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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Part Three - Choosing Service Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 20, 2009
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     | 4,561 views

    There are responsibilities that go along with church membership....serving as Christ served is one of them.

    10The children of God and the children of the devil are revealed in this way: all who do not do what is right are not from God, nor are those who do not love their brothers and sisters. 11For this is the message you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 12We must not be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Choosy Fathers, Choose Jesus

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 588 ratings
     | 36,506 views

    “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”

    CHOOSY FATHERS, CHOOSE JESUS JOSHUA 24:14-18 Text: 24:15 (v. 15) And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Joy Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 20, 2021
     | 16,294 views

    This short series discusses the power of Joy - God's joy. There is a unique difference between joy and happiness. Joy can sustain us and dwell within us despite all circumstances we face while happiness cannot not.

    The Power of Joy Part 1 Scripture: Proverbs 13:22; 15:13; 17:22; First Thessalonians 1:6 The title of my message this morning is “The Power of Joy.” It was my desire to cover the topic in one message but there is too much information for me to cover in just one message so we will see how it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing To Believe: The Ultimate Nourishment SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 617 views

    A sermon about the pivotal decision to embrace faith and the spiritual sustenance it provides.

    In 19th Century China, there were people who attended church solely because they were hungry for physical food. They converted to Christianity and became active members as long as their material needs were met. However, once their circumstances improved, they drifted away from the Church. These ...read more

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    Choosing Jesus Over Distractions SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 904 views

    This sermon explores the challenge of distractions in our pursuit of a relationship with Jesus, using the story of Mary and Martha as a guide.

    Are You A Mary or A Martha? Now as they were traveling along, Jesus entered a village and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord's feet, listening to His word. But Martha was distracted with all her preparations, and she came up to ...read more

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    "choosing To Forgive"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 13, 2021
     | 2,743 views

    A sermon about the hard work of forgiveness.

    “Choosing to Forgive” Matthew 18:21-35 Ever have one of those days, months or years when nothing seems to go right? I mean, it’s like, no matter what you do somebody is mad at you. And you really are trying as hard as you can, but it only seems to make things worse. What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Choosing What Really Matters

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 6, 2025
     | 212 views

    As believers—especially in this fast-paced generation—we must constantly evaluate whether we are distracted or devoted. It’s time to choose what really matters: the presence of Jesus and His Word.

    CHOOSING WHAT REALLY MATTERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:38-42 "Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Choosing Hope Over Happiness Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,185 views

    God offers a future and a hope to all who trust in him more than we treasure earth’s rewards.

    Scripture Introduction In his old radio show, Thru the Bible, J. Vernon McGee said, “The Book of Ruth is a pearl in the swine pen of the judges.” I’m not sure I would say just that, but these people did live in the time of the judges (about 1100 B. C.), which were not the best years for Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Which Would You Choose?

    Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,452 views

    It's better to keep our trust in the Lord than to have to play "Let's Make a Deal" with God like David did.

    What Would You Choose? Sunday, January 09, 2011 - AM By Pastor James May David was known as a man after God’s own heart. What a wonderful thing it would be to know that God though of each of us in the same manner. I believe that I am looking out over a lot of people in the church who fit ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Choose To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 1, 2019
     | 3,171 views

    Children's sermon about making excuses not to follow Jesus when he calls

    Luke 9:51-62 We heard in the Gospel reading that Jesus was heading toward Jerusalem with a group of his disciples. He was determined to go to Jerusalem, and wasn’t going to let anything stand in his way. Do you know why he was headed to Jerusalem? (pause) You are right. Jesus was headed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Choose Who You Will Serve Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 25, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,438 views

    In the New Testament the word Disciple is used to describe the people who are committed to following Jesus Christ. To be a true disciple of Jesus requires real commitment.

    So, my first sermon of 2016, let’s start with a question: Does life get in the way, or do you let life get in the way? I sit in church and I listen to the message, sometimes I enjoy it, sometimes I find it boring. I love to hear of the miracles that Jesus did and I love to hear about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joshua Took Seven Steps’ We Need To Look At.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 16, 2019
     | 6,178 views

    Look at these step's and see who you stand.

    Joshua took seven steps’ we need to look at. Joshua 24: 1. Commanding Ver. 14 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jun 28, 2012
     | 6,097 views

    what is it to be free?

    Freedom 1.We must know how to be free John 8:31-32 31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 2.We must choose to be free Joshua 24:14-15 14“Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Going To Choose?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    Communion Meditation for Sunday, November 4, 2007

    Slide 1 Last week I said that we never give up the ability to choose; that it is always present in every life circumstance. Now granted there are times in a person’s life and some of us have experienced this, when a loved one has been incapacitated and someone else, usually a designated person, has ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Choosing What Matters Most Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,939 views

    The major challenge facing people should have been what to do with all the leisure time provided by our technological advances. Instead, technology has been more of an enemy than an ally. It only enabled us to do more. Thus, most people are busier than ev

    Choosing What Matters Most When You’re Running on Empty Luke 10:38-42 How many of you consider your lives less busy than they were a few years ago? Raise your hands. How many of you consider your lives just as busy as a few years ago? How many of you consider your lives to be busier than a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist