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"choosing To Forgive"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 13, 2021

| 2,875 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

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Choosing What Really Matters

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 6, 2025

| 666 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

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choosing Hope Over Happiness Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 18, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 6,435 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

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Which Would You Choose?

Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2011

based on 24 ratings

| 13,721 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

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Choose To Follow Jesus

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 1, 2019

| 3,264 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

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Episcopal

What Are You Going To Choose?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 3,894 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

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Choosing What Matters Most Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 10,406 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

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

Choose Faith Instead Of Fear Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 1, 2020

| 10,334 views

Every day we have a choice to either trust in God or to be overwhelmed with our circumstances. All through the day we can either believe that God is in control, believe that he is taking care of us, believe that God’s promises

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Choose Faith instead of Fear by Rev. Shine .P Thomas Are You Choosing Faith ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 9:28-29, Genesis 16:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choose Faith Instead Of Fear Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 14, 2020

| 5,216 views

Every day we have a choice to either trust in God or to be overwhelmed with our circumstances. All through the............

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Choose Faith instead of Fear by Rev. Shine.P Thomas Are You Choosing Faith ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25-26, Proverbs 4:23, Job 3:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why God Chooses Man?

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Sep 7, 2017

| 9,900 views

No man has the capacity to choose God. And none can explain why God makes choices in the first place. It follows that He must choose those that will show His praise and glory.

Chosen of God Text: Ephesian 1:1-4 Who can explain Christianity? Any man that claims to have the answer is grossly mistaken. Christianity that can be explained is not real but lacking the substance of truth. Christianity has a depth and height that no man can fathom. Moreover, today’s sermon is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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Choosing To Follow Christ With Baptism PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

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Explore and understand the depth of repentance, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and the purpose of baptism as interconnected aspects of our Christian faith, as illustrated in Acts 2:38-41.

Good morning, Church family! I'm so excited to share a message with you today about the power of repentance, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and the purpose of baptism. As we delve into Acts 2:38-41, we'll see how these three important aspects of our Christian walk are intimately tied together. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41

Topics: Baptism

Eagles Or Chickens - You Choose

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 21, 2005

based on 156 ratings

| 18,515 views

Do you want to scratch with the chickens or soar with the eagle - spiritually

Civic service NR 05-06-05 Soar with the eagle or scratch with the chickens Story: When I was living in Switzerland about 15 years ago there was a wonderful bumper sticker (I don’t know if you had it over here) – usually on the back of a Porsche - which said; “Do you want to soar with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Challenge Of Choosing The Greater Stewardship Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 1, 2010

| 3,913 views

The writer to the Hebrews set before his audience a deeper consideration of a confession of Jesus’ Stewardship. ’Christians’(traditionists), are encouraged toward a further consideration of their confession. The challenge of choosing the greater Steward

SERIES: The Careful Considerations of Our Christian Confession—Hebrews 3:1-6; 7-17; 3:18--4:11; 4:11-13; 4:14---5:11 The Hebrews writer pressed upon his audience to further consider the intricacies of their Christian confession. Christians, tempted by tradition, are encouraged toward a further ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Your Model (Church) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2004

based on 32 ratings

| 5,443 views

How do you measure the greatness of a church? Adapted from a sermon by John Maxwell.

Stewardship is a Choice Series II Cor. 8:1-5; 9: 6-15 January 11, 2004 * Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois (A message adapted from Dr. John C. Maxwell) Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: The card reads "Stewardship is a Choice: God has given me special gifts and resources to help ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing What Is Most Needful

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 24, 2003

based on 38 ratings

| 9,838 views

Special Quinceanera Message: Jesus has choosen what is most needful. He gives us the capacity to do the same. Because of this we get the miracle instead of a sermon.

It is truly a joy to be here – privileged to be a part of this wonderful celebration. Paola, we are here with your parents and with your friends and with your church family to thank God. It is through his grace that we can celebrate today. And our prayer today is that God may accompany you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-46

Denomination: Lutheran

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