Sermons on What Were You Thinking:

Thinking Like A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2016

I have borrowed a lot of this sermon from Rick Warren's book The Purpose Driven Life, chapter 34, "Thinking Like a Servant." In that chapter, Warren suggests that there are five attitudes that servants need to have.

Introduction: A. Someone has said, “Some minds are like concrete; thoroughly mixed and permanently set.” 1. How about you? How is your thinking? 2. Are you spiritually minded? Do you have the mind of a servant? 3. Or is your mind like concrete, all mixed up and permanently set in a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thinking About God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2022

Does the existence of God also mean that He knows how we, His creatures best function? Does that mean that He loves us? Does it mean that we can get to know Him personally? Jesus gave a simple two step process that one should think about when confronted with the truth of the Gospel.

Does the existence of God also mean that He knows how we, His creatures best function? Does that mean that He loves us? Does it mean that we can get to know Him personally? Jesus gave a simple two step process that one should think about when confronted with the truth of the Gospel. “The time is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15, Galatians 4:8-9, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Is In Your Hand? Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Aug 15, 2007

God want you to work with Him no matter what your former falures were.This is number 5 of a series

What is in your hand? We have been looking at Life Changing Questions that God asked. “Where are you?”, “Who said you were Naked?”, “Why are you laughing?”, “What is your name?” Today the next Question is “What is in your hand?”. Exodus 4:2 (KJV) And the LORD said unto him, What is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2, Exodus 4:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Think About These Things Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Feb 16, 2026

This is the 6th and final sermon in the series, "Every Thought Captive" based on the Kyle Idleman book and sermon series of the same name.

I was playing in a church softball game once where two guys nearly got into a fight… not over the score… but over whether the the ball that was hit was a fair ball or a foul ball. Now mind you… these are grown men… and I now this comes as a complete shock that there would be an argument in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Thinking About Me

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006

Though we are very small and insignificant, the Lord dwells upon us. He is concerned about us. He thinks about us. As a matter of fact, He can’t get us off His mind!

From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Thinking About Me Psalms 40:16-17 Intro: This is a very familiar Psalm, and we will use much of the whole chapter today. David is writing of the delivering power of God in this chapter. He concludes this chapter on this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pray, Think, And Do Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

It’s not enough to hear or read the Word of God, or even to know it well. We must also put it into practice.

Anxious For Nothing Part 2 Pray, Think, and Do 04/29/07 AM Text and Reading: Philippians 4:4-9 [Many of the main thoughts for this series and this sermon are drawn from the writings of John MacArthur in his book: Anxious for Nothing.] Introduction In a previous lesson we explored Jesus’ great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What You Win Them With Is What You Win Them To

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 14, 2021

It is vital the way a church reaches the lost. God's way or man's way.

What you Win them With, is What you Win them To Text: 2 Samuel 6:1-10 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Good morning everyone… I want to share with you something that I believe is extremely important in our day and age. In-fact; I think this might be one of the biggest things the Church needs to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-10, 2 Samuel 12:7-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thinking Outside The Box Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 23, 2007

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus challenges his followers to be creative in their neighborly love and to think outside the box.

Luke 10:28-37 “Thinking Outside the Box” INTRODUCTION [Enter to theme song of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, “It’s A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood.” Sit down, replace shoes with athletic shoes, and slip on a cardigan sweater] From the late 60’s to 2001, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood was a staple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:28-37, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are You Doing With What You Have Been Given?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

2nd part of 2 part series on “Using What God Has Given You.”

I begin this morning where I left off last Sunday, with this quote from Richard Stearns: (Slide 1) “Someone once said, “God does not call the equipped; He equips the called.” Saying that we are not clever enough, good enough, or talented enough to serve God is just making ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

God Sees You, Not Only As What You Are, But As What You Are Becoming

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 14, 2019

When Jesus met Simon, he named him "Peter", or "Rock", even though Peter's character at that time was decidedly un-rocklike. But Jesus saw what he would become, just as he sees as, not only as we are but as what we will become in Him.

The first thing we notice in these seven verses is the number of references to stones. Living stones. Precious stones. Corner stones. Stones that are chosen by God but rejected by men. A stone that causes people to stumble and fall. Now, think about that for a moment. Why would that be? Why would ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42, 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is An Earthly Tragedy"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 25, 2011

Hope that this world is not our real home.Today you will have many choices. What god will you worship today? It is it the god of money that you think brings security. Is it the god of power and status, the god of health or the one true God?

Thank you for all the testimonies that I received from “What is your favorite Bible verse” and “Why”. It is amazing how God’s word can comfort, humble us, restore, bring repentance and hope all in the same verse. On “MSN” this morning there is an article of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

You Reap What You Sow

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

The law of sowing and reaping is a divine principle established by God, and it governs both the natural and spiritual realms.

YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:7 – “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 9:6, Job 4:8, Proverbs 11:18, Hosea 8:7, Luke 6:38 INTRODUCTION Life operates on the principle of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Job 4:8, Proverbs 11:18, Hosea 8:7, Luke 6:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Say What You Mean And Mean What You Say Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Well Jesus says in our passage today that we are to say what we mean and mean what we say. It’s at the foundation of what being a Christian is all about - that we are truthful, because God is truthful. Let’s turn to this passage, and look at what Jesus sa

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 8 Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say Matthew 5:33-37 Introduction Have you ever met a person who is constantly saying things like, "I swear I’m telling you the truth," or "Honest!" or even something like, "as God is my witness..." Have you ever wondered why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Say What You Mean And Mean What You Say

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 8, 2004

Message describing the need to be people of or word, and avoiding the need to "swear."

Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say Matthew 5:33-37 November 7, 2004 Introduction Have you ever met a person who is constantly saying things like, "I swear I’m telling you the truth," or "Honest!" or even something like, "as God is my witness..." Have you ever wondered why they say stuff ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

That's What You Get

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 5, 2025

It is easy to become Jealous over those we think are getting in easy to God's Grace when we labor to follow God's Law. Jesus parables in Luke 15 help us to see things right.

Good Morning. Last week, we focused on approaching God. There are many who see picking a religion like picking a flavor of ice cream at Baskin Robbins. The point of the lessons was outward focused, to searchers, to help them understand the difference in how we approach God if there is only one God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican