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  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Which Will We Choose? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,128 views

    Abram and Lot make different choices that reflect on their spiritual lives.

    Genesis 13 March 23, 2003 She’d cut off her nose to spite her face. I used to laugh when my mother would use that expression to describe someone who was so vindictive that they didn’t even care if they got hurt as long as the other person got what was coming to them. I say I used to laugh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    Choose You This Day Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,938 views

    First in series. Choosing our identity.

    "In Christ" "Choose You This Day" Joshua 24:13-18 Intro: Who is in control of your life? Simple question. Easy answer. "We’re in control" nobody forced us to be here nobody told us when to wake up nobody told us what to wear nobody told us what to eat for breakfast We are in control of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    I Choose To Be Free

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006
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     | 4,539 views

    This sermon deals with forgiveness as our road to freedom. (Video/audio version of this sermon available on our website at www.glenvillenewlife.com)

    I Choose To Be Free Genesis 50:15:21 Ephesians 4:29-32 Matthew 18:21-35 (I’m in debted to Andy Stanley from his Book "It Came From Within" for some of the general concepts listed in this sermon" "I also used a video clip on forgiveness from sermonspice.com to really introduce the message ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Having, Losing, Choosing

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 31, 2009
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    Whatever we think we possess can be lost. God gives it to us for only so long as we need it, but after that it becomes an idol. We must choose to give away time, talent, treasure for things that do last, and for life itself.

    Almost nothing that you and I count on to be permanent really is permanent. Almost everything that we think will last forever, it turns out, can be destroyed. Anything we have we can also very easily lose. We live in a monumental city. Capitol Hill, the monuments, the Federal Triangle, the White ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Ichoose To Share Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,095 views

    Choosing may be the greatest power and privilege that we have as humans. The power of choice separates us from the angels and animals. We are faced with multiplied thousands of choices during the course of our life. We are faced with easy choices, silly

    Pt. 3 – I Choose To Share I. Introduction We have been talking about the choices that we are faced with in life. Thousands if not millions of decisions must be thought through and made during a lifetime. Some choices are important . . . while some are trivial. For instance have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ichoose To Stand Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 27, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,602 views

    Choosing may be the greatest power and privilege that we have as humans. The power of choice separates us from the angels and animals. We are faced with multiplied thousands of choices during the course of our life. We are faced with easy choices, silly

    iChoose Pt. 4 – iChoose To Stand I. Introduction Our lives are marked by the choices we make. In a typical day, there are so many small choices that must be made. I chose to get up when the alarm went off. I chose to take a shower and fix my hair. I chose to wear clothes. I chose what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kerry Dunn avatar

    Choose Ye This Day

    Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Feb 23, 2011
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     | 4,934 views

    We the church must bring others to a decision.

    Choose ye this day scripture;Jos.24:15 I was talking to a man the other day about the Lord.He began to make excuses why he would not serve God.He being under conviction began to reason to me why he could not be a Christan.he said"i like beer i smoke having a girl friend and bad grammar was apparent ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stan Simonik avatar

    Choosing The Good Portion

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,205 views

    A slightly different twist on the familiar story of Mary and Martha. Using an analogy of Kentucky Fried Chicken, how do we act when life treats us to chicken wings? Have faith in God because He is bigger than our problems.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, when was the last time you brought home a family-size bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken? I imagine more people will be buying those again since KFC announced they no longer use partially hydrogenated fats for frying. What portion do you usually choose from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • George McLaughlin Jr. avatar

    Choosing Your Family Series

    Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,557 views

    This message explores the similarities and differences between the two families/races of mankind; those who are in Adam, and those who are in Christ.

    Outline for CBF October 4, 2009 Intro. Tell story of when I received a “gift” of used tea bags. Use this to explain the difficulty of comparing the two things which Paul compares in this text. I. Similarities between the “offense” of Adam and the “gift” (of Christ) A. Both have been brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Carlson avatar

    Choose The Blessings Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,154 views

    Because Christ paid your sin debt, you are able to avoid His judgment and experience HIS blessings.

    I. Understand your obligation to obey and reverence Christ. v. 1-3 A. God demands absolute allegiance (1-2). 1. Avoid all idols 2. Observe the Sabbath and reverence His sanctuary. B. God demands absolute obedience (3). 1. All the plans of life should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Why Choose Life? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 28, 2010
     | 3,942 views

    My message today is not given to support any political party but to challenge this congregation to look at what the Bible says about abortion and why we must choose life over death.

    Sermon: “Why choose life?" Series: Why? Today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday: Jan. 24, 2010 Thesis: My message today is not given to support any political party but to challenge this congregation to look at what the Bible says about abortion and why we must choose life over death. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Choosing A Bible Version Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,230 views

    This sermon explores how to choose a Bible version. It presents an argument for choosing an essentially literal translation of the Bible.

    Scripture The past few Sundays we have been looking at Romans 3:1-2. I would like to do so again today. The Apostle Paul asked, “What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision?” (3:1). How responded by saying, “Much in every way!” (3:2a). And then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    Choosing Allies Of Integrity Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    3rd in a series from 1 Timothy. While the world looks for certain attributes in its leaders, good church leaders are measured by completely different standards.

    Lessons for a Healthy Church Choosing Allies of Integrity 1 Timothy 3:1-13 Introduction: Spring is just 22 days away. Are you glancing at seed catalogs or wandering into the garden departments at the local stores to see what is being set out on display? Whether we are farming, planting a small ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Choosing Godly Friends

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on May 5, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 29,979 views

    Knowing how to choose friends is one of most important skills you’ll ever develop. Friends help shape your life because of their strong influence; therefore it is important to choose the right friends. In the Word of God, He shows us how to select friend

    Introduction · Knowing how to choose friends is one of most important skills you’ll ever develop. · Friends help shape your life because of their strong influence; therefore it is important to choose the right friends. · In the Word of God, He shows us how to select friend to be part of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Choose Faith, Not Fear

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,957 views

    The story of Lydia, who responded to Paul’s leadership by being baptized.

    Choose Faith, Not Fear Acts 16:9-15 May 13, 2007 Mother’s Day Today is Mother’s Day. It is a day that we are all familiar with because we all have had mothers at one time or another. I have a feeling (Now I could be wrong about this. Maybe other men don’t share my perspective. But I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist