Sermons on Choosing Joy:

Choosing The Correct Carrier Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

1st message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "Our Father in Heaven..."

“Can You Hear Me Now? Good!” - Week 1 “CHOOSING THE CORRECT CARRIER” MATTHEW 6:9a & GALATIANS 4:6-7 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES: Like millions of others, I have a cell phone. In fact, our family uses them almost exclusively for our long distance needs, which comes in handy with two of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian Church

Choose The Right Woman Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Oct 3, 2005

The choices we make demonstrate our how much we want to be like Jesus

• Proverbs, like life, is all about the choices we make 1:7 There is the Lord’s way and the fool’s way 8:13 The Lord’s way hates evil 9:10 There is no wisdom without first acknowledging God’s sovereignty 14:27 The Lord’s way saves us from death 19:23 The Lord’s way leads us to life • As ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

America Must Choose

Contributed by Dale Bird on Jun 29, 2004

Just as Joshua confronted Israel, Christian Americans must Choose as did Israel - Will we committ?

We all face choices every day. Some choices are big and some are small. Some choices have only a limited effect while others may affect the course of our entire lives and the lives of others. Today as Americans, and as Christians we continue to be called to choose. The days of free choice are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choosing God's Direction

Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 21, 2004

"Why did I do something even though I knew what the outcome would be?" Even though I knew what direction God would want me to go, I continued to move in the direction I knew better than to go.

I was asked a question the other day and, as I was seeking the answer, God brought me to these verses. The question was, "Why did I do something even though I knew what the outcome would be?" Even though I knew what direction God would want me to go, I continued to move in the direction I knew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose New Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This sermon gives 4 reasons why it is wise to choose to live life God’s way.

January 21, 2001 Deuteronomy 30:11-20 “Choose New Life” INTRODUCTION This morning, I made a choice. I chose to heed the warning of the alarm clock and get out of bed. Then, I chose what clothes to put on for the day. I chose what to eat for breakfast or whether or not to eat breakfast ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Church Leaders

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: If church leaders are selected properly, the voice of the people is the voice of God.

Thesis: If church leaders are selected properly, the voice of the people is the voice of God. Intro.: 1. At some point in the life of a church new leaders must be selected. The question is always how. a. Existing leaders select men & present for congregation to ratify. b. Does not work in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Choosing Other Rivers

Contributed by Cedrick Hamner on Oct 18, 2000

Naaman thought his help could be hindered by location.

Naaman thought his help could be hindered by location. Naaman was looking for hocus pocus instead of holy power Naaman desired hygene instead of healing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Choosing To Make A Difference

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 27, 2005

Our lives have purpose and we’re called on to choose that purpose.

Choosing to Make a Difference with your Life Cornwall November 13, 2004 Franklin Graham grew up as the oldest son of the famous American evangelist Billy Graham. From the time he was little, Franklin was seen to be his father’s obvious heir. He was told over and over again by family, friends, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose Ye This Day

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 25, 2002

Why do we give an invitation? Here are three reasons...Three invitations really.

A man stepped up to the first tee to begin his round of golf. He teed up the ball, took a mighty swing and missed the ball, but hit a rather large ant hill; ants, parts of ants, turf and dirt scattered everywhere. He swung again, missed the ball again, making thousands more ant widows and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: United Methodist

230 - Choose To Lose Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Aug 24, 2002

A great paradox in the Christian walk is the more we lose, the more God wins.

Sermon Study 230 – CHOOSE TO LOSE (1) CHOSE TO LOSE – YOU WILL FIND Mat 10:39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. ILLUST: One evening a woman was driving home when she noticed a huge truck behind her that was driving uncomfortably close. She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Baptist

This Day You Choose

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 28, 2008

This message deals with choices

This Day You Choose Joshua 28: 7-15 This is Joshua’s farewell speach and he urges Israel to stay passionately committed to God’s Faithfulness. He warns Israel disodedience and concluded, "But As For Me And My House We Will Serve The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose Your Weapons

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 9, 2011

You have been given all you need to defeat your enemy on every front.

September 11, 2011 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Title: Choose Your Weapon 10 years ago the World Trade Centers were attacked and 2977 people became victims of a terrorists attack that rocked the world. All this was done in the name of a false religion ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choose The Blessings Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

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

Scripture: Leviticus 26:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Why Choose Life? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 28, 2010

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

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing The Life Above Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010

Jesus teaches the following: You are looking at the micro and missing the macro; spiritual dimension to life, and if we can become right with that realm we can live fully in this world for our years and then forever. Unless we are born from above… born sp

[Recap –Nicodemus, a religious leader, comes to Jesus at night, and is told “no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”] Nicodemus Seen Jesus… but his religious understanding is making it hard to understand. The greatest confusion which the enemy of our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational