Sermons on Thoughts:

An Exchange Of Destiny Series

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Sep 21, 2009

A lot of people have lost things that rightly belong to them to the enemies. They have lost the plan, the thoughts and every good thing that the Lord has given to them as a result of the works of the enemy. The Bible says that a thief, that is the enemy h

EXCAHNGE OF DESTINY Text: I Kings 3:16-27 Then two women who were harlots came unto the king and stood before him. 17And the one woman said, "O my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the house. 18And it came to pass the third day after I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:6-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do Choosy Christians Choose Sam?

Contributed by Ray Geide on May 16, 2013

There is a strange phenomenon among choosy Christians. They choose Sam. In other words, Christians prefer to read, learn, quote, talk about, listen to, follow, and promote things written by and thought up by humans rather than Jesus.

Why do Choosy Christians Choose Sam? There is a strange phenomenon among choosy Christians. They choose Sam. (I am using Sam as a fictitious name for an author or speaker who is human and not Jesus Christ.) In other words, Christians prefer to read, learn, quote, talk about, listen to, follow, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does The Bible Say About Real Men?

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 11, 2013

If you want to be a real man or woman, live your life knowing that you will eventually answer to God. We will answer for every thought we think, every word we speak and every action we take or omit.

10-11-04 What Does the Bible Say About Real Men? Genesis 1:1-3:21 When I began studying Adam and learning what it means to be a real man, I asked myself, "What will the women be doing while I am speaking?" Well, I have an answer for all the women this morning. You’ve worked hard all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul In Malta Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 31, 2017

A viper comes out of the bundle of sticks, laid on the fire, and latches onto Paul's hand. The people witnessing the incident, presumed that he must be a thief, murderer, or some great sinner, and therefore they thought what they saw was an act of Div....

September 26, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Title: Paul in Malta (Acts 28:1-15) Acts 28:1-15, KJV 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Bless The Lord Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2019

We often think of God blessing us, but what about us blessing God? David gives us some good reasons to bless God. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

Read Psalm 103:1-5 Brother Roger, a reformed minister, moved to Taizé, France in 1940 to re-establish a form of monastic communal living that had been a tradition in that area back in medieval times. The community became known as a place for the down and out. In the 60s, young adults began ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is No Sin In The Cemetery [*]

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 20, 2019

Baptism pictures the transformation that has taken place in the life of the child of God. How can we, then, continue to live as thought we were dead? To live as the world lives is to attempt to dig up the corpse we buried!

“What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Miraculous Catch & Loving Conversation Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019

Have you ever had the feeling that someone was about to deliver some bad news? What must have the disciples thought when Jesus showed up to eat breakfast with them? They again saw the heart of their Good Shepherd.

Do you ever have the feeling that someone is about to deliver some bad news to you? Your teenager comes and tells you how great of a parent you are, and you can’t help but wonder, “What did you do? What do you need? How much is this going to cost me?” Your boss calls you into the office, begins ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Does God Care For Us?

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 8, 2019

We sometimes wonder if God really does care for us, It's a question that suddenly came to my mind and after giving it a lot of thought I came to the conclusion that God does care for all of us.

With so many things going on in this realm that we live in, there is no doubt in me that we all go through difficult times. So many are sick, have lost a loved one, have no job, are hurting, do not know where the next meal is coming from, many are disappointed in themselves or with their loved ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Psalm 86:15, Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Neighbor

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

Have you ever thought of what difference a word of compassion, encouragement, or affirmation can make in someone else's life? This sermon calls us to recognize others' needs and to show our love for them in the appropriate love language.

[Sermon preached on 26 August 2018, 14th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Somehow, widows have been on my mind this past week. Last Tuesday, I was contacted by a woman whose husband had just died. She asked me to arrange the funeral. That same day, I read the Bible readings for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-18, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Your Marriage A Tune-Up!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 3, 2016

The secret to closeness in marriage is not sparkling conversation, or shared interest or incredible sex. As good as those are, the secret is practicing plain old-fashioned thoughtfulness and kindness. The stuff we learn when we are young and forget when w

Give Your Marriage A Tune-Up! Ephesians 4: 29-32NKJB During the rehearsal for her wedding a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the night and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cultivating An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 9, 2016

Only one of the ten lepers in today's story thought to thank the giver for his miraculous gift of healing. God calls us to cultivate an attitude of gratitude, as we thank him for every good gift from heaven above.

Luke 17:11-19 Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment. The doctor had been late, so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind schedule. She still had to pick up her prescription, pick up the children from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, James 1:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Choices Bring Change Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 19, 2016

This sermon looks at three choices that can change our life. 1. We Must Choose Our THOUGHTS 2. We Must Choose to Depend on THE HOLY SPIRIT 3. We Must Choose to Respond Wisely to CIRCUMSTANCES

CHOICES BRING CHANGE Spiritual growth is not automatic. Change is a matter of choice. We can’t just passively sit around doing nothing and expect to grow. We must make three choices if we really want to change. First: 1. We Must Choose Our THOUGHTS Did you know that God is concerned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Harsh Indictment Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 30, 2014

Living for Christ means that we live FOR Him, in everything we do. Sitting in judgment of others, hoping to prove ourselves superior, is SINFUL, and is exactly what the Pharisees thought they could do to Jesus ... and He calls them on it.

A Harsh Indictment Mark 7:1-7, Isaiah 29:13, Joshua 24:15 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missed Step Or Out Of Step. Either Way It Brings You To Your Knees.

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 20, 2015

Missed Step or Out of Step. Either way it brings you to your knees. This devotional thought is based on a real life story testimony and illustration of the HOLY SPIRIT conviction, teaching, renewing, refreshing and restoring. Perhaps it applies to you!

2015.11.20 Devotional Thought William Akehurst, HSWC Ephesians 3 with emphasis on vs 14. Missed Step or Out of Step. Either way it brings you to your knees. This is based on a real life story testimony and illustration of the HOLY SPIRIT conviction, teaching, renewing, refreshing and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Voice Lessons" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

In one of Max Lucado’s books he asks a very interesting question. He says “couldn’t God have thought of something better to compare us to instead of sheep? Probably not.

GOD CONNECTIONS “Voice Lessons” John 10:1-14; 27 Last week on Wednesday evening we had just gotten home from Bible study. I was getting out of my truck when I noticed a dog standing at the edge of our yard. She looked a bit scared—we called for her to come to us—but it ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist