Sermons on Big Decisions:

Choices

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 18, 2005

God has created you and me with the freedom to choose – quite a scary thought!

CHOICES 1. Introduction: There seems to be a principle or law at the very heart of this universe – God has created man with the freedom to choose – quite a scary thought when you consider we have the freedom to choose: · Life or death, · Right or wrong, · Heaven or Hell. But this freedom to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-19

The Hidden Commandment

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Hidden in the middle of the Golden Rule is a commandment which needs to be obeyed.

THE HIDDEN COMMANDMENT - Telling yourself the truth. I want to talk to you this morning about the hidden commandment. Mk 12:28-31. Did you hear it? Love your neighbour as you love yourself ... we need to love ourselves! But do we? Woody Allen: “my one regret is that I am not someone else” If we are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pilate & Herod: Villains We Can Learn From Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 15, 2008

Part 2: What we can and should learn from Herod Antipas & Pontius Pilate through their role in the Passion.

SURPRISING ’STARS’ OF THE PASSION Part 2: Pilate & Herod: Villains We Can Learn From Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday AM 3/9/2008 INTRODUCTION: In our look at some of the Surprising ’Stars” of The Passion, we turn today to two government officials of great power and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Enlarging The Possibility - Part 18 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

This sermon expresses the importance of sharing the load in ministry and delegating to qualified individuals for God's glory.

INTRODUCTION • As a leader one of the most difficult things to do is delegate to others. • Some will accuse you of control issues. • Others will complain about who you delegate to and how they perform. • But at the end of the day sharing ministry is crucial for all of us to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satan's Rebellion Or Obeying God's Design: Joseph Obeyed God, What Is Your Choice?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

Today we gaze through the window of obedience. And we see the historical Christmas saga in how it plays out for an average everyday human named Joseph. Joseph is a bit of a mystery to us. We get a few mentions of him in scripture.

Today we gaze through the window of obedience. And we see the historical Christmas saga in how it plays out for an average everyday human named Joseph. Joseph is a bit of a mystery to us. We get a few mentions of him in scripture. We know he’s a carpenter. We know he lived in Nazareth. We know he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christian Challenge Sermon V: Make Or Break Situations Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, mature Christians confront issues of the day without feeling compelled to qualify their responses but by forthrightly facing the issues and taking a stand for truth even though it sometimes hurts.

MAKE OR BREAK SITUATIONS PRESENT A DISTINCT CHALLENGE TO CHRISTIANS “Cross my heart and hope to die!” Did any of you ever use that phrase to swear to a friend that you would keep a promise? As kids, we engaged in such promise making, except that we might have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-42

Christian Challenge Sermon V: Make Or Break Situations Demand Integrity Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to speak the truth in love and to act with integrity even though to do so may be costly in terms of likeability, yet rewarding in terms of glorifying God.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON V: MAKE OR BREAK SITUATIONS DEMAND INTEGRITY “Cross my heart and hope to die!” Did any of you ever use that phrase to swear to a friend that you would keep a promise? As kids, we engaged in such promise making, except that we might have done so with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-42

Make Or Break Situations Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Make or break situations present a distinct challenge to the integrity of a Christian.

“Cross my heart and hope to die!” Did any of you ever use that phrase to swear to a friend that you would keep a promise? As kids, we engaged in such promise making, except that we might have done so with our fingers crossed behind our backs! Big difference between promise-making and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-42

"I Want My Baby To Live!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 10, 2004

When a man and woman have a divorce, this story of Solomon and the two hartots, is replayed. An earthly judge is asked to "cut the baby in half!"

Title: “I want my baby to live!” Introduction: God granted Solomon a prayer request. He asked for wisdom. God told him that he would be the wisest man to ever live. Following that time of prayer, Solomon is given an opportunity to use this wisdom. We have just read that story in the previous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

New Ceo!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 5, 2013

It’s not all about qualification, nationality, personality, charm, rhetoric style, experience or language skills but here I’m talking about favor of God! FAVOR OF GOD! Are you listening?

New CEO! Genesis 41:41”And Pharaoh said to Joseph, "See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt." Bill Gates and Ballmer have led Microsoft since it’s founding in 1975, during the recent farewell speech at the company's annual shareholders meeting on Nov. 19, 2013, held for Steve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come To A Lonely Place

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2024

We tend in our enthusiasm to forget that WE are not the saviors of the world. The world already has one of those, and He is unmatchable.

Saturday of the Fourth Week in Course 2024 Today St. Mark’s Gospel interjects a short story about Jesus counseling His disciples how to be effective missionaries. ‘And he said to them, "Come away by yourselves to a lonely place, and rest a while."’ The great saints advise similar rest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:4-13, Psalm 119:9-14, Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Catholic

The State Of The Church - 2009 "The Year Of Joy"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 9, 2009

In looking backward and forward this message challenge the congregation to put Jesus FIRST, Others Second, and Yourself last.

STATE OF THE CHURCH 2009- “The Year of Joy” Philippians 3:10-15 * Welcome to 2009. As most know, today’s message will be a little unique if not unusual. Today’s message has more of a collective than personal message. However, the last part of this message will be highly personal. * The year 2008 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Ephod's Edge: David's Hidden Advantage In A Chaotic World - 1 Samuel 22:23-23:18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 18, 2025

David's success came from embracing the gift from God that Saul forfeited: divine guidance. Learn how you can embrace it too.

1 Samuel 22:23 Stay with me; don't be afraid; the man who is seeking your life is seeking mine also. You will be safe with me." 23:1 When David was told, "Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are looting the threshing floors," 2 he inquired of the LORD, saying, ...read more

The Wonder Of Matthew's Thanksgiving

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 18, 2005

This explains reasons, expressions & outcome of thanksgiving.

Theme: THE WONDER OF MATTHEW’S THANKSGIVING Text: Luke 5: 27-32 Intro. A. We understand that thanksgiving is our proper response towards the goodness of God. Thanksgiving is a celebration to express our praises to God for all that He has done to us. B. Because God is good all the time, we must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 14, 2007

Having a grateful heart opens the doorway to greater blessings from God.

God is so good, He loves to bestow His gifts upon His children. The Bible tells us that all good gifts come from God. If it’s good, then it’s from God. James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible