Sermons on Ugly Thoughts:

Becoming

Contributed by Frank Martin on Dec 5, 2004

A thought shared in a sermon format.

Becoming ------------ The Gospel of John 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5And ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Capture A Runaway

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Apr 2, 2007

Tips to taking thoughts captive.

How to Capture a Runaway tips to taking thoughts captive gregg barbour. JAM. 6/8/03 Have you ever seen something that’s considered a runaway. Let’s say, a runaway train, a scared horse often becomes a runaway horse, a bus with no driver becomes a runaway bus (Speed), a child that gets in an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: *other

Till He Come

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 26, 2006

thoughts for Lord’s Supper

“Till He Come” I Corinthians 11:23-31 I want to direct your attention to one word found in verse 26. It is the little word “till.” The central ideal of what Paul is saying that in the Lord’s Supper we are proclaiming to one another and to a lost world that Jesus died (yet He rose again) and one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 26, 2006

Thoughts for the Lord’s Supper

The Lord’s Supper I Corinthians 11:23-34 Prayer is the occupation of the would with its needs. Praise is the occupation of the soul with its blessings. Worship is the occupation of the soul with God Himself. True worship is the occupation of the heart, not with its needs, or even its blessings, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Baptist

Communion With God

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 28, 2006

Communion: To share thoughts and feelings

Turn to John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. Today I want to talk about communion. We are going to partake of communion or "the Lords Supper" later ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Change Your Mind

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 27, 2005

A message on the importance of our thoughts.

How To Change Your Mind Rom 12:1-2 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Steadfast Church: Part Two: Stephen's Execution

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

CONTINUING WITH THE THOUGHT OF THE STEADFAST CHURCH

A STEADFAST CHURCH: STEPHEN'S EXECUTION ACTS 7:54 – ACTS 8:4 POINT ONE: STEPHEN’S EXECUTION: PSALM 116:15: THE DEATH OF ONE THAT BELONGS TO THE LORD IS PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT. STEPHEN REALIZED THAT HE WAS SOON TO DIE, BUT HE HAD A CALMNESS AND PEACE AROUND HIM THAT ONLY GOD CAN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Unjust Steward

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2013

Some thoughts on a challenging text.

THE UNJUST STEWARD. Luke 16:1-9. For centuries interpreters have been more than a little puzzled, perplexed and disturbed by the parable of the unjust steward, at the beginning of Luke 16. The Emperor Julian, otherwise known as Julian the Apostate, even tried to use this parable to show that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Toxic People

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 24, 2018

A few thoughts on toxic people

“Toxic People” I’ve been thinking about a post I see a lot on Facebook about ‘toxic’ people. Something about it just didn’t set well with me. So I have given it some thought and prayer and here is what I came up with. First, I don’t want to be a ‘snowflake’. A snowflake has its own meaning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-12

Denomination: Holiness

God, Are You Imagining Things?

Contributed by Coz Von on May 9, 2016

Isaiah 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.

Are we predestined to be saved or lost? By the foreknowledge of God and through His infinite wisdom God knows the future and what the outcome of our choices would be, Knowing this, isn’t it true that the outcome of my salvation is pre-determined? Is my quest for salvation just a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Brings You To The Cross?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Sep 21, 2015

A thought-provoking look at why we are present for worship on Sunday mornings.

“What Brings You To the Cross?” Text: Ephesians 2:14-18 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our theme of “Spiritually Clean in 2015” demands that we return frequently to the cross. I want us to spend some time this morning at Calvary reflecting on the crucifixion of our Savior. But, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Providence?

Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Mar 2, 2012

Most Christians believe that God is sovereign, however when it comes to the bad and ugly things we face in life we seem to think that God is not in control of those. A honest look at God

PROVIDENCE Matthew 6:25-34; 10:29-30 It has been in the back of my mind for quite some time now that something is wrong with our general perception of God – generally speaking of course. You only need to open the newspapers, or read the comments of friends and acquaintances to realise that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

#9 Transformed By The Power Of The Holy Spirit (Sancification #2) Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015

This sermon speaks about the work of the Holy Spirit in His work of sanctifying us through cleasning us from the defilement of our thoughts, spirit, speech, and conscienc.

Transformed by the Power of the Spirit (Experiencing Sanctification #2) Introduction: The Love Canal tragedy,1890s William T. Love started having a canal dug between the Niagara River and Lake Ontario but was discontinued, 1920s dump site for Niagara Falls, 1940s U.S Army used it to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing Hard Times Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 28, 2015

When it comes to disasters and accidents there are 2 ways to look at it: Mans way or Gods way. Whatever the problem God has a solution. He is the Master fixer upper. But you must learn to cooperate with God so He can bring the total restoration.

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the LORD” Isaiah 55:8. I. Reevaluating-Getting man’s perspective “He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame unto him” Proverbs 18:13. A. Premature judgments B. Overreactions C. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Transformed, Be Different!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 14, 2014

What does it take to change and live for Jesus, what does it take to move from belief in the Messiah to a follower of the Messiah. It takes transformation and it starts in your head. Do you dare to be different?

Different the sermon. Romans 12:1-3 Different now there’s an interesting word. What do we think about people who are different? Now he’s a bit different eats bugs, wears strange clothes and lives in the scrub. Did you hear about the bloke who saved a ship load of people by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army