Sermons on Righteous Thinking Patterns:

Religion & Relationship

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 10, 2007

How do we enter the Kingdom? Many who think they know, do not know.

The story of Nicodemus is one of the best known stories of the Bible, and it comes to a close with one of the most often quoted passages in the Bible, John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Laughing Out Loud At God

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Sep 14, 2003

If we adopt the Abraham/Sarah pattern of abandoning trust in divine promises, and choosing our preferred detours, and if we laugh at the promises of God, we invite catastrophe, and ensure that God will have the last laugh.

Laughing Out Loud at God!!?? REV. BILL BOWDLE Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church 09/14/2003 (If you use material from this message, please attribute the quote to the above source, together with the URL web site address as listed in your browser window) [Note: material is formatted by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Needing An Attitude Adjustment?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 10, 2018

Those who have the mind of Christ are to think and act like He did! Read this sermon to find out how.

Needing an Attitude Adjustment? Philippians 4:8-9 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The moment you said I believe in Jesus (John 3:16) and asked Him to be the Lord of your life (Romans 10:9) a radical transformation occurred … you became a new creation (2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

This Man Receives Sinners

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002

The self-righteous religious rulers of Jesus’ day didn’t want much to do with sinners - but that was precisely the point of Jesus coming to earth! They wouldn’t receive sinners, but Jesus would ~ and He did! Will you?

The custom of the family visiting around the dinner table = Perhaps a lost art + Some = My family = Enjoyed visiting during meals = But also after, living room + And then we would play cards and that’s when the real visiting began + Some = My wife’s family = Loved to linger at the table after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blood Test

Contributed by James May on Jun 4, 2008

We must submit ourselves to the "Blood Test"; not the one that the doctor gives, but the one that says we are washed, cleansed and made righteous by the precious blood of Jesus Christ.

Blood Test Wednesday, June 4, 2008 By Pastor Jim May Yesterday I went in to the doctor’s office for a blood test. I wanted to know that I still had some, and that what I had was in good shape. The usual cholesterol, sugar levels, etc. are being checked. It was all in an effort to try to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Blood Be Upon Us (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2003

The crowd called for the blood of an innocent man to be upon them and their children... what were they thinking?

INTERESTING ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGES: * Hello, you are talking to a machine... I am capable of receiving messages... My owners do not need siding, windows or a hot tub, and their carpets are clean. They give to charity at the office and don’t need their picture taken. If you’re still with me, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Thoughts About Me (Psalm 139) Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

God knows us competely and thinks about us continually.

Gods Thoughts About Me Psalms 139 QUIZ – Meant to be really difficult – might take you all of a second to answer these… (answer them silently) Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? November. The Russian calendar used to be 13 days ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24, Psalm 139:14, Romans 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Aug 21, 2005

4 steps to making wise decisions and thinking like Christ.

John 7:38 Some people don’t want rivers of living water Many are happy where they are---WHAT IF THIS WAS AVAILABLE TODAY Tired of charismatics- FALL DOWN---FREAK OUT 3 things that affect society— BARNA 1. Celebrities 2. Movies 3. Sports Notice Christians aren’t on that list--- Not in the TOP ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Score

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 17, 2005

Many say they think they are saved; but what does the Bible say?

What Is Your Score? 1 John 5:13 1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. As I came to this verse in 1 John I asked myself what things were ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Generosity Of God

Contributed by Chris Oswald on Dec 6, 2001

Thinking of God’s generosity as a fundamental expression of His character.

The Giving Nature of the Godhead: We look at faithful men and women who have been transformed by the master…The great cloud of witnesses all testify the same account—God is faithful. So the real person we model is Jesus Christ. “I am not commanding you but I want to test the sincerity of your ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Shalom Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

GOD’S FAVOR DEPENDS ON THINKING RIGHT AND ACTING RIGHT

BIG IDEA: GOD’S FAVOR DEPENDS ON THINKING RIGHT AND ACTING RIGHT "Finally brethren" I. WE ALL WANT GOD’S FAVOR IN OUR LIVES "the God of Peace shall be with you" cf. OT concept of God being with someone and blessing all of their endeavors and protecting them Barclay: "To Paul, God is the God of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Self-Induced Curse Of Want.

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Dec 15, 2000

If you think on your wants’ long enough, they will become a Need!

The Bible says the eyes of man are never satisfied. This curse of want is never being satisfied with the Lord’s blessings. If our relationship with Him is true, then our hearts will reflect this in our words. 1. Cursed because We have TURNED FROM THE LORD! ( Deut.30:17 ) a. Turned from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:5-13, Deuteronomy 28:15-48

Denomination: Baptist

The State Of The Church-- What's The Purpose Of Bethany Church?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002

The message encourages members to think about what is the purpose of the church.

THE STATE OF THE CHURCH --WHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF BETHANY CHURCH? Acts 2:42-47 (TMNT) They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers. Everyone around was in awe¡Xall those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Methodist

"How To Run From God”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 5, 2003

A sermon for those who are running or thinking of running from God.

Have you ever heard a sermon on how to run from God? Most of the sermons we hear are why you shouldn’t run from God, or how to get close to God. But I believe this is a topic that most of us can relate to. How many of you as children ever wanted to run away from home? I remember when I was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Smart Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 3, 2004

We think differently (as least we are supposed to...)

GET SMART I Corinthians 2:6-16 S: Holy Spirit Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE THINK DIFFERENTLY (OR AT LEAST, WE ARE SUPPOSED TO…) ?: Why? Why do we think differently? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 2:6-16 three reasons why we, as Christians, think differently. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist