Sermons on Choice:

The Onion And The Apple

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 3, 2017

In life we go through seasons. Some seasons are hard and bitter. Some seasons are sweet and wonderful. We must realize our choices, attitudes and words have consequences. Consider the apple and the onion.

THE ONION OR THE APPLE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have an onion and a sweet apple in my hands as I begin. In the 1929 ROSE BOWL, a man became known by a new name: WRONG WAY ROY RIEGELS WRONG WAY was hit so hard in the football game, he recovered a fumble and he ran the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take Time To Listen When You Pray

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2015

For an athlete to excel in the sport of his or her choice they must submit to the physical disciplines that will prepare them for excellent performance. Likewise, to truly be followers of Jesus Christ, we must follow certain exercises and disciplines.

2-22-05 Title: Take Time to Listen When You Pray Text: “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” (Matthew 6:6) Bible Reading: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Limping Through Life With You In Mind

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

Jesus tells us to make decisions and choices with an eye toward how it will impact others in your life – spouse, children, family, neighbors, fellow church members, co-workers, people in the community.

Walkin’ with Jesus: Limping through Life with You in Mind Scripture Text: Mark 9.42-50 INTRODUCTION He’s talking about living in relationship with others!.. That’s-what Jesus is talking-about in this passage… Now, there’s a-whole-lot going-on here ~ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Nazarene

A Prophet Without Honor Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 17, 2014

Even when Jesus was denied in His own hometown, the mission of the Christian today is the same! Jesus commanded the disciples to GO and teach what they knew, and to show others that the choices they make today have consequences.

A Prophet with no Honor Mark 6:1-13 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - This is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hypocritical Argument Series

Contributed by Ron Henson on Jun 26, 2015

The most common argument against faith is the existence of suffering. If there was a God, there would be no suffering. This argument is hypocritical in that we choose suffering. God gave us the choice, and we chose suffering rather than bliss.

Suffering Romans 1:28 Introduction: 1. Atheists love to play this card, it is their trump card • The Problem of Evil takes the following form: A God that is all powerful would be able to prevent evil and suffering. A God that is all knowing would know that evil and suffering happen. A God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Herod, Dead Babies, And Hope Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2017

There was a time in the seventies of the last century when Catholics seemed to stand alone among the Christian churches in their condemnation of abortion. Now they often stand with us outside the abortion mills and pro-choice lectures, praying.

Feast of the Holy Innocents 2017 Reformation/Revolution I don’t think it is possible to read or hear the account of the flight into Egypt and the intentional murder of an unknown number of children by Herod dispassionately. St. Matthew, writing at least forty years after these events, is probably ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Catholic

Victory In Jesus Sermon V: The Final Battle Fought And Won Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 2, 2020

Choices in life define us in the present and determine our future. Choosing to believe in and proclaim our Lord's death, burial and resurrection is to be alive to God and to rest assured of the truth of His promises.

VICTORY IN JESUS: THE FINAL BATTLE FOUGHT AND WON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK On June 18, 1815, a watchman stood in the tower of England’s Winchester Cathedral gazing anxiously out to sea. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-40

Get It Right Sermon Iv: Living Out Of Reverence For Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 30, 2020

How we Christians approach living the rest of our days with reference to our personal relationships matters - if we truly desire to reverence God via wise choices that lead to acceptable, appropriate behaviors.

Living the Rest of Our Days Out of Reverence for Christ “Only one life, ‘twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.” At the time I first heard this slogan, I of course had no earthly idea how long my life would last; gave it no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Predicting The Future

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 2, 2023

Predicting your future can be done when you choose between Light and Darkness. A life with Jesus or a life with Satan. Jesus' choice was Satan or God. Good thing he selected God!

Predicting the Future John 12:26-37 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 12:27 “Now My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say, Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour. 28 “Father, glorify Your name.” Then a voice came out of heaven: “I have both glorified ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Making Life Beautiful

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Mar 11, 2023

Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

1. EAT WITH ENJOYMENT • “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks. • Food and drinks are necessity and essential for us to live. • Eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures. • Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 12I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

The Fall Of Man Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 21, 2022

God made Adam and Eve with a will to make a choice. They had the option of obeying God and his command or disobeying. The pull or lure to disobey is temptation. The temptation and the fall began with the serpent luring Eve to disobey God.

The Bible records that the original couple Adam and Eve were deceived by Satan and sin marred God’s creation including mankind. The fall of man tells the story that is basic for the rest of the Bible. God’s plan to redeem fallen man. To save humanity lost in the fall. We are looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That’s Sincere.

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Mar 9, 2022

If you had a choice to defile your body by eating from a table filled with defiled food or starve and obey God? The young men in your hearing had to face that decision in front of the Persian king.

If you had a choice to defile your body by eating from a table filled with defiled food or starve and obey God? The young men in your hearing had to face that decision in front of the Persian king. God Brought Favor for You. Daniel had made up in his mind that he would not eat the King’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Refusal Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Feb 7, 2026

This sermon analyzes Moses' deliberate choice to reject his royal status and the temporary pleasures of sin, illustrating that true faith calculates the reproach of Christ as greater wealth than all the treasures of the world.

Introduction: The Prince Who Walked Away Most people spend their entire lives trying to get what Moses was born with. He had it all: the finest education, unlimited wealth, political power, and the prestige of being the adopted grandson of Pharaoh. He was a prince of Egypt, living in the lap of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

I'm All Out Of Options

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 29, 2025

We like having choices, but how we find God is not one. In Naaman's story and Luke 9 we find we can only come to God the way He chooses.

All Out of Options Good Morning. Today we have 2 lessons about making a Choice to either follow God, or not. …And we like having choices, but we are not always good at actually executing on them. Steph shared a picture of a child’s menu, where all the meals were renamed “I don’t know,” “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Anglican

Kiss The Son Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 19, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 2 contrasts the futile rage of a rebellious world with the unstoppable authority of King Jesus, presenting the urgent choice to either face His judgment or find blessed refuge by surrendering to His rule.

Title: Kiss the Son Text: Psalm 2 Introduction: If you read the news or simply look at the world around you, it is easy to feel that everything is spiraling out of control. Nations rage against one another. Leaders plot and scheme. In boardrooms and in classrooms, the authority of God is mocked, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist