Sermons on Chosen Vessel:

Counting The Cost (Part 2)

Contributed by David Derry on Jan 20, 2003

God does not expect His followers to be perfect. Otherwise He would not have chosen the 12 disciples that He did. They were not perfect, but they were willing to follow, and learn. Are we willing to follow Christ completely?

Counting the Cost – Part 2 January 19, 2003 Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from the maintenance crews: Problem: Left inside main tire almost needs replaced. Solution: Almost replaced left inside main tire. Problem: Something loose in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69, Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

My Crazy Obsession

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 14, 2012

I believe that many of us have some CRAZY OBSESSIONS. I believe it is CRAZY when we place anything above Jesus. Anything that is chosen over our relationship with Jesus is simply a CRAZY OBSESSION.

TLC’s “MY CRAZY OBSESSION” Premiered on Wednesday, March 7 2012. My Crazy Obsession pulls back the curtains to reveal some of the Nation’s most extreme and unique obsessions. The series takes viewers behind-the-scenes of homes that are dedicated entirely to the owners’ infatuation with various ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Other

Living In Canaan Land

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 27, 2013

God instructed Israel how they were to conduct themselves as His chosen people while living in Canaan land. There are a number of parallels between what God expected of Israel and what God wants for the body of Christ.

Living in Canaan Land Deuteronomy 12:1-4 When Israel was in bondage in the land of Egypt, God carried them out with His mighty hand and brought them to the shores of Canaan land. As they prepared to go into possess the land, . I. Tear down the altars that compete for your worship. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Demeanor And Disposition Of A Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 23, 2012

THIS SHORT PASSAGE IS REALLY ONLY THE BEGINNING OF THE STORY THAT WILL END WITH THE DEATH OF STEPHEN. STEPHEN WAS ONE OF THE FIRST DEACONS CHOSEN FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. FROM THAT MOMENT, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH HIS LIFE IS SHORT. THERE IS NOT MUCH TIME BETWE

THE DEMEANOR AND DISPOSITION OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST Acts 6:8-15 Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. 9 Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)--Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Contending With Evil Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2019

Just because we are chosen by God, baptized into Christ, does not mean that we are infallibly going to attain God’s promises. We are always tempted, as Christ was, to follow the allurements of the world, flesh and devil.

Saint Anthony of the Desert 2019 Saint Anthony–the less famous one we call “Anthony of the Desert”–died 1653 years ago today. Since he is also called “Anthony the Great” and “Anthony of Egypt” and several other honorifics, we might want to know more about him, and what he can teach us today. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, Hebrews 3:7-14, Psalm 95:6-11

Denomination: Catholic

Count Your Blessings! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 6, 2017

1. We are blessed to be God's Chosen People 2. We are blessed to become His Holy and Blameless People 3. We are blessed to be receive God's Inheritance along with the reassuring presence of God's Holy Spirit.

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14 Title: Count Your Blessings 1. We are blessed to be God's Chosen People 2. We are blessed to become His Holy and Blameless People 3. We are blessed to be receive God's Inheritance along with the reassuring presence of God's Holy Spirit. INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Called For A Change

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 17, 2018

God has chosen us in and by Jesus to become fully devoted followers of Jesus and to make fully devoted followers of Jesus. We are challenged within ourselves; by God; and from outside of ourselves to accomplish these two goals.

1. Good to be chosen – Sports/Jobs/Mates/Friends/Elected Politicians – “Chosen by People” 2. God has called us by the gospel (2 Thessalonians 2.14) 3. The gospel call challenges us to transformation in our lives – 1 Thessalonians 1.4-10 4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jan 1, 2023

The power of the cross is so great that we've chosen to make this cross the emblem. We look at that cross and we don't just think about death, we think about life.

I think there's something inside of all of our hearts that loves superheroes. I think that as I was growing up, I really liked the Old Testament Bible stories of Samson, David, Moses, and Joshua. Those are great stories. I can imagine the Jewish young men growing up, the disciples themselves ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Race Set Before Us

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 16, 2021

The fact that we are alive testifies that we have a race to run, and that it requires endurance. Such races often stem from extreme misfortune. Some suffer from health conditions, or conditions of their own making. In any case, everyone has a race set before them.

Note: I developed a simple set of homemade PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. They're not fancy or professional quality, but if you're interested in having the PowerPoint file I will send it by Email. Just send an Email message to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 11:35-40, Acts 9:15-16, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Romans 7:7-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Remnant

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 10, 2001

How to recognize the true believer in a time of apostacy and compromise.

Scripture is very clear as it describes the apostasy that will befall a great portion of the last days church. Whether inside or out of evangelical circles, many churches have eliminated the preaching of the blood sacrifice, rejected the virgin birth, sinless life, death and physical resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Steps For Exercising The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 27, 2009

Sometimes we are reluctant to know our gifts. Moses was pulling back from using the gifts God had given him not realizing that God had already given him all he needed. Are we obedient to God so that He can use us as a perfect vessel for His glory?

Opening illustration: Have you ever felt torn in two or more directions when considering how to serve in your church or what job to take? Since you probably can’t do everything you’re asked to do, how do you decide which opportunities for service are best suited for you? Many will be able to relate ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer That Keeps Me And My Family Safe

Contributed by Sophia Lorena on Feb 24, 2022

This message is based on one of the prayers that I have been praying for protection ever since the pandemic began which caused fear, anxiety, and loss.

Today, I will be sharing a powerful, personal prayer with you. This is one of the prayers that I have been praying for protection ever since the pandemic began which caused fear, anxiety, and loss. This prayer is Bible based and has a strong foundational truth. It has worked for me and kept my ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed With Every Blessing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 9, 2024

God blesses us so we will bless Him with our lives.

Blessed with Every Blessing Ephesians 1:1-14 Rev. Brian Bill January 6-7, 2024 Last week, we were blessed to be with our entire family in Virginia. It was a blast to be with our four daughters and their husbands, along with our seven grandchildren. Each morning, I got up early and went for a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sibling Jealousy: James' (Eventual) Turning To Jesus

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Sep 1, 2024

By considering how sibling relationships can often be contentious, this sermon's ultimate message is that we can't rule out God's ability to radically change people's hearts, because He ultimately radically changed the heart of James the "brother" of Jesus.

Have any of you made it as far into the watching The Chosen as season 3…? Okay, a handful of you. That’s okay. I promise no spoilers from me today! Well… I mean… we do know how the Gospel stories conclude (with Christ’s death, resurrection, and ascension), so I guess the biggest spoiler is already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:55, Mark 6:3, Luke 2:41-50

St. Paul's Wish To Be Accursed From Christ. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Oct 28, 2004

This Sermon is #9 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON IX. St. Paul’s Wish to be accursed from Christ. Romans ix.3 "For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh." FEW ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational