Sermons on Vain Thoughts:

3 Facts About Attitude

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010

This sermon deals with our thinking and ways to help ourselves and other with attitudes

3 Facts About Attitude Proverbs 23:7 Next to knowing Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, nothing is more important than having a good positive attitude. Your attitude WILL: 1. MAKE OR BREAK YOU 2. HEAL OR HURT YOU 3. Make FRIENDS or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Those Things On The Side Of Your Head Do More Than Hold Up Glasses Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 21, 2010

We need to practice the skills of listening.

Intro: I would argue that one of the, if not THE, most essential skills we need to learn today, which will have the greatest impact on improving our relationships, is a skill you might be able to figure out from the title I have given to today’s message: “Those Things On The Side Of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Some 'get It' -- Some Don't

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 12, 2011

Live your life like you know who and whose you are and where you’re going.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas November 13, 2011 SOME ‘GET IT’ – SOME DON’T Isaac Butterworth 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (NRSV) 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2 For you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

K. P. Duty

Contributed by Mark Haines on Feb 28, 2011

This message provides guidelines to help singles maintain the purity of their thoughts and sex lives.

Text: Genesis 38 - 39 Title: K. P. Duty Topic: Christian Living Theme: Living in Sexual Purity My purpose is to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to keep themselves pure sexually by the grace of God. REPENTANCE POINT {paradigm shifts or changes in our thinking}: In ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Psychological Warfare Of Todays Christian Series

Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011

How to make your mind a temple of the Holy Spirit and overcome mental attacks from satan or personal negative thoughts.

The Psychological Warfare of Today's Christian! Ephesians 6:10: Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6:11: Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:12: For we do not wrestle against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stinking Thinking Part 2: The Importance Of Our Thinking Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011

In sermon 5B of the series (What am I Missing Here?) we look again at the importance of our thinking. Wrong actions come from wrong thoughts. Wrong thoughts come from wrong thinking. So it is important to deal with the matter at the root.

SERMON TWO (SERIES 5B) “THE IMPORTANCE OF RIGHT THINKING” What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy March 6, 2011, March 27, 2011 Calvary Baptist Church Isaiah 55:8-9 SERMON 5B: Stinking Thinking, Part II: “The Importance of Our Thinking” Isaiah 55:8–9 For my thoughts are not your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wonder Working Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 7, 2008

After the call to come & receive God’s satisfying salvation free of charge, the passage instructs us to come in repentance also. We are called to repent of doing things our way b/c God’s ways & our ways are immeasurably different.

ISAIAH 55: 6-13 GOD’S WONDER WORKING WORD After the call to come and receive God’s satisfying salvation free of charge, the passage instructs us to come in repentance also. We are called to repent of doing things our way because God’s ways and our ways are immeasurably different. Those ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Consideration

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 23, 2012

These verses call on us to be tolerant to others who may not dot every 'i' or cross every 't' exactly as we do.

Christian Consideration Romans 15:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/121024pm.mp3 Paul continues his theme of chapter 14 - dividing over debatables...how to live out your convictions in the gray areas of life without judging others or causing them to stumble in their own walk. Along with having ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I'm All In: It's An Issue Of The Head Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 22, 2015

What is ingrained in your head? Whatever is ingrained in your head is what comes out when you face struggles, fears, frustrations. Come and learn how to love God with all your mind!

Intro: In the middle of a wedding ceremony, a jewelry store manager exchanged rings with his soon-to-be spouse. As he slipped the ring onto his bride’s finger, he said, “With this ring—we guarantee a full refund if the customer is not completely satisfied.” His sales ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From The Past

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 17, 2014

Many are looking for something, but are unaware of what they are looking for.

BREAKING FREE FROM THE PAST Colossians 3: 1-11 In an old Candid Camera episode, an actor is on a busy sidewalk and begins looking at the ground. He walks around a bit and continues to look down. People are passing by him and a few give him strange looks. After a couple minutes, he decides to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: *other

Psalm 5 - Get The Inside Right First Series

Contributed by Rob De Jongh on Mar 15, 2021

God wants us to be right from within, and no amount of flattery on the outside will cover a rotten inside. We need to work on our own inner thoughts and desires first, so that the outward words and actions flow naturally from within.

In Psalm 5, David says this: "For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue." (Psa 5:9) Notice here that there are people who can flatter you and seem great on the outside, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:9, Psalm 51:6

Get Your Mind Right (With The Help Of God)

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 11, 2017

Philippians 4:8 calls us to think upon such things as truth, nobility, righteousness, purity, loveliness, etc. Why? What help will that be to the Christian. More importantly, what help will that be for the Kingdom of God in drawing others to Jesus?

Please open your Bibles to Philippians 4:4-9 which we will read in a few minutes. Our new memory verse is actually a follow-on to one of our earlier memory Scriptures; Philippians 4:6-7. “Finally, Brothers (or Brethren) …” Newer versions have “brothers and sisters”. Why? We who have grown up on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 5, 2019

Ephesians 6:10-17

GEARING UP FOR WAR - The Helmet of Salvation October 9, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: My son Tyler was deployed to Iraq during some of the toughest days during Operation Desert Freedom… SHOW PIC OF TYLER He was in the country for almost 18 months and did just under ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From A Cave Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 7 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores Elijah's depression after his great victory on mount Carmel. I seek to track the cause and cure for depression.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #7 “Thoughts on Feelings of Failure and Depression” Introduction We have been tracking Elijah’s faith journey from his first appearance before Ahab the evil, godless king of Israel and his Gentile wife Jezebel. He appears in Scripture boldly announcing God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Monster Of Anxiety Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

Our mind is a battleground. The battle to become more like Jesus takes place in our mind. There are mind monsters that we must confront. It is time to turn on the light!

I. Introduction You will remember last week we began by talking about Monsters Inc. and how the skilled "scarers" were employed in The Scare Factory to harvest the screams of human children to power their city called "Monstropolis". It was a cool and fun movie. However, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Genesis 3:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal