Sermons on Thought Control:

Heaven Is For Real: The Reality Of Heaven

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 17, 2014

Every believer has the promised hope of living forever in Heaven. “Since we have been raised to new life with Christ, we should set our sights on the realities of heaven and let heaven fill our thoughts.”

HEAVEN IS FOR REAL: THE REALITY OF HEAVEN INTRO QUOTE: “Here is a small fact: You are going to die. I am in truthfulness attempting to be cheerful about this whole topic, though most people find themselves hindered in believing in me, no matter my protestations… Of course, an ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Tumbleweed On The Prairiethis Mesage Gives The Contrast Between A Personl

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 12, 2018

This message is a contrast been a person who lives life for himself without any thought of God and his ways to the one who is guided by the Holy Spirit to remain connecte to the True Vine, Jesus. That person is fruitful and productive throughout his life

A Tumbleweed on the Prairie “Cursed is the strong one who depends on mere humans, who thinks he can make it on muscle alone and set God aside as dead weight. He’s like a tumbleweed on the prairie, out of touch with the good earth. He lives rootless and aimless in a land where nothing grows. But ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Says, "Don't Be Afraid" Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

Can you remember a time when you were so afraid you thought you weren’t going to make it? The most dangerous storm that night wasn’t the weather on that lake. It was the storm of fear raging in the minds of the disciples.

INTRODUCTION One of my favorite stories is about the country preacher who used to visit a widow in his church named Mrs. Jones. He liked to visit her around lunchtime because she had a vegetable garden and she loved to cook fresh vegetables for her pastor. One day the preacher arrived at lunch, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-53

Denomination: Baptist

Terror By Night Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 18, 2020

For many at night when they are in bed, as they ponder on various uncertainties, their thoughts are clouded and are often gripped with apprehension. For those of us who have such anxieties or dread that has seized our hearts, God’s word comes to encourage us through this study.

Psalm 91 - Study 15 - Terror by Night We read in Psalm 91:5-6, “You need not fear any dangers at night or sudden attacks during the day or the plagues that strike in the dark or the evils that kill in daylight.” (BBE) The part of the verse we will meditate on is that ‘we need not fear any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:5, Psalm 91:6

Denomination: Other

"the Scientific Brilliance Of Genesis 1:1"

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 2, 2021

When we stop to meditate on the first verse of Holy Scripture, we see not only the majesty and power of Almighty God in action, but if we look deeper, we also see the beginnings of scientific thought and the real explanation for the origin of life and the universe.

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1, KJV). Consider for a moment how solemn, powerful and wondrous these opening words of Holy Scripture are. They present the work, thought, and exactness of Almighty God. You are probably saying to yourself, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 11:3, Colossians 1:16-17, Romans 1:20, Revelation 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Is God For Us

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 11, 2020

When the subject of God is called to your attention, what thought comes to your mind? What impresses you the most about God? His grace, mercy, and/or love. The biggest question some may have is God for us?

If God is for us, why are there so many things against His children? How can we know that God is for us! I. We Know God is for Us Because He Has Given us His Son 1. Romans 8:31, 32 2. What more could God do than send his own son into the world to be our Savior. John 3:16 3. God gave His Son for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon I: Praising God For His Wonders Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

The very thought of having been created by the one and only Lord God of all wonders motivates Christians to spend more time praising Him for His great love, His great faithfulness, His great mercies toward all people.

PRAISING GOD FOR HIS WONDERS Watching the US Tennis Open while thinking about Wonders of God gave me an idea. Squeeze the tennis ball with one hand as best you can. The pressure exerted on the ball is about the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-8

Satan Is Watching

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 19, 2021

There are many eyes watching you. Not only are your family, friends, neighbours and enemies watching you; but spiritual eyes as well. Most times we forget, but know this today; your thoughts are being analysed and your movement is detailed by spiritual eyes.

TEXT: Job 1:6-7 NLT "One day the members of the heavenly court came to present themselves before the lord, and the Accuser, Satan, came with them. “Where have you come from?” the lord asked Satan.Satan answered the lord, “I have been patrolling the earth, watching everything that’s going ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-7, Matthew 13:25, Psalm 34:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Enough For Heaven?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 1, 2021

Jesus met a young man who thought he kept the entire Law. Most people believe they are going to heaven when they die, and they base their conclusion on being a morally good person. But, is anyone really good enough to go to heaven?

I’ve entitled our message this morning “Good Enough for Heaven?” with a question mark. Is anyone really good enough to go to heaven? An article from the Los Angeles Times says, “An overwhelming majority of Americans continue to believe that there is life after death and that heaven and hell exist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2020

King Solomon gathered his sons to give them life-giving advice. What did he tell them and how can we use that same advice today? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

Read Passage. Pray. I’m part of a group of preachers who meet weekly for lunch, to discuss life, and to plan sermons. Some of us have been using this month to preach on the them of “under construction.” Jeff recently shared the acronym “PBPGINFWMY”, Please Be Patient, God Is Not Finished ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living To Please The Lord

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Dec 30, 2024

Psalm 19 is a psalm of David. David’s prayer is a life-desire to please the Lord; specifically in this verse relating to words spoken and the inward thoughts and ponderings of the heart – desiring that they always be pleasing to the Lord, the One Who is ‘my strength and my redeemer.’

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. ~ Psalm 19:14 Psalm 19 is a psalm of David. David’s prayer is a life-desire to please the Lord; specifically in this verse relating to words spoken and the inward thoughts and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:14

Denomination: Foursquare

The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 16, 2024

In Classical Christian Art, the Gospel of John is depicted with the symbol of an Eagle. Why? Because his theology is lofty. He flies closer to the Son. We are going to look at a handful of those “lofty thoughts” that will lift you out of the mundane to new heights.

INTRODUCTION - Today, we focus the message on a thought that sets Jesus above all others: the Word BECAME FLESH! - The word INCARNATION means the embodiment of God the Son in human flesh as Jesus Christ. - Throughout time, humans have looked for ways to see God or connect with Him. - Throughout ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Journey Towards Transformation: "The Damascus Road” Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 1, 2024

In a moment, Paul was transformed, where the confronter became the confronted. The hunter became the hunted. The accuser was now the accused. And while he thought he had the authority, in that moment he found himself powerless when he heard the true voice of authority.

A Journey Towards Transformation?“The Damascus Road” Acts 9:1-19 Thinking about this whole idea that we’ll be exploring in our Easter message, “God Will Make a Way,” the concept of the various roads that both Jesus and His disciples took up to and following His resurrection came to mind. We’ll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Foursquare

Ascension (And Decension)

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 7, 2022

I would like to talk about Ascending with Christ in our bodies by the Cross, which helps our minds and ideas. John Chrysostom said that the Cross establishes my thoughts, so that I may sing and glorify Thy saving Ascension.”

Christ descended to the lowest depths of humiliation, then raised up to the height of exaltation, Ephesians 4:8 says. The ascension life. “We can ascend with him in our hearts,” Saint Augustine said, “set your hearts on the things that are above where Christ is, … not on the things that are on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Catholic

The Free Gift Of Grace Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

People like presents, especially good ones that are useful, and that reveal how the giver put forth some thought into the purchase. In the Bible we are told of the best gift of all! “The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Everyone likes to receive presents; however, there are some we could probably live without. Christmas time is when the majority of gifts are given, and it seems to be the occasion when some of the worst ones are purchased during those last minute shopping trips. A survey was conducted in which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist