Sermons on Thought Crimes:

The Incarnation Of Christ, As The Gospels Told

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 17, 2007

This is a Christmas sermon in poetry, reflecting on the progression of thought in describing Christ’s birth as the Gospels were written. I wrote it to describe questions from a member.

Christmas Eve, December 25, 2007 - All Gospels Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we gather in your presence this holy night to lift ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Better Than Looking Good Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 12, 2011

We make Christ known when we practice exceeding righteousness... when our attitudes, thoughts, words and actions all reflect the spirit of Christ.

Title: Being Better than Looking Good Text: Matthew 5:21-26 Thesis: We make Christ known when we practice an exceeding righteousness… when our attitudes, thoughts, words and actions all reflect the spirit of Christ. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany • On the Sixth Sunday after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Thou Clean Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

To be clean we need to hear clean words, thoughts and ideas that enrich our spirits and enhance our minds and improve our condition and position with God.

Sunday, March 11, 2007 “Be Thou Clean” Text: Matthew 8: 1 – 4 Today we examine the second step in our walk with Jesus. Last week Jesus suggested to us to Come and rest awhile. This week he commands us to Be Thou Clean. Many of us misunderstand the commands of God. His commands are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 22, 2010

A sermon on the darkness at the cross from the 6th hour to the 9th hour (Seed thought and material adapted from The Six Miracles of Calvary by Nicholson)

Sermon for 2/21/2010 Darkness Introduction: Are you scared of the dark? I counted the # of night lights in my house- 7. Who needs 7 night lights? When I was a bachelor I didn't have any night lights. I now have arthrits in my toes because I stubbed them so much but I was saving those pennies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Like Him Than You Think

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2010

Jesus was not born on the "right side of the track." We can accomplish more than we ever thought. This sermon looks at the lineage and culture of the Birth of Christ.

We need to be prepared to tell people about Jesus as we go about our lives… Who is Jesus? Where did He come from? What did do? What did say? What was His character? What was His nature? And can we truly be like Him? Can we really obtain the God given dreams, goals, and aspirations that we have? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You Do When Nobody’s Looking?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 15, 2016

A look at Hezekiah's remarkable experience with God, the testing he received, and what he did when he thought God wasn't paying attention.

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN NOBODY’S LOOKING? 2 Chron. 32:31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE COLLEGE STUDENT 1. A third year SAM (SHSU) student, Steve, was delivering pizzas for Pizza Hut. One evening he delivered a meal to Bernie’s house. He hands over the pizza & Bernie pays the bill. 2. Steve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:25-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revenge Is Sweet—or Maybe Not Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 16, 2020

Samson may have thought revenge was sweet, after he took his own revenge on the Philistines, but revenge surely seemed to leave a bitter aftertaste.

Introduction: Between chapters 14 and 15, a period of time has gone by. Samson, at the end of chapter 14, was furious with his bride after she used her tears to basically ruin their week-long wedding feast. Several of the wedding guests—whom Samson didn’t seem to invite in the first place—placed a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

United As One Body.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 22, 2020

Paul was concerned that some in the Church at Corinth thought they were less important in the Body than others. It is through our unity that the Church as seen as Jesus witness.

United as one body. 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 The joy and excitement I feel being in Fiji is great. I had the real pleasure this week of travelling around the country well, the island of Viti Lavu with Major’s Phillipa and Merika, visiting the Corps and spending some time with officers and seeing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29, 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

True Faith Is Practical Faith

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 9, 2014

True Christian faith is not just an abstract, theoretical, thing but something which affects our thoughts, words and actions, and not just on Sundays, but every day of the week

Hebrews chapter 11 verses 1 - 3 and 12 verses 1 - 3 True faith is practical faith, with examples Everyone, even the most committed Atheist, has faith of some kind, and that faith always has some practical outworking. Theoretical faith is OK up to a point but is not much good if it has no ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From 5,000 To 12! Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2014

A sermon about Jesus and popularity (Main thought from a Christology class; outline from Jon Johnston's book, Will Evangelicalism Survive It's Own Popularity?)

HoHum: “From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:66-68. To go from ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-68

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Each Person Is Accountable For Their Sin Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013

Why was God punishing his people? They thought God was unfairly punishing them for their father's sins. But it was their sin that made them subject to God's righteous judgment

A favorite way that people today make excuses for their mistakes is to simply blame them on somebody else, and the blame most of the time is given to someone that is not there to defend themselves. It is our parents’ fault, our spouse’s fault, or even society’s fault. Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Assurance In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jul 22, 2012

Connecting Mark 6:53-56 with King David's thought to build God a house with Ephesians 2:11-22 and Psalm 89:20-37

2 Samuel 7:1–14a Psalm 89:20–37 Ephesians 2:11–22 Gospel Mark 6:30–34, 53–56 We become cured and made whole only by touching God and our only way to God is through the blood of Jesus. Mark 6:54 When they got out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Psalm 46:1 God Is Our Refuge And Strength, A Very Present Help In Trouble

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 2, 2017

VERY BRIEFLY IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST AMEN A METHODIST NOD AND A SANTIFIED CHURCH HALLEUJAH I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (GOD IS)

MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS THE 46# OF PSALMS IS A SONG OF HOLY COMFORT THAT IT GIVES ASSURANCE OF DIVINE HELP WHEN IT IS NEEDED THE MOST IT`S A PSALM THAT COMFORTS TROUBLED HEARTS AND GIVES US ENCOURAGEMENT TO KEEP PRESSING ON WHEN WE FIND OURSELVES IN THE MIDIST OF TROUBLE AND YOU DO KNOW ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Glorious Church

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Sep 29, 2017

Despise not the day of small beginnings. We live in a world of mega but every big accomplishment started as a small thought or seed...just like the Glorious Church!

"A GLORIOUS CHURCH!" Zech. 4:6-10 6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. 7 Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10, Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When I Get Home: The Power Of The Seed

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 8, 2021

EVER THOUGHT ABOUT HOME? We study the power of seeds. This can be used for mother's day or any special day. (Illustrated sermon)

WHEN I GET HOME: THE POWER OF THE SEED… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO WE REALLY UNDERSTAND THE POWER OF THE SEED? I hold an acorn and a peach pit in my hand. Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9, Matthew 26:29-30, Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God