Sermons on Thoughtfulness:

Political Signs, Rain Lilies And The Vineyard Labor Reward Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

We need to subject all our political opinions an conversation to the continuing need for repentance called to us by Scripture.

25th Sunday in Course 2020 It’s seems like the political yard signs this election cycle have been cropping up for two years, like the rain lilies that sprout overnight after a heavy downpour. If your convictions about the relevance of your faith to society have made you politically aware and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-27, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Catholic

Is Your Dreams Alive

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020

We all have dreams. I am not referring to our dreams in a fantasy world while we slept soundly but to those vivid dreams we had when we were younger, at least once upon a time in our colorful life.

Is your Dreams Alive? 1. Genesis 37.1-11 2. Acts 16:9-15 Psalm 126 We all have dreams. I am not referring to our dreams in a fantasy world while we slept soundly but to those vivid dreams we had when we were younger, at least once upon a time in our colorful life. Everyone must have had a chance ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11, Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Giving

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 9, 2018

What does Jesus say about giving

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 12:38-44 November 11, 2018 True Giving Have you given thought – I mean deep thought to what true giving – sacrificial giving really means? A member of our church was murdered on October 30, 2018. He gave his life. The murder made international news in many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word Is Alive And Powerful Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 21, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical concept of God's living Word, and examine several examples that illustrate its power and significance.

As believers, we often refer to the Bible as the "Word of God." But what does it mean for God's Word to be alive? In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical concept of God's living Word, and examine several examples that illustrate its power and significance. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, John 1:1-14, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Wrong Way-Right Way

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 2, 2024

The bible tells us that if man tries to choose the way to get to heaven, it may end up being the wrong way.

Today I have a very simple lesson. It may be simple to most of us, but to someone who has never heard the message of salvation, it may not be that simple. I want to talk about the wrong way and the right way today. Read Proverbs 14:12. So the bible tells us that if man tries to choose the way ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12, John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Friendship: A Divine Bond SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

A deeper exploration into the unique friendship between God and mankind.

Another lesson about the friendship between God and mankind. You are my friends. God called Abraham "his friend" (Isaiah 41:8, 2 Chronicles 20:7, James 2:23). Have you ever thought about this? Is it possible to be friends with God? What are the conditions for being a "friend" of God? What ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14-15

Topics: Friendship, Divine Bond

It's No Mistake Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009

This is the fifth in a series of messages about the impact of the "unseen" world on our world. This sermon focuses on the impact of sin and our need for a holy Savior.

Sin. It’s such a pesky word. We don’t use it anymore. I mean, when my kids do something wrong, I don’t call them and say, "Son, you sinned." You know, you don’t use that word. Or, imagine how weird it would be at work if you get a report in late, you get a deal in late, you mess up a deal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 6:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Three Men

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 20, 2003

We look at three New Testament men--two good examples; one, bad.

This third Epistle of John is a letter about three men. Their names are Gaius [GAY us], Diotrephes, and Demetrius. Two of the men stand in sharp contrast to the other one. Let’s look at these two first. I. GAIUS—the person to whom the epistle is addressed. A. Shown evidence in his life of the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Perfect Peace

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 9, 2014

TROUBLE IS COMMON TO MAN.

PERFECT PEACE OBSERVATION: TROUBLE IS NOT UNUSUAL TO MAN. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES HOW TO DEAL WITH TROUBLESOME ISSUES. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: ISAIAH 26:3 (NKJV) YOU WILL KEEP HIM IN PERFECT PEACE, WHOSE MIND IS STAYED ON YOU, BECAUSE HE TRUSTS IN YOU. ISAIAH 26: 3 (THE BOOK) YOU WILL KEEP IN ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Baptist

Refresh (4) Befriended Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 15, 2017

Who is God

For me, it’s to think that God loves me. Yeah, I’m not perfect but over the years I’ve learned God loves. In fact, the Bible says God is love. If we believe God is love, then everything he does is out of love. Everything! But, does God like me is another story altogether. When I think about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Father Will Provide

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 6, 2021

Jesus said our Heavenly Father will meet our daily need of food and clothing. He gives examples of God’s provision. He tells us what we should do as a child of God. And we will see how we can do our part.

Isn’t life more than meat, and the body more than clothing? Matthew 6:25 Having been working on routine, goals setting and time management, this verse caught my attention. It stuck me how much of our time is spent on food and clothing! Planning and shopping Cooking and laundry Washing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33, Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Baptist

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – Walking With The Master! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 22, 2006

Christ is Christianity. Philip Yancey writes: "Why am I a Christian? I sometimes ask myself, and to be perfectly honest the reasons reduce to two: 1) the lack of good alternatives, and 2) Jesus. Brilliant, untamed, tender, creative, slippery, irreduci

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Christ is Christianity. Philip Yancey writes: "Why am I a Christian? I sometimes ask myself, and to be perfectly honest the reasons reduce to two: 1) the lack of good alternatives, and 2) Jesus. Brilliant, untamed, tender, creative, slippery, irreducible, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69

Where Does Obedience Take You? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 21, 2013

What does it mean to be obedient? Where does it take us as believers?

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 20, 2013 Date Preached: September 22, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in Acts Sermon Title: Where Does Obedience Take You? Sermon Text: Acts 2:1-47 [HCSB] Introduction: Over the past few wks we have looked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Lover Of Knowledge Or Plain Stupid. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 18, 2021

Wisdom seems hard to obtain. Wisdom is different than having knowledge. Knowledge is defined as having information through experience, reasoning or acquaintance. Whereas wisdom is the ability to discern or judge what is true.

Lover of knowledge or plain stupid. Prov. 12:1-10 The topic of wisdom comes up over and over again throughout the pages of Scripture. In fact one whole book (Proverbs) is devoted to the topic . Wisdom seems hard to obtain. Wisdom is different than having knowledge. Knowledge is defined as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What About Heaven? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 13, 2002

Some common questions about what heaven is like are addressed.

(Adapted from a message by Tom Holladay at Saddleback Church) There’s a story about a wealthy Christian who somehow got obsessed with the idea of taking some of his wealth to heaven. Now he knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. But so obsessed was he with this desire that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15, Revelation 21:4-5

Denomination: Methodist