Sermons on Think On These Things:

Let Go Of The Rope

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Stop clinging to the things nhot of God.

Let Go of the Rope! Matthew 19:16-26 In Bible study class this week, we had a good discussion on the beginning faith walk of Abraham and how his early walk is very similar to our own. During the discussion, I began to think about my own life, the things I hold dear, the things that mean a lot to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday: Appearances Can Be Different To Reality

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 3, 2020

On Palm Sunday, things were not as they appeared

Things aren’t what they appear to be. And in life, some things are also not what they seem. For example, we can make assumptions about things and systems and people, and maybe we steer clear of something because it seems like something we don’t like. Maybe we look at a food or a venue or a type of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-14

Blow Up The Dams

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 26, 2007

Take aim on the things that make us stagnant and experience the freshness of God.

Proverbs 1:1-7 Blow Up the Dams Woodlawn Baptist Church August 27, 2006 Introduction This morning as we have celebrated the promotion of some of our young people up to their next classes I think it would be worth our time together to consider the subject of knowing God. I love the Lord’s churches ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Doing What You Can’t Do.

Contributed by Ian Mcalister on Aug 24, 2010

The very thing that the woman cannot, yet yearns to, do is precisely the thing Jesus gives her the power to do.

In the days of the Fitzgerald Inquiry, Woolloongabba was the home of pimps, prostitutes and people of pious intent. We belonged to the latter group, for The Gabba was also our home, living almost in the shadow of the famous ground itself, right next to Holy Trinity Church where I worked as the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

Seeing God In Our Lives

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 6, 2008

A sermon that highlights how Jesus helps us through the disappointment when we think God is not in our lives

Anyone here watch Spiderman movies? As a child I was never really interested in Spiderman, however my son Zackary has convinced me to watch the Spiderman movies with him and I quite enjoy them.. One of the story lines of these movies is the potential romance between a young skinny whimpy man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Leave The Past Behind Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 26, 2011

A look at Simon and how his half in, half out thinking has become a common problem in the church.

Acts 8:9-25 Simon the Sorcerer 9 Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great, 10 and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, “This man is rightly called the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Nazarene

What Does God Require Of Me?

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Five things God requires of me.

INTRO: A question that has often made me stop and ponder is “What am I going to do?” As a little boy I thought, “What am I going to do when I grow up?” : I initially wanted to a policeman, a fireman, teacher, professional baseball player, then a banker, and so on. -But as I have ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Run To Win

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 28, 2005

Some of us think that we are doing good because we are in the race but we really need to run to win.

Run To Win Scripture Reference: I Corinthians 9:24 - 27 (KJV) I Corinthians 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walk Worthy

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

The Call of God is the greatest thing in this world.

Eph 4 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; The absolute greatest vocation in the world is preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. To ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Name Of Jesus Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 8, 2008

Faith goes beyond rational thinking. If we don’t have faith then we cannot access or weapons.

WMD’s – A Spiritual War INTRO VIP Warfare – 1. the process of military struggle between two nations or groups of nations; war. 2. armed conflict between two massed enemies, armies, or the like. We are in a spiritual battle: John 10:10 (English Standard Version) 10The thief comes only to steal ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If Tomorrow Never Comes!

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jan 22, 2011

This is a sermon that makes you think about what you should do today and not put off till tomorrow!

If TOMORROW never comes! 1/9/11 Someday there will be words that go something like this; “Today we are here to remember the life of insert your name? They were love by many and will be missed”. There are two things that I dislike about the job of a pastor; the marrying and the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:12-13

Denomination: *other

How To Win Big

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Jesus has a deep desire to help us move beyond "get by" thinking into the victory of winning big

How to Win Big Matthew 14:13-21 March 15, 1998 Morning Worship Introduction 1. What does it mean to win? Vince Lombardi said:Winning isn’t the most important thing it’s the only thing, winning is important in our society, For many people winning means to be the very best, NCAA tournement and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Just Like Jesus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 3, 2005

If we are going to be like Jesus, there are some things we need to work on in life.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • Do you remember the commercials that used to air about Michael Jordan, “Be like Mike.” • When Jordan was in his prime, lots of people wanted to be like Mike. • I remember when I was a kid; I wanted to pitch like Tom Seaver who was a pitcher with the NY Mets who later went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrity Test - Genesis 42:1-43:14 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

When you think of Joseph in the Bible, one of the key thoughts that comes to your mind or key words is integrity.

When you think of Joseph in the Bible, one of the key thoughts that comes to your mind or key words is integrity. The guy had a lot of integrity. When you think through the Bible about Joseph, he's one of those guys nothing bad is said about him. Only good things are said about him. So he just ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Busyness Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 27, 2020

Are you tired of being busy? Do you think Jesus might have a better way for you to live?

cultural lenses – individualism and consumerism – now busyness Becomes a badge of honour - boast disguised as a complaint. response is a kind of congratulation: “That’s a good problem to have,” or “Better than the opposite.” Do we want to live like this; it’s something we collectively force one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15, Exodus 31:14-17, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist