Sermons on Set Your Minds On Things Above:

Set For Restoration-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2017

1 of 4. God restored/renewed/rededicated Israel as His covenant people. God’s people must be restored. But How or What can bring it about? A Setting for spiritual restoration is...

SET For RESTORATION-I—Joshua 5:2-12 Attention: Ben worked at the Tropicana Orange Juice processing plant in Bradenton for 3 months. Demand being what it is, Ben had to be switched from bottling fresh juice to making OJ Concentrate. Shortly thereafter Ben’s boss calls him in & tersely tells him ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Your Throughts On Jesus!

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jul 18, 2025

What we fix our minds on affects what we become. As we fix our thoughts on Jesus—the One who is fully true, pure, lovely, and worthy of praise, we would become like Him.

Philippians 4:8–9 (ESV) “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9, Romans 8:29, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of The Mind Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Because the believer’s thoughtlife is so important they must learn win over wrong thought in their mind.

The Battle of the Mind Introduction, How’s your thought life? Are you struggling with worry, doubts, lustful thoughts, fearful thought, thoughts of despair? Text, Philippians 4:8 Recipe of Joy I. Rejoice the Lord (Celebrate) II. Lighten up (tolerate) III. Supplicate IV. Meditate I. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Can Use Your Prayers Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 25, 2003

One of the anchors for our soul is prayer. We see (1) God set things in motion when we pray, and (2) God set up His purposes when we pray.

Acts 2:42-47 ANCHOR - God Can Use Your Prayers Acts 2 records the birth of the church. It was something new... something they have never experience before. It was the start of a new ministry. And the Bible tells us - they devoted them to SOME things... and the result was - verse 47 "And the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Jim Parisi on May 28, 2003

Something that man has pursued since the fall yet rarely found;

PEACE OF MIND HHM Pastor Jim Parisi May 27, 03 Intro: Something that man has pursued since the fall yet rarely found; Psa 34:14;Turn away from evil and do good. Work hard at living in peace with others. NLT Psa 37:37 Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future lies before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Change Of Mind PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the concept of a "renewed mind" as presented in Romans 12:1-2, emphasizing its importance and power in leading a life that is pleasing to God and beneficial for us.

Good morning, Church family! We're here today to unpack an incredible scripture that points us to the essence of Christian living. Romans 12:1-2, it's a passage you've probably heard before. It goes like this, "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Topics: Renewed Mind

Sound Mind!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 16, 2015

A sound mind is not wishy-washy or spineless but makes bold decisions based on strength received from God.

HANDS OFF THE PANIC BUTTON PLEASE! 2 Timothy 1:7”…for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and sound mind.” When problems arise, the knee-jerk reaction of people is panic! Take your hands off the panic button please! Listen! ‘What if’ is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 4, 2001

This message examines the characteristics that a Christian exhibits if they have the mind of Christ.

"The Mind of Christ" Text: Philippians 2:5-8 Intro: -Apostle Paul instructs the believer in v5, that he is to have the same mind as Christ did when he walked this earth. -V6. - Paul tells us by the way, Christ Jesus is God. -They are equal. -They one and the same. -1 Tim. 3:16 - Jesus was "God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Minding The Music

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The principles, practice and prominence of music in the Bible

"Minding the Music" I. Music’s Priority in Old Testament Worship A. Responsibility of Chief of the Fathers (I Chronicles 9:33, 34) Saul B. Responsibility of Chief of the Levites (I Chronicles 15:16, 19, 22, 27) David C. Responsibility of Levites (II Chronicles 5:12, 13) Solomon ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 3, 2019

Paul talks about two themes as Like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness in Philippians 2 to describe the humility of Christ or the mind of Christ. Paul demands affection beyond apprehension.

Theme: “Mind of Christ” Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: This chapter has two themes as Like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness. Paul demands affection beyond apprehension. This passage has the eschatological Hymnal. Kummel says this is the “Kerygma of Christ”. Bruce says this passage is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Quiet Mind Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 19, 2011

The season of Lent provides for us a time of renewal, commitment or recommitment, repentance and prayer.

Ever since 325 AD, we celebrate Easter on the first Sunday that occurs after the first full moon following the vernal equinox (March 21st.) As you know, the date of Easter changes from year to year and this is why. Easter will always be recognized between March 22nd and April 25th and only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 26, 2000

We need the mind of Christ.

THE MIND OF CHRIST Phil. 2:5-11 INTRO.- ILL.- Jimmy Moore was a dying man. There just wasn’t any future for him. Then he got his chance at life again in the form of a heart transplant at Vanderbilt University. Two years later, he completed the grueling Music City (Nashville, TN), Triathlon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of Mind?

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 23, 2014

THIS STUDY ADDRESSES CHRIST'S PASSION FOR HIS EARTHLY MINISTRY.

OUT OF MIND? OBSERVATION: CHRIST HAD JUST APPOINTED HIS TWELVE DISCIPLES. HE THEN WENT INTO A HOUSE TO DINE. MARK RECORDS NO MENTION OF WHO OWNED THE HOUSE. A LARGE CROWD GATHERED PREVENTING CHRIST FROM HAVING AN EVENING MEAL. INTERPRETATION: MARK 3: 21 (NKJV) BUT WHEN HIS OWN PEOPLE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

Name Above All Names

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 2, 2009

If the name is Jesus, everything is in that name! His name is the source of our salvation. His name is the hope of our hearts. His name can lift the greatest burdens. His name can comfort the broken heart ... His Name is above all names.

Opening illustration: Well, in the Bible, names are very important and they are significant in other cultures as well. Talking about the Mexican Indians, and somehow or another something of their culture comes up, and the face is very important to an Indian, just as it is in the Orient, we know of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set The Captives Free

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024

Jesus came to set the captives free from every form of captivity imaginable, so why are we not free? In order to experience freedom from captivity, we must receive the free gift that Jesus has given us.

Opening illustration: In the hours after the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan, the White House was in turmoil. The President's precise condition was not yet fully known. The Vice President was on a plane over Texas, and the press wanted answers. In the line of succession to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational