Sermons on Troubled Mind:

The Measure Of Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2024

Having a mind set for God's service.

THE MEASURE OF FAITH. Romans 12:1-5. ROMANS 12:1. “I beseech you therefore, brethren,” begins the application of Paul’s letter to the Romans. These words introduce the practical building blocks laid upon the theological foundation of the previous 11 chapters: hence the “therefore”. This is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gutenberg Christianity Vs. Google Christianity Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 8, 2025

Christianity involves both the heart (emotions), and the mind (intellect).

A. GUTENBERG CHRISTIANITY 1. Martin Luther initiated Protestant Reformation, October 31, 1517 A.D. against the Roman Catholic Church of legalism, and works salvation. 2. Why Luther? Others had the answer, but Luther had the printing press. Gutenberg invented it 79 years earlier, moveable type, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Your Discipleship - Conclusion Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Repent; first, change the mind/attitude, then change actions.

“If anyone desires to be My disciples let him deny himself and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” Luke 9:23, ELT 1. The word to change everything – if: a. Not impossible. b. Expected or unexpected? c. But possible – Athens vs. Sparta – determination. 2. Root word for disciple, Mathetes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:22, Luke 5:11, John 14:20

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning God Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

The Beauty in creation is a reflection of God's mind

The Bible and the Jewish Torah, both begin with the words "In the Beginning God." (Barshit Elohim). It does not say that in the beginning there was God. Rig Veda (1500 BC) on the other hand says, "In the beginning was God." (Prajapatir vai idam asit: In the beginning was Brahman ...read more

Denomination: Other

Our Calling For Tomorrow

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 2, 2012

The USA culture is in trouble - and the reason is, for the most part, the church culture in the USA is in trouble. The calling for followers of Christ and the Church of Christ is to show Jesus so the world can KNOW Jesus. This message speaks to our call

Our Calling for Tomorrow Philippians 3:1-15 * Over the past couple of weeks I have digested large portion of written material by a 20th century preacher/prophet/revivalist named Leonard Ravenhill. He was indeed a man, the likes of which we have not seen in many years. Witnesses say that when he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The True Shepherd Rejected Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 23, 2010

How did Israel get into such trouble as revealed in Chapters 9 & 10? & as they are in presently? They invited such trouble upon themselves by following their false shepherds & rejecting their Messiah, the true Shepherd, when He first came to lead them.

ZECHARIAH 11: 1-10- (17) THE TRUE SHEPHERD REJECTED or TRUE AND FALSE SHEPHERDS Zechariah means whom the Lord remembers and as his name indicates he is strikingly a prophet of hope and glory. His visions have spanned the centuries to bring us the encouraging hope of future deliverance by the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

This story is about a man named Jehoshaphat and the trouble he faced. It wasn't trouble that he went looking for; it invaded his life uninvited, threatening to destroy all he had ever accomplished.

{Here Comes Trouble Series Sermon #1} Surrender 2 Chronicles 20: 1 – 19 This story is about a man named Jehoshaphat and the trouble he faced. It wasn't trouble that he went looking for; it invaded his life uninvited, threatening to destroy all he had ever accomplished. Jehoshaphat ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Holy Spirit Wants Us To Be More Offensive Than Defensive Minded In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit wants us to take full advantage of the fact that Christ has already declared us conquerors through His redemption.

1. The Holy Spirit wants us to take full advantage of the fact that Christ has already declared us conquerors through His redemption. Paul wrote, "We are more than conquerors through Him who love loved us." (Rom. 8:37) Ask the Lord to help you to appropriate all the resources that you enjoy as a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 10 - Matthew 12:24-30 - God, You Are So Narrow Minded And Inflexible! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 23, 2010

No wonder people see Christians as uncaring when they hear these words used like a sledge hammer against any OTHER RELIGION or against anyone who does not believe in Christ. It implies that God is UNLOVING and rigidly bent on sending people to hell.

Part 10 - Matthew 12:24-30 - GOD, YOU ARE SO NARROW MINDED AND INFLEXIBLE! There's a fictional story of the soldier in the American civil war who did not want to fight with anyone. In an attempt to remain NEUTRAL, he dressed in Union pants and a Confederate jacket. Unfortunately BOTH SIDES shot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory Of The Latter Temple

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Feb 8, 2021

God is faithful in His promises. He always stands by us during our troubled times.

Haggai 2:9 - ‘The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts.” The Word of the Lord come through the prophet Haggai to His people. To understand this verse better, we need to understand the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:9, 2 Kings 24:13, Haggai 2:1, 2 Kings 25:8-9, Leviticus 23:33-36, Haggai 2:2-3, Ezra 3:12, Haggai 2:4, Haggai 2:5, Haggai 2:6-9, Haggai 2:7, Isaiah 55:8, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Leviticus 23:26, Leviticus 23:42  (view more)  (view less)

Where Is God When Life Goes Amok?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 1, 2010

In the midst of trouble and fear, we rest in the fact that God is in his temple and the storyh is not yet complete.

Title: Where Is God When Life Goes Amok? Text: Habakkuk 1:1-4 and 2:1-4 Thesis: In the midst of trouble and fear, we rest in the fact the God is in his temple and the story is not yet complete. Introduction A cyclorama is a panoramic painting on the inside of a cylindrical platform, designed to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Firm In Faith - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 31, 2019

A short series looking at ways to help us stand firm in our faith in times of trouble.

Stand Firm - Part 3 June 2, 2019 I know when it comes time for my birthday or Christmas, or our anniversary, I tend to drive Debbie a little crazy. She always asks me what I need . . . and my usual answer is ‘nothing.’ I don’t need anything. I have everything I really need. I’ve got my God, my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25, Genesis 22:12-14, Matthew 6:25-34, Psalm 77:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

4 Friends Of A Paralyzed Man

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Aug 20, 2010

Friends we all need to have in our lives to help us through troubling times

Four (4) Friends of a Paralyzed Man Mark 2:1-12 Introduction: Let us notice some things about the man with palsy. 1. He could go to Jesus himself….palsy kept him 2. He could not follow the crowd to Jesus…palsy kept him …what is it that keeps you from getting to where Jesus is? I want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Compelled To Witness

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 22, 2008

Despite spiritual trouble and physical difficulty in life; we can be witnesses as compelled by the Spirit of God.

Compelled to Witness Scripture Text: Acts 8:1-5 ILLUSTRATION: T.H. Huxley, a well-known agnostic, was with a group of men at a weekend house party. On Sunday morning, while most of them were preparing to go to church, he approached a man known for his Christian character and said, "Suppose you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The War Is On Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 18, 2004

Describes the reason why unbelievers are the way they are -- because of the way their mind works.

THE WAR IS ON! EPHESIANS 4:17-19 INTRO.: The battle lines have been drawn in the sand. 1. The forces have taken their positions, and are prepared for the worst. 2. The leaders have exhausted every resource, and have resigned themselves to the inevitable. 3. Weapons are readied, now aimed toward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19, Colossians 3:10

Denomination: Methodist