Sermons about Wishful Thinking

Are You Getting God's Best?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 5, 2012

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Life change starts with the renewing of our mind. We need to (1) watch what we feed our mind, and (2) not quench the Spirit (1 Thess 5:19) when He prompts, reminds and guides us with the Word of God.

Last week, we talked about surrendering to God because we believe that God has our best in mind. • When we honestly confess our willingness to submit to Him as Lord, He steps in and guides us in ways we do not expect and we will experience His greatest blessings. • We believe it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Your Tongue Saya About You

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Oct 27, 2013

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We get mad when people say nasty things about us but what about what we say to ourselves? Too many times we allow satan to tear us down from the inside out and to use our thoughts against us. Believers need to bring every thought unto captivity to Christ.

What Your Tongue Says About You There have been countless sermons preached on the power of the tongue. I have preached a few of them myself over the years and many of those sermons were talking about how what we say affects other people and that’s very important because what we say to and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Steady In Unsteady Times

Contributed by James Hickman on Jan 9, 2016

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God gives us the resources to face the uncertain times we may face. Paul's brief word to Timothy gives us insight into how we can face challenges from our health, our financial situation, or our culture. The three key terms in the text provide the key.

Staying Steady in Unsteady Times 2 Timothy 2:7 For years now, I’ve met almost every Thursday for lunch with a couple other pastors. We usually talk about all kinds of important things. We discuss Biblical and theological issues. We discuss the state of the church in America. We discuss ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

When God Blows Your Mind

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

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THE AMAZING THINGS GOD CAN DO

WHEN GOD BLOWS YOUR MIND EPH. 3:20 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE SOME SIGHTS IN THIS WORLD, THAT IF YOU SAW THEM FACE TO FACE, THEY WOULD BLOW YOUR MIND. THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA, WHICH STANDS 455 FEET IN HEIGHT, CONSISTING OF 2.3 MILLION BLOCKS, WITH A BASE LENGTH OF 756 FEET, WEIGHING ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformed Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

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The church is transformed by thinking right

The Transformed Church Philippians 4:8-9 The word “think” or “meditate” means to consider, reflect, reason, and  ponder. The idea is that of focusing our thoughts until they shape our behavior. The truth is: ⇒what we think is what we become. ⇒where we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Hear It For The Old Folks Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 11, 2011

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A study of chapter 12 verse 1 through 13

Ecclesiastes 12: 1 – 13 Let’s Hear It for The Old Folks 1 Remember now your Creator in the days of youryouth, before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you say, “ I have no pleasure in them”: 2 While the sun and the light, the moon and the stars, are not ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Do You Know?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 25, 2023

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It doesn’t matter how much you care if you aren’t teaching your people what they need to know.

Education is a hot topic around the country this year. It’s no longer about testing and accountability, but about curriculum itself. Although there’s an additional level of complication with the disagreement over why different groups have different outcomes. We no longer know, if we ever did, what ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Glory Of His Sacrifice Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2018

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At the very moment when Jewish authorities were plotting to kill Him, Gentiles began to desire His attention. The Greeks who came to Jesus were Gentiles, not Grecian Jews, who had become converts to Judaism.

-Monday- Jerusalem The Glory of His Sacrifice (Is. 6:10) John 12:20-50 20 Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip came and told ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-50

Denomination: Baptist

Who Does God Think He Is, Talking To Astrologers!!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 31, 2003

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Why did God reveal himself to the Magi - a priestly caste that practised astrology?

Saxlingham/ Thornage 04-01-04 Epiphany We know the story of the Magi coming to worship Jesus very well. But have you ever stopped to wonder why God revealed Jesus to the Magi. After all, in the eyes of the Jewish people to whom St. Matthew wrote his Gospel - they had two strikes against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Happy New Year?

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 4, 2010

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We are happy to see the old year come to a close and a new year come with all of its hope and promise. But as we look to the new year, are we thinking and wishing for our own prosperity... or others?

Happy New Year 2010 The first African American President takes office. Congress approves a 789 billion dollar economic recovery package. H1N1 becomes the buzz word that still lingers today. Health Care Reform Michael Jackson passes away John and Kate Plus 8 headaches Bernie Madoff Still 2 ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Teach Us To Number Our Days

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 2, 2024

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Why should we number our days? (Material adapted from an article in Pulpit Helps and from Elad Nehorai at: https://endoflifewa.org/news/6-reasons-you-should-be-thinking-more-about-death/) (Also handed out Five Wishes from Aging with Dignity- order at: FiveWishes.org)

HoHum: Death is just a door to the joy that is awaiting, death is just a shadow into everlasting life, death is often thought of as a very sad occasion, for the child of God it’s just a door to brand new life. WBTU: Psalm 90:10, 12: “Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10, Psalm 90:12, James 4:14, Luke 12:13-21, 1 Corinthians 15:32-33, Proverbs 3:7-8, Romans 8:1, Ecclesiastes 7:2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sometimes We Think We Know Better Than The Lord

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 18, 2009

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A sermon on the Cross-centered life.

Mark 8:31-38 “Sometimes We Think WE Know Better Than The Lord” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org History is filled with examples of women and men who, by throwing away their lives, gained life eternal. Late in the 4th Century there was a certain monk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Happy New Year…maybe!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 23, 2022

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I want to wish each of you a HAPPY NEW YEAR! But my wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR is not a gurantee that you will have one.

What will guarantee you a HAPPY NEW YEAR is the things I want to share with you from God’s Word. Illus: For example, when President Bill Clinton was going through a sex scandal in the White House the pundits in Washington could not figure out how he could survive this scandal MENTALLY. That is, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Should I Care What You Think About Me?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022

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Have you ever heard someone say, 'I don't care what people think about me'? Should we care what people think about us? Well...yes and no.

SHOULD I CARE WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT ME? John 8:48-54 Have you ever heard someone say, 'I don't care what people think about me'? Most of the time when I hear someone say this there's an edge to it, telling me that deep down they really do care; otherwise their tone would be ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-54, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's About Time Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

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How many times in your life do you find yourself saying, “I wish I had more time?” The ironic thing about getting older is the longer you live, the more you find yourself saying that. Remember, life is time, and time is life.

Good morning, church family. Thank you for worshipping with us and for being apart of the 40-Day Challenge. Inside your worship guide is a 40-Day Challenge card. Will you take this out and put me before you in the moments to come? I want to speak to you on a message I’ve entitled, “It’s About ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21, Daniel 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

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