Sermons on Choosing Spiritual Leaders:

"Wisdom Regarding Friendship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 23, 2018

Who is choose as friends makes a big difference!

“The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.” - Proverbs 12:26 (NIV) As a Christ follower, who my friends are is very important if I’m going to live according to the wisdom God provides. For as Paul said: “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bob The Belemnite

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 13, 2018

Do you choose to be a fossil or to be fuelled with the Spirit?

Does anyone know what this is? {take answers} It’s a Belemnite - lets call him Bob. Bob the Belemnite. We are going to come back to Bob in a little while. Our Acts reading that [insert name] read for us is great reading, but for those of you who haven't read the whole book of Acts, it might not ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Isaiah Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

God is with me, but I must choose to be with Him

ENGAGE This last week, we’ve all seen the horrible destruction that Hurricane Harvey has inflicted in Texas and Louisiana. Because that has dominated the news cycle, many of us might have missed some of the other news this week. On Monday, a teenager armed with two handguns entered a library in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Willing And Able Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 12, 2019

Will we choose to be Willing Contributors or Wanting Consumers?

1. John Ortberg tells about a carpenter in San Francisco who is a disciple of Jesus. For years he felt inferior as a disciple because he was “just” a blue collar worker. He had not fancy degrees. He had not special gifts of teaching. Then one day it dawned on him that if Jesus could be a carpenter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 27, 2021

Choose your role model: Mary or Judas

Monday of Holy Week If any words can sum up Jesus’s call to discipleship, they are the words, “leave everything, and come and follow me.” Whatever it is that keeps us from obeying Christ’s law of love must be abandoned radically so we can obey. Here, as we enter Christ’s final brief time of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Song of Songs 1:12

Denomination: Catholic

"on The Go With Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 13, 2023

A sermon about choosing faith over fear.

“On the Go with Jesus” Mark 4:35-41 A child wakes up in the middle of the night, terrified at some dream that has upset him, frightened of some monster hiding in the bedroom closet. His mother rushes into the bedroom and scoops the little child into her arms and sits in a chair. She wipes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Perceive Love

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 19, 2014

We need to perceive what true love is and then live it out in our lives. When we do this we encounter God and please God. We also see lives transformed and changed!

Theme first ¼ - True Life Thesis: True life – a life that matters for eternity and pleases God is one which is based and rooted in truth. Jesus said he is the “Truth.” He is God’s truth to this world and all measurement of true and false are measured against Him and His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lesson Of Faithfulness To God Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 29, 2024

God is calling out to each of us to turn to Him – to repent and follow completely. What we do with this simple command shows who He is to us (it’s personal); so if we choose to run away from the things of God then we choose us over Him!

2024 Christmas Series – Part 6 Sermon 6 – A lesson of faithfulness to God Luke 2:25-40 Dismiss the children for Children’s Church and Nursery Wednesday nights to resume on January 15 at 6:30pm / Lunch Today Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! This morning, we conclude our series on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40, Hebrews 10:24-25, Romans 14:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Messiah Who Cautions His Disciples About Spiritual Blindness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2010

God cautions us about taking our eyes off of Him.

A Messiah Who Cautions His Disciples About Spiritual Blindness Text: Matt. 16:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustrations: Most products we purchase have labels warning about improper use. I found a great list of these kinds of warnings. Believe it or not, these are all real. a. A label on a snow sled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Hold On For Dear Life

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 19, 2021

We must choose between investing in the temporary and the eternal.

Hold on for Dear Life May 16, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must choose between investing in the temporary and the eternal. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:19-24 Supplemental Passage: while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Obeying God Rather Than Men Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

The Early Church chooses to obey God and accepts the risk.

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 006 TITLE: Obeying God Rather Than Men TEXT: Acts 5:17-29 INTRO: The early church had come through Persecution from without and Problems within. Now: -The Church is thriving. -The apostles are preaching with great power -There is unity in the church, sharing all things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Battle Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 8, 2016

How did Daniel survive and thrive while living in the most godless of all cultures?

THRIVING IN BABYLON PART 1: PREPARE FOR BATTLE Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When one thinks about Daniel from the Bible certain images come to mind. For many Daniel is the one who was thrown into the lion’s den. When king Darius appointed Daniel as second in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:22

Denomination: Baptist

Paul, The Pastor (His Farewell Address) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

Modern church leaders have often neglected the duties of overseeing the spiritual welfare of individuals and families. Sadly, biblical pastoral oversight is set aside for more promising programs. Instead, programs, facilities, and finances are impersonall

INTRODUCTION Savage Wolves: PT BARNUM - THE CIRCUS SHOWMAN - He delighted in showing an exhibit: THE HAPPY FAMILY - Lions, Tigers, and a little lamb. One asked if they had problems, Barnum said “Aside from replacing the lamb from time to time, there’s no problem.” We all know that there are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:16-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fathers Day---A Blessing Or A Curse?

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010

We do not rally as much for Fathers Day as we do for Mothers Day, but..........Papa is the ordained spiritual leader of the home. What a responsibility. So you decide--are you blessed or are you cursed?

Father’s Day Blessing or Curse 6-20-10 Father’s Day New Liberty Christian Church, Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: Genesis 27:25-46 To get his good-night kiss he stood beside my chair one night, And raised an eager face to me, a face with love alight. " ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:25-49

Denomination: Christian Church

Worship The One & True God

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008

The Prophet Elijah stands alone against 850 false religious leaders.

WORSHIP THE ONE & TRUE GOD I KINGS 18:17-21 I Kings 18 give us the account of the Prophet Elijah, as he stands alone against 850 false religious leaders. Elijah challenges the people to decide who is going to be the god of their lives. He demonstrates the reality ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-21

Denomination: Baptist