Sermons on Thought Crimes:

Thinking Of You

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 26, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 29: 1- 32

Jeremiah 29: 1- 32 Thinking of you 1 Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the remainder of the elders who were carried away captive—to the priests, the prophets, and all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive from Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Cast Down Every Imagination PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

The sermon encourages believers to discern, defend, and direct their thoughts towards Christ, taking every thought captive to live in obedience to God's Word.

Good morning, dear friends. I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because I have all the answers, but because together, we are going to seek wisdom from the ultimate source of truth — God's Word. Today, we're going to look at a powerful passage from 2 Corinthians 10:5, a verse that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Topics: Thought Control

Biblical Meditation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of Biblical meditation, personal holiness, and aligning our mindset with God's to find joy and shape our identity.

Well, beloved friends, here we are once again, gathered together in the shared light of God's grace and love. We are here to seek His wisdom, to learn from His Word, and to grow in our faith. We are here to foster our connection with our Creator, to deepen our understanding of His ways, and to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, 1 Peter 1:6, Proverbs 23:7

Topics: Aligning Thoughts

Pursuing Holy Thoughts, Part Two Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 30, 2007

Conclusion of two-part Message in Pursuing Holy Thoughts, distinguishing between that which is presented as truth and truth as Scripture accurately presents it.

PURSUING TRUTH, Part Two. *INTRO> A seminary professor in London once talked about a section of London called the White Chapel District, where old and used clothing is sold. There are signs there which read, "Slightly Soiled--Greatly Reduced Price." Th professor teaches his students in their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Right Living Begins With Right Thoughts Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jun 20, 2014

“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” (Proverbs 4:23 GNT)

“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” (Proverbs 4:23 GNT) At every point Right living begins with right thinking. Bible says "As he (a person) thinks in his heart, so is he." (Proverbs 23:7) Thought makes man and man makes culture and community. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Living Begins With Right Thinking Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 9, 2014

“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” Proverbs 4:23 (NCV)

“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” Proverbs 4:23 (NCV) Every word that comes out of our mouth comes from a thought - whether consciously or unconsciously. Our thoughts, values and beliefs, will make us or break us. Our mind has incredible power, so be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Csi Jerusalem - Who Killed Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2006

Christ’s death on the cross was a crime of passion. The crime was ours... the passion was God’s.

OPEN: (began with music theme of CSI – “Who Are You”) The year was 1910. The place - Chicago, Illinois. The time - The early hours of the morning. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hiller were lying in bed when Mrs. Hiller sensed something was wrong. She awoke to see that the gas light outside their bedroom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of A Life

Contributed by W F on Jul 3, 2006

However murderous your thoughts, intentions or even actions have been there is hope for your future because Jesus is willing to take the rap for your crime.

INTRODUCTION We live in an age where we can pick up any newspaper, or watch any news broadcast and be guaranteed to hear about another persons untimely death. This commandment in Ex 20:13 is as relevant today as it was when God first gave it to Moses on Mount Sinai. The taking of human life ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: *other

Don’t Get Controlled By Your Own Thoughts But Be Transformed By God’s Thoughts. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 17, 2024

Have you ever found yourself lost in your own thoughts, consumed by worries, fears, and doubts?

It's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of our own minds, isn't it? But today, we are reminded that we don't have to be controlled by our own thoughts. Instead, we can be transformed by God's thoughts. In Romans 12:2, Paul urges us to renew our minds, to let go of the patterns ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 12:2

How To Discern Between God's Will And A Thoughtful Suggestion - Acts 21:1-4

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002

How to Discern Between God’s Will and A Thoughtful Suggestion - Acts 21:1-40

How to Discern Between God’s Will and A Thoughtful Suggestion - Acts 21:1-40 Perhaps one of the greatest difficulties we face is deciding what is God’s will and what is a thoughtful suggestion from a friend. Many people are eager to give good advice, but it may not be God’s will for your life. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Today's Thoughts Determine Tomorrow's Actions Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 2, 2001

a look at the importance of thinking like a Christian

--Think the same things_ Php. 4:2; Php. 2:1-4; Php. 2:14; Eph. 4:1-4; Jn. 17:20,21 our agreement is “in the Lord” Php 4:2 --Don’t have divided thinking Php. 4:6; Matt. 13:22 --Control your thoughts Php 4:8; Mk. 7:20-23; Pv. 23:7 because... your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Holiness

9-11 – A Warning For Thoughtful Actions

Contributed by Ervin Kosch on Sep 7, 2002

Thoughtful actions when dealing with the forces of terror.

Reason for writing this sermon: The Word does allow for defense against an enemy, but not with out wisdom. As of writing this we are about to enter into a new phase of aggressive actions in defense of our land. I wanted my congregation to be aware of what we are going to do. We need to support ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Change Your Thoughts And It Will Change You!

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Nov 9, 2004

Psychologists teach us that there are two mental laws that contribute heavily to our mental state of being. In other words, whether we’re happy or sad.

CHANGE your THOUGHTS and it will Change YOU! Romans 12:1-4 Psychologists teach us that there are two mental laws that contribute heavily to our mental state of being. In other words, whether we’re happy or sad. They are: 1: The Law of Concentration. 2: The Law of Substitution. The Law of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Who Would Have Ever Thought?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 7, 2005

From reading Isaiah 53:1-3 who would have ever thought Jesus was the savior of the world.

Text: Isaiah 53:1-3 Title: Who would have ever thought? “Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Maundy Thursday - He Thought Of Me

Contributed by John Kah on Mar 24, 2005

There is one idea that ties all of the events of Maundy Thursday together and explains why Jesus pressed on - the idea that Jesus thought of me.

“He Thought of Me” Hebrews 12:2 The words that I just shared with you out of the Gospel of Matthew {reading Matt. 26:26-29, 36-46}tell part of the story about what happened to Jesus on the evening of that first Maundy Thursday. We know that He instituted the Lord’s Supper. We know the story ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Lutheran