Sermons on set mind on things above: showing 496-510 of 201,521

You Are Set Free

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 22, 2016

Are we truly free in Christ or are we still in a state of bondage?

You are Set Free Intro Are we truly free in Christ or are we still in a state of bondage? Goal Let’s learn that religious bondage is every bit as bad as slavery. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss Luke 13:10-17 healing, the Sabbath and freedom. Luke 13:10 One Sabbath day as Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Set Purpose Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006

"God’s determined purpose and foreknowledge." The New International Version calls it "God’s set purpose and foreknowledge." The King James Version calls it "the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God." Perhaps the best translation is the Revised

Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 God’s Set Purpose Acts 2:22-23 Story of the engineer who operated a drawbridge. Had to make a choice between his son or a train full of people. It has all the ingredients of a good sermon illustration. It is emotional. It is dramatic. It will break your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Set Free By The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 7, 2017

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Set Free By the Spirit Romans 8:1-11

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Set Free By the Spirit Romans 8:1-11 David Taylor February 12, 2017 We are in a series called, The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn. My desire is that we gain a better understanding of life in the Spirit and our need for the person and work of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Set Of Clothes Series

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007

Describes the new attributes we begin to put on as believers in Christ

Counseling and leadership materials tell us that we need to sandwich negative information with positive reinforcement. Holy Spirit inspires Paul to do this same thing: foundational statement 3: 1-4(positive); areas of sinfulness that will cripple Christian living 3:5-9 (negative); now moves us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Released And Set Free

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Salvation cuts the strings of sin. It’s time to put the past behind and start living as Jesus Intended.

Released and set Free 2 Corinthians 3:17 A BAZAAR WAS HELD in a village in northern India. Everyone brought his wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail. He had tied a string around one leg of each bird. The other ends of all the strings were tied to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Church Of God

Ready. Set. Go! Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 26, 2021

Suppose that the Lord Jesus chose this very moment to return. Would you be ready? Our objective as Christians is not merely to be included in the Rapture but to bring as many people with us as we can. My eternal hope and my ongoing prayer is that neither you nor I get “left behind.”

One day a pastor was flying home from a speaking engagement. During the flight he observed one of the pilots flirting and chatting it up with one of the women flight attendants. He also noticed that the pilot was wearing a wedding ring and the flight attendant was not. As he watched the couple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, John 14:2-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Matthew 24:38-42, Matthew 24:6-8, 2 Thessalonians 2:4, Revelation 3:10, Matthew 26:31-33, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Setting Ourselves Free

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2009

When we forgive others, we are also setting ourselves free.

Whether we love it or hate it, we all will be familiar with Coronation Street, UK’s longest running soap opera. I am not much of a television watcher, but I do have a soft spot for the street. One reason is that the characters are like real people. They have flaws and blemishes, they do not wake ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Nativity Set:: The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Dec 13, 2011

The story of the Shepherds reminds us that to find the heart of Christmas we must look beneath the wrapping paper.

The last few embers of the fire are dying out. The air hangs heavy with a silence broken only by the occasional bleat of a lamb. Huddled together for warmth, the shepherds are alone with their thoughts. Each one scanning the horizon. Looking. Perhaps casting a longing eye to the distant lights of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whatever

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 24, 2024

Meditate on praiseworthy things and be content

Whatever Philippians 4:8-13 Good morning. betterup.com asked the question, “Can anyone develop a positive mindset, or are you born with it? The truth is, everyone can adopt a more positive mental attitude. Developing a more positive orientation can improve your mood, relationships, job and life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Apart For The Lord

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 21, 2014

Moses demonstrates what it means to be set apart for the Lord. We not only are stand apart from sin, we are also to call others to stay away from sin.

Does June 11 seem like a distant memory? It was only 40 days ago, but it probably seems like a lifetime for this congregation. On June 11 we had just started to lay tile in the sanctuary. On that same day one contractor stood among the construction chaos and said, “You want to be open by June ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:15-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Righteous Hand From Above

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 7, 2003

Funeral for a NON Believer

RIGHTEOUS HAND FROM ABOVE ISAIAH 41:10 PASSAGE: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous hand.” I. THE WORLDLY REALITY OF HURT A. Unfortunately, God never says that our lives will be free ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Born From Above

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 29, 2008

Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be willing to be changed into the person God would have him be. And I believe what Jesus said to Nicodemus applies to families and churches as well as to individuals.

Being Born From Above – John 3: 1 - 17 Intro: 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. “What have you done to deserve heaven?” asked Peter. The 1st man, a police officer, said, “I enforced the law and fought crime.” Peter said, “OK, go on in.” The 2nd was a wealthy man who said, “I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rising Above "See Level"...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 20, 2012

It is always "happy ending" for those who rise above "see level"... fueled by their trust in the "Good Lord" ...

RISING ABOVE THE ‘ SEE LEVEL’ Yes, you got me all right (there is no spelling error in the penultimate word of the above-title). I am not referring to some balloon-aided visit to a high mountaintop. Rather the need for all of us to rise (propelled by trust) to that level ...read more

Denomination: *other

Rising Above Life's Challenges SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

An inspiring message about rising above the challenges brought about by life's unpredictable changes, such as death and shifts in leadership.

Today, we will explore a powerful message about overcoming uncontrollable circumstances brought about by changes due to death and leadership. The story revolves around David and Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul and son of Jonathan. It is a tale of distress caused by change, an invitation ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Topics: Overcoming Obstacles, Old Testament Characters

The Name Above All Names Series

Contributed by Steve Gallimore on Dec 6, 2021

What's in a name? Everything when it's the Name of Jesus, the Wonderful Counselor. As a part of the introduction, we played from You Tube the following video: Dr. S.M. Lockridge: That’s my King (3:18)

2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Mark 10:14-15, Mark 6:3, Matthew 1:21, Revelation 3:18, Philippians 2:9-10, Isaiah 9:6-7, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Isaiah 9:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist