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  • Gordon Pike avatar

    I Was Just Thinking Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2019
     | 4,178 views

    As James points out, there are two kinds of wisdom: Godly wisdom (from above) and worldly wisdom. True wisdom is a gift from God and what we are doing with it today is not how God intended us to use it.

    As many of you have probably heard before, the Greeks had three different words to describe three different kinds of love: “Eros” … where we get our English word “erotic” from. It denotes a sexual sort of love. “Agape” … denotes a spiritual or unconditional type of love … usually used to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Thinking Outside The Crib Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 29, 2008
     | 3,380 views

    Fourth in a series of sermons developed around and following the Magnificat (Luke 1)

    Thinking Outside the Crib Luke 2:4-7 INTRODUCTION: What was God thinking? Why did God choose the time and place He did for the birth of his son, the savior of the world? To quote Victor Hugo in Les Miserables, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” What he said about eighteenth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thinking Jesus Style Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 13, 2016
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    In answering the young man's question concerning his inheritance Jesus focuses on two deep truths: 1. Who we are is more important that what we possess 2. We are to worship the Creator and not the Creation

    Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 and Colossians 3:1-17 Title: Just Thinking Like Jesus Proposition: In answering the young man's question concerning his inheritance Jesus focuses on two deep truths: 1. Who we are is more important that what we possess 2. We are to worship the Creator and not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Power Of Positive Thinking Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 31,374 views

    Part 2 of this life-changing series that is looking into how to "Break Free" from the junk in the world. This message deals with overcoming the negative thoughts that we often struggle with.

    “The Power of Positive Thinking” Breaking Free from Negative Thoughts Brian A. Moon Do you ever find yourself in this situation? You are watching TV or thumbing through a magazine or even just walking around at the mall and all of a sudden this rock hard guy comes on the scene or some girl that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Was She Thinking?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
     | 2,939 views

    Mary has a specian and yer probably stressful day when that Angel gove her God’s message.

    In the past I used to go and pick up the kids from school. I would usually say, “so how was your day?” Normally I would get grunts and groans. Sometimes I would receive a word like boring and occasionally ok. I don’t recall more than a couple of occasions when there was any excitement in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Was Joseph Thinking?

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Nov 29, 2006
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     | 4,099 views

    What was Joseph thinking that night outside the stable. Have you ever thought about it? What would have been going through your mind? This message challenges us to do what Joseph did. He obeyed God even when it didn’t make sense.

    What was Joseph Thinking? It may sound a little bit morbid to begin a message like this, but I have always told my wife, when I die, if she believes it can be said with integrity, I want my epitaph to include Genesis 6:22. Genesis 6:22 (NIV) 22 Noah did everything just as God commanded him. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Flowers avatar

    How Are You Thinking

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008
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    If we live from our feelings, and if our feelings come from how we think, then how we think is one of the most important things to deal with in the Christian life.

    How Are You Thinking Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 23, 2008 I’m not a morning person. How many of you are morning people? How many are not? I’m not a morning person. But in spite of that, I think I do hear what people are saying to me in the morning, although I must admit I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A New Way Of Thinking Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,912 views

    In this first message I want to us all to begin thinking about money in a new way. (Money Matter pt 1)

    A New Way Of Thinking Money Matters – part one Play Pink Floyd, “Money” with the word Money on the screen In regards to money, Pink Floyd said (31 years ago on the dark Side Of The Moon Album – who feels old… march 24, 1973) Money, get away. Get a good job with good pay and you’re okay. Money, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Way Of Thinking Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2018
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     | 7,859 views

    If we are ever going to manage our money God's way and be freed up financially we must develop a new attitude.

    Attitude, A New Way Of Thinking Money Matters – part one Pink Floyd Video… Luke chapter 12 opens up with these words… Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and stepping on each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, “Beware of the yeast of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stinking Thinking Part 2: The Importance Of Our Thinking Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011
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    In sermon 5B of the series (What am I Missing Here?) we look again at the importance of our thinking. Wrong actions come from wrong thoughts. Wrong thoughts come from wrong thinking. So it is important to deal with the matter at the root.

    SERMON TWO (SERIES 5B) “THE IMPORTANCE OF RIGHT THINKING” What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy March 6, 2011, March 27, 2011 Calvary Baptist Church Isaiah 55:8-9 SERMON 5B: Stinking Thinking, Part II: “The Importance of Our Thinking” Isaiah 55:8–9 For my thoughts are not your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Think About What You Think About? Criteria

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2021
     | 2,450 views

    Do we ever think about what we think about? Be honest are we lacking in self-evaluation and accountability? Do we discipline ourselves?

    THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT… CRITERIA By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ARE THERE SOMETHINGS I NEED TO CORRECT IN MY LIFE? WHAT IS BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL MODIFICATION… IS REAL CHANGE POSSIBLE OR AM I FOREVER TRAPPED? Every sport I know has rules… to be a good player we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ascension 2016

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2016
     | 5,299 views

    The description of the ascension of Jesus to heaven is an interesting one. It shows us how consumed we may be with the world and its values instead of being consumed with the Kingdom of God and the mission which Jesus gave to us.

    This coming Thursday is the day that some churches celebrate as Ascension Day because we know that Jesus appeared among His disciples for forty days after His resurrection and then He ascended into heaven. Normally we would celebrate the ascension of Jesus into heaven on the Sunday after ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Pleasure Of The Lord

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,443 views

    There is a difference between the "will of the Lord" and the "pleasure of the Lord." There are times when God may allow a thing and yet take no pleasure with it. We ought to be truly interested in whatever our Lord takes pleasure in. If He has no pleasure

    Intro: There is a difference between the "will of the Lord" and the "pleasure of the Lord." There are times when God may allow a thing and yet take no pleasure with it. We ought to be truly interested in whatever our Lord takes pleasure in. If He has no pleasure in a thing, neither should His ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    God's Promises

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2022
     | 968 views

    Promises are found throughout the Bible. What’s the most important?

    Eternal Life Promises are found throughout the Bible. What’s the most important? “And this is what he promised us—eternal life.” (1 John 2:25 NIV) Are there conditions? “A man who endures trials is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Whatcha Thinking About? Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,752 views

    The war between the flesh and spirit is so intense. How do we win it?

    Flesh and Spirit – Part II – Whatcha Thinking About? 1. Review a. Paul wrote letters dealing with the flesh and the spirit to Collosea, Rome, Corinth, Ephesus, and Galatia. b. Ray Stedman writes that i. "FLESH is openly arrogant, overbearing, boastful, lustful, cynical, proud. . When it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist