Sermons on Choice Of Attitude:

A Mind For Christ

Contributed by Charles King on Aug 5, 2023

A key verse in Paul's letter is Philippians 2:5, where Paul says we should have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. This verse serves as a model and a motivation for us to have the same attitude and perspective as Jesus in our relationships with God and with each other.

Title: A Mind For Christ The book of Philippians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the church in Philippi, a church that he founded and a church that loved and supported his ministry. In this letter, Paul expresses his joy, gratitude, and affection for the Philippians, and encourages them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

The Rewards Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 23, 2009

When we obey God, it does not mean everything will be fine, but it does mean God will see us through. Obedience is a choice we make. Be prepare to pay a price but it’s worth it. God will do His part; there is a divine partnership in obedience. Obedience

There is a similarity between this incident and that of Acts 4. • But this time it’s not just Peter and John being arrested, the whole group of the apostles were arrested for preaching the gospel. • Once again they make it clear that the necessity of their lives is to obey God, not men; therefore ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Forcing Of Sides Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003

Pilate did with Christ what millions do today: he was not against Him, but wanted to avoid the issue. When the pressure came, he had a choice. It is only under pressure that our true convictions surface.

Note: this is a bulletin insert I put in our bulletins to supplement the sermon; it contains much helpful information, so I have included it here before the sermon. Ed Pilate: A Friend to Caesar or Not? The year was 33 AD. Jesus had been arrested and illegally tried. From a human perspective, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Where To Go

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 27, 2007

Sometimes we see Christ as a street beggar, if we throw him some change, we expect him to rejoice. But Christ is not begging, he is giving a choice. Take me or leave me, it is up to you.

NO WHERE TO GO TEXT: JOHN 6:60-71 THEME: REALIZING THE NEED FOR JESUS. Sipping on Tim Horton’s coffee in New Minas, Stacey and I were having a spiritual conversion. I was a recent convert, having arrived back from Texas, freshly minted as a new Christian. Stacey a friend for years was a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Of Principle

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jul 22, 2006

In a society that makes choices based on feelings we need, now, more than ever before to return to our biblical principles. Our situations don’t dictate our decisions, our principles do!

How many of you would agree this morning that we live in a society that basis’ it’s decisions predominantly on feelings or emotions? Some of the most important choices that people make in a lifetime are being made on whether it feels good or not. For example, ‘I don’t feel happy in my marriage, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-10, Genesis 22:1-22

Why Do We Do The Things We Do

Contributed by Dan Swan on Sep 7, 2006

Sermon deals with the original sin (carnal nature) that is in one’s life. Subsequent to salvation, the Holy Spirit empowers us to not make the same choices and mistakes we’ve made in the past by being entirely sanctified.

Why Do We Do the Things That We Do? Sept. 3, 2006 AM Romans 7:7—8:14 (NIV) Key verse 7:15 Why do we do the things that we do? That is a good question. There are guidelines, rules, policies, practices put into place all around us. And yet when the desire comes to break one of them, we succumb to ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Other Face Of Fear

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 23, 2006

There will be times when anxiety and fear will come into our lives, it is then that we have a choice to make. We can choose to focus on the problem and be overcome with fear or we can choose to focus on God and our fear will disappear.

Theme: The Other Face of fear Text: Exodus 14: 11-12; II Timothy 1:7 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 22,2k6 Intro: What is Fear? A feeling of anxiety caused by the presence of nearness of danger, evil, pain etc. a feeling of uneasiness. Everyone knows what its like to be afraid. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sanctity Of Human Life

Contributed by Steven Pace on Apr 11, 2002

This is for pastors to use as it is my testamony... I end the sermon with a true story of my life... Please present this in Love... You see ProChoice or ProLife is not just a political issue with me it is my life...

Sanctity of Human Life Psalms 139:11-16 Tonight I would like to speak about the number 1 misconception in America today… The value of Life… Just how valuable is Life? On September 11, 2001 over 3500 lives were extinguished . They were future leaders of this nation, doctors who could have saved ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Motherhood And Mourning

Contributed by Eric Hanson on May 14, 2009

Many women have never been able to have a child. Many others have lost children to death or long term sinful choices. This mesage is designed to spotlight this painful reality, and open doors to help.

Motherhood and Mourning Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 10, 2009 • Those who have not been able to have children Proverbs 30:15-16. The barren womb is NEVER satisfied. I Samuel 1:1-11. • Those who have lost little ones in the womb or as babies Matthew 2:18 • Those who have lost their children later ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Challenge And Blessing To His People

Contributed by Greg Addison on May 19, 2009

This message was delivered at the Williams Baptist College commencment ceremonies for 2009. It is applicable for all christians. It is GOd’s instructions to His people challenging them to live as His people and the blessing that follow thata choice of fai

GOD’S CHALLENGES AND BLESSINGS FOR BELIEVERS Text: Deuteronomy 11: 26-32 Introduction Life naturally involves passing from one stage of life to another. Today as graduates, you are moving from one significant life stage into another. As you leave college, you are finally entering into the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Risen Christ Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009

Part 1 in series Waking the Dead. This message communicates three thoughts abou the resurrection. 1) We do not believe it was not metaphorical. 2) Resurrection is not against the laws of physics. 3) Ultimately, this is still your choice.

The Risen Christ Waking the Dead, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 11, 2009 Hey, Happy Easter everybody. I imagine that those of you who observed Lent this season have experienced blessing as a result. Some of you, too, are probably really looking forward to going back to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Get Up Or Give Up?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 21, 2009

When we articulate our past, we are getting ready for a repeat performance. The choice is ours ~ rehearse the past failures OR the past victories. David chose not to continue living in the past. Will you also take that step?

Opening illustration: A young gentleman walked into the church that we were attending and ministering at in Massachusetts. He had decided to finish his life that night. His life had been in the fast lane, nothing had come out of it. He had been in numerous relations and being a lorry driver he had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing Nobodies Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 1:26-31 regarding the foolishness of the choice of the Corinthians to carry out the gospel in the eyes of the world, and how God promises to use them to bring to nothing all the things that the world values

Text: 1 Cor 1:26-31, Title: Choosing Nobodies, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/18/10, AM A. Opening illustration: How many of you were the last to be picked dividing up teams in school. Could you imagine someone who deliberately chose all the worst players on the team? What if this team captain had the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Sting Or A Saint?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 24, 2010

An empty niche above the church door, made for a statue of a saint, but now containing a hornet’s nest, suggests the choice of letting our lives be empowered by God or letting the sting of death and disappointment take over.

The other day I was hauling in a load of stuff from my car. I came in the Aspen Street entrance to the building, the entrance nearest my office. For some reason, as I was carrying things through the door, I looked up above my head, probably to implore the Lord to give me an extra ounce of muscle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

Confession

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 3, 2010

God's first choice is to use goodness to lead us to Him, but if we insist, He will use judgment to bring us back to Him in repentance. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Confession Nehemiah 9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Confession.html Confession leads to Consecration, and ultimately to Celebration. If you were in Jerusalem at this time in our text you would have seen some very unusual sights, and heard some very unusual sounds. Like people in the streets ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-38

Denomination: Baptist