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    What Are You Thinking? Part 1 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 106 views

    The sermon urges believers to intentionally focus their thoughts on Christ above, allowing Him to shape their minds, emotions, and daily lives.

    Church family, welcome. Some weeks feel like a whirlwind, don’t they? Schedules stack, screens shout, and our minds ping from worry to what’s next. And in the middle of the noise, God gives us a gracious, clear instruction: lift your thoughts. Aim higher than the headlines. Aim higher than your ...read more

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    What Are You Thinking

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 102 ratings
     | 17,698 views

    This sermon deals with your thoughts becoming your actions.

    WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? 12/26/02 Proverbs 23:7 There are many sayings about thinking. “Who do you think you are?” One of Hopes favorites to the boys and myself is, “What in the world were you thinking?” (Example, Seth and the egg and the shower) In the dream world, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Thinking The Sovereign Act

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 17, 2022
     | 1,339 views

    Before we display our reaction of anger, what should we think first?

    “But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. He prayed to the LORD, ‘Isn’t this what I said, LORD, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Was Just Thinking Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2019
     | 4,388 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
     | 3,624 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
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,424 views

    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 Pleasure Of The Lord

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
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    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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    God's Promises

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2022
     | 1,075 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

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    The Power Of Positive Thinking Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 32,023 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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    Ascension 2016

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2016
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    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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    What Was Joseph Thinking?

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,436 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

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    What Was She Thinking?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
     | 3,053 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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    How Are You Thinking

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,928 views

    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
     | 6,137 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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     | 8,139 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