus - picture - Mommy - Thel and Billy - What have you been doing? Nothing! 1. A load word - so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: United Methodist

He Is The Root & Morning Star Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

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Can you think of two things more different than a root that is in the ground & a star up in the heavens?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This is the Sunday after Easter, & for several weeks we have focused our attention on the last few days of Jesus’ life in Jerusalem. In our Bible classes, during the morning worship services, & in the beautiful choral ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Patience - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

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I cannot think of a virtue that is more desperately needed, or harder to produce in our lives, than patience.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE We have been looking at the fruit of the Spirit as presented by the Apostle Paul in the 5th chapter of Galatians. He tells us that when we’re filled with the Holy Spirit we’ll evidence the fruit of the Spirit in our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Genesis 5:22-23, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kiss Of Betrayal

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

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While pretending to kiss Jesus, we may be betraying Him without even thinking about it.

April 8, 2001 John 13:18-30 “The Kiss of Betrayal” INTRODUCTION What do you think of when I say the word “kiss”? Now, I’m not talking about the rock group by that name, and I’m not using it as an acronym (Keep It Simple Stupid). I’m talking about that thing that two people who are in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Hand Me Another Jar

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Jun 4, 2002

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How a widow teaches us about emptiness. What we think is nothing God uses for everything.

HAND ME ANOTHER JAR 2Kings 4:1- Rev. R. B. Hughes 2Kings 4:6b … “There is not another vessel.” So the oil ceased. I. INTRODUCTION Ever run out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ask.. Seek.. And Knock Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 28, 2003

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Within this command to pray I think we can see five general principles about prayer.

“Ask, … Seek … And Knock” Matt 7:7-11 There is nothing that reveals more about a believer than his or her prayer life. How that individual approaches God and what that individual is willing to ask for reveals how he or she views God. We frame our requests in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Absurdity Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 8, 2003

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If you stop and really think about the Christmas story it’s rather bizarre, how come?

The Absurdity of Christmas Imagine that you are standing out in your driveway marvelling at the fact that it’s the first weekend in December and you haven’t had to shovel yet. In your imagination you do not live in Cape Breton or New York, suddenly an UFO lands in the middle of your front lawn and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

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