Sermons on Choosing People:

God Wants Holiness In His People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to live holy lives through the power of Jesus Christ, as guided by the teachings in Hebrews Chapter 12.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to be diving into a passage from the book of Hebrews – Chapter 12. What a rich and enlightening book it is! It speaks directly to us, reminding us that Jesus is the source of our faith, God wants holiness in his people, and that we should be ...read more

Topics: Jesus, Faith, Holiness

Wonderfully Made Sermon Iv: Remade To Be Christ's Representative Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 13, 2020

To know that God made us to be His People and that He remade us to be our Lord's representative in these times of uncertainty is to take my task of sharing the gospel and ministering in Jesus' name seriously as never before.

REMADE TO BE ROCK-SOLID REPRESENTATIVES OF CHRIST “To be or not to be, that is the question.” (Shakespeare) Question to ponder: Did you decide at some point in your life what you wanted to be . . . only to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Biblical Wisdom For Choosing A Marriage Partner For A Healthy Family Life. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, and choosing the right partner is crucial for a happy and healthy family life.

Marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, and choosing the right partner is crucial for a happy and healthy family life. The Bible offers valuable guidance on selecting a suitable spouse, warning us against marrying someone unfit for family life. In this Sermon, we'll explore biblical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, Proverbs 31:10-31, Ephesians 5:33

The Good Samaratian

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2000

A sermon about helping others

6th Sunday after Pentecost The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 ’No don’t take my money, please don’t hit me again. Stop I beg you stop. Here take what you want, take my wallet take my money, but please leave Hey, were am I?? Oh, I remember, the robbers, I see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 4 (23rd Psalm): Paths Of Righteousness*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

You can walk in the correct path for your life when you follow the Shepherd.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 4 (23rd Psalm): Paths of Righteousness A. INTRODUCTION 1. The shepherd’s main task is leadership. 2. What type of leader was Jesus? a. Not dictatorial. He let Judas betray, and Peter deny. b. Not democratic. He never took a vote. c. Not Laissez ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Iscariot Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

Lenten Study of Characters at the cross

We Were There - Judas Iscariot Bible Reading: Matthew 26: 14-16, 47-50; 27: 1-10 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO It hits you square in the soul, doesn’t it - ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For Thou Hast Found Favor With God

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 10, 2001

This messages examines why it was said of Mary,"For thou hast found favor with God."

"For thou hast found favor with God" Text: Luke 1:26-38 Introduction: -As we remember our mothers on this first mother’s day of the new century. -I want us to go back 2,000 years and look at one of the greatest mother’s of all time. -I am speaking about Mary, the mother of Jesus. -We see in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Courage

Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001

Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Every Saint Has A Past And Every Sinner A Future Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Friend of Sinners, Pt. 1

EVERY SAINT HAS A PAST AND EVERY SINNER A FUTURE (LUKE 5:27-32) On his trip to Hawaii, a hungry Tony Campolo unwittingly made his way at 3:30 in the morning to a seedy part of town for a snack, to be surrounded by eight or nine prostitutes who had just taken the night off. He overheard a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sufferers On Trial Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Friend of Sinners, Pt. 3

SUFFERERS ON TRIAL (LUKE 13:1-5) On the day the terrorists struck New York and Washington D.C., I received an e-mail from a friend that hinted strongly that America was under attack for forsaking God. Two days later, Jerry Falwell commented harshly: “I really believe that the pagans, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cry Of My Heart Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Friend of Sinners, Pt. 6

THE CRY OF MY HEART (LUKE 18:1-8) Prayer is a way of life and inseparable from life for most people. A Newsweek poll several years ago (“Is God Listening?” Newsweek 3/31/97) indicated that 54 percent of those the magazine surveyed prayed on a daily basis; 25 percent said they pray to God once a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From Peter's Life: Lesson 4: Peter Denies Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2008

Sometimes the most effective way to learn is from the mistakes of others.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 4: Peter Denies Jesus February 10, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION:MATTHEW 26:33-35, 69-75 1. Jesus warned that some followers would deny Him. “Smite the shepherd, and the sheep . . . will flee” (v. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:33-75

Denomination: Baptist

Introducing God To Our World

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 27, 2008

Learning from Paul’s encounter with the citizens of Athens this sermon helps us to see how we can introduce God to the people we interact with in lives

One of the foundational messages of Christianity is around the focus of love. As we flip through the pages of scripture love is dominant. God’s love for us, our love for God and our love for others. Our parish mission statement even reflects this; Because of God’s amazing grace we live to love the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

This Is What It Means

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 7, 2008

The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost enables us to fulfill the great commission and our mission in the world.

Acts 2: 1 – 21 / What Does This Mean? Intro: Have you ever had one of those Hmmmm experiences? You know, one of those experiences that makes you wonder and say hmmm? A lady took her rather expensive watch to a jeweler to have it repaired. She told the jeweler that she keeps winding her watch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 9: When People Trick You

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 19, 2012

What to do when People Trick You

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 9: When People Trick You September 9, 2012 A. THE GIBEONITES TRICK ISRAEL: JOSHUA 9:1-27 “When the six kings of great nations in the land heard about the destruction of Jericho and Ai, plus ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-26

Denomination: Baptist