Sermons on Choosing Peace:

Choosing To Follow Christ In Humility

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon is an exposition of Philipians 2:1-4 and touches on encouragement, humility, fellowship, and love.

Choosing To Follow Christ In Humility Philippians 2:1-4 1993 We are going to continue going through the book of Philippi ans this morning. The apostle Paul is in prison and one of the burdens upon his heart was the unity of the church. He appeals to them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 3: Choosing By Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 13: 5-18 1. Nephew. "And Haran (Abram’s older brother) begat Lot" (Gen. 11:27). 2. Dependent on Abram. After Lot’s father died, Abram took the position of spiritual head over Lot. 3. Wealthy. Lot got the family inheritance after his father Haran died. Apparently a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Your Path Carefully!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003

Paul shows us how important it is to keep on the right path by walking in the Spirit and being in the Word.

Ephesians 5:15-20 Pentecost 13 B Ephesians 5:15-20 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Choosy Fathers, Choose Jesus

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003

“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

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Your Model (Church) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2004

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

"How To Choose A Best Friend"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Nov 19, 2003

David and Jonathan were best friends. In their relationship we find what makes true freindships work. Who is your "best friend?"

Text: (1 Sam 18:1 KJV) And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s house. 3 Then Jonathan and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Your Children's Mother

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Marriage advice from Ezra

“Choosing Your Children’s Mother” Ezra 9-10 Intro: This morning, we come to honor our mothers. Hopefully not like the gas station, that put up the sign, “Free rose for Mother with gas!” Our mothers hold a special place in our hearts. For many of us, our mother is the one who first taught us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose Your Model (Personal) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 7, 2004

God has gifted us all differently-what we do with our gifts is up to us.

Stewardship is a Choice Series: "Choose Your Model" (Personal) 1 of 4 Adapted from Dr. John C. Maxwell January 4, 2004 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A How many would raise their hand and say, "I have special abilities, talents, resources, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Let You Choose

Contributed by Justin Snyder on May 17, 2001

God loves us enough to make our own choice about accepting him.

“I Will Let You Choose.” God’s Promise through the Two Crosses Tonight I would like to start off by telling you the story of Edwin Thomas, a master of the stage. During the later half of the 1800’s, this small man with a huge voice had few rivals. In London he won the approval ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Best: And Leaving The Rest Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Learning to look for God’s will

Let me share with you some statistics from 1992. The New Republic in its January 27 issue reported that the number of products in a typical supermarket in 92 was some 30,000. In 1976 it was 9,000. Likewise in 1992’s produce section there was 285 products while in 1975 only 65. My how our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Will Let You Choose

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 15, 2006

Two criminals were nailed to the cross beside Jesus. Both were close to Him, but responded differently and thus ended worlds apart. Blessings flow when we admit our mistakes and open our heart to God with faith. Choose wisely.

Calvary is the place of the three crosses. • Two criminals were led to be executed with Jesus that day. • They were in a way, privileged to be so close to Jesus during the last moment of His life, and their own lives. • That gave them the chance, the last chance to know the One who could save ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unlikely People God Chooses Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

The unlikely people God chooses to accomplish his purposes are those who have a heart for him, who love God passionately and choose to follow him even when the going gets tough.

Over the summer I will be preaching a series from the life of David, the shepherd boy who became the king over the nation of Israel. David’s descendents became the great line of kings who would rule over Israel and then Judah for 423 years. It was to David that God promised he would establish his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Eagles Or Chickens - You Choose

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 21, 2005

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

Chasing Wealth Or Choosing Prosperity Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 7, 2005

1 of 4 on Money. Each message in the series on 1 Timothy 6 is about a decision that must be made. This message is on choosing prosperity.

Chasing Wealth or Choosing Prosperity Who doesn’t want to win the lottery? Graphic of lottery tickets & wealth "Winning the lottery isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.” Evelyn Adams, 5.4 million dollars Evelyn Adams: "Winning the lottery isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be," says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Choosing To Live By God's Agenda" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 17, 2005

Where do we stand in the crowd on Palm Sunday? Are we a part of the fickle majority, the convinced minority, the 12 disciples, the critical Pharisees or other people who opposed him?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Palm Sunday March 20, 2005 “Choosing to Live By God’s Agenda” John 12:12-19 INTRODUCTION: Are you aware that year after year we hear or read this story and miss what God is saying to us about our personal life? Within this story is the truth about why many of us ...read more

Denomination: Methodist