Sermons on Choosing:

Choose Whom You Will Serve

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 10, 2019

Knowing his time here was almost finished, Joshua called the people together for a final word. He challenged them to remember the goodness of God, and remain committed to Him. Regardless of their decision, he was determined to serve the Lord. We too need that committed resolve to serve the Lord.

Choose whom you will Serve Joshua 24: 13-15 Our text today is likely a familiar passage for most of us. Joshua had served the Lord faithfully as he walked beside Moses, being used in various ways to assist their journey from Egypt toward the Promised Land. God had given Joshua favor in the eyes of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Twelve Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 26, 2017

What is best remembered about each disciple?

A. THE CONVERSION AND CALL OF MATTHEW (MATTHEW 9:9-13). 1. The oldest disciple – because of the financial rewards, the position came late in life. 2. He was considered the most outrageous of sinners. a. They collaborated with Rome. b. They inflated the taxes. c. They used soldiers to enforce ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Twelve Lesson 12

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2018

Jesus commissions 12 disciples

Lesson 12: Choosing the Twelve September 18, 2016 A. THE CONVERSION AND CALL OF MATTHEW (MATTHEW 9:9-13). 1. The oldest disciple – because of the financial rewards, the position came late in life. 2. He was considered the most outrageous of sinners. a. They collaborated ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing God’s Love

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF ESSENTIAL CHOICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING GOD. BEFORE WE CAN DO ANYTHING ELSE WE MUST CHOOSE TO ACCEPT HIS GIFT OF LOVE AND SALVATION. ALL OTHER CHOICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING GOD ARE ADDED TO THIS ONE.

CHOOSING GOD’S LOVE JOHN 3:16-18 TODAY I WANT TO BEGIN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE CHOICES WE ARE CALLED TO MAKE IN LIFE. EVERY DAY WE ARE CALLED UPON TO MAKE HUNDREDS OF CHOICES. SOME OF THESE MAY BE MINOR IN NATURE, SUCH AS WHAT WE CHOOSE TO WEAR, OR WHAT WE HAVE FOR BREAKFAST. OTHER CHOICES ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Choose To Follow Jesus

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 1, 2019

Children's sermon about making excuses not to follow Jesus when he calls

Luke 9:51-62 We heard in the Gospel reading that Jesus was heading toward Jerusalem with a group of his disciples. He was determined to go to Jerusalem, and wasn’t going to let anything stand in his way. Do you know why he was headed to Jerusalem? (pause) You are right. Jesus was headed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Episcopal

Sermon # 5 - Choose Wisely Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 18, 2024

Every day we make so many choices and every choice has a consequence. If we can learn to make godly choices we will steer clear of much trouble and regrets. Here are some important principles we can follow that will help us make right choices.

We read in Genesis 13:10-11, Lot looked around and saw that the whole Jordan Valley, all the way to Zoar, had plenty of water, like the Garden of the LORD or like the land of Egypt. (This was before the LORD had destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.) So Lot chose the whole Jordan Valley for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-11, Genesis 14:12, Genesis 14:14-16, Genesis 19:15, Proverbs 14:1, James 1:5, Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 3:5, Psalm 119:105, 1 Corinthians 10:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Choosing God’s Choice

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 13, 2024

Is there any guide that would help us to choose what is right in God’s eyes? And if we have an idea of God’s choices, should we not consider them the best option for us to have? What are some choices then that are in line with the Sovereign Will of God?

"So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb. Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. And he journeyed on from the Negeb as far as Bethel to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Life (Deuteronomy 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 16, 2025

Do we have a choice? Did God place a choice before Israel? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 30.

Was Israel given a choice between life and death? What did God want them to choose? What is our choice? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 30. Was there a prophecy of a return from a then future captivity of Israel? So it will be when all of these things have come upon you, the blessing and the curse ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 2 - Choose The Truth Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 26, 2025

In a world that thrives on lies, as children of God we must decide to follow Jesus who is the Truth. If we do not stand firm on the truth, we will find ourselves compromise with the lies of Satan, and making choices that are contradictory to the true values that God has set for us in His word.

We read in Philippians 4:8, Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (ESV) In the above mentioned verse ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Genesis 1:26, Hebrews 9:27, Genesis 3:5, John 1:12, Luke 23:39, Luke 23:41-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Choosing Optimism In The Face Of Adversity

Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 2, 2025

It is important to remain optimistic because your hope is in Jesus.

Choosing Optimism in the Face of Adversity "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived a life that exemplified unwavering ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Choosing What Really Matters

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 6, 2025

As believers—especially in this fast-paced generation—we must constantly evaluate whether we are distracted or devoted. It’s time to choose what really matters: the presence of Jesus and His Word.

CHOOSING WHAT REALLY MATTERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:38-42 "Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choose Your Weapons Wisely

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025

One day a man was walking down the street, saw a hole, and fell in it. The next day the man walked down the street and saw the hole and fell in again. The third day the man partially changed his course but still fell in the hole.

Choose Your Weapons Wisely “By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away! 2 I beg you that when I come I may not have to be as bold as I expect to be toward some people who think that we live by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose God And Eternal Life

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jul 29, 2025

Know the truth

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. As each day goes by, it is becoming increasingly apparent to those with an ear to hear that “we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:20, 1 John 2:16-17, Galatians 5:21

Denomination: Other

Choosing To Believe: The Ultimate Nourishment SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

A sermon about the pivotal decision to embrace faith and the spiritual sustenance it provides.

In 19th Century China, there were people who attended church solely because they were hungry for physical food. They converted to Christianity and became active members as long as their material needs were met. However, once their circumstances improved, they drifted away from the Church. These ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Nourishment

Choosing Jesus Over Distractions SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

This sermon explores the challenge of distractions in our pursuit of a relationship with Jesus, using the story of Mary and Martha as a guide.

Are You A Mary or A Martha? Now as they were traveling along, Jesus entered a village and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord's feet, listening to His word. But Martha was distracted with all her preparations, and she came up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Topics: Distractions, Seeking Jesus