Sermons on Choosing:

Strategy For Living In Victory

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 17, 2008

God has planned for us a victorious life. This is the central truth of God’s grace. Have you ever heard of the definition of grace using the word as an acrostic? God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense. Then why do so many Christians live defeated lives in which

Strategy for Living in Victory LOGO: The strategy for living in victory is to believe God’s Covenants and behave God’s Commands. TEXT: Joshua 1:1-9 HOOK: Because of my sordid professional background as a lawyer, I like to read interesting and unusual legal cases. I read recently of a story ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The need to love one another as seen in 1 Corinthians 13

Intro: Growing up, my mom was notorious for her cooking. As kids, we would often examine mom’s cooking carefully. Many times she added who knows what. We became experts at evaluating what mom had added. We’d say mom made enthusiasm meatloaf: she put everything she had into it. But sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Everybody Knows My Name

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

importance of having relationships where people and God know our names

How many of you have watched the television show, 'Cheers'? For eleven seasons, from 1982 to 1993, Cheers was one of the highest-rated shows on television set in a bar with a mishmash of characters came every day after work: an alcoholic ex-pro baseball playing bartender, know-it-all postman, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, James 4:11-12, Colossians 3:12-14, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Episcopal

"Seeking Grace" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 20, 2017

God works in each life to draw us to Himself.

Today, we're going to begin looking at the various aspects of God's Grace - Saving Grace; Sanctifying Grace; Sustaining Grace; Surpassing Grace; and Seeking Grace. Often, when we think of people coming to Christ, we speak of those who are "seekers." Indeed, many are looking for meaning, but they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bits And Pieces Of Truth

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 2, 2015

Pilate asked, "What is Truth?" It is our Biblical command to offer that truth all of mankind.

Title: Bits and Pieces of Truth What is Truth Your Ideology, True or False, Part One Jesus said, For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to My voice.” Pilate said to Him, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of A Great Servant Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2016

A great servant of God lives with integrity, with faithfulness and with love for his people.

Samuel anointed Saul as King in 1 Sam 10. He was selected by lot before the people. • Chapter 11 Saul, filled with the Spirit of God, led the people to their first battle against the Ammonites and rescued their city Jabesh Gilead. • The people were elated and affirmed Saul as their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Call To Righteousness: A Lifeline For All. Ezekiel 33:10-16

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 16, 2024

A message of hope for us realizing that we will not go under in the times we live in. There is a lifeline if we ask for it.

The Call to Righteousness: A Lifeline for All. Ezekiel 33:10-16 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing The Pain Of Our Past PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the themes of forgiveness, redemption, and freedom in John 8:2-11, emphasizing that our salvation is not based on the strength of our faith, but on the object of our faith - Jesus Christ.

Good morning, church family! Today we're diving into a passage in John 8, verses 2-11, casting light on the themes of forgiveness, redemption, and freedom. Each of these themes is interconnected, each one a gift from God that we're offered, but also a choice we must make. As Charles Spurgeon once ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Topics: Decision

Overcoming Anxiety With Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2023

Encourage believers to trust in God's faithfulness, seek Him in prayer, and focus on what is true, noble, and praiseworthy, even in challenging circumstances.

Good morning, church family! I want to talk with you today about something we all struggle with from time to time, and that's trusting God in all circumstances. As we navigate through this often chaotic and uncertain world, we can sometimes lose sight of God's faithfulness and his steadfast love ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Topics: Anxiety, Defeating

It's A New Day PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores the transformative power of Christ's resurrection, encouraging believers to embrace new life, let go of old ways, and find joy in Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I am so thrilled to see each and every one of you here today. You may be wondering, "What is the message God has for us today?" Well, it's a message of hope, renewal, and joy that can only be found in the transformative power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Topics: Old Man, New Man

Loving God With All Of Your Mind PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of Mark 12:30, urging believers to fully love God by desiring His glory, accepting His terms, and dedicating to His acts.

Good morning, it is a blessed day, a day the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We gather here today, not as strangers under a roof, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound by His love and grace. We are here to seek His face, to know His will, and to grow in our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Topics: Giving, God, All

Peter And Cornelius: From Pronouncements To People

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 14, 2009

Prejudice deals only with groups, not with persons. Peter had to get beyond outworn principles, and both he and Cornelius had to learn to give and receive what was needed. All need Christ.

If you have to choose between principles and people, choose people! Do you agree? If it comes down to deciding whether to adhere to certain principles and thereby injure people; if it comes down to violating your beliefs or violating another person, what will you choose? The principle or the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Sting Or A Saint?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 24, 2010

An empty niche above the church door, made for a statue of a saint, but now containing a hornet’s nest, suggests the choice of letting our lives be empowered by God or letting the sting of death and disappointment take over.

The other day I was hauling in a load of stuff from my car. I came in the Aspen Street entrance to the building, the entrance nearest my office. For some reason, as I was carrying things through the door, I looked up above my head, probably to implore the Lord to give me an extra ounce of muscle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Path

Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 17, 2011

The older I get the more I realize how precious and valuable my time is. Time is something we only have once, so we have to make good use of it. We only have so many days to do what we have been given to do here on the Earth, and I want my days to count.

James 4:14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. The older I get the more I realize how precious and valuable my time is. Time is something we only have once, so we have to make good use ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Believe

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 25, 2014

3 Things I believe

“I Believe” June 29, 2014 Acts 16:29-34 “The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-34

Denomination: Holiness