Sermons on Sober Minded:

Take Captive Your Thoughts

Contributed by Rev. Robert Strickland on Sep 11, 2014

Control your thoughts and seize your destiny.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Other

A Holiness Demanded By God’s Own Character

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023

"A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine." - D.L. Moody.

1 Peter Series Part 4 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness” (1:13 – 2:3) Title: “A Holiness Demanded by God’s Own Character” Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 INTRO: HOLINESS? WHAT IS HOLINESS? I. A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine. II. D.L. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Right Church Leadership (1 Timothy 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 6, 2024

Do we have the right to reinterpret Paul's inspired qualifications for elders and deacons, adapting them to a sinful society? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 3.

Do we have any authority to ignore Paul’s inspired qualifications for elders and deacons? Do we have any authority for man-made requirements? Do we have any authority to ordain women as elders? Do we trust that God inspired Paul with instructions for all time, or do we bend them to suit the whims ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Man. Part I

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 30, 2020

This is the first in a series that examines the qualifications for being an elder.

Title: The Measure of a Mature Christian Man Script: I Tim. 3:1-7 Type: Expository Where: GNBC Father’s Day 2020 Intro: What is your ideal of a “man”? (Pictures: John Wayne, Dwayne Johnson, Carey Grant, Boy George?) Dr. Gene Getz wrote a book called “The Measure of a Man” about 40 years ago. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Free Your Mind From Bad Memories

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

We all tend to be restricted by our memories. Paul, the apostle wrote, "Be transformed (actually metamorphized) - changed from within, by the renewing of your mind- attitude and perceptions."

We all tend to be restricted by our memories. Paul, the apostle wrote, "Be transformed (actually metamorphized) - changed from within, by the renewing of your mind- attitude and perceptions." Illustration: Behind the scenes of an Arizona circus, Bobb Biehl started chatting with a man who trains ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Can Give You Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

While some illnesses are a normal part of life, millions are searching in vain for that elusive peace of mind to calm their nerves. Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts b

Stress related illnesses are growing exponentially in societies throughout the world. New drugs are invented every year to reduce hyper-tension and blood pressure problems. While some illnesses are a normal part of life, millions are searching in vain for that elusive peace of mind to calm their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Mindful Of The Wholistic Needs Of Human And Societal Values

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

How to Be Mindful of the Wholistic NEEDS OF HUMAN AND SOCIETAL VALUES

How to Be Mindful of the Wholistic NEEDS OF HUMAN AND SOCIETAL VALUES Still we can look at values from a cultural point of view which emerge from seven central needs of humans and human society interacting together, these are: 1. Economic good which one realizes the economic value called ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live Like You're Out Of Your Mind

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 4, 2002

With faith in Christ, believers forge ahead towards heaven regardless of what others might think.

“You must be out of your mind.” If you lived in Grand Isle, and chose not to evacuate for Hurricane Lili last week, I bet you would have heard those words. I could somewhat sympathize with the people who stayed behind. They didn’t want to leave their homes or livelihood. The fact is that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Lutheran

How Then Shall We Recover Our Biblical Mind

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 11, 2002

Why do we need to recover? Because we have lost our biblical way of thinking and have not put something better in its place.

HOW THEN SHALL WE RECOVER OUR BIBLICAL MIND By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION My good friend, Francis Schaeffer wrote a challenging book How Then Shall We Live? which challenged us to ground our daily living in the Word of God. I have taken a page out of his book to call this sermon How Then Shall ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 9, 2010

The church today is not operating in God’s upside down, right side up principles. Most will agree with what Jesus taught but they will not teach it or preach it in their churches. This series will give our churches some good direction in being the kind of

A lot of people in the world have a messed up idea of what the church is. Some think that the church of today is a place where people can go and meet with their friends, a kind of social club. Some view church as a place they can go so they can feel better about themselves. Some view church as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 16, 2010

The church today is not operating in God’s upside down, right side up principles. This is part 2 in a series that will give our churches some good direction in being the kind of Jesus had in mind.

What is the church? The church is people. It is not the building we meet in, it is the people who meet in the building. The church is made up of all the people throughout the world and throughout history who have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Is the church perfect? No. Was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 3 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 23, 2010

This is part 3 in a series that will give our churches some good direction in being the kind of Jesus had in mind. In this message we look at 4 qualities of the kind of church Jesus had in mind.

We are continuing our series today about the kind of church Jesus intended the church to be and we are continuing to learn how we can become that kind of a church. The church is people. What kind of people? It is made up of all the people throughout history who have accepted Jesus Christ as their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 4 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 30, 2010

To be the Church Jesus had in mind we need to Evangelize.

Last week I shared with you four qualities of the kind of church that Jesus had in mind. I broke them down for you by using an acronym. WELL A Worshipping church. An Evangelizing church. A Learning church. A Loving church. They may not seem remarkable or earth shattering or upside down but this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 5 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Oct 10, 2010

Part five in this series deals with the importance of discipleship. Learning equals discipleship.

Last week we looked at one of the four qualities of the kind of church that Jesus had in mind. The four qualities are seen in the acronym WELL A Worshipping church. An Evangelizing church. A Learning church. A Loving church. Last week we looked at Evangelism which is simply the practice of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 6 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Oct 14, 2010

Part six deals with the church being a loving church. Is the church of today loving?

I hope you are not bored yet with this series. I believe it to be a very important topic. Let’s do a little review… What is the church? The church is people. What kind of people? People now and throughout history who have accepted Jesus as their Savior. A few weeks ago I shared with you the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Pentecostal