Sermons on The Mind Of The Lord:

Joyride - Pt. 2 - Jesus' Ped Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 13, 2013

We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

Joyride - Pt. 2 – Jesus' P.E.D. I. Introduction Life is up and down. Loops, turns, cliff like drops. Our life often feels much like one of those white knuckle, scream your lungs out, lose your lunch type of amusement rides! It is into that type of experience that Jesus came onto the scene ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worthy To Worship The One Who Is Worthy

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 26, 2013

How could we ever be worthy enough to enter into the presence of God to offer our worship?

Worthy to Worship the One Who is Worthy Psalm 24:1-10 Introduction Psalm 24 is titled like many of the Psalms, “a Psalm of David. It was written about three thousand years ago, but its message beckons to us today as well. It is part of consider the third of a set of psalms (22,23,24) which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What He Did He Wants To Do

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus came to do great things and that hasn’t changed. He is still the same.

 Talk about respecting these men and women.  Talk about others that you respect. o I respect my parents for raising 8 kids and instilling values in our lives. o I respect the men and women of the military who fight to keep us free. o I respect the national and local elected ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transfigured Through Obedience And Suffering Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 4, 2012

The transfiguration event offers us an opportunity to learn how we might achieve union with God in the pattern of Jesus on Tabor.

Monday of 18th Week in Course 2012 Transfiguration Verbum Domini “The word of God has bestowed upon us the divine life which transfigures the face of the earth, making all things new (cf. Rev 21:5).” These words of Pope Benedict’s letter, Verbum Domini, should frame our thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Is The Boss

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Aug 8, 2012

Everybody has a boss. We all know what it means to have a boss. One of the churchy words we use is the word, “Lord”. I don’t think that we have a really good understanding of that word, simply because it’s not a word we use in everyday vernacular

“For the time is coming,” says the LORD, “when I will raise up a righteous descendant from King David’s line. He will be a King who rules with wisdom. He will do what is just and right throughout the land. And this will be his name: ‘The LORD Is Our ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hallowing Experience Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 11, 2013

This series includes applications from Brad Young's "The Jewish Background of the Lord's Prayer" and Nehemia Gordon's and Keith Johnson's "A Prayer to Our Father." This lesson deals with Proclaiming, Praising, and Practicing the Name of God.

1. Importance of a Name Shakespeare asked “What’s in a name” a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Many people, like Shakespeare, would say that a name is not important; however, the importance of a name is paramount. In the Bible the name of a person described their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Servant Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 30, 2013

A study of chapter 49 verses 1 through 26

Isaiah 49: 1 – 26 The Servant 1 “Listen, O coastlands, to Me, and take heed, you peoples from afar! The LORD has called Me from the womb; From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name. 2 And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; In the shadow of His hand He has hidden ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Battle For The Soul Of America: Progressivism Vs. Americanism

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

Time and again humanity on this Earth comes to the brink of collapse. We live in a world where there is a rather large pit of darkness. And many times a century from this pit flows a mammoth flood of evil, in many a form, threatening to crush civilization.

Time and again humanity on this Earth comes to the brink of collapse. We live in a world where there is a rather large pit of darkness. And many times a century from this pit flows a mammoth flood of evil, in many a form, threatening to crush civilization. Our present era is no different. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:19

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Secret To Long Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015

To show that serving and following the LORD will keep our life here on earth and even for eternity. Go for zoe life (higher life) and not for psuche life. (low life)

I. EXORDIUM: What kind of life do you have? Zoe life. John 17:3 (Amplified Bible) 17:3 And this is eternal life: [it means] to know (to perceive, recognize, become acquainted with, and understand) You, the only true and real God, and [likewise] to know Him, Jesus [as the] Christ (the Anointed ...read more

Scripture: John 12:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ascension Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 13, 2015

What is the significance of the Ascension?

The Ascension of Jesus Acts 1:9-12a Introduction In the previous passage, we have a record of the last earthly meeting of his disciples which came at the end of a forty day period after the resurrection. There were many appearances of Jesus during this time in both Galilee and Jerusalem. At one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parable Of The Ten Talents Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 14, 2018

The lord is Christ, who is the absolute Owner and Administrator of all persons and things, and in a special way of his church; all things are delivered into His hands.

-Tuesday- Mount of Olives (13) Olivet Discourse Continued Scriptures: Matthew 25:14-30 PART 13.2: PARABLE OF THE TEN TALENTS Parable of the Ten Talents 14 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Deny Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 7, 2018

The world shouldn't make us compromise on Jesus and deny Him

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DON'T DENY JESUS John 18:17-18 King James Version (KJV) 17 Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not. 18 And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:17-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Collapse, Deception And Marching Orders

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 11, 2015

In this passage Jesus shares with us some rather stark realities that mankind is at best Castle builders. That human saviors are only deceivers. That is the bad news. The GOOD NEWS is that God is King, Jesus is Savior and the Holy Spirit will lead us to everlasting salvation.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Hebrews 10: 15-25 and Mark 13:1-13 Theme: Collapse, Deception and Marching orders Proposition: In this passage Jesus shares with us some rather stark realities that mankind is at best Castle builders. That human saviors are only deceivers. That is the bad news. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

What To Do While We Wait

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 11, 2015

Proposition: While we wait for Jesus' Return we are challenged to: 1. Live our best day - Everyday 2. Treat Others as if this is our last day 3. Handle possessions as if this is our last day 4. Work for the Kingdom of Heaven as if the is our las

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13; Matthew 25:14-30 Theme: Jesus' Second Coming Proposition: While we wait for Jesus' Return we are challenged to: 1. Live our best day - Everyday 2. Treat Others as if this is our last day 3. Handle possessions as if this is our last day 4. Work for the Kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Day Of His Coming! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015

In this passage God will give His people a final admonition to come back to Him before 400 years of silence. He is using the second coming of Christ as their motivation. Problem: People fail to prepare for the return of Christ.

Introduction: God is admonishing the nation of Israel to come back to Him. Do you think God is admonishing America… the church… families… individuals? How presumptuous it would be of us to ignore His plea to prepare for His earthly return. The Main Point: Because Christ is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist