Sermons on Vain Thoughts:

Because He Lives (Easter Season Of 2006)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 18, 2022

When they crucified Jesus, His disciples thought it was the end. It was only the beginning. Jesus as we know was resurrected from the dead.

BECAUSE HE LIVES Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 There is one Christian writer who once said, “It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming!” (Tony Compollo). What that means is this, Jesus was crucified and then resurrected from the dead three days later. For those who lack hope and do not believe in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Position Yourself For Divine Breakthroughs Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025

To position oneself for divine breakthrough means to align your thoughts, actions, faith, and timing with God's plan.

HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF FOR DIVINE BREAKTHROUGHS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:1-10 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; Psalm 37:5; Proverbs 3:5-6; Romans 8:28; Exodus 14:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Everyone desires a breakthrough — a moment when the tide turns, when long-awaited change ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seducing Spirits Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 17, 2025

According to biblical teachings, these spirits can manifest in human beings through various means, influencing their thoughts, emotions, and actions.

Seducing spirits are evil entities that aim to deceive and manipulate individuals, leading them away from God's truth and towards sin and destruction. According to biblical teachings, these spirits can manifest in human beings through various means, influencing their thoughts, emotions, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1, Ephesians 6:12

I'm Not Blind Anymore Series

Contributed by Joe Castillo on Jun 3, 2025

We are on the road to the greatest comeback ever. The enemy thought Jesus was on his last leg, he had arrived at Jerusalem.

Mark 10 46 And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

What Are You Thinking? Part 1 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 30, 2025

The sermon urges believers to intentionally focus their thoughts on Christ above, allowing Him to shape their minds, emotions, and daily lives.

Church family, welcome. Some weeks feel like a whirlwind, don’t they? Schedules stack, screens shout, and our minds ping from worry to what’s next. And in the middle of the noise, God gives us a gracious, clear instruction: lift your thoughts. Aim higher than the headlines. Aim higher than your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Topics: Mindset, Thinking

Characterless People Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

The words rendered "murmurers" and "complainers" occur nowhere else in the New Testament. The words are synonymous terms to express the same thought with more strength and emphasis.

09.11.23 Jude 1:16 Characterless People Jude 1:16: “These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.” Murmurers and Complainers: The words rendered "murmurers" ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:16

Denomination: Methodist

"When Someone Has Done You Wrong"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

When you are in the position of leadership, you will be provoked. David had 4 motivating thoughts to help keep him on track (to make the right decision) when most would have been easily diverted from God’s will. What were the four thoughts that led to h

Dr. Dennis Deese “WHEN SOMEONE HAS DONE YOU WRONG” (The Leader’s Self-Control) I SAMUEL 24:1-22 When you are in the position of leadership, you will be provoked. David had 4 motivating thoughts to help keep him on track (to make the right decision) when most would have been easily diverted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Seventeen Benefits Of Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 9, 2004

"Whom the Son sets free you are free indeed." Tell others how the Lord has freed you from compulsive behavior, fear, anger, lust, envy, abuse, bad attitudes and thoughts through the meditation on the scriptures. God’s word has a way of freeing our thought

Seventeen Benefits of Freedom in Christ (Gal 5:1-10) Illustration: Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free. --Galatians 5:1 "Live life without limits with a new El Dorado," said the announcer with confidence. This radio advertisement for a local Cadillac dealer made ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Was Blind But Now I See Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 14, 2025

When this man was healed, you would have expected a celebration, but instead all he got was confrontation. You would have thought that everyone would have been happy for the blind man. You would have thought this story would have been on the front page of the Jerusalem newspapers.

Liz wanted to catch an earlier flight, but her work meetings ran long. She was the valedictorian of her class and graduated from Georgetown law firm. She had been texting with her mother throughout the day and looking forward to returning home to DC for her 33rd birthday. When she was supposed to ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Tomb ... Full Life!

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Christians often talk about how that what Satan offers is empty and vain, yet the majority of Christians live, at best, half-lives. More empty than full, more cloudy than sunny, more searching than satisfied. Why? Because we have confined the power of the

Easter weekend, our church sent out hundreds of plastic eggs to help our neighbors consider their own existence. Inside, a simple message: “Is your life as empty as this egg? Ever feel like you’ve got a shiny coat outside – but empty and void on the inside? Come Sunday & learn why the Empty Tomb ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-44

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Stones

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 27, 2018

Memorial Day Message: On Memorial Day we remember those who gave their lives for us, for our freedoms, for the values we hold today? Do we know what our freedoms are and the values on which our country is founded? Do we remember or did they die in vain

Memorial Day, the official start of the summer season. A day for family outings, a gathering of friends, BBQs and cookouts. It is also a day of remembering. We remember those who have gone before, especially those who have served in the military and died on foreign fields of battle. We need ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Treatment Of Titus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 19, 2018

The Galatians were following the false teachers who were Judaizers, because they thought it was necessary for those who aspired to higher perfection to observe the Law of Moses in addition to Christian faith and doctrine.

September 11, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe II. Personal: Defense of Paul’s Apostleship (1:11–2:21) II.B: Independent of Jerusalem Apostles (1:13-2.21) II.B.3: Confirmed by the Jerusalem Apostles (2.1-10) Chapter II.B.3.a: The Treatment of Titus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Greatness Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Apr 6, 2011

What does it take to be "great" in God's Kingdom?

Guidelines for Greatness The Book of Mark Mark 9:20-42 I. Introduction: A. How do you define greatness? B. Some people spent a lot of time and energy attaining greatness. 1. In the business world your position is determined by how big a name you make for yourself. a) The greater you are the more ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:20-42

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Art The Christ

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 1, 2019

If Jesus wasn't the Christ, our faith would be in vain, and we would yet be without salvation. If He is the Christ, and we know He is, then He is the only source of hope for humanity. We all must deal with the question regarding the identity of Jesus. How we respond will affect our eternity.

Thou art the Christ Matthew 16: 13-16 As we continue looking at profound statements in Scripture, we come to an intimate moment with Jesus and His disciples. They have traveled from Bethsaida to Caesarea Philippi. It is here that Jesus asked a fundamental question – whom do men say that I am? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Show Down At High Noon!!!!

Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001

The Devil thought he’d make a match for Jesus, he found out at High Noon how wrong he was!

Read Luke 23: 33-34, 39-46, 53-56 I. Introduction This morning we are going to travel back 2001 years ago to the year of our Lord. The setting of this infamous scriptural story is in Jerusalem on a hill called Golgatha, otherwise known as Calvary. What we will find brings the toughest grown man ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal