Sermons on Chosen:

What’s My Purpose Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

This sermon’s purpose is to move people to align themselves with God’s purpose of populating heaven.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Allowing God's Spirit To Lead You Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 28, 2007

As those who’ve been declared righteous we have a duty, we can delight, and we can be assured of our destiny.

Allowing God’s Spirit to Lead You Romans 8:12-17 Rev. Brian Bill 7/29/07 www.pontiacbible.org Just as Paul and Grace Becker have been led to a different ministry in Mexico, so too, the Holy Spirit leads His people today in ways that will bring Christ glory and expand the Father’s kingdom. Our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 24, 2011

We can't understand how incredible the comfort of God is unless we accept our pain and mourn it.

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Matt 5:4 March 20, 2011 Intro: Today, the second Sunday of Lent, our journey through the teachings of Jesus commonly called the “beatitudes”, brings us smack into the middle of a rather difficult teaching: “God blesses those who mourn, for they will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Emmaus Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Mar 27, 2011

Final message in series of four which follow Jesus' movements to the cross and beyond.

AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church March 23, 2008 EASTER Jesus at the “Cross”roads sermon series The Road To Emmaus [START SERMON SLIDES AS I’M MAKING MY WAY TO THE STAGE…THEY’LL ADVANCE AUTOMATICALLY TO THE 4TH SLIDE---A BLANK ONE] So did you hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware Of The Judas Mentality

Contributed by James May on Apr 3, 2011

Judas began his walk with the Lord just as every one of the other 11 disciples, but he developed a mentality of "controlling the bag" that led to his downfall. He abandoned Jesus for the sake of worldly gain and didn't give God his all.

Beware of the Judas Mentality Sunday, April 3, 2011 By Pastor James May I am glad to be a part of a church where we can see the Love of God in the hearts of people. Your love for the Lord is displayed in so many ways. Every time you worship him, you show your love or God. Every time you sing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Observing God At Work-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 5, 2011

3 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are they? Observing God at work implies a need for Expanded

OBSERVING GOD At WORK-III—Luke 1:57-80 While the brokers were busily calling potential customers to drum up business, the president of the firm stopped to eavesdrop on a new employee. He listened as the young man talked eight consecutive contacts into moving their stock portfolios to him. The boss ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah's Focus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2011

We need to focus on our mission the same way that Jesus did.

A Messiah's Focus Text: Matt. 20:17-33 Introduction 1. Illustration: Quote from the movie Hoosiers "Forget about the crowds, the size of the school, their fancy uniforms, and remember what got you here, focus on the fundamentals we have gone over time and time again, and most importantly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-34

Denomination: Methodist

When All Is Said And Done

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 22, 2011

Most of us are familiar with the facts of the crucifixion. We know that Jesus was hung on a cross and left to die and that after His death He was buried in a tomb. We can list the facts but the bigger question remains: When all is said and done, what d

When All Is Said and Done - Good Friday Joint Service - April 22, 2011 John 19:1-16 During more than 70 years in radio broadcasting, the name, Paul Harvey, has become synonymous with excellence. His distinctive voice, his unusual intonation, allowed him to become one of the best known voices ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: *other

God’s Perfect Plan

Contributed by Dan Stires on Dec 7, 2011

God’s plan for our lives is not always going to be exactly what we think. But God’s Plan will always be Perfect for us! God’s plan for our lives is not always an easy one. But it is a plan that will become a blessing to many if we will obey that call.

God’s Perfect Plan? Scripture: John 1:6-8, 19-28 Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 There’s something special about Christmas pageants, even those in which everything seems to go wrong. I think you’ll like this story: A church tried to outdo the previous years Christmas pageants, so they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Glorious Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 8, 2011

Jesus came to speak; let’s listen. Jesus came to suffer; let’s trust Him. Jesus came to save; let’s tell the world. And Jesus came to rule; let’s bow before Him, for that’s what true success is all about.

A few years ago, the Tokyo Times carried a report about a 19-year-old man who was desperate to get to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. So he hopped a bus and demanded that the driver take him there. He was hijacking the bus, but few of the passengers were concerned. For one thing, the hijacker ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What To Do When You Are Exhausted

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon to encourage those who are in the throes of spiritual duress and fatigue.

Luke 10:29-37 KJV But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? [30] And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. [31] ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hallelujah Or Hell-A-Lujah?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 29, 2012

When we think about hell we think about Retribution; when God thinks about hell God thinks about Redemption.

“HALLELUJAH” OR “HELL-A-LUJAH”? Revelation 20:11 – 21:8 Big Idea: When we think about hell we think about Retribution; when God thinks about hell God thinks about Redemption. REV. 20:11-21:8 (ESV) 11Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Narrow Minded Christ Followers Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2012

Being a genuine Christ follower requires more than just our words or actions – it requires a heart to know Jesus.

When I first began to prepare the message this week, I had a nice attention catching illustration that I was going to use to open the sermon. But the more that I worked on the message this week, the more I became convinced that this is such an important message that I don’t want to waste even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 2, 2012

Jesus said we are the salt a preservative of this world created by God and we are also His created light which will lead people out of darkness. One works quietly behind the scenes but you can taste and see what it keeps from spoiling, while on the other

Series: Cliff Hangers - part 2 Introduction to series: last week we started a series out of Matthew from Jesus famous Sermon on the Mount teaching. We will be gleaming spiritual truths from Jesus owns words as He addresses the crowd that is following Him. We are calling our series “Cliff ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Powers Of Love And Evil Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

The ultimate powers of love and evil were at work in Jesus' ministry.

The Ultimate Powers of Love and Evil Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – January 30, 2011 Intro If you have been following this season of professional football… then you feel the moment that last Sunday led to… at the conclusion of the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational