Sermons on Spatial Thinking:

Transformed Thinking About Myself Series

Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003

If you are a transformed and renewed Christian, how ought you to think about yourself? Soberly, neither too high nor too low; and as a servant of others.

Introduction I start this week with a brief reminder of the theme of these last few chapters of Romans – putting our faith into practice, applying God’s will in our lives. To do this properly requires us NOT to let the world squeeze us into its shape, but to have our minds shaped by God Himself. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Namaan Is An Island - He Thinks!

Contributed by Cynthia Hinson on Feb 16, 2003

Namann’s real problem wasn’t leprosy, was it?

Namaan was a powerful man. He was a leader – the chief commander of the army of Aram – a country that today we know as Syria. He was a military man - someone who was used to giving orders and having them followed – a person who expected things to be done his way and without any questions asked – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Not Who You Think He Is Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

Being a Christain means confessing that Jesus is the Messiah, but our views of what a Messiah should be doesn’t always fit Jesus.

As I as watching a Lakers game this last week, I saw Kobe Bryant put on an amazing shooting performance. Kobe set an NBA record by making 12 three point shots during the game, nine of the shots he made in a row. It was truly amazing to watch. I was excited, the fans at Staples Center were excited, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Thinking Like Jesus Does”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003

If Jesus had a passion for "sinners" why do they feel so unwelcome in our churches today?

Illus.: Four Preachers Confess Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, “Our people come to us and pour out their hears, confess certain sins and needs. Let’s do the same. Confession is good for the soul.” In due time all agree. One of them said that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Renew Your Thinking

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 12, 2003

Paul urged the early Christians to replace their old sinful natural responses to difficulties with new attitudes. The great apostle wrote, "Put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires. To be made new in the attitude of your mi

Someone once said, "Attitude is everything." People with great attitude succeed. Those with negative attitudes fail. Illustration;Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: To choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way. Viktor Frankl, concentration ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:21-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity: The Thinking Man's Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 22, 2003

We are not commanded to blindly believe what the Scriptures teach. Rather "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord". Paul "reasoned" with Felix. Christianity IS the thinking man’s faith!

CHRISTIANITY: THE THINKING MAN’S FAITH “And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment: Not What You Think Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 12, 2003

Judgment of Believers is not to be feared but should move us to deeds in Christ with confidence.

Sermon: Judgment: Not What You Think Matt 25:31-41 July 6, 2003 READ TEXT The Final Judgment - Trial & Judgment date: Sometime in the very near future The place: Heaven’s Court Judge: God Prosecutor: Satan Defense Lawyer: Jesus Christ Defendant: You You have died and passed from this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-41

Denomination: United Methodist

When You Think Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

Four lessons about the birth of Christ to deepen our thinking about Christmas.

CHRISTMAS IS LOVE TUGGING HUMANITY BACK TO GOD WITH THE POWERFUL GRASP FROM A TINY HAND REACHING OUT FROM A BED OF STRAW IN A MANGER. WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD "CHRISTMAS" WHAT COMES TO YOUR MIND FIRST? SHOPPING MALLS AND GIFTS TO BE PURCHASED? DECORATING THE HOUSE, AND GETTING THE ALL THE CARDS IN ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Do You Think To Thank?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

Most of us forget to be thankful simply because we do not think about what the gift cost and our own need for what is offered.

November 19, 2000 Luke 17:11-19 “Do you think to thank?” INTRODUCTION To All Ye Pilgrims: Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, beans, squashes, and garden vegetables, and has made the forests to abound with game and the sea with fish ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Think Ye? Failure

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 11, 2002

We study what is failure and success in man’s eyes, in God’s eyes?

WHAT THINK YE? FAILURE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 21:28 "BUT WHAT THINK YE? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, "SON, GO WORK TO DAY IN MY VINEYARD." 29. He answered and said, " I WILL NOT!" But afterward he REPENTED, and went. 30. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Not What We Think

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 10, 2005

The man Jesus heals in John 5 teaches us that what we think we need for our life to be right may not be the full answer.

"IT IS NOT WHAT WE THINK" TEXT: JOHN 5:1-15 INTRODUCTION Today as we continue our study of John’s Gospel we will look at another "Jesus Encounter", this encounter comes from chapter 5 and is entitled IT IS NOT WHAT WE THINK. [READ - 5:1-15] Several years ago while I was in Bible College my ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As He Thinks So He Is

Contributed by Mark Baker on Aug 16, 2005

The begining of walking in faith or defeat

As He Thinks So He Is The thought life is the beginning of victory or the beginning of defeat. Victories are won and lost here. The battle starts here and is won or lost here. Much is said in God’s Word about our thoughts and what we do with them. Proverbs 23:7 for as he thinks in his heart, so ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get Rid Of Stinking Thinking Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 31, 2005

When our attitude in life is negative, the gears are grinding the wrong way. When the gears in our minds are turning in the wrong way, we call it stinkin’ thinkin’.

Some of you walked in here this morning carrying a heavy load. Some of you are up against the wall in your business. Some of you are in the middle of family conflict that seems almost impossible to resolve. Others are battling personal illness. Still others face problems that I can’t even begin ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - The Thinking Pillar Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 14, 2006

Part 2 of our House of Faith Series entitled: The Thinking Pillar. We will look at how once we have the Word of God as our foundation, with Jesus Christ as our Cornerstone, we can begin to allow the Holy Spirit to build upon that firm foundation. The f

The House of Faith Part 2 – The Thinking Pillar Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME Last week we began our series ‘The House of Faith’, by discussing the importance of the foundation of our faith being the teachings of the Apostles and Prophets, with Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Think Before You Pray

Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 15, 2006

This sermon looks at Matthew’s account of the Lord’s exemplary prayer; specifically in light of what it requires of us to pray what Jesus prays.

NOTE: When I list a verse number or passage, it is intended for you to read the indicated verse aloud ______________________________________________________ (OPEN BIBLES TO Matthew 6) In my lesson tonight, I do not expect that anything I say to you will be new and different than what you’ve heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ