Sermons on The Power Of A Thought:

New Age Christianity

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Apr 9, 2025

When our faith seeks to trust natural ways to serve the kingdom we can lose sight of life by the Spirit and invite counterfeit spiritual support. A believers story

New Age Christianity Vanity, Vanity I thought in my heart, “Come now, I will test you to find out what is spiritually good.” I tried cheering myself with Holy laughter, and embraced the folly of being drunk in the spirit, my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I undertook great projects: I built ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:15-19, Jude 1:17-21

Denomination: *other

Dealing With Fear And Shame

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jan 22, 2009

THE PROBLEM OF FEAR AND SHAME CAN BE SOLVED THROUGH GOD’S WORD.

DEALING WITH FEAR AND SHAME 2 TIM 1:7-9 INTRO: FEAR AND SHAME 1: FEAR- ANXIETY, A FRIGHTENING THOUGHT, WORRY, REVERENCE A) WHAT SCARES US B) IT’S DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE C) WHAT MAKES US WORRY OR CAUSES US TO BE ANXIOUS POINT: WE ALL HAVE FEAR OF SOME KIND, THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING AND ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-9

Denomination: Other

The Fellowship Of Believers

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018

God is very clear that we are to have intimate fellowship with Him and we are to be in fellowship with each other. We need each others encouragement and accountability to journey the life the Lord has laid out for us.

The Fellowship of Believers Acts 2:42-44 Last week we looked at the workplace. Workplace- Where God has us to make a living and where God has us to minister. To understand that where God has us is strategic in kingdom building and you may be the only person to accomplish what is needed. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-44

Denomination: Nazarene

My Heart Condition

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 15, 2014

An honest look at the human heart is revealing and countermands the old concept that "The Heart is Good."

My Heart Condition Matthew 15:1-20 • I submit that this story is a microcosm of the life of Jesus and His focus on the truth. • This past week I read a statistic that over 40% of deaths in America are caused by issues of the heart. Ultimately, every death is caused by heart failure. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Have You Thanked God For Lately?

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 19, 2018

Let me ask you, have you ever really thought about Thanksgiving? Have you thought about what we should be thankful for? Have you thought about the simple things in life that we take for granted?

You know, right around the corner is Thanksgiving. And if you didn’t know, thanksgiving lunch or dinner is what Thanksgiving means to most people. A family gathered around a big turkey and dressing meal, with all the goodies to go with it. And that’s certainly a special time for many families here. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 98:4, Psalm 79:13, Romans 1:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

The Panhandler's Real Need

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 4, 2025

Peter and John at the beautiful gate

The Panhandler’s Real Need Acts 3:1-10 Good morning… As we have been going through the Book of Acts, I have mentioned the two extremes of Christ's followers’ beliefs concerning healings, signs, and wonders. There are some extreme emotionalists and there are some frozen chosen. I personally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Who Does What He Pleases

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 14, 2016

We serve a God who does as He pleases

God who does what He pleases. psalm 115:1-3 1. God alone is to be glorified (115:1-3). “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to Your name give glory because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth [or, faithfulness]. Why should the nations say, ‘Where, now, is their God?’ But ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Now? (Continued)

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 9, 2024

Now, I don’t know if you’ve ever hooked a water moccasin...

I would like to ride piggy-back on Pastor Jeff’s message last week, so you may hear a couple of similar thoughts. Pentecost is one of 7 seasonal feasts the Hebrew people observe. Also called “Feast of Weeks” Pentecost begins on the 50th day after Passover Believers rendered thanks to YHWH for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 1:4-5, Joel 2:28-32

Satan's Battle Strategy, Part I Series

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Mar 1, 2001

Satan has battle strategies. One of his strategies is to keep the believer out of the Word of God.

Satan’s Battle Strategy, Part I Theme: Strategy #1:Keeping the believer out of the Word. Text: I Peter 5:8, Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bush Still Burns

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 18, 2020

Moses and the burning is one of the most popular stories of the Old Testament. One of the sermons I preached discusses what it may mean for today.

For the past few weeks except for Palm Sunday and Easter, our sermons have centered on the Book of Genesis, corresponding to our Home Bible Survey Course. In our Home Bible Survey, we are now in the Book of Exodus. We start a series of sermons focused on the Book of Exodus and especially on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 7) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

Today, we are looking at 4 more of the Miracles of Jesus. As we look at these miracles chronologically, it is interesting that 3 of these 4 are found only in one gospel, while one is found in Matthew and Luke.

Our first miracle is found only in Matthew. One pericope or heading is: Miracle Temple Tax in a fishes mouth. There was an occasion years ago, while fishing with my grandfather, Daddy Mac, on Lake Livingston, that he and my stepfather, wagered a small beat on who could catch the total weight of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Don't Stop Believing Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a group of people who were on the verge of not believing. They had lost hope b/c of the circumstances they were in. But Jesus came along and gave them a message that we can still use today. And that

“Don’t Stop Believing” Mark 9: 14-27 October 23, 2011 Intro: A preacher was watching a little girl standing outside the preschool Sunday school classroom between Sunday school and worship, waiting for her parents to come and pick her up for "big church." The pastor noticed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Wisdom For Your Reconstruction

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 25, 2024

We need wisdom to reconstruct our faith, this message helps us to discover how do we find the wisdom we need.

If you’ve been with us since the beginning of April, our theme has been Reconstruction, and we’ve been looking at ways to strengthen our faith, and possibly reconstruct our faith, if we’ve been struggling with what we believe and why we believe it. Often, when you talk to people who have walked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-16, 2 Timothy 2:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 11, 2017

This is part two of my series, Placebo Faaith - The Real Thing. In this message I review the story of Peter walking on the water and how his thinking caused him to step out of the boat, walk on the water but ultimately start sinking.

Placebo Faith – The Real Thing Part 2 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 23:7a; Matthew 14:22-31 Introduction This is part two of my series, “Placebo Faith – The Real Thing.” Last week I shared with you that that medically there are patients who, because they truly believe they have an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Get The Most Our Of Your Prayer Life. Series

Contributed by Will Langford on Jul 16, 2008

This message provides practical advice for how believers can develop a more meaningful and powerful prayer life.

How to Get the Most from Your Prayer Life Ephesians 6:18 You know…the Apostle Paul really knows how to end a letter with a BANG! • First, he talks about Family and having healthy relationships. Talk about a much needed topic. • Second, he teaches believers what they need to do in order to have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist