Sermons on Thinking Ahead:

Doctrine Of Christ

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 6, 2019

Christology: the thinking and teaching of the person and work of Jesus Christ

Doctrine of Christ Christology: the thinking and teaching of the person and work of Jesus Christ 1. His deity The Spirit of God and the Son of God share the same essence of the Father. He is eternal Micah 5:2 John 1:1 John 8:58 He is immutable Hebrews 13:8 He is holy Luke 1:35 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35, John 8:58, John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost Pt. 1

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Think about how much you are valued by God.

COUNTING THE COST PT I LUKE 14 VS 25-35 Luke 14:25-35 (NKJV) 25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, 26 "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 17, 2014

Every christian should be thinking of the Blessed Hope everyday!

Let us continue to learn from Titus chapter 2, page ….. Read again with me Titus 2:11-15….. As we noted last week, from v11: God’s grace, which brings salvation, has appeared to all people, and this grace is Jesus Christ; in other words, every person in the world can be saved ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Half A Deck

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2021

People may think we are crazy for following Jesus.

Half A Deck – Mark 3: 20 - 35 Intro: Every family has that one person who is a little different from the rest. You know, this is the person who at family reunions everyone talks about to everyone except that person. I want to confide in you. If you are the only person that no one speaks to at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 6- Pergamum The Church Compromised In Commitment Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 8, 2020

What does Jesus think about churches that compromise?

Pergamum: The Church Compromised in Commitment watch this sermon on our youtube channel https://youtu.be/lx8-gEoPE-A Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church www.gracecommunity.com Revelation 2:12-18 If you have your Bibles, find Chapter 2 of Revelation and put your finger there, and I want to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-18, Exodus 20:1-4, Matthew 5:17-18, 1 Peter 4:4, 2 Corinthians 11:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Dangers Of Elitism

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 17, 2020

What does God think about respect of persons.

The Dangers of Elitism James 2:1-13 There have always been people who think they are better than everyone else. Some feel they are better than everyone else because they have a lot of money. Others because they have power. There are those who feel superior because they belong to a certain social ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ressurrection Proof

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022

He is Risen indeed. Our hope is not in wishful thinking.

Resurrection Proof Selected verses Let’s Pray In the early church after Jesus resurrection they would greet each other by these words- He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! This morning we celebrate and greet each other with those words He is Risen indeed! The joyful and praiseworthy Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Prosperous And Foolish

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 29, 2023

We in the West think we are smart, but we are not wise.

Acts 14:19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-23, Colossians 2:18, Mark 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

Colossians 1:22-29 Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

Christians who think they are perfect, change the definition of sin.

A. CAN ANY CHRISTIAN BE PERFECT? “That we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus” (1:28). Jesus said, “Be ye perfect even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matt. 5:48). 1. Answer: No! “There is none perfect, no not one” (Rom. 3:10, ELT). 2. We can do nothing good. “All our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:21

Denomination: Baptist

Love Believes All Things Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 9, 2025

Love requires us to think the best of other people

INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1- MAIN SLIDE - Have you ever been betrayed, tricked, or lied to? - I would imagine all of us could sadly say yes to that. - When we observe the world around us and watch the media, we notice that everything is often portrayed in the worst possible light. - That is unless what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Need A Fresh Dream

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

Learn to prioritize your thinking to conceptualize and dream anew.

1. Why you need to re-dream or re-vision. a. You have been defeated. “Daddy, don’t kill my dream” (Debbie). b. You are tired and drained of energy. c. Times have changed. d. You are frustrated with your life. You have lost the zest of life and twinkle in your eye. e. People around you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When The Tomb Becomes A Womb

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 28, 2009

For all those who ever felt like giving up, you’re not alone. But instead of giving up it’s time to fire up, there is something new ahead of you.

1 Ki 19 1-18 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How God Turns Things Around For Our Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Too many people live with a feeling of fatalistic pessimism that adversely affects their thinking, emotions and behavior. The Lord has a way of turning around the most difficult situations for our good. Pessimists think their circumstances are the worst p

1. Too many people live with a feeling of fatalistic pessimism that adversely affects their thinking, emotions and behavior. The Lord has a way of turning around the most difficult situations for our good. Pessimists think their circumstances are the worst possible because they believe that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-30, Acts 9:23, Psalm 126:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An End To Childish Ways Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2003

(For Senior Adult Sunday) Children ask for things for themselves, think in limited terms, and believe they can escape responsbility. Mature people think in terms of love.

“If I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give away all my possessions, and if I hand over my body so that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.” And if I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

In The Darkest Hour Expect A Miracle

Contributed by James May on Apr 24, 2005

Our God is a Deliverer! When the devil thinks he has won and the world thinks your done - that’s when God will deliver! Expect a miracle!

IN THE DARKEST HOUR EXPECT A MIRACLE by Pastor Jim May What a wonderful God we serve. I can truly say that serving the Lord is a wonderful privilege. To be used by God, even in the very smallest of manner according to our opinion, is a great privilege indeed. Though most of the members of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible