Sermons on Choosing Wisely:

The Horizontal Shift Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2021

Being a disciple of Jesus Christ demands us to surrender in two directions: vertically toward God and then horizontally to serve fellow citizens of the Kingdom. We cannot choose just one.

The Horizontal Shift (Romans 12:3-8) 1.A customer walked into my clothing shop and asked to see the pants that were advertised in the paper that day. “We don’t have an ad in the paper today,” I told her. She insisted I was wrong, so I got a copy of the paper, and we went through it, eventually ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Choice We Make

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 22, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines how we can make excuses for disobedience, or we can choose to follow the Lord and and see Him do great things through us.

John 10 (3) The Choice we make - Read John 10:22-30. Back when Gladys had her cancer, I remember going with her to the doctor and sitting in the backroom, waiting for the doctor to come in. As we waited, I got up and walked around the room, looking at the posters of human anatomy. It is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Using Your Work To Draw Near To God - Luke 10:38-42 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 25, 2025

Can you really choose Mary’s path when the dishes still need to be done? Why does serving God sometimes feel exhausting instead of life-giving?

Luke 10:38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Presence Over Praise

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

When we choose God’s presence over applause, faithful service over spotlight, and trust in waiting over instant recognition, our hearts are shaped for His glory

There is something sacred in the ordinary. A simple door. A gate. A threshold. A doorkeeper. The one who watches, opens, welcomes, guards. In the temple system of old, the doorkeeper had no glamorous role. Few songs were written about him. He rarely stood in the spotlight. But without him, people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Love In Action

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 10, 2025

Love is not just a word, it is something we choose to do. Love is action it's something we do. This message helps us learn to love like Jesus...

This message has personal real-life illustrations, feel free to use them as your own or modify them to suit your need. Illustration: The Burning Building Rescue One Time we got a call to a Structure fire, upon our arrival flames were coming out of the carport and side of the house probably about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Luke 15:11-32, John 21:15-17, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Honours Those Who Honour Him Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Honour is a spiritual principle that draws divine attention. When individuals choose to honour God, whether through zeal, reverence, obedience, or service, they position themselves for divine promotion and favour.

GOD HONOURS THOSE WHO HONOUR HIM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 11:6, 1 Chronicles 12:18 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:30, Proverbs 3:9, Romans 12:10-11, Daniel 1:8-9, Matthew 25:21 INTRODUCTION: Honour is a spiritual principle that draws divine attention. When individuals choose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:6, 1 Chronicles 12:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Rehoboam Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Rehoboam's reign marked the beginning of Israel's decline, leading to the division of the kingdom. As believers, we must seek wise counsel, lead with humility, and obey God’s instructions. Leadership is not about power but about service.

CHARACTER STUDY OF REHOBOAM – SON OF SOLOMON, CAUSED THE KINGDOM TO DIVIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 12:15 "So the king did not listen to the people; for the turn of events was from the LORD, that He might fulfill His word, which the LORD had spoken by Ahijah the Shilonite to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 15, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding we are exhorted to live for the purpose that we were created for. How do you bring glory to an all-sufficient, perfect, infinitely beautiful, infinitely wise, infinitely powerful, overflowing God?

Text: 1 Cor 10:31, Title: The Meaning of Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/14/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Up until 450 years ago, everybody believed that the universe, and the sun, and the planets revolved around the earth. THEN, in 1543, Copernicus told them that the earth wasn’t the center of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Slave Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 28, 2003

Using the testimony of Bill Bright, I looked topically at being a slave, and how that should affect our service to Him and to others.

Romans 12:11 – Being a Slave of Jesus Last Saturday a good man died. Oh, lots of people died that day, but this man was different. This man left behind him a legacy of faith and Christ-followers. He will be remembered for Campus Crusade for Christ, a Christian evangelism ministry with its ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Philippians 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Withstanding The Storms Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

This sermon begins a journey through the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). I’ve begun with the end in mind. If we hear and do what Jesus taught, we will be like the wise person who built on the rock and withstood the storm.

Withstanding the Storms [Show storm video] Matthew 7:24-27 24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psychology And The Bible

Contributed by Randy Yocum on Mar 29, 2003

Some might wonder, “What does the Bible have to do with psychology?” Or, “What does psychology have to do with the Bible?” The answer to these questions depends on how one chooses to view psychology. So, what is psychology?

Psychology and the Bible Some might wonder, “What does the Bible have to do with psychology?” Or, “What does psychology have to do with the Bible?” The answer to these questions depends on how one chooses to view psychology. So, what is psychology? People will have varying opinions of what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, James 2:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Be An April Fool

Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 18, 2001

God wants the repentant sinner to give his/her life to him. This message preachers to the people of God encouraging them not to be like those who procrastinated as illustrated in Jesus’s great parable on the wise and the foolish.

(25:1) "The kingdom of heaven is likened unto ten virgins, which took there lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom". (25:2) "And five of them were wise, and five were foolish." (25:3) "They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them. (25:4) "But the wise took oil in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Star Trek [christmas]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 11, 2005

The Wise Men were the true originals. This focuses on the real STAR of Christmas, Jesus, and how we can reflect that light to others this season and always. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Template.

Star Trek Matthew 2:1-2, 9-10 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. Saying, Where is he that is born King of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Being Ready And Prepared For His Coming

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 29, 2010

Procrastination is a problem today. Being ready for when the Lord returns is a heart problem that we need to have taken care of. we can be the foolish ones or we can be the wise ones. The choice is ours.

Being prepared and ready for His coming Introduction- Matthew 25:1-14 Question. Have you ever seen those Ameritrade babies as they discuss banking and financial strategy. What makes it funny is that it is impossible for that age group to talk and understand those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Ask A Stupid Question . . .

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 4, 2007

Jesus is asked a stupid question and gives a wise answer. We get asked some stupid question as Christians some times. We might want to follow Jesus’ example. It might have eternal consequences.

-I’m sure you’ve all been asked a stupid question before -If you are like me, you’ve probably asked one too -These are some examples of questions taken from real trials These are examples of real courtroom questions and answers that I found online: Q: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Lutheran