Sermons on Choosing Jesus:

The Story Of Esau And Jacob - Why It's Destructive To Hold A Grudge

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 8, 2013

For those of us who have or maybe are holding grudges now, I hope you understand how destructive it is for you. It's impossible to love those you hold a grudge against.

Have you ever held a grudge? I have. I was once accused of plagiarizing material I wrote for a small group study. The person who accused me wanted to fire me, but, didn't have the authority himself to do it, so he tried to diminish my character by accusing me of stealing my material. I have to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Chose David (1 Samuel 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 11, 2025

Why does God choose one and not another? Let's look in 1 Samuel 16.

Did God choose the least likely son of Jesse according to human reasoning? Are those God chooses often deemed unlikely by the world? Do we judge by outward appearance, or the heart? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 16. How did God assign Samuel to anoint a replacement for Saul? Does wisdom often mean ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lions In Daniel's Den Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 17, 2006

Daniel was now facing his toughest test yet. In our study of this test I want you to see two very important truths that are meant by God to help you through the tests that you will inevitably face in life.

Scripture Today I would like to conclude my sermon series in the book of Daniel. Actually, I am concluding my sermon series at the end of chapter 6. The reason I am not carrying on with chapter 7 is because Daniel 7-12 deals with various visions that Daniel had. There is no unified consensus as to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding The Proverbial Friend

Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 29, 2015

Using mainly the book of Proverbs this is a topical message about what to look for in choosing our closest friends

Finding The Proverbial Friend Introduction: In a survey of more than 40,000, Americans said these were most valued in a friend. 1. The ability to keep confidences 2. Loyalty 3. Warmth & Affection. In this digital age of smart phones, iPods, and computers, it is easy to lose that much needed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Rejected By His Own People The Jews

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 12, 2013

However, we must ask the question, “Why do people not believe in Jesus as the Messiah and personal Saviour” particularly when they know the facts and choose not to believe? I hope the gospel message this morning helps to answer that question.

1 Intro At school nowadays us teachers get more than our share of abuse for the pupils. Most of it goes over my head, but now and again something minor gets through, and it hurts. Last week I heard some of the pupils talking, and I was meant to listen, and what they were saying was, “Stop ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal

The Jesus That I Know

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on May 19, 2010

Get to know Jesus through His words and actions. See the Messiah, The God of love, compassion, and even His judgment. Learn of the Jesus who loved us in word and deed and the terrible price He paid to bring us salvation.

I. Introduction There are many opinions on who Jesus is, and most of them are wrong. -Jesus is not just a prophet (that is what Islam teaches). -Jesus is not one of many Gods (that is what Hinduism teaches). -Jesus is not brother to satin (that is what Mormonism teaches). -Jesus in was not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Was Generating Something

Contributed by Greg Carr on Apr 15, 2011

Jesus generated a lot of different feelings and actions. In this message we look at the triumphal entry into Jerusalem to see 5 things that Jesus generates in us.

Everyone knows what it is like to ride on a roller coaster; the ups and the downs and the turns and the loops. A roller coaster can be fun and exciting and it can be terrifying and cause anxiety. When I was younger I would love to go on a roller coaster. The faster it was the better it was. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blind Can See!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 24, 2012

We all have been blind before, but some people choose to stay that way.

John 9:1-41 Verse 1-Blind From Birth-It would be bad never to see a sunset, or a sunrise, or the turning of the leaves in the fall, to see your spouse’s face, or child, grandchild, and as bad as that is, not seeing Jesus for who He is, and what He offers, is far worse! 2 Cor. 4:4- whose ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Hard Way Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2020

Choose love and so choose life!

The Hard Way (Matthew 7:12-14) Lee Strobel asks us to imagine a daughter and her boyfriend going out for a Coke on a school night. The father says to her, “You must be home before eleven.” It gets to be 10:45 p.m. and the two of them are still having a great time. They don't want the evening ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Is The Treasure Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Sep 25, 2009

In order to worship God properly we must have a correct view of Him, He must be a treasure to us

The God Gene: How Faith Is Hardwired into Our Genes, by molecular biologist Dean Hamer. Hamer says. "I think we follow the basic law of nature, which is that we’re a bunch of chemical reactions running around in a bag." This Psalm was written in a time of urgent need; it opens in the form of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Six Biblical Principles For Christian Voters

Contributed by George Bannister on May 21, 2008

This is a message dealing with the responsibilities of the Christian citizen as a voter. Vital principles that should govern Christian political decisions and activities are discussed from a Biblical perspective.

TITLE: “Six Biblical Principles For Christian Voters” TEXT: Matthew 5:13-16 ETS: Believers are to influence their society for Christ. ESS: Believers should follow Biblical principles in fulfilling citizenship duties. OSS: Believers will commit to vote on election day based upon Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

You Need To Make A Choice

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jun 30, 2015

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE

YOU NEED TO MAKE A CHOICE JOSH. 24:14-15 1. INTRODUCTION. LIFE DEMANDS THAT WE MAKE CHOICES. WE CAN CHOOSE TO WORK OR NOT TO WORK. WE CAN CHOOSE TO BE LAZY OR ACTIVE. WE CAN CHOOSE TO MARRY OR REMAIN SINGLE. WE CAN CHOOSE TO BE SWEET OR WE CAN CHOOSE TO BE SOUR. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTER, GOD ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Shepherds? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 1, 2019

Christmas eve message. Why did God choose the outcasts of society to make the grand announcement of the Savior's birth?

Missing the Big Story: 115 years ago this past month, On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. The flight lasted 59 seconds and travelled 850 ft. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message home -- WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Name You Can Trust Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 20, 2025

That’s the image Jesus chooses—God isn’t placing you down the street, He’s building you into His house. This isn’t an apartment, a tent, or a hotel, but a home – a permanent home. This is a place where you belong. God’s children live in God’s house.

Anxiety in our culture is pervasive. Anxiety is now the most common mental health disorder in the U.S. About one in five people you’ll see on any given day deal with anxiety.1 Find John 14 if you will. In a time where there are rising crime rates, rising costs of living, international crises, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Choices We Can Ever Make

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2016

1. Choose the right priorities. 2. Choose the right place. 3. Choose the right people. 4. Choose the right Provider.

The Best Choices We Can Ever Make Ruth 1:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 17, 2015 BACKGROUND: *All of us make choices in life, and when you think about it, it's amazing how many choices we make every day. I am so glad that you chose to be here with us this morning. You ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist