Sermons on Thinking:

Fix Your Mind On These

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To enumerate the things needed for your mind to fix on.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a mind? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things needed for your mind to fix on. IV. TEXT: Philippians 4:8 (Amplified Bible) For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 4, 2024

In today’s Gospel reading, Peter responds to Jesus’ announcement that the Messiah will have to suffer and die by denying the cross. Peter is in essence denying the truth of this teaching – that the Messiah must suffer and by extension, his disciples.

Last week we heard about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness right after his Baptism. That’s the way it feels sometimes – you just make a decision and then things happen that immediately bring your decision into question. This wilderness, of course, is metaphorical and now we find ourselves in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Investing Your Allotment Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 29 in our exposition of Romans exploring the command to invest the grace given each one in ministry.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Investing Your Allotment of Grace” I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of Righteousness A. Dedicate your body and soul to God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fix Your Throughts On Jesus!

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jul 18, 2025

What we fix our minds on affects what we become. As we fix our thoughts on Jesus—the One who is fully true, pure, lovely, and worthy of praise, we would become like Him.

Philippians 4:8–9 (ESV) “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9, Romans 8:29, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Controlling Runaway Thoughts - Philippians 4:8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 16, 2022

Get control of obsessive thoughts by forcing them through each of these 8 standards one at a time.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Remembering Christ

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

Why do we forget Christ so easily? Meditation on the Lord’s table.

Remembering Christ Living Hope Baptist Church, 03 February 2002 Matt Black 1 Corinthians 11:24 “ . . .this do in remembrance of me.” Introduction: Please open your Bibles to I Corinthians 11:24. This passage concerns the Lord’s Supper, but I just want to focus on the Lord’s purpose in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Change Your Life By Managing Your Mind" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2014

God calls us to allow Him to transform us my learning how to manage our mind.

"Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. " - Romans 12:2 (NLT) We've looked at physical health and we've looked at spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Dreams Of A Community Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007

This is part 1 of my 5 week series on what the church needs to look like in the emerging culture. This looks specifically at what the early church looked like, and what those practices can look like in our world.

If you have your bibles, you can open them to Acts 2. We are starting a 5 week series today called an elemental church. This is an exciting series for me, because I hope at the end of the 5 weeks, you will have a better idea about how I think about church. Some of my hopes and dreams for us as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Out Of The Box

Contributed by John Slythe on Feb 21, 2003

What happens when we take off the blinders of faith and really come to Jesus with the faith of a child who believes in the impossible?

GET OUT OF THE BOX! A man became lost in his travels and wandered into a bed of quicksand. Confucius saw the man’s predicament and said, “It is evident that men should stay out of places such as this.” Next, Buddha observed the situation and said, “Let that man’s plight be a lesson to the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The God Of More Than Enough

Contributed by Michelle Richee on Aug 4, 2004

2004 is the year for more. A year of supernatural increase and more than enough for God’s people.

Many have spoken this is a year for increase, a year for more -- 2004 a year for more! It has been spoken over my life, and I believe it. There are five months left in this year. What do those five months have in store for you? Think big. Enlarge your vision. God can do more during those five ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

World Class Christians Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004

Jesus has a heart for the whole world, and so so we need to have.

World Class Christians Purpose Driven Life #38 Montreal June 8, 2004 Have you shared your story, or do you have a story about talking with someone about Jesus in the past two weeks? (Sharing from the congregation). This is good and represents some beginning, at least, to the process into which we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Silly Humans, Smart God

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Apr 23, 2005

As humans we get pretty silly when it comes to the choices we make.

Silly Humans, Smart God Written By: Tim Gardner April 2005 “AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked intellectual leadership. He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it’s not Walter who’s lacking intelligence. Police in Oakland, California spent two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Renewing Your Mind

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2006

Life change comes from a mind renewed by the truth of God’s Word.

[I’ve taken the main points of this sermon from Rick Warren’s Ministry Toolbox article ’Preaching Tips that will change lives’, Issue #246, 2/15/2006.] Rom 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Design For Your Mind Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 22, 2004

Your mind controls your actions. God calls Christians to be different from the world.

God’s Design for Your Mind July 25, 2004 Intro: The control of our mind is a constant battle we fight. We are bombarded with images, ideas, and arguments to try to control the way we think. Theme: How we think will influence how we act. **(Video of Obi Wan Kanobi and Jedi mind control) We must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

One of the keys to a Godly life is understanding the nature of sin and the danger it poses in our Spiritual lives.

7 Deadly Sins Series July 20, 2008 Pride Not all sin is created equal. While all sin is equally offensive and wrong in the eyes of God they are not all equal. There are some sins that some people will never deal with in their lives. There are people who are so full of encouragement that they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: *other