Sermons on Choosing Joy:

Ichoose To Forgive Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 29, 2008

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. 1 – I Choose To Forgive I. Introduction Choosing may be the greatest power and privilege that we have as humans. It is this power that separates us from the Angels and animals. We are faced with multiplied thousands of choices during the course of our life. We face choices on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Fast That I Choose

Contributed by Donna Muise on Apr 18, 2007

The walk of faith is not for the faint of heart, but walk it we must if we desire to find the Lord’s favor.

THIS FAST THAT I CHOOSE Isaiah 58:1-12 “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry….” The walk of faith is not for the faint of heart, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Choosing Godly Friends

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on May 5, 2007

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

Scripture: Psalm 12:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose Faith, Not Fear

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 14, 2007

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

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

Choosing The Right Path

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jan 4, 2004

Choosing the right path is a brilliant move and an excellent display of one’s sound mind.

Our choices reflect our intelligence and reveal our hearts. What we choose today affects our life in the future. Our future will show what we have in mind and heart today. It’s a simple and clear principle of sowing and reaping. What we will reap in the future will surely uncover what we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:10-18, Psalm 37:23

Denomination: Baptist

Principles For Choosing Leaders Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 12, 2004

Leadership is the most important function in the church. The church will never rise above its leadership. Therefore, selecting the right leaders is vital to be an effective, Christ-honoring, and scriptural church.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 1:12-26 TITLE: “PRINCIPLES FOR CHOOSING LEADERS” INTRODUCTION: A. A man is driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just won’t leave him alone. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing The Good Portion

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 19, 2007

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

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Choosing A Bible Version Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 4, 2007

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

Scripture: Romans 3:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Choose The Lowly Place

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 6, 2007

Find your place in ministry. If you do not seek, you will not find.

Choose the Lowly Place Rev. Phillip A. Wright Luke 14:7-14 7 So He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose the best places, saying to them: 8 "When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Choose To Serve The Lord

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 31, 2003

Joshua, chose final words that focused the Israelites on one thing: make your choice - for God or against him.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Charismatic

Ichoose To Share Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 13, 2008

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

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing Allies Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007

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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose You This Day

Contributed by Toby Powers on Nov 11, 2006

Joshua preached the same as his mentor Moses that man must make a decision to serve God or the world, and the message is the same today. Who will you choose? The choice is yours to make.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org Choose You This Day Joshua 24:14-16 Intro: Joshua calls the people of Israel together right after they conquer Canaan and take the land. He puts before them the choice of whether they will serve the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-16, Joshua 24:1-30, Joshua 24:1-29

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