Sermons on Thinking:

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

How sad it is that we forget to stop and thing about God’s Grace. It is Amazing. Stop and think about it for a second

I Timothy 1:13-19 God’s Amazing Grace Introduction A. Down Play Myself B. But God’s grace takes over C. Background 1. Paul is writing to this letter to Timothy basically being like a mentor and giving Timothy some good sound advice 2. If you look back you noticed that Paul just finished telling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:13-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

They Set An Example!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

I think the shepherds set us a great example, and there are 3 things we ought to notice about what they did.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. If you were to choose a character in the Christmas story that you would like to be, which one would you pick? Joseph? Mary? One of the shepherds? A wise man? Or, maybe an angel? I think I’d like to have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Not Finished Yet! Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2001

Three actions we can take when we’re tempted to think God has given up on us.

How many of you have seen the bumper sticker that says, "Be patient with me. God isn’t finished with me yet"?  I’ve decided to create a new bumper sticker that responds to that one. My new bumper sticker will say, "I’m trying to be patient with you, but God is taking an awfully long time with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Was Jesus Transfigured?

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 8, 2002

When we think about the incident known as the transfiguration of Jesus, why it happened is more important than what happened.

I heard a story recently about a terrible fire in a chemical plant. Several area fire departments responded to the blaze, and quite a crowd from the entire area gathered at a distance to watch. The media was there in helicopters and satellite remote trucks. The president of the company was among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Room In The Inn

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

OUR TEXT STATES THAT THERE WAS NO ROOM IN THE INN. THE SCRIPTURES DO NOT TELL US WHY THERE WAS NO ROOM. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

NO ROOM IN THE INN Luke 2:1-18 OUR TEXT STATES THAT THERE WAS NO ROOM IN THE INN. THE SCRIPTURES DO NOT TELL US WHY THERE WAS NO ROOM. I. The Natural Reason there was no room for Christ in the Inn. A. The reasons why there was no room in the inn. 1. Undoubtedly Bethlehem’s inn was full because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Have Peace?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

Peace is illusive in our society. But God has provided a way for us to have it through thinking about the right things.

Dec. 5, 1999 Phil. 4:1-9 How can I have Peace? INTRODUCTION If someone were to come and ask you, “WHAT IS PEACE”, how would you answer them? Peace is one of those things that everyone wants, but no one has a real clear answer of what it is or how you can get it and keep it. I like to look ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Made Simple

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 22, 2002

Are you one of those people who thinks Christianity has become over-complicated? If so, then lesson may help.

Christianity Made Simple Hold To The Traditions Which Have Been Handed Down Introduction A. Hold fast to traditions. 1. In the following Scripture, Paul exhorts Christians to cling to the traditions that have been handed down to them. "Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Deuteronomy 12:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Live A Christian Life Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 23, 2001

Paul gives three simple steps to how to live the Christian live -- Seek Christ, Think Christ, and Live Christ!

How does one BE Christian? How do you live the Christian life? Paul offers three very simple steps in the passage we read this morning, and I want us to walk through them today. The first step is very simple -- seek Christ. There is an old Candid Camera episode. You remember that old ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10, Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Halloween Can Help Christians

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 27, 2001

Halloween reminds Christians of several things and what we can do to help others think about death and life

How Halloween Can Help Christians By Rev. Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC 16 So don’t let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new-moon ceremonies or Sabbaths. 17 For these rules were only shadows of the real thing, Christ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Out Of The Box (The Revival Of Samuel) Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 5, 2003

Experience Revival by thinking "out of the box." A study of the revival of Samuel. When we decide to live for God then the glory will return.

Revival–Light the Fire! # 3 in series Out of the Box (The Revival of Samuel) 1 Samuel 4–7 INTRODUCTION There is a popular children’s show on the Disney Channel called Out of the Box. The theme song is one of those songs that, once you’ve heard it, sticks in your mind all day. It ends with the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 30, 2002

Don’t think that being content with your present state means accepting sin, sickness and poverty in your life.

December 1, 2002 Morning Service Text: Hebrews 13:5 Subject: Being Content Title: Don?t Worry ? Be Happy I trust that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. Are we ready to move on through the busy holiday season? There was a fourth grade boy who was asked to give a report on Thanksgiving to give ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Communicating The Reasonableness Of Our Faith

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 12, 2003

A plea to the church to get beyond rhetoric and into reason when discussing our faith, since it is a thinking person’s faith.

Communicating the Reasonableness of Our Faith Various Scriptures August 10, 2003 Introduction When I was putting together this message, I had a hard time coming up with a title. I suppose I could have found one that was a little more concise, but I think this one communicates what I hope to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27, 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Diary Vs. His Agenda

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2003

A look at how we quickly shrug off God’s plans for our lives and think we know better.

Robert Moffat, a Scottish missionary to Africa, came back to London to recruit young men for the African missionary field. Upon his arrival, he was greeted by the fury of a cold British winter. Arriving at the church where he was to speak he found that only a small group of woman had braved the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Romans 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Five Questions From God

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 26, 2003

Many people think they will grill the Lord with questions when they stand before Him. Here are five questions God asks.

Summer 2004 Dakota Community Church Five Questions From The Mouth Of God Have you ever wanted to ask God a question face to face? - Why did this happen? - Where did I go wrong? - What are next weeks’ 649 winning numbers? - What am I here for? I had a friend once who was hardened toward the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-12, Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Mennonite

No Difference

Contributed by Greg Smart on Oct 19, 2002

Many people think that being a "good" sinner is better than being a "bad" sinner. In God’s eyes there is no difference.

There Is No Difference Text: Romans 3:22-"For there is no difference" 1.NO DIFFERENCE IN THE DEPRAVITY OF THE HUMAN HEART The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it? Jer 17:9. As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22

Denomination: Baptist