Sermons on Thoughtfulness:

Strange Things Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 17, 2025

As Jesus ministered in the region of Galilee, He did some things that some thought to be strange. As a result they glorified God!

A few years ago, there was a series release on streaming services called “Stranger Things.” The series took place in a small town where strange events were happening - supernatural encounters, weird creatures, fissures into things that seemed like a mirror image of our world. It was truly filled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Mind Molding Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Jan 14, 2026

This is sermon #1 in the series, "Every Thought Captive" based on the book and sermon series by Kyle Idleman

Have you ever noticed that much our lives run on auto-pilot? You wake up, you reach for your phone, you scroll through social media… You worry about what’s going on in the world. You compare yourself to your friends on social media. You rush to get stuff done because you’ve packed so much into a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 4:6-8

The Excess Of Nothing Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Jan 15, 2026

This is sermon #3 in the series "Every Thought Captive" based on the book and sermon series by Kyle Idleman

(Read “Carnival of Content” from page 75-76 of Kyle Idleman Book) We are surrounded by content, noise, opinions, entertainment, updates, feeds, streams, alerts— and yet anxiety is up, meaning is down, and people are spiritually malnourished. We have an excess of information, but a deficit of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Philippians 4:6-7

The Secret Of Supernatural Establishment

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 28, 2026

When you commit your life and ways to the Lord, He will establish your thoughts and prosper your ways.

The Secret of Supernatural Establishment Study Text: Proverbs 16:3 Introduction: - Proverbs 16:3 is a covenant key for anyone who desires stability, success, and supernatural establishment. - In a time when plans fail, visions collapse, and efforts seem fruitless, God gives us a divine ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning Lessons From A Leper

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

Who would have thought that we could learn a lesson from a leper? And who would have thought that the lesson we would learn from him would be in the area of gratitude? But somehow the leper in this story today teaches us three important lessons about th

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year. Families gather together for what may be the one time they do so that year. School lets out for a few days. You get a paid day off of work. The fall is here in full force. It’s a great day to sit and watch some football or get out and play some. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Holiness

I Will Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 12, 2009

Have you thought about the future of our church? It is amazing how we make plans everyday for events that are at times far off with no thought about what may happen. Charles Kettering said “We should all be concerned about the future – because we will hav

At the beginning of our worship service we recognized 9 of the 13 the children born in 2008 to members of our church family. As I look at those children I see incredible potential. They will experience more changes in their life time than we can ever imagine. It is possible by the time they become ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit In The New Testament Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 25, 2017

The Spirit can guide our thoughts and words and interpret things we cannot express to God. For individual Christians as well as churches ¡V human wisdom often fails us. We need to always have deference for and seek God¡¦s Holy Spirit in our thoughts

THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH A lady whose car stalled near Mangum, OK called a road service operator. When he got to her location he checked out the car and informed her that she had run out of gas. Her immediate question was, ¡§Will it hurt the car if I drive with the gas tank ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Will Be Worth It All!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 24, 2025

There are just 2 Major points in this sermon. And to lead us into those 2 points I want to read Isaiah 55:9. “Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways & my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK IT WILL BE WORTH IT ALL TEXT: Isaiah 55:9-12, Psalms 46 & 121, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 1:7 Two weeks ago I was looking forward to celebrating my 92nd birthday the next day. Then you all surprised me with a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:9-12, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compassionate Confrontation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 8, 2004

This is part 2 of the Harmony sermon. The thoughts come from Bob Russell’s book, When God Builds A Church

INTRODUCTION „X Last week we looked at the importance of harmony within the church family. Harmony is something that we must work on to keep, each of us needs to do our part. „X Today I want to follow up on the issue of harmony with a message on what to do when someone is out of harmony with the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Why She Left The Water Pot?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 28, 2003

Seven speculations as to why the woman of Samaria left behind her water pot. Each thought a powerful sermon in and of itself.

Text: John 4:1-29 Title: “Why she left the water pot?” Introduction: Have you ever wondered why the Samaritan woman left her water pot behind? Although, the seven reasons that I will share with you are mere speculation, each one is embedded in a Scriptural valid truth. 1. She was made to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29, John 4:31-54

Denomination: Baptist

Crumbs Of Faith

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 18, 2001

This is a call to examine our hearts through a thought provoking and shocking story to determine what type of faith we have.

Crumbs of Faith by Rev. Andrew Chan Mark 7:24-30 Valentine’s Day, what shall I preach on? Since we have been going through Mark I thought we continue… Tempted not to preach on this. Rather difficult esp. on Valentine’s Day! Seems like not a very convincing love story…or is it? Shocking to hear, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Wedding Ceremony/Vows

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 6, 2002

I had the honor of performing my daughter’s wedding. Thought I’d share the ceremony I wrote.

PASTOR’S PRAYER Let us pray. Lord Jesus, we thank You that we have before us today, two young people that have first received Your love through salvation and have dedicated their lives to You before they sought to love and dedicate themselves to each other. No one can truly love until they have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifices We Make

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002

Lenten thoughts as we contemplate the sacrifices we make for Christ and compare those to the sacrifices he has made for us.

In the lesson that we have read there were huge crowds of people following Jesus. They were listening to his sermon, hanging on his every word. Some of them were listening intently betting their souls on him and still others were listening to him and waiting for him to talk himself right into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

In All Things Be Thankful

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Nov 13, 2007

A topical Thanksgiving sermon utilizing a few great illustrations found here on Sermon Central along with thoughts of my own.

"In All Things Be Thankful" Ephesians 5:20 Back during the dark days of 1929 (The Great Depression), a group of ministers in the Northeast, all graduates of the Boston School of Theology, gathered to discuss how they should conduct their Thanksgiving Sunday services. Things during that time were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Mighty Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 4, 2008

Notice these words in verse 32 - “Peter passed through all quarters.” They are going to serve as the basis for our thoughts tonight.

THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS ACTS 9:32-35 The passage tonight turns from the dramatic changed life of Saul to a story in the life of Peter. Since the churches had rest from persecution, the apostles began to make use of this interval of quiet to visit the different congregations in order to build ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-35

Denomination: Baptist