Sermons on Soundness Of Mind:

Open Hearts And Minds

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

This sermon is part of a series dealing with our church mission statement. LOVE like Christ. the O=Open hearts and minds for outreach.

L .O.V.E LIKE CHRIST . . having OPEN hearts and minds January 15, 2006 Jay Robison 1 PETER 3:15-18 As I was in line this week to buy 2 ct stamps reminded of story yrs ago city of Pittsburgh build a large, multi-million $$ post office at grand opening, Gov made speech, bands played and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Your Mind

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2006

Life change comes from a mind renewed by the truth of God’s Word.

[I’ve taken the main points of this sermon from Rick Warren’s Ministry Toolbox article ’Preaching Tips that will change lives’, Issue #246, 2/15/2006.] Rom 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mind Control 5 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Feb 28, 2006

As individual Christians and as a church, we are somewhere in the “middle”. Our game’s not over yet. We don’t have to know the whole story, if we’re convinced there is a story, and if we’re trusting the Author for the conclusion and the “middle”.

Having a proper perspective is imperative to living the Christian life with the "joy" the of the Lord. The big question is HOW do we obtain that proper perspective? Life is a little bit like a good novel. Well-written novels are usually unpredictable. Good authors often do not know how their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:41-52

The Church In The Mind Of God Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 19, 2006

Is the church today the church that God had in mind. What did God have in mind for the church and what is the true purpose of the church. The church that Jesus built is different then the church today. Part #1

“The Church in the Mind of God” by District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. Opening: “The Church in the Mind of God” This topic speaks greatly within itself. It is the church in the mind of God, not in the mind of man. It is not the church in the mind of some political organization that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Apostolic

Transforming Your Mind Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 22, 2004

If we allow ourselves to be directed by our feelings and emotions then we will go back & forth. Paul simply says that we must make a choice. We must decide, not feel, whether or not we will choose God’s way or the world’s way.

Transforming Your Mind Romans 12:1-2 Last time we met together, we found that God wants to make us into a NEW CREATION. He desires to TRANSFORM us into His image. That we can grow to be more like Him each and every day. This week, we are looking at Transforming our Minds. Let’s see what the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mind-Boggling Stuff Series

Contributed by Timothy Stidham on Oct 25, 2004

Evidence from brain science supports the Psalmist’s claim that God made us, seeks us, and offers us eternal life & moral guidance.

1. Review of Current "physicalist" theories about the intelligence, computers, and the brain. -Show critiques from Case for a Creator- current "intelligent design" scientists & theorists 2. There is "something more" to what we are and what we need. We are made in God’s image- able to have thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Holiness

The Battle For Your Mind

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

Have you wondered why you lose those spiritual battles and fall into sin? Maybe because you lost the battle before it began!

Battle for Your Mind I. Introduction a. Have you ever wondered why you don’t always do what you know you ought to do? b. Have you ever struggled with horrible and conflicting thoughts that come into your mind, uninvited? c. Have you ever wondered why if the Christian life is supposed to be joyful, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Made With A Plan In Mind Series

Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006

God has been preparing a unique plan and calling for your life since before you were born. (Principle 1 from Made to Count)

Theme: God has been preparing a unique plan and calling for your life since before you were born. (Principle 1 from Made to Count) Introduction: Sometimes it’s amazing what we have and don’t even realize! Such was the case in the Philadelphia public school system recently. While working ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewing Your Mind

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 10, 2005

The process and importance of bringing our thoughts under subjection to the Word of God.

2 Corinthians 10:4-6 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6, Romans 12:1-13, 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Renew Your Mind

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 19, 2005

Take control of your life-by the power of God

I try to tell you every week what God thinks of you How beautiful you are in his sight But when I tell you that, you hear it and that’s as far as it gets It has to sink into your mind Or you’ll always be what you think Eph 4:17-24 Lets make some observation Old man and New man W ho I was and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mind Over Faith?

Contributed by Rick Young on Jul 29, 2004

Why is it so hard for so many of us to have faith for any given situation? Find out why here!

Mind Over Faith? “For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.” Romans 12:3 (NKJV) How many times are we more apt to pay attention to what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Training Your Mind Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

All of this got me thinking about training, and how we train ourselves as Christians. We too are running a marathon, the marathon of life. And there is training that can make run the race easier, make us more effective as Christians, more usable by God to

I have been watching Lance Armstrong ride in the Tour de France over the past couple weeks. The Tour de France is a bicycle riding event that lasts 3 weeks and thousands of miles. It is an amazing race, perhaps the equivalent is an event where a group of runners runs a marathon every day for 3 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's On Your Mind?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006

What we can do to set our minds upon God.

Introduction The popular talk-show host Larry King was one asked whom he would choose, if he had the choice to interview one person across history. Larry King replied that he would like to interview Jesus Christ and that he would ask Him just one question: “Are you indeed virgin born? The answer to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Renewing Your Mind Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Nov 9, 2006

The Battle to overcome sinful desires in our life, begins with the renewing of our minds in Christ Jesus.

RENEWING THE MIND INTRODUCTION 1. Beloved of Jesus Christ, what a wonderful day that this is. A definite gift from God. What a wonderful Savior that I have. 2. Is He your savior too? I pray that He is Beloved, as it would be too much to live without Him, as the whim of the devil and at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Mind Fixed On Jesus

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006

Consider Jesus who is greater than the prophets and angels and who was appointed by God. Fix your minds upon Him.

A MIND FIXED ON JESUS Have you ever found yourself fixated on a project, a person, a hobby or an idea? I tend to be the type of person that can easily become fixated on something. For example, this week we were doing some restructuring of the basement facilities. I found myself moving ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Holiness