Sermons on Thought Life:

Christian Citizenship Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

We obey human authority, not just out of fear, but for the Lord's sake. Peter says this is to be the motivating power behind Christian submission. Good citizenship is a service to God, and it is to bring glory to God.

Christians in general and Baptists in particular have played important roles in the patriotism of America. One of the finest patriotic hymns is My Country Tis Of Thee. It was written in 1832 by a Baptist clergyman named Samuel Francis Smith. The Pledge of Alliance to the flag was written in 1892 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Why Is Good Friday Good?

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Mar 31, 2021

Part of this sermon is adapted from a sermon entitled "Good Friday" by Greg Smee on Sermon Central.

Why is Good Friday Good? Luke 22:66 (KJV) And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council,… Our focus of this day should be on the crucifixion of our Lord. So why "Good" Friday? Why not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:66, Isaiah 53:1-10, Revelation 1:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Ii. The Prayer To God (Vs.4-6) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 4, 2020

Again we see the biblical model that: Praise Proceeds Prayer -- we see this in the Model Prayer: (Mat 6:9 NKJV) "In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.

II. The Prayer to God (vs.4-6) Again we see the biblical model that: Praise Proceeds Prayer -- we see this in the Model Prayer: (Mat 6:9 NKJV) "In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. A. God Hears (4a; 6a) This seems to be one of the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, Psalm 34:4-6, Luke 11:9-10, Psalm 56:8-9, Romans 8:26, 1 John 5:14-15, Job 5:19, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 10:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open The Door

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 9, 2020

Emerging from a time of crisis is not easy - and everyone is dealing with that on their own terms. In our text today the Christians in Jerusalem are in a firestorm of persecution and trouble - a time of crisis that became a time of prayer.

Open The Door Acts 12:1–11 Introduction As we enter Phase Two in Louisiana, doors are opening that have not been. More churches are meeting - although with recommended restrictions to keep people as safe as possible from the virus. Emerging from a time of crisis is not easy - and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strait And Narrow Sermon Ix: Christians Keep Getting It Right And Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 10, 2020

As culture drifts further away from biblical truth, mature Christians keep on following the guidelines laid down by the Apostle Paul so that God's Will might be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Amen.

TOGETHER WE KEEP ON GETTING IT RIGHT AND GROWING IN CHRIST Two hundred years ago, Francis Scott Key stood watch on behalf of American captives being held beneath the deck of a British ship off the shore of Maryland, while British warships pounded a US Fort with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Your Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jun 17, 2020

Father's day is a time to remember and recognize the importance of a father. However, even the best father cannot give you all you need as a person. But when God, the perfect father becomes your Father, all that changes. Your Heavenly Father will give you the royal treatment.

Jesus said, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HAVING GOD AS YOUR FATHER - Having God as your Father changes everything about you. After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to Mary in the garden, not far from the empty tomb. At first, she didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 14:9, John 20:17, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, Ephesians 3:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Longing For The Good Old Days

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 19, 2020

Many Christians long for a bygone era of glory - the early church, perhaps, or the 1950s. This sermon looks at that desire to go backward and where we should focus instead.

LONGING FOR THE "GOOD OLD DAYS": 1. THE EARLY CHURCH. - Acts 2:1-4, 41-47; Acts 15:1-41; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13. - Probably the first time that comes to mind is the early church as the “good old days.” - And as we look at Acts 2:1-4, 41-47, there is much to rejoice in. - But we have to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Work Of Thy Hands

Contributed by Paul Richard on Jun 30, 2020

Work exists before man. The creation of man and other things were the handiwork of God and they were good. What a pity! Today’s man has a wrong perception about work for the sake of instant reward, personal gain or interest.

I. In general term, work is an activity, task, duty, responsibility or assignment. When something is created, done or made, work is said to have taken place (Genesis 1:11, Genesis 1:21, Genesis 1:25-27). Work is done to achieve a particular outcome or result which oftentimes is either positive or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8, John 5:17, Ecclesiastes 5:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! 1 And 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2020

Christmas celebrates the birthday of the King of Kings. But what is the nature of this King, and why did He come?

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! 1 and 2 (topical, first two stanzas) 1. We associate many things with the Christmas season,including presents. 2. One Christmas my husband put an assortment of beauty products in my stocking. I tried one of the facial masks, and was about to wash it off when my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:1-25, Jeremiah 23:5, Romans 5:10, Psalm 2:2-3, Hebrews 1:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acts 27 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 30, 2020

Paul is sent to Rome.

Paul is sent to Rome (v. 1-13) Luke ships out with Paul Paul’s first word for the ship’s officers (v. 9, 10) 9 When considerable time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous, since even the fast was already over (The Day of Atonement in September or October, which was a dangerous time of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

I Believe My Own Excuses... Too Busy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 30, 2020

We are so polished at giving offerings of excuses that we believe they are acceptable. We are inexcusable.

I BELIEVE MY EXCUSES --- TOO BUSY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Christianity is much different than many of the other world religions. Religion tends to be about rules, ceremonies and traditions. Christianity should be built on PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS…. Excuses are relationship ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12-13, Exodus 4:1, Judges 6:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wise Men, And Women, Come To Jesus.

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Jan 4, 2021

The visit of the Magi, ambassadors and spy's

Wise men come to Jesus. Checking my records I see that I last preached about the three wise me back in Christmas 2013. At that time it was a two part sermon because there was so much to say about them and I like to put things in context for you. Suffice it to say that they came from the East, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Hosea 11:1, Revelation 4:11, 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Kingdom

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 23, 2021

Understanding the kingdom of God is our key to representing it. you cannot represent a kingdom you do not understand.

If you asked me the question “What is the Kingdom of God and what does it mean to be a kingdom person?” I probably would have answered, “Well, I guess that it’s where we all go as Christians when we die – it’s heaven.” And I think that a lot of Christians still think that way. We really don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

You’ve Been Grafted Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 8, 2021

Biblical Christianity and Biblical Judaism are joined at the hip, because they are founded upon God’s gifts and calling, which are irrevocable.

You’ve Been Grafted (Romans 11:13-32) 1. One frustration we sometimes experience in dealing with people is when they blame others for things that are really their own fault. 2. A woman met with a counselor and stated, "I want to divorce my husband." ?On what grounds?” asked the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13-32, Zechariah 12:9-10, Zechariah 13:8-9, Zechariah 8:23, Jeremiah 31:35-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Am I Called To Ministry? How Can I Know?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Ah, the grand call to adventure. Every hero has accepted the call and began the journey of love and service. In a sense, every Christian is called to ministry of some sort.

Isaiah 6:8 (ISV) Then I heard the voice of the LORD as he was asking, "Whom will I send? Who will go for us?" "Here I am!" I replied. "Send me." Ah, the grand call to adventure. Every hero has accepted the call and began the journey of love and service. In a sense, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Salvation Army