Sermons on Think Before You Speak:

The Joy Of Proper Thinking Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 9 in a series on Philippians focusing on the mind of a Christian

The Joy of Proper Thinking Philippians 4:1-9 I. Introduction A. A Bright Future 1. In 1999 and 2000 Rick Ankeil was a sure fire star. a) He pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals. b) Some called him the next Sandy Kuafax. c) He seemed to be a natural. 2. A New Season a) The 2001 became a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thinking Outside The Box Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 23, 2007

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus challenges his followers to be creative in their neighborly love and to think outside the box.

Luke 10:28-37 “Thinking Outside the Box” INTRODUCTION [Enter to theme song of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, “It’s A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood.” Sit down, replace shoes with athletic shoes, and slip on a cardigan sweater] From the late 60’s to 2001, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood was a staple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:28-37, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

"Thinking In Terms Of Eternity" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 15, 2015

Thinking in terms of eternity will change our perspective on earthly things.

Referring to the two extremes of human existence - the "haves" and the "have nots," James illustrates why thinking in terms of eternity is beneficial for the Christian. 1. thinking in terms of eternity will keep us from despair - v. 9 2. Thinking in terms of eternity will keep us from pride - v. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

When The Truth Speaks Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 25, 2022

In the brief scope of one verse of Rom. 1:18, the Apostle Paul presents six features that characterize God’s wrath: Here we see its: 1) Quality (Romans 1:18a), 2) Time (Romans 1:18b), 3) Source (Romans 1:18c), 4) Extent and Nature (Romans 1:18d), and finally its 5) Cause (Romans 1:18e).

Romans 1:18 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. (ESV). In order to engage in useful dialogue and make meaningful choices, facts matter. There has been great concern as of late as to who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18

Denomination: Other

Love Speaks The Truth Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2013

This is the last sermon in the series and focuses on learning to speak the truth in love.

A. There’s a story told of a four-year-old boy who came out of the bathroom screaming to his mother for help. 1. Startled, his mother ran to him asking, “What’s wrong?” 2. The little boy answered, “I dropped my toothbrush into the toilet.” 3. She calmed him ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Speaks

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The voice of the Lord is a powerful thing.

When Jesus Speaks.... John 18:1-8 Some voices are the voice of power, some are the voice of reason. Think about some of those voices in your life. A parent, a teacher, that drill instructor in the military. All of us have had encounters with those whose words were powerful. I want to spend ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking The Regal Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 30, 2004

How the chief priests spoke the truth when they said, "we have no king but Caesar." The government is no king to have as Christians.

March 31, 2004 John 19:12-17 “Where do you come from?” he asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer. 10 “Do you refuse to speak to me?” Pilate said. “Don’t you realize I have power either to free you or to crucify you?” 11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given ...read more

Scripture: John 19:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Before The Supreme Court - Mark 14:53-65 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 20, 2024

Why does Jesus remain silent at his trial? And why does he speak up at one point? We'll learn from his example when we should keep quiet and when to speak up.

Mark 14:53 They took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders and teachers of the law came together. 54 Peter followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. There he sat with the guards and warmed himself at the fire. 55 The chief priests and the whole ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65, Matthew 26:57-68, John 18:12-14

"... When God Speaks ..."

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that when God speaks -what He says come to pass.

11 January 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When God speaks, what He says come to pass. REFERENCES: Proverbs 14:23(KJV) In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury; Genesis 1:3 (NIV) And God said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Listen! God Is Speaking"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2003

God spoke to Samuel and God is speaking to us...are we listening?

1 Samuel 3:1-20 “Listen! God is Speaking” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many of us can probably relate to how the people felt in Samuel’s time: “In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions.” This was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Hanging In There Before Impossibilties Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007

God specializes in impossible things. When we encounter those things over which we have no control, who better to turn to than the God of impossibilities, because nothing is too impossible for God.

Jeremiah 32:17, 27; Luke 1:37; 18:27 Robert Schuller in his book, Move Ahead with Possibility Thinking begins the book with these questions: Are you limping when you could be walking strong; whimpering when you could be whistling; crying when you could be laughing? Are you being defeated by your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

When I Speak Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 11, 2023

This is the 6th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#6] WHEN I SPEAK… James 3:1-12 Introduction: Have you ever squeezed too much toothpaste out of the tube and then tried to put it back? It’s impossible to put it back. The words we speak are the same. Once you have said it, it is said. You can't put the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Speaks Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 24, 2001

Two ways God speaks to people, and how people investigating the Christian faith can respond to his voice.

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are great opportunities to gather together with the people we love the most and tell them how much we appreciate them. On Mother’s Day and Father’s Day we receive love and appreciation from our children, and we shower our moms and dads with appreciation. But for some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Spirit Speaks Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This sermon focuses on how to hear the Holy Spirit’s voice, recognize the ways He speaks, and respond to His leading. It highlights how the Spirit guides us in every area of life and ministry when we are open to His promptings.

Throughout the Bible, we see a consistent truth: God speaks. He speaks through creation, through His Word, and through His Son. But one of the most profound ways God communicates with us today is through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God, living within each believer, is actively speaking, guiding, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:2

Denomination: Other

Why Are You Mute?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 6, 2016

If a man could not keep quiet when Jesus told Him not to speak, why are you not speaking?

Mark 1: 40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. 42 And as soon as he had spoken, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist