Sermons on Choosing Evil:

The Faith Of Abraham

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 17, 2011

Abraham had faith to see the Invisible, choose the Imperishable and attempt the Impossible.

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM In the year 1870 the Methodists were having their annual conference in Indiana. At one point, the president of the college where they were meeting said, "I think we live in a very exciting age." The presiding bishop said, "What do you mean?" The college president responded, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Cafeteria Christians

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010

Christians tent to want to pick and choose what Christianity means to them.

Cafeteria Christians I have pretty much had a problem understanding some people… Ok. Perhaps the problem is even larger. There a large groups of people I don’t understand. Women in general, teenage girls more specifically. People that believe that the Government should take ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007

Choosing to live lives pleasing to God, and what that will involve and look like.

For some it would be a big slice of chocolate cake, for others a bowl of yogurt. For some it would be mountain climbing, hang gliding or para-sailing, while others would prefer to stay indoors, working on their computer or watching television. For some it would mean playing sports, for others ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom: 2 Ways To Live Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

Wisdom is the key to life. Choose wisdom. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

It’s interesting how often in the Scriptures we find ourselves addressed as though we were walking along and had come to a fork in the road. Here we have to make a decision. Do we go right or do we go left? And so often the decision is a life changing one. Joshua in Joshua 24 tells the people they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Paul's Prayer For The Philippian Church #2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Paul prays that the church would choose excellence,integrity, and the fruit of righteousness.

#6 4-29-07 Paul’s Prayer for the Church of Philippi (2) Text; Philippians 1:9-11 Introduction; Summary: Paul was a man of prayer and he prayed for their spiritual maturity. That they would abound more in God’s love. III. Paul Prays that they would choose Excellence A. Excellence is built ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Limits Of Membership Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

Membership - choosing where to apply our freedom...To the kingdom of God.

Limits of membership In the past several weeks we have been discussing Christian freedom. We have examined Jesus’ and Paul’s words related to the subject and I have suggested that when each one speaks about Christian Freedom we can be sure that their use of the word is absolute…Free means free. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-6

Denomination: Congregational

Chosen To Soar Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2014

The Lord chooses Israel to be a Holy Nation. This is not a position of privilege, but one of responsibility.

Exodus 19:3-7, 20:1-17 “Chosen to Soar” INTRODUCTION They were an unremarkable people descended from a man and wife who have no other distinction than we know their names. The people had no notable culture and no great art work. They were broken and poor. Yet, they were chosen ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Comfort Vs Commitment

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2013

The Christian is called to choose commitment over comfort and convenience every time.

Comfort vs Commitment August 11, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Christian is called to choose commitment over comfort and convenience every time. Focus Passage: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction: The kids and I were watching a show on the Science ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

A New You For The New Year

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 5, 2014

A sermon designed to challenge folks to choose Jesus if they want a changed life.

"A New You for the New Year" 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. INTRODUCTION: What do you think of when a new year comes around? Is it weight loss or a new hairdo or a new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Daughters Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 18, 2010

Lot's daughters get desperate and choose the wrong way to get a valentine.

"Valentinus was the name of a young man who lived in Rome during reign of Claudius II when Christians were being persecuted. Although he was not a Christian, he helped them, but he was caught and put into prison. In prison he became a believer in Jesus. Because of this, Valentinus was condemned to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:30-38

R U A Treasure Hunter Series

Contributed by Tim May on Dec 29, 2014

Someone else is receiving a blessing if you choose to bury your treasure.

Do you know where the most expensive piece of real estate on this planet is located? Cemeteries. 6 feet into the ground is buried all kinds of treasure. Dreams that were never pursued, books that were never written, songs that were never sung, inventions that were never pursued, churches that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Methodist

Anti-Semitism Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2022

The British have a condescending saying: “How odd of God to choose the Jews.”

The British have a condescending saying: “How odd of God to choose the Jews.” They sneeringly look down on God’s chosen people. Yet God’s choice is not odd. The Jews chose God. And through them came our Savior. Some people deny that Jesus was Jewish; the idea that Jesus was a Jew is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-25

Denomination: Congregational

Our God Is Wise! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 3, 2021

We have two wisdoms to choose, and which one will you follow?

I just heard the song on TV, "Our God is real!" Yes, He is, as He has showed to us many times His wisdom in His presence in our , showing us that He is Able, in His Beauty, that He Cares, and Delights, Eternally, He is our Father in Heaven, and singing Hallelujah,, giving to us His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rest In The Lord

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 31, 2017

When we choose to follow Jesus, we have peace with God.

Rest in the Lord July 30, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we choose to follow Jesus, we have peace with God. Focus Passage: Matthew 11:28-30 Supplemental Passage: Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's Favor

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on May 22, 2025

God loves us so much that he chooses to Favor us.

God is a good God and loves us all so much that He had to send His only Begotten Son to save us all from the kingdom of Satan and translated us into the kingdom of His Son Jesus Christ of Nazareth. We remember that He said in His word that He loved us even before we knew Him - 1 John 4:19. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11, Proverbs 18:22, Psalm 106:4

Denomination: Pentecostal