Sermons on Choice:

Setting Up Your Retirement Plan

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

what Jesus says about laying up treasure

"Setting Up Your Retirement Plan" Matthew 6:19-34 6\8\97 Intro: When people choose a job these days, one of the most important questions is "What kind of pension plan is included?" Americans have devoted great energy to planning ahead so we can enjoy all of the benefits of retirement. A number ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessed Father

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

There is no way to fully describe the impact that Godly fathers can have on their children or on their church

The Blessed Father Psalm 1:1-6 June 19, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers here this morning! How many of you have seen Star Wars III? All of the Star Wars movies center around the life of one main character, Anakin Skywalker. Episode three tells the story ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Marks Of An Unhealthy Family" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Jan 22, 2005

This is another sermon in a series on "spiritual" health. This sermon takes a very pointed look at the state of the Christian family and challenges the believer to bring their family completely to the Lord.

“The Marks of a Spiritually Unhealthy Family” Mark 9:14-27 MK 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Virtuous Cycle Series

Contributed by Kevin Purcell on May 24, 2005

This sermon focuses on Acts 4 but covers chapters 2-4 as it shows how the Christian life goes in a cycle from Spiritual Fulfillment to Ministry to Opposition to Decision whether to quit or continue on back to Spiritual Fulfillment.

A Virtuous Cycle Acts 4:1-31 Introduction During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking like the bedraggled Hanks in the movie, the FedEx ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 8:18-27 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 2, 2007

Romans 8:18-27

Romans 8:18-27 18I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. 20For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Worship With Integrity

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 5, 2008

Worship of God has been described as the chief end of man’s existence. In order to be effective, however, man must worship God with integrity. That means we worship Him with our entire life and person and not simply out of ritual or habit. True worship c

HOOK: Let me ask you a question: Why are you here tonight? Several layers to the question: Why are you here tonight? Why are you here tonight? Why are you here tonight? Man is a religious being. We live in a religious society. For all that religion, society isn’t much different or changed. To ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Child Protection Services

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Jan 25, 2008

Child protection agency workers visit homes to make sure that children are well taken care physically and mentally. But we still find lot of families in turmoil because of kids that are out of control. They might be in good standing according to the child

Child Protection Services Children born in United States mostly get excellent medical and parental care. Government mandates use of car seats to make sure that the child is well protected during transportation. Regular doctor visits ensure that appropriate vaccinations are taken and the growth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Undivided Heart

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

How we tend to have divided hearts, and how God wants us to be single-hearted for him.

The Undivided Heart (Bishopsgate, 10/99/00) 1. Introduction- discrimination; the Internet (my U6, search for ‘God’); saying ‘no’ to things- deselecting is harder than selecting; every choice you make, there are ten you don’t- imperative to get it right, then? How can we? How do we know what to say ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus The Son Of God? Series

Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Mar 24, 2004

A basic exposition of the famous C.S. Lewis quote of Jesus being Lord, Liar or Luntic.

Harrison Christian Church ¡§Is Jesus really God¡¦s son?¡¨ Robbie Phillips [03/14/04] Introduction 1. Jesus had 12 disciples, yet notice he wasn¡¦t one of them...[As God is to Israel, so Jesus is to the Christians--[not a member of the group, He¡¦s forming it] 2. Jesus calls John the Baptist the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Keys To Living In Resurrection Power Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 10, 2004

This is the third in a series of messages looking at the days surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. This studies the resurrection as it applies to living each day.

The Passion Pt 3 Five Keys To Living In Resurrection Power Matthew 28:16-20 In the weeks leading up to Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday – I shared with you the first two installments of a series called The Passion. I want to conclude that series today. One of the main points that I wanted to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: *other

Asking For One Thing

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004

This sermon encourages the hearer to be a "one-thing" person. Can be used as a baccalaureate message.

“ASKING FOR ONE THING” Ps. 27 INTRO – If you could ask God for just one thing, what would it be? - Might be that you would ask God for a loved one, family member or friend, to be healed of some sickness or disease; - Might be that you would ask God for someone you know might be saved; - Might be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word: The Strainer Of Truth Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2011

The Scriptures do not address all eventualities or issues; we still must use godly wisdom to fill in the cracks. Nonetheless, God's true will always passes the Scriptural strainer.

God's Word: The Strainer of Truth (Acts 15:6-18) 1. I have only made applesauce once in my life, and that was a month or two back when the Newells brought all those apples to church for all of us. 2. I made sauce the easy way; I had a press down apple corer / section maker, and then threw the apple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:6-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Answer To The Question

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011

This looks at the parable of the Good Samaritan in a whole different light

The Answer to the Question Luke 10:25-37 Introduction I want us tonight to allow the Holy Spirit to open our thinking and get outside of our box We are going to look at the parable of the Good Samaritan…many of you know this story and even taught it We’ve been taught to be like the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

To Love Like A Child Of A King

Contributed by Tammy Hardwick on Feb 23, 2014

LOVE it is God's GREATEST action but Satan would have you believe it is just a passing emotion. A look into 1 John 3: 11 - 24 and John 13: 1 - 15

1John 3: 11 – 24 READ To Love Like Jesus, what does this even mean? I dont know about you but every I think about how Christ has and does love me I am completely blown away how do I love like that? Sometimes it is hard enough to like a person ... but to love them? I dont know if you have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Vineyard

You Are A Beautiful Thing

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014

The One power that can free you from your sinful nature is not involved in your problems, because, you haven't decided to make Him your Savior. You are not designed for shame or regret. You are designed for power and a purpose.

The word 'slave' is terrible word with a horrible meaning. Today we don't use the word slavery as much as we use the word trafficking. But, it's the same thing. According to the UN 2.5 million human beings are bought and sold as property all over world. According to this same report 1.2 million ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ