Sermons on Vanity Of Mind:

Be Careful With Who You Allow To Lay Hands On You. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

It's important to be mindful of who we allow to pray over us, as some individuals may unintentionally or intentionally open doors to negative influences or false beliefs.

The laying of hands is a powerful biblical symbol, used to impart wisdom, gifts of the Holy Spirit, and even healing. However, it is important to understand when and how this practice should be used, lest we misuse it or open ourselves up to harm. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:9, James 5:14, 1 Timothy 4:14, 1 Timothy 5:22

Our Heavenly Father's Love Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jun 16, 2024

On this special day when we honor fathers, let us turn our hearts and minds to our Heavenly Father, who embodies the purest form of love, guidance, and protection.

Congregation: Acorns Oasis International Church Opening Passage: Psalm 103:13; Matthew 6:9-13 - "As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him." On this special day when we honor fathers, let us turn our hearts and minds to our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Viewing God’s Sovereign Work

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 27, 2024

How should we view when God exercises His Sovereign Power? Or, when we consider His Sovereign Work, what should enter our mind?

“Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him, but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the Council and said, ’What are we to do? For this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-53

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Action PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon explores how to prepare for Jesus' return through mastering our minds, maintaining physical readiness, and molding our hearts according to 1 Peter 1:13-16.

Welcome, dear friends, to this beautiful sanctuary where we gather, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. Let us cast aside the worries of the world for a moment, and turn our hearts and minds to the Word of God. It is a profound privilege to stand before you today, sharing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Topics: Preparation, Life

The Power Of United Leadership Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Unity is one of the most powerful forces for progress in the kingdom of God. When individuals align their hearts and minds toward a shared purpose, great things are achieved both spiritually and physically.

THE POWER OF UNITED LEADERSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 12:38-40 Supporting Texts: Psalm 133:1-3; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Acts 2:1-4; John 17:21; Philippians 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Unity is one of the most powerful forces for progress in the kingdom of God. When individuals ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:38-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Temple In Me

Contributed by Peter Mclewin on Mar 12, 2002

Travel virtually to Athens, Ephesus, Beth Shean, Corinth and Jerusalem to understand Propitiation through the mind of a Greek man. "The Temple in Me" is the fruit of four trips overseas and months of rewriting.

After reading this sermon you can view pictures of these temples at http://pastorpeter.com. Under SELECTED TOPICS, click on the "The Temple in Me" The Temple in Me By Peter Marshall McLewin Everyday people cross our path, who know nothing of God’s love. They live with an inner rage because ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10, 1 Corinthians 6:19

Denomination: Baptist

God, Are You Sure Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 24, 2002

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at who God uses and how His plans differ from ours. The sermon also looks at this with a Christmas view in mind.

Sunday Morning December 1, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#3](Christmas Message #1) GOD, ARE YOU SURE? 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Introduction: 1. Have you ever thought about how God does things? So often the way God does things does not make sense to me. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Greek Word Study which has convinced many open-minded that this sign gift has ceased in its Biblical form. Link included to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

SPEAKING of TONGUES I Cor. 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SpeakingOfTongues.html I want to make it crystal clear that our purpose tonite is not in any way to impune, insult, or attack any brother or sister in Christ. Any friend of Jesus is a friend of mine! And so, w/ no malice, no anger, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

A Winning Christian Attitude

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 11, 2001

A winning Christian attitude includes a positive attitude. As a believer we can become mighty in the Spirit of the Lord, and develop a heart of a champion when we are willing to give ourselves to the mind of Christ.

Sermon.977 See # 602, 614, 640, 729, 739 “A Winning Christian Attitude” From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Sunday, June 10, 2001 Philippians 3:7-14 A winning Christian attitude includes a positive attitude about yourself, God, the church, and other people! The same victorious life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2003

Sermon 2 0f 5. Written and Preached by Steve Higgs of MCC. "What are some of the thoughts and images that come to your mind when you think about the word kingdom?"

Living In The Kingdom What are some of the thoughts and images that come to your mind when you think about the word kingdom? Some of you maybe struggle with the controlling side of life and you immediately think, “Well…. every kingdom needs a king and why not me?” You imagine yourself sitting on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm Ready To Go . Are You?

Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 25, 2003

Do you know anyone in and around your life that seems to constantly be one step behind? Never mind the playing around, the lolly-gagging around. You better be ready to go.

I’m Ready To Go . Are You? Do you know anyone in and around your life that seems to constantly be one step behind? Or, it just seems to me that they just put off and put off until the last minute stuff that needs to be done or need to be doing. If you have kids you know exactly what I’m talking ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus' Life And Ministry Contrasted With The Pharisaical Religious Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus’ values were based on loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, strength and mind. (Luke 10:27) The Pharisees’ values were rooted in their traditions and their religious laws

How Jesus’ Life and Ministry Contrasted With the Pharisaical Religious Leaders Illustration:The trouble oftentimes with religious people is that they try to be more spiritual than God himself. Frederick Buechner. 1. Jesus’ values were based on loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:12-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Belief In The Real Jesus Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

Faith in Christ is the key to eternal life. But the Jesus we put our faith in must be the Christ revealed in scripture not some substitute Jesus we have fabricated in our own minds.

Real Belief in the Real Jesus John 1:1-3 and 20:30-31 2-9-03 John 1:1-5 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4In him was life, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31, John 1:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

What Christ & Christians Have To Say . . .

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 11, 2004

What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … to the Critical, to the Curious, to the Complacent -- Jesus gives us both the model and the content of how to answer questions about the gospel’s exclusivity

September 5, 2004 — 14th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 13:22-30 What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … … to the Critical … to the Curious … to the Complacent Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Language Of The Church

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006

Scripture -- all of it, read copiously over a long time -- shapes our minds and brings us light, far more than the narrow sectarian vocabularies of our cradle faith.

Psalm 47, Exodus 28:1-4,9-12, 15-21, 29-30, 1 John 5:9-15, John 17:11b-19 The Language of the Church I read a lot of blogs focused on Bible and theology. Something I read this week dovetails nice with our Lord’s words in the gospel lesson appointed for today. There is an online version of a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican