In Sermon Illustrations: "Commit Your Way To The Lord"

John Adams On Commitment

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 1, 2010

JOHN ADAMS ON COMMITMENT It is easy to stand on the sidelines and say what is wrong with people, our nation, our laws. It is much more difficult to speak up about what is necessary to turn things around. On July 4th, 1776, Adams said in an address before the Continental Congress: "Live or die; ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Tags: America

Commitment, Relationships And Family

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 20, 2010

COMMITMENT, RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILY "The logical beginning point of any family relationship is a covenant commitment, which has unconditional love at its core. Out of the security provided by this covenant, love develops grace. In this atmosphere of grace, family members have the freedom to ...read more

Tags: Family

Denomination: *other

Gallup On Committed Christians

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

GALLUP ON COMMITTED CHRISTIANS Fewer than 10 percent of Americans are deeply committed Christians, says pollster George Gallup, who adds that these people "are far, far happier than the rest of the population." Committed Christians, Gallup found, are more tolerant than the average American, more ...read more

Tags: Christian Witness

Denomination: *other

It's In Your Hands

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 18, 2017

A young student in China decided to play a trick on his elderly teacher one day. He caught a small bird and cupped it in his hands behind his back. He then approached the sage with this plan in mind. He would ask the old man what he had in his hand. If he answered correctly, he would then ask ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Tags: Eternity, Decision, Commitment, Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"lord, Lord."

Contributed by Darrell Campbell on Sep 19, 2022

The famous evangelist Billy Sunday once was quoted as saying, "Going to church by itself will not make you a Christian, no more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Tags: Discipleship, False Profession

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Way of the Righteous What They Are Like? “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Tags: Righteousness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

32 Simple Ways To Make Your Marriage Sizzle

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2021

32 WAYS TO HELP YOU HAVE A GREAT MARRIAGE..... 1. Communicate with your partner – work hard on listening. 2. Befriend each other’s friends and family 3. Know your spouse’s love language – Touch, talk, time, treasures, tasks 4. Give each other space to breathe without control 5. Take trips ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-31

Tags: Love, Marriage, Family, Relationships, Home  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Of Sanctification Is The Way Of Spiritual ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008

The way of sanctification is the way of spiritual refreshment from the presence of the Lord. Picture your house when you go away for an extended vacation. You shut up the house and close all the blinds. While you’re gone the air becomes stale and musty. When you return the first thing you do is ...read more

Imagine You Are On Your Way To Church One Sunday ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Imagine you are on your way to church one Sunday morning. You have had a more difficult week than normal. You are physically, emotionally and spiritually drained. You realize that you are running on fumes and are looking forward to getting your tank filled up so you can face the world again Monday ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-11

Tags: Communion, Easter Palm Sunday

The Way Of The ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Way of the Righteous What They Don’t Do “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Tags: Righteousness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Of ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Way of Cain by Henry Morris, Ph.D. USED BY PERMISSION (© 2007 by ICR. All Rights Reserved. http://icr.org) "Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain" (Proverbs 25:14) Cain initially was a religious man, evidently proud of his achievements as a "tiller of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Tags: Truth

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Who Is Not Committed To A Group Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 9, 2001

"The Christian who is not committed to a group of other believers for praying, sharing, and serving, so that he is known, as he knows others, is not an obedient Christian. He is not in the will of God. However ...read more

Boardman Reminds Us That Commitment To The Will ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2003

Boardman reminds us that commitment to the will of the Lord does require action on our part. “True commitment will mean not only turning to something, but also turning from something, just as Paul commended the Thessalonians for turning “to God from idols to serve the living and true God” (1 Thes. ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity, Commitment To Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is Always A Way. There Was A Way In And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is always a way. There was a way in and there is a way out. And success comes to the man who grits his teeth, squares his jaw, and says, ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

If One First Gives Himself To The Lord, All Other ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

If one first gives himself to the Lord, all other giving is easy. ...read more

Tags: Fulfillment, Giving General, Commitment To Christ

How Can You Say That You Love Your Wife Or Your ...

Contributed by Steven W on Mar 20, 2005

How can you say that you love your wife or your husband if you do not spend time with each other. How can you say you love your wife more than anything in this world when you are spending more time in the ...read more

Tags: Marriage Obligations, Marriage Commitment

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Under Your Skin: The Fda Has Cleared The Way For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Under Your Skin: The FDA has cleared the way for a Florida company to market implantable chips that would provide easy access to individual medical records. The approval is expected to bring public attention to a simmering debate over a technology that has evoked Orwellian overtones for privacy ...read more

Tags: Human Body

The Way To Happiness: Keep Your Heart Free From ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. ...read more

Tags: Joy

The Best Way To Make Your Dreams Come True Is To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The best way to make your dreams come ...read more

Tags: Dreams

The Only Way To Keep Your Health Is To Eat What ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The only way to keep your health is to eat what you dont want, drink what you dont like ...read more

Tags: Human Body