Sermons on Chosen You:

How Will You Be Broken

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Oct 28, 2010

Matthew 21:33-44 - When God sends messages our way, we are faced with a decision: shoot the messenger, or, with an open heart, accept the message.

Introduction • Throughout His ministry, Jesus had spoken about the time when His hour would come – the hour in which He would be called upon to fulfill His life’s purpose by dying on the cross to save humanity from an eternity in hell. He had always known that His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Loves You!

Contributed by Ian Loughor-Clarke on Sep 11, 2012

A message to help us realise what real love is about and how much God really loves us.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: John 3:16 (NIV) INTRODUCTION: I am sharing on a subject this morning that we all need to know about, but also need to experience. It is something that will change our past, our present and redirect our future. I have titled my sermon this morning: God loves ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

God Bless You

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Apr 5, 2017

Our text today is often used as the benediction at the end of the service. It is taken from Numbers 6:22-27. I want to show both the meaning to this blessing as well as examples of how God throughout time has enacted this blessing on His people.

Some fun with origins to start the message. “God Bless You” - AD 590 Pope Gregory I commanded unending prayer and to say God bless you after a person sneezed, since sneezing was one of the first signs of the plague “Good Bye” - from 1565, the original phrase was “God be with ye” became contracted ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Thank You Lord! Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 11, 2024

Numerous blessings in life warrant gratitude, including good health, food on one’s table, shelter, supportive family, and a secure retirement plan. But when we contemplate eternal blessings it is our relationship with the Lord is all that truly matters!

Thank You Lord 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Numerous blessings in life warrant gratitude, including good health, food on one’s table, shelter, supportive family, and a secure retirement plan. However, contemplating one's blessings while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Choose You This Day Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

First in series. Choosing our identity.

"In Christ" "Choose You This Day" Joshua 24:13-18 Intro: Who is in control of your life? Simple question. Easy answer. "We’re in control" nobody forced us to be here nobody told us when to wake up nobody told us what to wear nobody told us what to eat for breakfast We are in control of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-18

Denomination: Holiness

Its Not About You

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006

A short devotional for a wednesday night service.

1Co 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1Co 10:32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: 1Co 10:33 Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31-33

Denomination: Holiness

It Could Happen To You Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 7 in a series on Lamentations. Jeremiah reveals things that Isreal thought would not happen.

It Could Happen to You Lamentations 4:1-22 I. Introduction A. Things That Could Never Happen 1. In the Sporting Realm a) The sub four minute mile – Roger Banister (1954) b) John L. Sullivan could not lose – Jim Corbett (1892) c) UCLA basketball championship run (7 straight) – N.C. State in ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus To You?

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 24, 2014

After a time of working miracles, Jesus asks an all-important question: Who do you say that I am?

Who is Jesus To You? Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction "There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus." - Blaise Pascal In the past few chapters of Matthew we have seen Jesus as banquet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

They Do Not Own You! Series

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Dec 26, 2024

There are some people who think they own you and all yours.

1 kings 20:1-30 There are some people who think they own you and all yours. In fact they have so much power over that, that it becomes a situation for fear. Have you ever had a supervisor or boss, or pastor or someone in an overwhelming position of authority or power who thinks they have total ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Were Made For This PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to actively participate in God's kingdom work by heeding His call, harnessing their purpose, and handling divine assignments with faith and obedience.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I greet you with the peace and love of our Lord, Jesus Christ. There is a warmth in this gathering, a warmth that radiates from the shared faith and fellowship we have in our Savior. Today, we gather under the banner of His love, not as mere spectators, but ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Topics: Accepting, Call, Life

From Nobody To Nobility

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016

How God uses the least of people for His purposes

TITLE: From Nobody to Nobility TEXT: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRO: The leader of a nation has an awesome responsibility. He can unite or divide the people. He can build up or tear down the nation. He can be cruel or compassionate. In other nations the people have no choice who their leader will be, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

You've Been Invited To The Wedding Banquet

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 10, 2005

This parable opens up the generosity of God’s grace to a world of sinners who wants nothing to do with it.

October 9, 2005 Matthew 22:1-14 1 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2 "The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come. 4 "Then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Will You "Mary" Jesus?

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Aug 4, 2004

The Story of Mary & Martha with Jesus is used to challenge Christians regarding their choices and God’s Word.

August 1, 2004 — Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 10:38-42 Will You “Mary” Jesus? I. Choose Love II. Sit Down Already and Listen III. ‘Til Death Do You Join Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Related To Jesus?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 12, 2024

The words that Jesus spoke as recorded in our text for today sound quite strange and may be strange for a Mother's Day sermon. Somehow it seems out of character for Jesus to say what He did. But He had a purpose.

Alba 5-12-2024 ARE YOU REATED TO JESUS? Mark 3:31-35 Mother’s Day is a special time for us to honor mothers. That is a good thing to do. And hopefully, we honor them all year long, not just on this holiday. Sadly, many of us do not realize how good our mother was until she has passed on and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35, Matthew 12:46-50, Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will You Wear?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 29, 2006

The virtues we "wear" in the world as people and as a church define who and what we are.

Colossians 3: 12 – 17 – What Will You Wear? Intro: Each Sunday morning as I prepare for coming to church, I go into our closet and stare at the long line of shirts, slacks and shoes. I ask myself, sometimes out loud, “What will I wear today?” This can be a daunting task! You have to be careful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed