Sermons on Choices:

1 Samuel Part 1 (Nasb), Means "asked Of God", Took Place Over 100 Years In Israel / Judah

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Apr 19, 2024

A prophet and judge: God's choice; Notes from biblegateway.com and Marilyn Hickey Ministries

"Samuel writes a prophetically oriented history of Israel's early monarchy. Because their sinful nature found it easier to follow an earthly king, the Israelites were reluctantly granted a monarch of their popular choice - but man's wisdom never exceeds God's wisdom, and this ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Christianity Is A Life-Changing Experience Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

You don’t have the power to believe in God, until you make a choice to believe in Him.

A. A CONVERSION EXPERIENCE 1. Conversion is one of the most misunderstood of all religious terms: a. Secular use: “Something that is changed from one use to another” ~Webster. b. Sports use: Extra point after touchdown. c. Math use: The reduction of a mathematical expression by clearing of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Nine?

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Oct 11, 2025

We all receive God's love and grace, but what you do with it is your choice.

“Where Are the Nine?” Introduction – A Lesson in Gratitude Let me start with a little story. A farmer once found an injured eagle lying in one of his fields. Its wing was broken, and it could no longer fly. The farmer gently took it home, wrapped its wing, and nursed it back to health. For several ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Salvation

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 14, 2004

When you look around at the religious world one soon learns that there are many ideas concerning the way of salvation. Some people encourage you to "Choose the Church of Your Choice," but do we really have that choice? The bible teaches that when one co

The Way of Salvation Ephesians 2:8¡X10 INTRODUCTION When you look around at the religious world one soon learns that there are many ideas concerning the way of salvation. Some people encourage you to "Choose the Church of Your Choice," but do we really have that choice? The bible teaches that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Steps To Forgiveness

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 15, 2014

When we find hate in our heart, it is simply a sign that we are going to need to forgive. Forgiveness doesn't make the other person right, it sets you free. For a believer , forgiveness is not simply the wisest choice, O Beloved, it is our only choice.

For Those that are not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Exodus 14:19-31; Psalm 114; Romans 14:1-12 and Matthew 18:21-35 A driver placed a note under the windshield wiper of his illegally parked car..... which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Lingering Gloom Of Sleeping In The Bed We Made Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2016

Our personal choices have consequences, some of them long-term. The choices groups or nations make also have consequences. Provoking God’s long-term discipline is a miserable experience, and sometimes the righteous have to experience it/w the unrighteous.

The Lingering Gloom of Sleeping in the Bed We Made (Psalm 74) 1. A blogger out west writes, “Today, I was hiking, and four miles away from my car and civilization, I tripped over a rock into a cactus. I used duct tape, which ripped all the hair off my arms and legs but ignored the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From The Rich Man And Lazarus (Luke, Part 8) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 13, 2022

Jesus often taught in parables and referred to them as such, but in this passage there is no mention of it being a parable ... this is the story of an actual event, and He makes it very clear that each of us has a choice on where we will spend eternity, because our life choices do matter.

Lessons from the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke, Part 8) Luke 16:19-31 Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for believers to explore -- We see Luke’s interest in humanity (it’s genuine, rem: career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how Jesus interacts with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus - Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 10, 2011

How often do we make our choice based on our immediate desire... So often we do that spiritually as well, and Jesus tells us in this passage that HE is the choice we should make, not the temporary satisfaction of our desires, but the eternal joy and life

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 3, 2011 Date Preached: March 6, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus - Bread of Life! Sermon Text: John 6:25-40 [ESV] 25When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Love Is A Choice Series: The 7 Most Important Decisions In Life Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 20, 2005

“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind . . . and thy neighbor as thyself” (Matt. 22:37, 39).

The world says “all’s well that ends well.” But to have a good life, “all’s well that begins well!” “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind . . . and thy neighbor as thyself” (Matt. 22:37, 39). Yesterday: your past decisions about people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Want Everyone To Be Saved? Understanding The Divine Love And Human Choice Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 11, 2025

The Bible presents a complex and nuanced portrayal of God's desire for humanity's salvation.

The Bible presents a complex and nuanced portrayal of God's desire for humanity's salvation. On one hand, Scripture affirms that God wants everyone to be saved (1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9). On the other hand, it also warns that not everyone will accept God's offer of salvation, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Solomon: The World's Wisest Made Bad Choices Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023

The desires of your heart are more important than your money. Your desires reveal who you are.

A. SOLOMON 1. Wisest. God asked Solomon in a dream, “Ask, what I shall give you” (1 Kings 3:5). “All Israel saw that the wisdom of God was in him to do judgements” (1 Kings 3:16). 2. Queen of Sheba. “I believed not … until I came and saw … behold half was not told me, thy wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1-2, Ecclesiastes 2:7-8, Ecclesiastes 2:11, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 2 – Is Abortion Solely The Mother’s Choice? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 26, 2024

We look at abortion here resulting from God saying to Jeremiah He knew him even before he was born. What is the Christian’s attitude to abortion? Despise not the youth in God’s work. God took up young Jeremiah.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 2 – IS ABORTION SOLELY THE MOTHER’S CHOICE? PART 2 – Jeremiah 1:4-8 CHAPTER 1 {{Jeremiah 1:4-5 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, “BEFORE I FORMED YOU IN THE WOMB I KNEW YOU, and before you were born I consecrated you. I have appointed you a PROPHET TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-8, Psalm 31:15, Psalm 139:7-12, Psalm 139:13-16, Job 31:13-15, Luke 1:15, Exodus 3:10, Exodus 3:13-14, Exodus 4:1, Exodus 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

15. David’s Anointing - God’s Choice (1 Samuel 16) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

When God chooses a leader, He looks not at appearances, but at the heart. His plans are always unfolding, even in quiet fields and unlikely places. While men elevate the impressive, God prepares the faithful.

David’s Anointing - God’s Choice June 4, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 16 When God chooses a leader, He looks not at appearances, but at the heart. His plans are always unfolding, even in quiet fields and unlikely places. While men elevate the impressive, God ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

"Taking A Trip Out Of God's Will--Where Does It Lead?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 20, 2003

God gives us choices so that our life can lead to a good journey and ending, blessed and productive.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 22, 2003 “Taking a Trip Out of God’s Will--Where Does it Lead?” Psalm 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have heard people say, “I didn’t have any choice in the matter?” Maybe you have made this statement yourself, “I didn’t have any choice.” When you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Spirit Decision Analysis - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 29, 2003

Following a painful experience ( job loss ), God lead me into a difficult choice; this decision is reviewed in the light of scripture.

The last message which I prepared for the PRAYER AND FASTING NETWORK was on "Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You? " ( see July, 2003 Issue ). This article was initiated by some words spoken by a man which I considered to be prophetic. A short time following at a different venue another man came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-18, 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational