Sermons on Thought Guard:

Do Not Be Ashamed Of Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 25, 2022

2 Timothy 1:13-18 shows us several ways Christians guard against being ashamed of Christ.

Introduction John MacArthur tells the story that during the Boxer Rebellion in China (1899–1901), extreme nationalist Chinese fomented a campaign of terror against officials of foreign governments, Christian missionaries, and even Chinese Christians. After they surrounded a certain mission ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Turn Our Focus Away From Pain And Toward Positive Thoughts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to turn your sorrow into joy with the Spirit’s empowerment, enabling and enrichment.

Illustration: Dr. Henry Pope tells a story of one his students who learned how to change her perspective. It seems that one young girl while attending college spotted a young man who seemed very handsome and someone she would like to get to know. One day she was sitting in the library and spotted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Thought You Wanted, "To Go Fishing", (You Haven’t Even Baited Your Hook)

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 23, 2011

If My name is lifted up, Jesus said “I will draw all men unto me” Think about it, God gave us the easy part, He’s the one with the real challenge. Its funny how human nature is, anytime were involved in it, we always think that we have the hard part!

“I thought you wanted to go FISHING” (you haven’t even baited your hook.) Mark 1:16-20 NKJ. 16. And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 17. Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Were Only Guilty Of One Fleeting Sinful Thought, A Lifetime Of Righteous Deeds Could Not Justify You.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 9, 2018

Our sin has earned a wage of infinite loss and this loss cannot be undone, even if we dedicated our entire life as an effort to undo it.

SCRIPTURE: James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in ONE point, he is guilty of all." Romans 3:20 "Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin." PROPOSITION: To use these texts and others to ...read more

Defeating Depression And Suicidal Thoughts - Pt 01 - What Is Depression And How To Know If You're Depressed Series

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 9, 2020

a short series on Depression and Suicidal Thoughts and how to defeat them. We are going to talk a lot about depression and its causes, etc. and a lot about suicide statistics in this because although depression and suicide CAN be spiritual, they are not always. Biblical examples of depression.

Psychiatry students were in their college class one day when their professor began a discussion to prove a point. "What we’re going to talk about today," the professor said, "are the emotional extremes that many mentally disturbed people go through… for example “What’s the opposite ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:11, Job 3:26, 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Charismatic

Lord, Can I Be The Pencil You Use Today?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2002

I enlarge the thought of Mother Teresa on being a pencil in the Hand of God.

Lord, Can I be your pencil today? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Habakkuk 2:2 The Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision and make it plain... THAT HE MAY RUN THAT READS IT. Gal.6:9 And let us not grow weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2, Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Have You Thanked God For Lately?

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 19, 2018

Let me ask you, have you ever really thought about Thanksgiving? Have you thought about what we should be thankful for? Have you thought about the simple things in life that we take for granted?

You know, right around the corner is Thanksgiving. And if you didn’t know, thanksgiving lunch or dinner is what Thanksgiving means to most people. A family gathered around a big turkey and dressing meal, with all the goodies to go with it. And that’s certainly a special time for many families here. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 98:4, Psalm 79:13, Romans 1:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Story Of Faith

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Aug 20, 2015

A Christian's life is based on faith. Even the Apostles lacked it at times. This is hard to understand since they were eyewitnesses. We all have evidence that Jesus works in our lives today so when our faith is weak we are no different than them!

Story of Faith I. Matt. 14:22-33/Mk. 6:30-52/Luke 9:10-17/Jo. 6:1-15 A. Prelude to The Story 1. Prior to Jesus coming to His own hometown Mark tells us He had cast out the demon, Legion and raised a little girl from the dead. Upon arrival to Nazareth He teaches in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stolen Victories

Contributed by James May on Jun 27, 2002

After we have overcome difficulties and reached the mountaintop in our walk with the Lord, that’s the time to be on guard against sin.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nonviolence

Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Mar 27, 2018

This is a review of nonviolence in early Christian thought through the fourth century.

If nonviolence is indeed the teaching of Jesus in the New Testament, we would expect to find it in the earliest writings of Christians including and after the apostles and prophets of the Lord. What do we find? First Century There is no example or teaching in the New Testament that Christians can ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Target: Steal Your Joy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 15, 2025

Our enemy desires to come into the family and the church and steal the joy that rightfully belongs to us. We must guard our joy.

THE TARGET: STEAL YOUR JOY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) JOY ON PURPOSE, WE ARE DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH A FULL JOY TANK! John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. DO WE REALLY ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11, Nehemiah 8:10, Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Vaccination Application 3.0 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 25, 2021

To guard against the encroaching effects of the sin in the world, we must truly listen to one another the way God listens to us.

There are a couple of big questions on the minds of many people: Do I or don't I get the vaccination? And if I am going to get the vaccination, when? The question becomes more complex when a person is frail for one reason or another. Then there is the matter of believing in the science and the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Movies Are Playing In Your Mind? Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025

This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. This lesson focuses on how our thoughts creates images (movies) within our minds that we then act on.

What Movie Is Playing In Your Mind? Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28, Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s In Your Cup?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 29, 2025

This message looks at the believer and what he/she should be filled with.

Tun with me to 2 Corinthians 1. We are going to read the first part of verse 4. “[God] Who comforteth us in all our tribulation that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble.” In one of his messages last year, my brother read an illustration from “Barbara O’Neill Health Tricks” that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:4, Matthew 12:3-35, Romans 2:13-14, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tongue Talkers

Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Nov 26, 2004

their are four functions of the tongue to gauge us, to guide us, to gird us, and to guard us this sermon explains all four.

TONGUE TALKERS John 8:11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” Let us pray! You’re probably wondering what has tongue talkers got to do with the verse he just read. Well hang in there it’s all going to come together. Turn with me to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible