Sermons on Choosing Friends:

Sustained By Unrecognised Strength

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2025

God chooses nations just s He chooses individuals. God preserves those whom He chooses, holding them responsible to fulfil His will.

“Listen to me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been borne by me from before your birth, carried from the womb; even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.” [1] “Who makes you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Leading Of Christ Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 7, 2017

Our scriptures are unique in that Christ chose 3 of the 12 disciples to follow Him “into an high mountain apart.” One can only wonder why Jesus chose only 3…

THE LEADING OF CHRIST Being a disciple of Christ is very important to the Plan of God. Trying to navigate on your own (without God) can be a mistake. When my wife and I travel we usually take our Garmen Navigation and sit it on the dash of our car. We try not to get lost, but it happens… and it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Were You Chosen? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2015

1) Why God Chooses (Ephesians 1:3), 2) When God Chooses (Ephesians 1:4), 3) For What did God Choose (Ephesians 1:5-6)

There is a point in any group athletic competition when teams are chosen. Sometimes they are chosen by tryouts where coaches make the final selection. In impromptu games, there are often more casual methods. Sometimes captains are selected, and they pick the teams. Other times random numbers are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Other

Promises Series

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Dec 14, 2000

Choosing the promises to live by

I am really looking forward to Christmas. I saw the first Christmas items in the store this year at Sam’s Club in July. That was a little too early. But now, I am really looking forward to it. This kind of anticipation and excitement has been instilled in me every year. But this year, with a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Ways Of Living

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

Choosing our lifestyle.

TWO WAYS OF LIVING Psalms 1:1-6 INTRO: The key to fulfilling life’s purpose to glorify God is realizing that we are responsible to God for the conduct and direction of our lives. We are presented with a variety of options, but ultimately the choices are only two: God’s way or the way of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Insignificant People Doing Great Things

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 3, 2019

GOD CHOOSES THE SIMPLE

INSIGNIFICANT PEOPLE DOING GREAT THINGS TEXT: PROVERBS 30 :24-28 24 On this earth four things are small but very wise: 25 Ants, who seem to be feeble, but store up food all summer long; 26 badgers, who seem to be weak, but live among the rocks; 27 locusts, who have no king, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ephesians Series - Part 2 - Chosen In Him! Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 7, 2020

The blessing was according to the choosing!

Last time we noted that verse three begins what becomes a rather long sentence eulogizing God from verses 3 to 14 of Ephesians chapter one. In verse three Paul writes, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, Deuteronomy 7:6-8, 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Installation Service

Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Sep 17, 2003

A sermon for a friend’s installation service at a new congregation using a text that was one of his favorites.

Installation Service September 14, 2003 Ephesians 6:19-20 Introduction and remarks Eph 6:19-20 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Christ Or Jesus Barabas? Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Choosing that which is good for us.

Which Jesus do you want? Matt 27:15 You may notice a difference in this version of this account. On researching this passage I found that in many Ancient Greek manuscripts of this occurance Barrabas is given a first name and that name is Ihsoun (Jeshoun) which happens to be translated Jesus. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

A Bump In The Road Or A Blessing Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 9, 2009

This is the 11th sermon in the series, "Pot Holes". What type of friend are you and what type of friends are you looking for?

Sunday Morning September 13, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#11] A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR A BLESSING? 1 Samuel 19:1-20:42 Introduction: The older I get, the more that I realize what an impact our friends have on our lives. Our friends can either be a bump in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice: Life, Or Death

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011

Choose life in the Promised Land, and discover what waits for you on the other side of joyful reality

INTRO A number of weeks ago, I jokingly said that everyone in my family had a license for something in life. The one license my folks said was solely mine was the complaining license. Dad would say: “Stop your fussing;” and if I didn’t, he’d pick on me and saying: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Transformed By Truth: Unashamed And Decisive Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 5, 2024

Romans 1:16 and Joshua 24:15 challenge us to live out our faith boldly and make decisive commitments to God. Let’s explore how these timeless truths can transform our lives.

Transformed by Truth: Unashamed and Decisive Faith Introduction Today, we’re diving deep into two powerful Scriptures: Romans 1:16 and Joshua 24:15. These verses challenge us to live out our faith boldly and make decisive commitments to God. Let’s explore how these timeless truths can transform ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, Joshua 24:15, 2 Timothy 1:8, Matthew 6:24, James 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wisdom: What We Can Expect Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 31, 2016

Forewarned is forearmed. Wisdom not only guides us in our choices, it helps us anticipate what we may expect to see.

Wisdom: What We Can Expect (Proverbs 24:7-12) 1. A lot of times folks get very superstitious about finding God’s will. And, more often than not, they want God’s will to be their will, and somehow make it so. 2. By the time Bobby arrived, the football game had already started. "Why ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Steadfast Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 4, 2021

Throughout life, we will face some critical decisions just as Daniel's three friends did. If we choose to deny the Lord, we may escape the threats and the suffering for a brief time, but the day of us leaving this world will eventually come.

Last time we saw how Nebuchadnezzar had become emperor over a vast empire and was wondering how he could bring all the people together. He remembered his dream from years before and decided to construct a gold statue. Then he ordered the people as they hear the orchestra play, they were to bow ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Making An Impact For God Sermon Iv: True Humility Honors God By Choice Not By Chance Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 20, 2020

In times like these, when pressures are brought to bear on the committed by the uncommitted, mature Christians respond to challenging situations not with a coin toss but with sights set on God who gives grace to the humble.

HUMILITY THAT HONORS GOD HAPPENS BY CHOICE NOT BY CHANCE A coin toss to determine which football team will be the receiving team and which will be the kicking team is the method used simply because it gives both of the teams a 50-50 chance of winning ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37