Sermons about Choosing Rightly

Doesn't It Make Sense To Live Together Before Getting Married?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 7, 2002

based on 36 ratings

| 3,416 views

An examination of some of the major problems that arise when couples ignore God’s guidance and choose to live together before marriage.

Two Preliminaries: 1. Sex was God’s idea - it is a wonderful gift from Him. 2. God gave us guidance on how to best enjoy this gift. - Genesis 2:24. What Are The Problems With Living Together? 1. Living together doesn’t “divorce-proof” your marriage. - “. . . a recent research summary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Way

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001

based on 61 ratings

| 9,443 views

God does not or will not surrender to the every desire of man, He chooses to work in his own Glory, and will continue to do so. Amen

“God’s Way” The Lord says, “My thoughts are not like your thoughts. Your ways are not like my ways. Just as the Heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”( Isaiah 55:8-9.) If God allows me to live till November of this year, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Something Of Bad Apples

Contributed by David Simmons on Jan 18, 2001

based on 129 ratings

| 7,786 views

God has given each of us the opportunity, the freedom to choose for ourselves so he could have a genuine relationship with us.

Well… I have to confess that for some time now, I have been harboring a deep-rooted fear. It began several years ago as a 22 year old Summer Youth Worker. Our pastor had left; we were in an interim period, and it looked as if I might have to step in and preach on Father’s Day. But you know you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-24, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Way!

Contributed by Phillip Ramey on Mar 10, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 3,157 views

Simple sermon outline: There are two paths on which man can choose to walk, but only one way to Heaven. JESUS IS THE WAY!

JESUS IS THE WAY! "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to distruction, and many there will be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there will be that find it." (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Flashpoint: Ignite Or Fizzle

Contributed by Donovan Burkett on Sep 7, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 9,028 views

This sermon will challenge believers and seekers to make a very important decision at flashpoint moments in their lives! Fizzle or Burn? Which will you choose?

Flash Point: Ignite or Fizzle Matt 3:11 11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: I. Introduction Alvin Toffler once said, Change is not merely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forming Family Values Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 4, 2005

based on 78 ratings

| 17,120 views

1 of 6 messages on Putting Family First. This message gives three steps to helping families choose Godly Family Values.

Forming Family Values Which way is your Deck Chair Facing? There’s something about the cartoon strip, "Peanuts" that can evoke a chuckle while simultaneously piercing our conscience. That’s what happened to me when I discovered a profound message in one of Charles Schultz’s comic strips. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Only Choice That Matters

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 24, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 4,348 views

There is the Jesus bus that goes to the Father and eternal life with Him. There is the Satan bus that goes to death. There are only two buses -- choose life.

Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come. Psalm 71:18 With increasing age comes the desire to have those you leave behind know who you are and whose you are. Many things have happened to cause me to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:18

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph A Righteous Father

Contributed by Wesley Esquivel on Apr 18, 2008

| 3,591 views

Why did God choose Joseph to be His only Son’s foster father? Because Joseph ws a righteous man.

Joseph a Righteous Father– Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Adoption Agencies look for a good father to care for adopted children. They investigate their criminal background, family history, mental state of being, financial dealings, and so forth. Adoptions agencies look for a man that has honesty, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust And Opportunity Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 15, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 3,755 views

We influence friends and acquaintances through example; as we choose to grow in Christ others can take notice and be drawn to him.

Trustbusters: Guarding Against Choices that Ruin Relationships Sermon #5 - Trust and Opportunity Mark 10:46-52 A sermon by Dr. Ken Pell (http://www.potsdam-naz.org/sermons/mark.10.46-52.htm) Sermon Objective: We influence friends and acquaintances through example. As we choose to follow Christ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Nazarene

Count Your Trials To Be Blessings

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 9,363 views

The Holy Spirit commands us through James to choose to consider our trials to be blessings. How can we do that?

Count Your Trials to Be Blessings Text: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. (Jam 1:2-4) Text idea: James writes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Will Of Man And The Will Of God:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 18, 2009

based on 1 rating

| 6,570 views

Man does not have "free-will," because within himself man does not have the power to choose between good and evil.

THE WILL OF MAN AND THE WILL OF GOD: Eph.1:1-5 2-21-09 Today I want to talk for a little while to do with “the will of man, and the will of God” so I want you to pay close attention. Listen as I read today’s text found in; Ephesians 1:1-5 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-5, Ephesians 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Life Without Immanuel: Living In Spiritual Darkness

Contributed by Michael Davidson on Dec 4, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 5,348 views

When man chooses to live life apart from (God) Immanuel – man first rejects God’s self-revelation.

Life without Immanuel: Living in Spiritual Darkness “Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting The Prodigal

Contributed by Aaron Beard on Aug 6, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 6,962 views

Practical instructions for parents of children who are choosing the world over Christ. This a look at lessons learned from father of the prodigal son.

PARENTING THE PRODIGAL INTRODUCTION: A. One of the greatest challenges placed before anyone is the challenge of raising children so that they will become faithful Christians themselves! 1. It is a sobering and even scary task before a parent – They are molding hearts and shaping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Way?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 20, 2007

based on 19 ratings

| 2,282 views

A sermon about choosing a path - a path leading to truth, or one leading to the lie. Audio, outline & Powerpoint will be at www.sermonlist.com

I want you to picture something in your mind this morning. Imagine yourself going up a hill, and you know that on the other side of that hill is a cliff that drops off hundreds of feet below into a lake of burning sulpher and volcanic lava. You know you have to get to the other side of that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: *other

Invalid Grace Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 2,997 views

God gives Grace for us, both personalized and pervasive. But we need to pay attention and choose to see it in order NOT to miss it.

I want to tell you a story of God’s Pervasive Grace; it’s a story of His Personalized Grace. As with any story, it started out with the setting: “Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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