Sermons on Choice:

Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

One of the most profound questions ever asked is the one Jesus asked His disciples.

Who Do You Say That I Am? The Book of Mark Mark 8:2733 I. Introduction A. One of the most profound questions ever asked is the question that is asked in our passage today. B. Who do you say that I am? 1. It is a simple question and yet the answer we give is far beyond simple. 2. What one believes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say That I Am? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

One of the most profound questions ever asked is the one Jesus asked His disciples.

Who Do You Say That I Am? Part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 8:27-33 I. Introduction. A. Answering the question that Jesus posed in the passage we are studying is one of the most crucial things you can do. B. Every one has an answer to this question ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Decision About Christ Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 16, 2011

Following Christ in His last days on earth.

The Decision About Christ Matthew 27:11-26 1. The Control (27:11-14) powerful testimony of Jesus A. The Asking (27:11a) truthfully; 1 Timothy 6:13 B. The Agreeing (27:11b) C. The Accusations (27:12a) Luke 23:5 1. Their Bare speech = empty talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Deliverance Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 24, 2011

Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

The Deliverance Of Christ Matthew 28:1-8 Introduction: Great event; 1 Corinthians 15:13-14, 17 A. Peter’s Preaching - Acts 2:23-24; 4:10; 1 Peter 1:3-4 B. Paul’s Preaching - Acts 13:30, 37; 23:6; 26:8 . 1 Corinthians 15:4; 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Live Wisely Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 23, 2011

Wisdom Psalms give concrete examples of how God wants us to live our life. If you live a certain way then this and this will happen. If you live a different way then something else will happen instead. Wisdom Psalms explain the consequences.

Learning How To Live Wisely Psalm 119:1-8 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading As we continue our series of sermons which focus on the Psalms we are going to turn our attention to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Take Hold Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Sep 28, 2016

Jesus has just said, "No one can serve two masters; you cannot serve God and money" (Luke 16:13). Then Jesus goes on to share his parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). Paul's words to Timothy (I Timothy 6:6-19) support Jesus' claim.

“Take Hold of Eternal Life” Amos 6:1-7; I Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 Proper 21-C, September 25, 2016 All three of the Scripture lessons read in our worship service this morning could easily remind us of that old adage: “You can’t have your cake and eat it too!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

"First Things First" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 17, 2017

Happiness is a choice. If you do not have it, it is no one else’s fault. It is because you have chosen otherwise. Arrange your priorities and choose the things that really matter.

“First things First” Philippians 1:20-30 Here we find the great apostle Paul in prison in Rome. There would be some similarities in prison in that day and today but certainly there are some differences as well. In Paul’s day, the prisoner was often shackled, in chains to a guard. This guard had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Purposing Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

Let me give you a life principle Commitments are not made in the heat of battle but before the battle begins. The decision not to defile yourself sexually is not made in the back seat of a car in the heat of passion… they are made before.

Purposing Daniel 1:18 605 BC – Babylon is new world superpower—King Nebuchadnezzar – Comes to Jerusalem, capital of Israel and defeats it but… Let’s it alone – except taxes and takes a few select young men of royal blood Puts them through intense deprograming ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 26, 2012

Those pioneers of faith are our examples. Persecution, assaults, mistreatment, affliction and even death; however, they kept the faith. Verse 19b ...I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Every person choses their own destiny;

Choose Life Deuteronomy 30:19NASB I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, Verse 19 again from the TM Bible- I call ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heed The Warning!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 18, 2013

You need to ask yourself the question…“Do I trust God?” Does your actions prove that you trust God?

Verse 1-6-Nebuzaradan-The Captain Of The Guard-He speaks about the events that has happened, God uses him as a mouth piece, we don’t know if he is a follower of God, but we know this much, he must have a lot of respect for Jeremiah to let him choose whether to go to Babylon or stay ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Choose To Stand

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS IS THE LAST IN A SERIES ON CHOICES WE MUST MAKE AS CHRISTIANS. WE MUST CHOOSE TO STAND FOR THE LORD IN A NON-CHRISTIAN WORLD, AND IN A WORLD WHERE MANY CHURCHES ARE WALKING AWAY FROM THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH OF THE WORD.

I CHOOSE TO STAND MATTHEW 26:24-35; 69-75 THE LAST CHOICE WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT IN THIS SERIES IS THE MOST IMPORTANT NEXT TO ACCEPTING CHRIST. THE CALL MUST GO FORTH FROM CHURCHES TO BOLDLY PROCLAIM AND LIVE OUR FAITH IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. TODAY WE ARE CALLED AS JOSHUA DID, TO STAND FOR THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:24-35

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Change Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015

When we talk about real change, we are talking about transformation. Like an artist who takes a blank palette and paints a beautiful picture—the end product in no way resembles the original.

“Keep the Change” Matthew 5:9 and Romans 12:1-2 I think we call all agree today that the Bible is an amazing book. 66 books, not written by one man, but 39 written over a period of 1500 years. And there is a thread that runs through the scripture from Genesis to Revelation that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Character Counts!

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 27, 2012

Don't forget who you are: a child of the King!

He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known. The unstated premise of this verse is that personal security is great blessing. It is a blessing to be able face the world directly, hold your head up high, and not be burdened by the worry of regularly, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Circumstantial Christianity

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 22, 2019

Situational Christians

“Circumstantial Christianity” Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go on. There is a great truth that I would like to bring out to you this morning, and that is beloved that Christianity is not based of how we feel it is based on truth and if you base ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:23-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 6, 2019

Do the rich go to hell and the poor to heaven? What determines our future status?

The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16: 19-31 This parable of our Lord, found in Luke 16, grows out of the reaction of the Pharisees to his story of the dishonest steward. The point of that was that our Lord emphasized and underscored the link between money and spirituality. He indicated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God