Sermons on Thought Control:

Dreams Interpreted

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 16, 2008

God speaks to Christians through the voice of the Holy Spirit instead of dreams or visions.

Last week we talked about dreams. We mentioned the dreams of Jacob, Abimelech, Joseph, the butler and the baker. All of these dreams involved some object or person. For example, Jacob dreamed of a ladder that reached from the earth up into heaven. He saw angels descending and ascending the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Arming For Victory Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 22, 2012

When we understand clearly our position in Christ, then we know that everything that is under His feet is also under our feet.You & I have the authority of the throne of Jesus Christ

Arming for Victory Pt 1 January 4th, 2012 A 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Grace

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 13, 2010

ONE OF THE GREAT CHALLENGES FOR US TO FACE TODAY IS THAT GOD CAN LOVE US AND BESTOW HIS GRACE UPON US.

EPHESIANS 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION: TWO COWS WERE GRAZING ALONGSIDE A HIGHWAY WHEN A TANK-TRUCK OF MILK ON ITS WAY TO THE DISTRIBUTOR HAPPENED TO PASS. ON ONE SIDE OF THE TRUCK IN BIG RED LETTERS WAS A SIGN THAT READ, “PASTEURIZED, HOMOGENIZED, STANDARDIZED, VITAMIN A ADDED.” ONE COW ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Waking The Dead Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

We can have and must have faith in Jesus because Jesus is Lord over all.

Introduction What miracle will Jesus do now? He has calmed a storm; he has delivered a man possessed by hundreds of demons; and he has healed a woman suffering from an illness of twelve years, merely by her touching his garment. Indeed, that happened while he was on his way to accomplish another ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Tower Of Babel

Contributed by John Lowe on May 14, 2014

The story of the Tower of Babel is a sad description of the breakdown of fellowship, of failure in communication, growing isolation and confusion. It all results from human beings failing to live in dependence on God, becoming proud of their achievements.

11-12-04 The Tower of Babel Genesis 11:1-11:9 1 At that time all mankind spoke a single language. 2 As the population grew and spread eastward, a plain was discovered in the land of Babylon and was soon thickly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Earthquakes Examined Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

The first thing I learned about earthquakes in the New Testament is that they can be completely positive with no harmful effects. Our text is a case in point. Paul and Silas are delivered from prison by the violent earthquake that opened all the doors.

It was in Santa Clara, California, in the summer of 1988 that Lavonne and I experienced our one and only earthquake. We were in a motel and the bed began to vibrate like it does when you put a quarter in the machine at the side of the bed. It only lasted a few seconds, but even that made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

The Prodigal's Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Fathers need some encouragement. There are two things I see in the parable of the Prodigal that can be an encouragement to fathers, for these two things make it clear that fatherhood is hard, but that there is hope. The two things I see here are the intricacy and the intimacy of fatherhood

We live in the age of the marvelous machine. In Washington D. C. the traffic for a half mile around the White House is controlled by a computer system. The system is constantly telling the lights when to change to move the traffic according to the need. 450 buses have a transmitter which is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

The Hope Of Advent

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2020

This is the first part of our Advent series where we look at the four themes of Advent

I can think of nothing sadder than a life lived without hope. A hope that regardless of how bad things might seem, that things could get better. That ultimately every night has a dawn, every storm has an end, and every mountain has a peak. Author and preacher Max Lucado writes, “We need hope. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020

Exposing the Strongholds

There are many areas in which the enemy can use as a stronghold against a Christian to harass, oppress or depress. It could be physical, emotional, or spiritual assaults that have or are being made. Finding complete healing for your body, mind, and spirit may require that these strongholds be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20, 1 Timothy 3:11, 2 Timothy 3:3, Titus 2:3, Matthew 12:36-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dependent Warrior

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

Father's Day Message explaining the mindset men will need to have in these last days before the return of Jesus.

Dependent Warrior CCCAG, Father’s Day 2021 Scripture: Joshua 1: 1-9 Introductions- What woman really want A while back, I was working a shift in the ER, and we had one of those rare moments where we had no patients. What made it even more unusual was that I was the only male working in the ER ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Image Of God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 22, 2023

How do we understand that we are created in the image of God? What would be its effect on us, as we reflect God in His creation? Could it be that because we are created in His image or likeness, we could also have an idea why we were born?

“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So God created man in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Stealers (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 4, 2022

Paul warns the Colossians against legalism, mysticism, and asceticism.

Above All: A Study in Colossians Col 2:18-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church Cubbie Dog When I first moved to Illinois, a friend offered to take me to a Cubs game. I explained that I’m not really a baseball fan. He said, “It’s not just baseball, it's Wrigley Field.” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Yes, We Know, And We Ought To Know We Know” 1 John 5 V 18-21 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 6, 2022

We know what we know! Some people think assurance is brashness but it is the lifeline with God. John brings to us 6 KNOWS we should KNOW. Lovely challenging section of the bible - how God has blessed us.

“YES, WE KNOW, AND WE OUGHT TO KNOW WE KNOW” 1 John 5 v 18-21 1John 5 v 18 We know that no one who is born of God sins, but He who was born of God keeps him and the evil one does not touch him. 1John 5:19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. 1John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21, Romans 10:17, John 20:6-9, Hebrews 11:1-3, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Romans 16:20, Ephesians 2:1-2, Ephesians 2:3, 1 John 2:15-16, John 16:33, 1 John 5:4, 1 Peter 5:8-9, John 1:10-11, 1 Timothy 1:15, Philippians 3:10, John 5:36, 1 John 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Radically Changed Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2022

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to stick out of the crowd and be radically changed.

RADICALLY CHANGED Text: Eph. 4:17-32 Introduction 1. Jesus Christ is Lord & God's still on the throne There's power in the blood & I'm saved to the bone The devil comes against me, he's gonna feel some pain I can bind him, bruise him, cast him out by the power of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Methodist

Protecting God's Good Name Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 14, 2022

This sermon brings this sermon series to an end. Since it should be our goal to make our lives all about God, then we should do our best to protect God's good name by our life of integrity and character. We are God's ambassadors and let's be the best ambassadors we can be.

A. Today’s sermon brings to a conclusion our sermon series “It’s All About God – Living A God-Centered Life.” 1. It has been a real joy and a real blessing for me to develop this sermon series using Max Lucado’s book “It’s Not About You” as a resource. 2. We have spent three months of Sundays ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-15, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Proverbs 22:1, Exodus 20:7, 1 Thessalonians 4:10-12, Titus 2:1-10, Romans 2:17-24, Psalm 69:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ