Sermons on Christian Commitment:

Man Panics, God Chooses Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2010

God’s way of choosing over mans way - PowerPoint slides for this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Who will be king? Reading: 1 Samuel chapter 16 verses 1-13: Ill: • Garage photos. • They look great but they are of course without substance. King Saul’s greatest concern was his looks/image: • How he looked before the people was all important. • He was chosen as king because of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Stepping Out Of Our Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 11, 2013

The people of Jerusalem eagerly desired to move away from the sins of their past and wanted to avoid another exile type experience, so they made a commitment to God, to surrender to His will and be obedient after they had confessed their sin and the sin o

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 8, 2013 Date Preached: March 10, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Stepping Out Of Our Comfort Zone Sermon Text: Nehemiah 10-11 [ESV] 28“The rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Possession Of Jesus

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 20, 2011

Unpacks fellowship with the Lord through Mary & Martha spoken at a funeral of a believer.

Read the scripture Luke 10:38 -42. The greatest possession I have chosen this passage of Mary and Martha meeting Jesus because the story of these two sisters reminds me a great deal of our dear sister Grace and points us to the greatest possession any person can obtain. From this passage ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Do Justice Love Mercy And Walk Humbly With God

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 27, 2011

A great way to begin a new year is to remember who we are in Christ as children of the Father and to recommit ourselves to living a Holy Spirit filled life.

2.1.11 INTRO It's 2011 and we all have to get used to writing 2011 instead of 2010 -- whether on a cheque or letter. It's easy to forget. POINT It doesn't matter if we forget to do some things, but other memories are more important -- particularly remembering who we are. STORY It's a common ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Church

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 10, 2009

This sermon should encourage our listeners to become a great church for the kingdom of God, admonishing them to be devoted or dedicated to the Lord’s service.

A Great Church Story: There was a college professor who challenged his class with this question. "Did God make everything there is?" One student bravely answered, "Yes!" "Everything, young man?" "Yes, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Realities Of Covenant Series

Contributed by Modupe Adefala on Nov 11, 2003

God loves people and commits himself to them. It was out of the friendship between God and Abraham that the covenant was cut! He found a man considered barren by biological analysis and made promises to last a thousand generations! This covenant became

Memory verse: Acts 13:26 "Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent". Background: God loves people and commits himself to them. It was out of the friendship between God and Abraham that the covenant was cut! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chick Fil A Christianity

Contributed by Barry Swain on Jul 27, 2012

If you have heard the news this week you probally have heard how Chick Fil A has comeunder attack after their leadership stated his view and the company stand on "Same sex marriage". This message speaks of how Jesus calls us to be stand up Christians, hon

Matthew 5:1-16 (Attitudes) focus on verse 6 “Chick Fil a Christianity” INTRO – If you’ve been watching news this week you know Chick fil a President, Dan Cathy was interviewed and said He and Chick Fila a supported Gods view of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Christian Man

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 18, 2016

Can you say that you are truly ready to go when God calls you?

I can’t count the number of times that _____ told me, “Whenever it’s my time to go, I want you to know that I am ready.” And his lifestyle exhibited just that. _____ was devoted to his Lord and he knew that Jesus was preparing a mansion just for him. So he kept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Of Utmost Concern Sermon V: Christ's Disciples Degree Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2020

In times like these, when enemies of Christ seek to discourage if not destroy adherence to Christian beliefs and practices, mature Disciples of Christ unhesitatingly decide to follow Him - enthusiastically and without apology.

OF CONCERN TO OUR LORD IS HIS FOLLOWERS’ DEGREE OF COMMITMENT With eyes glued to the TV, amazed as can be, we watch juggling acts performed by talented artists on “America’s Got Talent”. Ever wonder how they do what they do. When interviewed and asked about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Are We Surrendered?

Contributed by Caleb Sowers on May 9, 2019

From 1908 to 2018, the Church of the Nazarene grew from 10,000 members to 2.5 million. They surrendered. They heard the call, the Great Commission given to every Christian, and they submitted. I think this is the problem that Christianity in general is facing today. Christians stopped surrendering.

The Church Manual states that “The Church of the Nazarene recognizes all believers are called to minister to all people.” I love that statement. I love it because it really sums up how the Church of the Nazarene from its earliest days really felt the burden of the Great Commission and from the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Marks Of A Genuine Christian

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

How does a Genuine Christian live. What does one look like? This sermon attempts to answer those questions

Hebrews 13:1-6 Marks of a Genuine Christian Introduction 1. When I was younger I worked at Boggies, We watched Golf Videos All Day long, I knew how to do everything they said, however I never did it, useless 2. Speaking of Useless everything that we have been learning In Hebrews is useless if it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Reminders To Christian Givers

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

The New Testament does not teach Tithing! If you are a tither, you are following the teachings of the Old Testament.

REMINDERS TO CHRISTIAN GIVERS 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 INTRO: The New Testament does not teach Tithing! If you are a tither, you are following the teachings of the Old Testament. If you are not tithing, you are not even up to the standards of the Jews. As Christians we are not commanded to tithe! READ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce And Christian Service

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

Does divorce and remarriage disqualify one for Christian service?

(The views expressed in this teaching are not necessarily those of Freedom Bible College, Concepts of Freedom Ministries, or any affiliations, ministers, faculty, or staff thereof.) Introduction. A. Very controversial subject. B. Those who teach this view are often called heretical in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, Romans 11:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 2, 2021

The Christian life is much more than a single decision to follow Jesus. It's a lifelong journey with Jesus. Jesus is with us on this journey. The journey is his classroom; it provides the context in which we learn to be like him.

Today we’re just about at the end of the Christmas season and we’re going to move on from our Christmas themes. We’re starting a new series in the gospel of Luke and we’ll mostly continue in Luke until Easter. But before we start to look at our passage I want to explain why it’s so important that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Lukewarm Christian?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jul 9, 2024

This sermon explores the dangers of lukewarm Christianity, urging believers to fervently live out their faith and embody a Christ-like attitude in their daily lives.

Good morning, dear friends. As always, it is a joy and a privilege to gather in this sacred space, a space that is not confined to these walls of this physical church, but into the homes of each of you online now, and when you watch it in the future. In this space we are united by our shared faith ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, John 15:5-8, Psalm 51:10, Proverbs 16:18, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ