Sermons on Sober Minded:

The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 14, 2014

The devil gets to us most effectively through the gateway of our minds. On the battlefield of life we must have our heads protected to ward of our enemies deadly blows. The helmet protects our thoughts but it also perfects our thoughts.

Intro: Do you ever think about what you think about? No. Usually we just think. Turn to a friend and tell them the last thing you thought about last night before falling asleep and the first thing you thought about this morning. Sometimes we have very little control over our thoughts; they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Lion, The Lamb And The Throne Room Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2016

Almost everyone has a picture in their minds of what Jesus looks like... but almost no one visualizes Him the way He's shown in Revelation 5. Why does God paint us a portrait of a wounded lamb with 7 horns and 7 eyes?

A preacher was showing a child a painting of Jesus. Trying to explain that we didn’t really know what Jesus looked like he said: "It's not really Jesus. It’s just an artist's conception of him." The child looked long and hard at the picture and said; "Well, it sure looks like him," ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Has God Called Off The Rapture?

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2016

Skeptics point out the Long Length of Time it’s Been since Jesus' promise, the wrong predictions of date-setters, and the lack of current supernatural interventions as excuses to write off the Rapture. But has God changed His mind?

HAS GOD CALLED OFF THE RAPTURE? 1 Thess. 4:15-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A deacon had a talking female parrot that always said, “Kiss me! Kiss me!” This bothered the deacon. 2. Then he heard the pastor had a parrot who always said, “Let’s pray! Let’s pray!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God And I Do Not See Eye To Eye!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Dec 29, 2015

In my feeble mind, there are some perplexing things in the word of God that do not measure up. Logically speaking, from the human standpoint I have some disagreements with God. God and I do not see eye to eye on several issues. I

WHERE GOD AND ME SOMETIME DO NOT AGREE! Matthew 20:1-15 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Behold I Have Set Before You An Open Door

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 2, 2015

1. OPEN DOOR 2. OPEN GATE 3. OPEN WINDOW 4. OPEN HEART 5. OPEN MIND 6. OPEN HEAVEN 7. OPEN WOMB 8. OPEN EYES 9. OPEN EARS 10.OPEN HAND

REV 3:8 : '...BEHOLD I HAVE SET BEFORE YOU AN OPEN DOOR WHICH NO MAN CAN SHUT' OUTLINE 1. OPEN DOOR 2. OPEN GATE 3. OPEN WINDOW 4. OPEN HEART 5. OPEN MIND 6. OPEN HEAVEN 7. OPEN WOMB 8. OPEN EYES 9. OPEN EARS 10.OPEN HAND THE MESSAGE BEHOLD I HAVE SET BEFORE YOU AN OPEN DOOR WHICH NO ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Longer A Slave To Fear Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 14, 2019

Paul says, “God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Yet many of God’s people are beset by fears. This sermon helps God's people discover how to be freed from fear.

No Longer a Slave to FEAR Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 3, 2019 PROP: A rod and reel for object lesson under point II. NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God hath not given us the spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Good Mothers Never Yell (And Other Myths)

Contributed by John Gaston on May 16, 2018

There is a mythology afoot today which causes mothers to set standards for themselves so high that no real, normal human mother could ever reach it! Mothers need to know they are doing a good job and that kids also have a mind of their own.

GOOD MOTHERS NEVER YELL (AND OTHER MYTHS) INTRODUCTION A. WONDERFUL OCCASION – MOTHER’S DAY 1. Is Scriptural: Exodus 20:12; “Honor your father AND YOUR MOTHER, that your days may be long on the land which the Lord your God is giving you.” 2. Rom. 13:7; “Give honor to whom honor is due…” B. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How It All Started

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 11, 2017

The creation story tells us: 1) God brings order out of chaos, 2) God creates all things good, and 3) God always has our best in mind. All of creation shouts out God's love for us!

Genesis 1:1-2:1 How it All Started Genesis 1 is one of the most beautiful, most carefully crafted sections of scripture. It’s kind of a mixture of poetry and prose. And its intent is clear: to show that God alone is creator of all. I heard about this one atheist scientist who came to God and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Two Worlds (Easter Sunday 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Colossians 3:1 - 4 tells believers about how we live in two worlds because we are new creatures in Christ in the here and now who are not hindered by earthly things because we set our minds on the things above.

LIVING IN TWO WORLDS Text: Colossians 3:1-4 Phillips Brooks, the clergy man, former Bishop in the Episcopal Church and author of the Christmas hymn “O Little Town Of Bethlehem” also had something important to say about Easter. “The great Easter truth is not that we are to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Core 52 Week 20 - Five Words To Pray By Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 19, 2020

Communication is the foundation of every relationship. While God is never confused about our communication, it helps us to be clear in praying about what’s on our minds. Here are five words to remember to help us learn how to talk to God.

To listen to the audio of the sermon, please visit my podcast at: https://pastorlanny.buzzsprout.com/ Intro: • Communication is the foundation of every relationship. o Translation ad blunders (images from Google) • While God is never confused about our communication, it helps us to be clear in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 7:7-8, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God For Us

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 11, 2020

When the subject of God is called to your attention, what thought comes to your mind? What impresses you the most about God? His grace, mercy, and/or love. The biggest question some may have is God for us?

If God is for us, why are there so many things against His children? How can we know that God is for us! I. We Know God is for Us Because He Has Given us His Son 1. Romans 8:31, 32 2. What more could God do than send his own son into the world to be our Savior. John 3:16 3. God gave His Son for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Series

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

We have all heard the phrase---you are what you eat. I believe this also true for our minds and spirits, we are what we take in.....as for me and my house---I desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

What Fills You Controls You Hello, I am pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church and I am here in one of the Portage parks Celery flats. We are going to be looking at part 2 of filling of the Holy Spirit. Last week we were looking at the fountain which is straight ahead from where I am standing, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Filling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

We have all heard the phrase---you are what you eat. I believe this also true for our minds and spirits, we are what we take in.....as for me and my house---I desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

What Fills You Controls You Hello, I’m pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church and I’m here in one of the portage parks Celery flats. It is a beautiful park; I chose this place with the fountain behind me because of the idea what we're going to look at today. Last week was Pentecost Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ability To Forgiveness Is The Most Powerful And Lifechanging Miracle We Could Ever Perform.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 24, 2019

Here is a definitive sermon on forgiveness, and why we should see it as a power way of changing our lives and everything associated with us. I mention our subconscious mind, the Garden of Eden and the last words of Jesus to explain this life changing truth.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 29th November 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 46 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43 “Please join me in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Episcopal

Pleasing Our King Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Feb 3, 2014

Why is it that we do what we do? It must be because we want to please our King and to do what He reveals. This lessons shows us what we need to keep in mind if we want to please King Jesus.

Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION My next five lessons, Lord willing, will be on the topic of Bible Authority. I have titled the Series “Pleasing our King.” Our first lesson will be the introduction to our series which, Lord willing, will include lessons on what we do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ