Sermons on Thinking:

God's Meeting Place Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011

“He who once gave His blood for us will surely, every moment, impart its effectiveness. Trust Him to do this. Trust Him to open your eyes and to give you a deeper spiritual insight. Trust Him to teach you to think about the blood as God thinks about it

Title: The Bloodline of a Champion – 3 “God’s Meeting Place” Text: I Peter 1:18-20 “He who once gave His blood for us will surely, every moment, impart its effectiveness. Trust Him to do this. Trust Him to open your eyes and to give you a deeper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transference Of Spirits

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 7, 2011

Saul tried to kill David by having him fight a battle with the Philistines.Thinking David would die, and no one would blame Saul. David used the same type of plan with Uriah. Coincidence? I don't think so. Sometimes we pick up bad ideas/attitudes from oth

Transference of Spirits 2Sa 11:14 Now it came about in the morning that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent [it] by the hand of Uriah. 2Sa 11:15 And he had written in the letter, saying, "Place Uriah in the front line of the fiercest battle and withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Earthen Treasure Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 13, 2012

Why doesn’t God put His valuables in the most valuable looking containers? You may think they you are not valuable enough for God to be able to use. You think have too many ‘chips’ and ‘cracks’ or past or present problems and failures. What is valuable

What is the most inexpensive container you have ever put something valuable in? Money in a sock? Cigar box? God chose to place in human vessels the very presence of His Holy Spirit. If I would have been in charge of presenting Jesus to the world 2,000 years ago I would have used a stadium ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15

Abide In Christ's Love

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 4, 2021

We often think of love as the number one rule of a Christian life. But, does Jesus place a different emphasis on it than many may think? Purpose: Let’s discover Jesus’ different emphasis on love. Plan: Let’s note Jesus' words in John 15:9-17.

Prelude We often think of love as the number one rule of a Christian life. But, Jesus places a different emphasis on it than many may think? Purpose: Let’s discover Jesus’ different emphasis on love. Plan: Let’s note Jesus' words in John 15:9-17. Abide in My Love John 15:9 “As the Father ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves Everyone

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 23, 2016

Have you ever noticed that when children play games, some children are always the last to be chosen? How do you think Jesus feels when he sees that happening? I think he feels very sad, because he loves everyone and he wants us to love everyone.

Good morning boys and girls! Look what I have for all of you this morning! I got this idea from my mother when I remembered the times when she could come to church here and bring treats for the Sunday School children. Can anyone tell me what they are?) They’re called ice cream wafers, and I ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

Addicted To The Ministry

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022

We tend to think of negative things when we think of addictions, but there can also be good addictions. For example, I’m addicted to oxygen. Men, if you’re addicted to your wife, that’s a good thing. Women, it’s great to be addicted to your husband. But what about ministry?

Did you know that a huge addiction is sweeping across our nation? People are addicted to their smart phones! They have to constantly be checking facebook, Twitter, their email, YouTube, Pinterest, or texting. Listen to these startling statistics: —The National Safety Council reports that cell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

What Difference Does Jesus Make

Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 20, 2007

I wonder then, what do we think Jesus does? Who do we think he is? Is he someone that we come to only when there are problems, or do we check in with him everyday regardless of how life is treating us. I believe that we all need to come to terms with the

What Difference Does Jesus Make All passages marked NIV: The Holy Bible: New International Version. 1996, c1984. Grand Rapids: Zondervan. All passages marked KJV: The Holy Bible : King James Version. 1995. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc. Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction Good Morning, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sloth Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

This sermon looks at the Deadly Sin of Sloth. Often when we think of sloth, we think of people who are lazy and aren’t doing anything with their lives. In a word, they’re lazy. When most of us picture the idea of sloth we picture someone like Frank. So wh

Sloth Matthew 25:24-25, 44-45 Frank is 32 years old, lives in his parent’s home and works part time at a restaurant. His parents pay all of his bills and provide all of his meals. Frank doesn’t have lots of friends and he doesn’t go out very much. He spends the majority of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:24-25

Denomination: Methodist

Sow In Tears Reap In Joy

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 29, 2022

Adults try not to cry, thinking it's a sign of weakness, but in God's thinking, tears elevate our actions to a new level. There are 7 laws of sowing & reaping. If we sow, we SHALL reap. Don't grow weary in your sowing. Your rewards are coming!

SOW IN TEARS REAP IN JOY Ps. 126:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Ark Riddles 1. Q: What kind of lights did Noah install on the Ark? A: Flood lights. 2. Q: Where did Noah put the bees? A: He kept them in the Ark hives. 3. Q: What did Noah say to himself as he was loading up the Ark with the much ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Wants The Best For Us

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001

In our modern society, some of the Ten Commandments are ridiculed, & others ignored. But I think this 7th Commandment is actually hated by many.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Today is Valentine’s Day, a special day, a day in which much emphasis is placed on romantic love. But if you listen, you’ll discover that the world gives very mixed messages about the nature of love & the ways to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whatever Happened To God

Contributed by Michael Davis on Aug 10, 2002

Why do we question God when we don’t hear from Him when we think we should?

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO GOD Text: Psalm 20 There is someone speaking in this last hour. It started in our spirit long ago. It’s more than our history, It’s something that is real---- it’s down deep inside, It’s more than just a memory. It’s like a voice from Jesus our Saviour, It’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming A World Class Christian

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 22, 2008

In order to be Great Commission Christians, we need Four changes in how we think from day to day. Here they are, with scriptures.

Becoming a World Class Christian Pastor Eric Hanson November 7, 2004 Mark 16:15 You will either be a “World Class Christian” or a “Worldly Christian”. Do you know that you were saved to serve? Do you know that you were created for a mission? Are you excited about being used by God… to build ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Sayings - Seven Days

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 11, 2001

Everytime something to do with SEVEN arises in the Bible, we immediately think of the first seven - the seven days mentioned in Genesis Chapter 1.

SEVEN SAYING - SEVEN DAYS ------------------------- 1) Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. (Luke 23:34) 2) Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:43) 3) Woman, behold thy son! [And to the disciple] behold thy mother! (John 19:26-27) 4) My God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving God With Your Mind Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003

This messages encourages you to think about ways to love God. It encourages you to worship with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength.

Loving God with Your Mind Dr. Marty Baker / Mind Games #5 / February 16, 2003 stevenscreek.net Over the last few days, I’ve heard several comments about the laptop computer story last Sunday. I’m still clean. There is one thing that I failed to tell you and that is, what’s inside this machine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Mark 12:30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Curse Of Hidden Sins

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

Many are under the misconception that they can get away with trying to hide their sin from God. The story of Achan illustrates the fallacy of that kind of thinking.

THE CURSE OF HIDDEN SINS Prov. 28:13 INTRO. You will never get by with covered-up sin. Sin that is unconfessed, sin that is unlamented, sin with an alibi, sin that is excused, sin with no self-judgement, is certain to bring the wrath of a holy and righteous and angry God! It would be smart for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13, Joshua 6:17-18

Denomination: Baptist