Sermons on Choose Life:

Apollos The Eloquent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2017

Being eloquent isn't as important as who you are eloquent for.

Apollos the Eloquent Acts 18:24-28 Today we are introduced to Apollos, who would become part of Paul’s ministry team. But who was Apollos? Let us take a look at one of the major personages of the early Christian Church and from this learn what it means for us today. A little background ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

They Just Don't Preach Like This Any More Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2017

What message should the church be proclaiming today?

They Just Don’t Preach Like This Any More Acts 3:11-4:4 Martyn Lloyd Jones constantly reminded his parishioners in his sermons that the church did not suddenly arrive in the 1960’s, but has been around for two thousand years. He would recount all of the pundits of his day who tried to redefine the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Your State Of Mind? Are We Trying To Re-Define Truth?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 4, 2017

Few people can accept what a dangerous time we are experiencing: THERE IS A GREAT ATTEMPT TO TRY TO RE-DEFINE TRUTH according to popular opinion? We must live with eternities values in view for there is too much to gain to lose.

WHAT IS YOUR STATE OF MIND? SEEMS WE ARE TRYING TO RE-DEFINING TRUTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I use a bow and arrow. Have you ever heard of string slap? Launch and arrow and hurt your arm? STATE OF MIND? I DO NOT MATTER? WHAT I DO DOES NOT MATTER? OFTEN WE ALLOW OUR ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Philippians 25:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Caregivers And Grief

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 6, 2017

We need to yield productively to the grief process, taking care of ourselves as we do it (from Therese Rando in her book, “How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies", pgs. 252-256)

HoHum: Here’s a story from a telemarketer: “The other day I called a house and a real nice lady answered the phone, she was really helpful and friendly, she was the type of lady that helps a telemarketer get through a long day. After some pleasantries I asked if Mr. Smith was in, “I’m sorry”, she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get To Washing Those Feet! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

the lessons from Jesus washing the feet of His disciples

GET TO WASHING THOSE FEET! John 13:1-17 Lord, may our eyes see, our ears hear, and your words be written on our hearts. Amen Here, and throughout the Christian world, tonight we recognize the origin of two significant events in the life of Christ as we commemorate Maundy Thursday. One of them ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Romans 12:7, Galatians 5:13, Mark 10:45, Philippians 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Nine Fruits: Love Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Oct 28, 2015

A series on the Fruits of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Introduction: Fruit Illustration.... The purpose of both the fruit of the Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness Against Thy Neighbour."

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour."

Exodus 20 v. 12 -16 "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." James 3 . 1 - 13 1. THE PRINCIPLE OF HONESTY - "false witness" Prov 12 v. 22 "Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight." Psalm 101 v. 7 "He that worketh deceit shall not dwell ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-16

Denomination: Holiness

Achan's Sin

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Achan's Sin

Joshua 7 Achan's Sin 1. The Restraint Of Sin 4 So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai. 5 And the men of Ai smote of them about thirty and six men: for they chased them from before the gate even unto Shebarim, and smote them in the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

"It Pays To Obey"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

"It Pays To Obey"

II Kings 5:1-17 "It Pays To Obey" I. Naaman's Position 1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. (a) He was a Virtuous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Radical, Unconventional And Controversial - The Gospel Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Nov 6, 2015

What was the essence of the Gospel of the Kingdom? Jesus came preaching a gospel which cut across the norms of the day. He still proclaims a gospel that is radical, unconventional and controversial.

The Gospel of the Kingdom Matt 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people Ben Hur, Gladiators – epic Hollywood blockbusters depicting the glory and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Heart Of The Wicked

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 8, 2015

To show what's inside the heart of the wicked for GOD knows it clearly.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you wicked? No. Before yes. But now GOD has forgiven and cleansed me. 1 John 1:9 (Amplified Bible) If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just (true to His own nature and promises) and will forgive our sins [dismiss our lawlessness] and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Looking For A Man

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

GOD IS LOOKING FOR A MAN

GOD IS LOOKING FOR A MAN EZEKIEL 22 v.23 -31 v.30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. INTRODUCTION: God looks for men! (a) In Salvation God has been seeking for the souls of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Holiness

“becoming Kingdom People” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 9, 2015

In the confession of Peter, we learn how Christ calls us to tell others the way to enter the kingdom.

Our passage is well known to many of you. We read here about Peter’s confession of faith that Christ is the Messiah and our Lord’s declaration about how He will build His church. Let’s see what we can learn about becoming kingdom people as followers of Christ from this passage. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Until Then

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 14, 2015

The Ascension is Christ's exaltation and glory after His saving work on earth had been accomplished. It is the proof of His victory!

Until Then Acts 1:9-11, 2:1-8NKJ A young salesman was disappointed about losing a big sale, and as he talked with his sales manager he lamented, "I guess it just proves you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink." The manager replied, "Son, take my advice: ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel: Based On God’s Word Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 17, 2015

Paul demonstrates from Scripture that salvation is by faith not law. It is impressive when you consider Paul is using only the Old Testament Scriptures of Geneses, Leviticus, Deuteronomy and Habakkuk to establish that salvation is by faith.

A prominent Theologian was once asked, what is the deepest Theological truth you have ever come to understand. His response was, “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” The beloved children’s song reveals deep theological truth. Jesus loves me, and I know this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist