Sermons on What Were You Thinking:

What Are You Looking At

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 9, 2017

Paul is helping us understand how our thought process can dominate our actions and how to address recurring idle thoughts.

Matthew 22:1-14 What are you looking at? Where do you return when your mind is not occupied by some current demand? Our thought process is dominated, isn’t it? We tend to think about a pet project, a pet peeve, a lingering hurt, some secret desire that we keep coming back to (even though we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What You Lookin At Series

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Feb 2, 2007

Series on Perseverance

Hebrews 12:1-2 Christ The Perfect One 1 All these many people who have had faith in God are around us like a cloud. Let us put every thing out of our lives that keeps us from doing what we should. Let us keep running in the race that God has planned for us. 2 Let us keep looking to Jesus. Our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

What Will You Gain? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2023

There are two sharply contrasting philosophies of life. One is seen in the rich fool story. It is about going for what the world offers. The other philosophy of life is about going for what Christ offers. Our passage contrasts these two philosophies.

What will you gain? Mark 8:34-38 The story is told of a rich farmer, his fields were particularly fruitful, so much so that there was not enough room to store everything. He tore down the barns and built new and bigger ones. After the new barns were built, he felt like he could sit back and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Luke 13:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

What About You? Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

"Who do you that I am?" asks Jesus.

Introduction Who is Jesus? That is the title of one book on my bookshelf. Next to it is, Who was Jesus? Then there are The Jesus I Never Knew, Jesus the Jewish Theologian, The Jesus Quest, A Marginal Jew: Rethinking the Historical Jesus, The So-called Historical Jesus, I Believe in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's Eating You? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 12, 2011

A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 21

Daniel 1: 1 – 21 What’s Eating You? 1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the articles of the house of God, which he carried ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Motivates You

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 10, 2010

Adopting certain attitudes will motivate us to more faithful service.

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? GALATIANS 6: 11-13 INTRODUCTION What is it that motivates you each day? Maybe you work for someone else. What motivates you to get up and go to work? Perhaps it is the paycheck you know you will receive or that you know your family has needs. Maybe your parents instilled in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Waiting For

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 18, 2003

Jesus is standing there to give you what you have need of so What are you waiting for!

What are you waiting for!! St. John 5: 1-9 Wilt thou be made whole? It is a question that Jesus asked the man at the pool. It was a question that is comprised of 5 words. It was a question that not so much asked a question, but rather posed a challenge to the man. Tonight taken from ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Apostolic

What Are You Seeking?

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2019

In this sermon, we examine the truths involved in the wise men coming to see Jesus after His birth. There are many lessons we can learn from their visit.

Introduction: A. I like the old joke that asks the question: What would have happened if it had been three wise women rather than three wise men who followed the star to Bethlehem? 1. Answer: They would have asked for directions, arrived on time, and helped deliver the baby. B. Here are a few ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Jesus To You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 26, 2007

We all have expectations of who Jesus is and what He is about. Are yours correct? Jesus’ family, friends, and even His enemies had misconceptions about His real purpose.

What is Jesus to you? It’s an honest question. A recent online poll found that 37% said Jesus may or may not have even existed and that there is no way to know for sure, 23% said that the gospels are a bunch of fictional tales, 16% say that he may have existed but so many myths have grown up around ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Be What You Are!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Pictures of a Christian. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 2 verses 1-13. In this chapter the apostle Paul presented a number of pictures; • That describe not only the Christian minister, but also each Christian. • We are going to look at five of those pictures tonight. • Each picture has many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Thoughts PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

This sermon explores the profound connection between our thoughts and actions, emphasizing the importance of aligning our inner thoughts with our outward deeds.

Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together as a family, united under the banner of our Savior's love. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Each one of us has been called to this place, at this time, for a purpose. And that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:6-8

Topics: Thinking, Heart

"Were Under The Cloud"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 29, 2016

Paul says , "the Israelites were under the cloud of Gods leadership, under the cloud of Gods Provisional Plan, Under the cloud of Gods Redemptive Plan, and under the Cloud of Gods Justice". If they are under the cloud then so are we.

“Were Living Under The Cloud” 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 • Cloud refers " to a covering," clouds cover the sky. The word is used as a symbol of the Divine presence, • Jehovah came down upon Sinai in a dense or thick cloud • At the dedication of the temple also the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

What Are You Pursuing?

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jul 5, 2014

Some people pursue a career, some people pursue an education, some people pursue a position or status, some pursue fame, some riches, house and lot, car, some a boyfriend or girlfriend. What are YOU pursuing?

Background Some people pursue a career, some pursue an education, others pursue a position, power, or status; some pursue fame or riches, others a house or car; still others a business, some a boyfriend or girlfriend, and others a cellphone. Philippians 3:8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8, Philippians 3:9, Philippians 3:4-6, Philippians 3:11, Philippians 3:13-14, Philippians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Are You Worshipping"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 11, 2011

A lot of times in life we would rather worhsip created things more than the Creator. This lesson will help to see how we can get back on track to worshipping the One true God.

I feel that a lot of our troubles in this world today are that we are worshipping the wrong god. Let me first of all give you some examples of worship. treat somebody or something as deity: to treat somebody or something as divine and show respect by engaging in acts of prayer and devotion love ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:14

What Are You Seeking?

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 27, 2010

In this sermon, we separate fact from fiction with regard to the story of the wise men who came to see Jesus after his birth. Then we explore what lessons can be learned from the story

Introduction: A. Let’s have all the children who want to, to come forward for a few minutes. 1. In our sermon this morning, we are going to talk about the story of the wise men who came to see Jesus after he was born. 2. Let me ask you a few questions to see how well you know the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ