Sermons on Thoughts:

Loves Ya!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 24, 2007

Do you know what it’s like to intend the best but be thought of in the worse possible way; to give deeply and not get something back; to be intentional in trying to build a bridge in a relationship only to get your legs chopped off at the knees? If the an

“LOVE – something you act upon, not simply feel” – Sermonspice.com Glenys’ family – wonderful, relaxed wrap up to any conversation – “loves ya!” Not merely sentiment with words but words that are an expression of what is lived out. It is a sentiment that needs to be lived out in the life of the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Taking Me Up

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 20, 2009

We live in a day where God is doing great and miraculous things. He is taking us places, as believers, that we might have thought we would never go. Just like Ezekiel the Holy Spirit is taking us up.

Taking Me Up Ezekiel 3:12-15 12 Then the spirit took me up, and I heard behind me a voice of a great rushing, saying, Blessed be the glory of the LORD from his place. 13 I heard also the noise of the wings of the living creatures that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels over against ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Grasshopper Complex

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Aug 6, 2009

In Modern America who would want to have a ‘grasshopper complex?’ Satirized by our childhood and criticized by others, would-be giants often shrink further at the thought of overcoming. But if we, “…rebel not against the Lord, neither fear ye the people o

Moving Beyond A Grasshopper Complex “And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of The giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, And so we were in their sight” (Numbers 13:33). Introduction: In Modern America who would want to have a ‘grasshopper complex?’ Satirized ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Keys - Not Doubting Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 30, 2011

Time for a true confession. Mine won’t compete with celebrity scandals on TV or show up on papers at the checkout line. I confess that I struggle with doubt. I struggle with the thought that it is possible to not doubt. Doubting seems so natural.

Prayer Keys - Not Doubting “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.” James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 2012 #10 - Heaven Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 15, 2012

Every believer has the promised hope of living forever in Heaven. “Since we have been raised to new life with Christ, we should set our sights on the realities of heaven and let heaven fill our thoughts.”

REVELATION 2012: #10 – THE HOPE OF HEAVEN INTRO TO TOPIC: Before we talk about what Heaven is like, let’s talk about what Heaven is NOT like: It’s not a place in the clouds populated by little naked fat babies with wings, people in white dresses playing harps and eating Philly ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Believer's Authority, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 15, 2008

Most of us here don’t struggle with the fact that Jesus Christ is King and has authority, but many of us here today struggle with the fact that Kingship and authority has been given to every Christians – staggering thought, isn’t it?

Most of us here don’t struggle with the fact that Jesus Christ is King and has authority, but many of us here today struggle with the fact that Kingship and authority has been given to every Christians – staggering thought, isn’t it? Luke 10:19 “I give you authority to trample on serpents and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our King Will Return

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 27, 2012

Sermon for Christ The King Sunday The first illustration carries the theme of "urban legends" about the King of Denmark wearing a Jewish armband in WW II. True or false? When Pilate questioned Jesus he thought he was dealing with "urban legends" that

In Jesus Holy Name November 25, 2012 Text: Acts 1:11 Redeemer “Christ Our King Will Return” Perhaps you have heard this story. It's a great story: Many years ago, when Hitler's forces occupied Denmark, the order came that all Jews in Denmark were to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Light Of The Season Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2011

We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. They're so common and so much a part of Christmas that we don't often give them much thought. But how tragic if we neglect the most important light of the season.

OPEN: We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. We see them on Christmas trees, and on bushes and buildings throughout the city. They’re in practically every store and mall, and sometimes we’ve seen them in synchronized musical displays on homes. So, we tend to take Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13, 2 Samuel 19:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Excuses - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 12, 2011

Several weeks ago, we saw that those who do not believe in God and ultimately do not trust in Christ have no excuse for not believing and for not living their lives in glory to God. Now Paul turns to the Jews, the religious people of the day, who thought

No Excuses – Part 2 Romans 2:1-29 Slide Several weeks ago we began this series called “Summer in Rome” and we learned in the first message that the Gospel is the Power of God for salvation and for righteous living. It is only through trusting in Christ that we can be saved and only through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anxiety

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2013

A sermon on stress, anxiety and worry (Seed thought from Todd Hunter's book, Our Favorite Sins, chapter 4 Anxious Annie; Outline and material adapted from Mark Copeland at: http://executableoutlines.com/top/anxiety.htm)

HoHum: A. In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ranged from "Eat a chocolate chip cookie" to "Have a stiff drink." But Don Betz of Oakdale, Minnesota, offered his own unique solution. Every ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:64-67

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Enough For Heaven?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 1, 2021

Jesus met a young man who thought he kept the entire Law. Most people believe they are going to heaven when they die, and they base their conclusion on being a morally good person. But, is anyone really good enough to go to heaven?

I’ve entitled our message this morning “Good Enough for Heaven?” with a question mark. Is anyone really good enough to go to heaven? An article from the Los Angeles Times says, “An overwhelming majority of Americans continue to believe that there is life after death and that heaven and hell exist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Rewards And Treasures Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

Treasure God, not temporary things! We’ve already talked about prayer in this chapter. Well, fasting goes along with prayer and is an investment that brings spiritual dividends. Let’s look at some thoughts on hunger, reward, and treasure.

Rewards and Treasures Matthew 6:19-21 19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sinful Sympathy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Chapter 4 shows us three approaches that Eliphaz took to Job, which he apparently thought would be helpful, but which are contrary to the true spirit of sympathy, and thus, must be classified as sinful sympathy, for they do more harm than good.

Tragedy so often leads to bitterness against God. Mark Twain had a daughter who died at the age of 21 because of diphtheria. His wife also died young. He became so angry and bitter that he lashed out at God with the very gift that made him famous, his pen. He wrote and imaginative tale about ...read more

Satan Is Watching

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 19, 2021

There are many eyes watching you. Not only are your family, friends, neighbours and enemies watching you; but spiritual eyes as well. Most times we forget, but know this today; your thoughts are being analysed and your movement is detailed by spiritual eyes.

TEXT: Job 1:6-7 NLT "One day the members of the heavenly court came to present themselves before the lord, and the Accuser, Satan, came with them. “Where have you come from?” the lord asked Satan.Satan answered the lord, “I have been patrolling the earth, watching everything that’s going ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-7, Matthew 13:25, Psalm 34:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness Is Difficult

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 2, 2021

The calling for "forgive, just as Jesus has forgiven you," and the quote from Jesus in the Model Prayer, "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors," makes forgiveness a command, not a good thought or request.

Forgiveness Is Difficult (Col. 3:12-14) Intro: A. He was betrayed by Judas and openly denied by Peter. At his trial no one stood beside him to defend him. He was accused based upon lies and misrepresentation of his words. Pilate knew he was innocent, but as a politician his position in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ