Sermons on choosing rightly: showing 886-900 of 53,765

A Call To Commitment

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 26, 2011

Christians are called not only to choose their God but are also called to a commitment to serve God.

A CALL TO COMMITMENT JOSHUA 24:14-27 INTRO: several years ago I was flipping through the channels on the TV and ran across the country and western version of American Idol. I don’t remember what they called the program but it was basically a talent show for people who wanted to be country ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

Sends You Their Greetings

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 25, 2013

To prove that we need to choose good company rather than evil companions.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have good company? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we need to choose good company rather than evil companions. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:23-24 (Amplified Bible) 1:23 Greetings to you from Epaphras, my fellow prisoner here in [the cause of] ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Dealing With Sin: The Choice Is Yours!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 17, 2016

How a Christian chooses to deal with sin will determine whether or not they remain in fellowship with God.

As we study the Bible, we find that God's people sometimes committed sin. David, for example, is described as "a man after God's own heart," yet he committed sin, and brought heartache to his life. Moses, the great leader of God's people, wasn't allowed, because of sin, to go into the promised ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tale Of 2 Men

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 31, 2016

God has given us choices but how we choose determines the destination

Sermon Tale of 2 Men Luke 16:19-23 I. The Great Contrast – Heaven or Hell a. Cain/Abel b. Jacob/Esau c. House 1 built on Rock other sand d. Rich man and beggar II. The Great Controversy – Is there an eternal Hell of Torment a. Hell Could Not be the Grave i. Richman – Lifted up his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Leaning On The Everlasting Arms

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2020

Sermon for Senior Sunday. Be careful what you choose to support your life.

1. What a crazy year, especially for our Seniors (and I don’t mean those over 65)! a. COVID-19 interference – loss of the end of the most important school year/pictures/parties/graduation ceremony b. You have a choice – be bitter or make it better. This can be a great time to tell your children and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 29:1-9, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life From Death

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 27, 2017

A sermon on why God choose to resurrect a dead man with a dead man's bones

Life from Death 2 Kings 13:20-21 Why did God raise that guy from the dead. Why Him? 1. To Keep His Promise 2Kgs 2:9 And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Choices: Purpose Or Popularity Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

Will we choose purpose over popularity. The answer makes all the difference in the world.

Who are we? Basically, we are the sum total of all the choices we’ve made in our lives up until this point. Granted, when we were children, there were choices made on our behalf, but since we’ve become adults we have to own our choices. Who do we want to be tomorrow? The answer to that question is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Magi - The Dilemma Of Another Way Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

An encounter with Jesus requires me to choose between my way or the “high way”

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom And Chaos - Give Us A King

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 31, 2019

We must be very careful that we do not choose a Christianity with Jesus as a mascot.

Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 8 – Give us a King February 3, 2018 1 Samuel 8:4-9 NIV So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. 5 They said to him, "You are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-9, 1 Samuel 8:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Do You Get Your Wisdom

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Sep 22, 2012

There are two kinds of wisdom to be attained in this world, which one do you choose?

WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR WISDOM FROM? James 3:13-18 We can find wisdom in a lot of places if we’ll just look for it: • My of us have heard the phrase, “Out of the mouths of babes…” (Psalm 8:2) I want to share with you some wisdom from kids: • No matter how hard you ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Consequences Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 29, 2019

There are always consequences to face when we choose to go on our own path.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue our reverse look at the story of God’s deliverance of the nation of Israel from the clutches of Egypt, we are going to look at entering into the Promised Land, 1.0. • As we examine this stage of God’s deliverance of the nation, we are going to notice a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Silence Against The Battles Of Life Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 11, 2024

In the battles of life, let us choose silence, and let God fight for us.

"In the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world" (Philippians 2:15). In a world filled with noise and distractions, the Bible reminds us that some battles are won not by loud words or actions, but by silence. "A soft answer turns away ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19, Philippians 2:15

Thrive PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

Encourage discernment in choosing righteous paths and associations to grow more into the image of Christ.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering, where we come together in unity and love to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom of God's word. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in his infinite wisdom and love, has called us together to learn, to ...read more

Topics: Righteous Path

An Exchange Of Destiny Series

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Sep 21, 2009

A lot of people have lost things that rightly belong to them to the enemies. They have lost the plan, the thoughts and every good thing that the Lord has given to them as a result of the works of the enemy. The Bible says that a thief, that is the enemy h

EXCAHNGE OF DESTINY Text: I Kings 3:16-27 Then two women who were harlots came unto the king and stood before him. 17And the one woman said, "O my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the house. 18And it came to pass the third day after I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:6-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Appearance Of Evil Series

Contributed by Olu-Timi Lewis Afolabi on Jan 8, 2014

IN A POLLUTED WORLD LIKE OURS IT IS EXPEDIENT THAT CHRISTIANS SHOULD STAND OUT AND MAKE THE DIFFERENCE. ANYTHING THAT APPEARS LIKE EVIL SHOULD NOT BE CONDONED BY BELIEVERS IN CHRIST. THEY SHOULD DENOUNCE EVIL OUT RIGHTLY AND KEEP AWAY FROM THEM.

APPEARANCE OF EVIL 1ST THES. 5:22 states thus ‘Abstain from all appearance of evil.’ Apostle Paul by the Holy Spirit exhorts Christians to abstain from all appearance of evil. You may wish to ask, ‘what is appearance of evil? ’. In order to understand this phrase we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical Free