Sermons on Christian Decision Making:

Dead-Sea Christians

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 27, 2013

May the Lord make us refreshing fountains where thirsty souls may drink. Indwelt by the Holy Spirit, we possess the “water of life” and can be channels of blessing to those in need. From hearts of love, let us pour out to others what we have first receive

Opening illustration: The Dead Sea is so salty that it contains no fish or plant life. What accounts for this unusual condition? There are absolutely no outlets! A great volume of water pours into this area, but nothing flows out. Many inlets plus no outlets equals a dead sea. This law of nature ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Troubled At His Appearing And Presence?

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 20, 2011

The presence of the righteous can be a source of discomfort to those who are bent on unrighteous pursuits since it makes the unrighteous uncomfortable and guilty; a condition that should not be found in a believer who is in the presence of the Lord.

Mat 2:1-6 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Have Decided

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Sep 6, 2001

Daily we are being asked to make life decisions. But what kind are we making?

I Have Decided 1 John 2:6 Introduction – Have any of you made any life decisions today? Maybe not. Have you ever thought about how profound a statement it is when someone comes to you and says, “I have decided…” About six weeks ago Chris came into our bedroom and said that he had decided to go ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Cpr For A Healthy Walk And Witness Part 19 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

Final message 19 in our series of the fundamental elements of a healthy walk and witness. This message discusses the mandate to make disciples after we become disciples of Jesus. The CPRI part of our series prepares us to do the CPRI of reaching others.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch CPR for a healthy walk and witness “Making Disciples” Review Today we look at the fourth level of our mission statement. Hopefully these Divine directives will become your life directives as well as our church family directives. They will only be as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Psalm 55:2-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Does Christianity Work?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 14, 2001

The question isn’t, "Does Christianity Work?" The important question is "How?" What is there about Christ’s teachings that make a real difference in our lives?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Thanksgiving Day is over, & if you have been to the mall, you know that the Christmas shopping season is well on its way. But let me ask you, "What gift can you buy for people well up in years who already have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Disciplines: Solitude & Silence

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 22, 2008

The purpose of this lesson is to expose God’s children to an aspect of spiritual discipline that has been forgotten & encourage us to make it a part of our spiritual lives.

CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINES – Solitude and Quiet* Matthew 6:6 INTRODUCTION: A. Here I have a 3 minute egg timer, which actually runs about 3minutes and 5 seconds. 1. First thing I want you to do is get a thought about God to think on – got it? 2. When I say go, I will turn the timer over and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Make Disciples? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 16, 2015

Today, we want to look further as how we can make disciples that are true disciples.

Let’s review what we have studied so far on our series “Jesus Christ, Disciple-Maker.” The first sermon in this series was “How Jesus Made Disciples.” This sermon focused on Christ’s command and how it was preceded by 3 ½ years of training by example. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Gospel Attractive To The World Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 13, 2005

Christians are more and more known for what we are against than what we are for. This confuses people about what the gospel is really about. Paul gives some very practical advice on how to be practically spiritual in an unsaved world.

How can we sum up Titus? It’s as simple as 1-2-3. 1. Find a good Biblical model and follow it (chapter 1) - Personal Faith 2. Allow yourself to be inconvenienced in order for the gospel to be attractive (ch 2) - Interpersonal Example 3. Seek to cooperate and assist others around you by being a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

King Making - King Breaking Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 12, 2007

Gideon shunned position but kept power, his son Abimelech had position but not power as both were ruled by the flesh and from the flesh reaped corruption. Learn how we can fall prey to that as Christians and how to avoid it.

Judges 8 and 9 give us a good picture of what happens when we decide to let the flesh rule in our lives instead of God’s Spirit. Galatians 5:16-17 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Stay Clean In A Dirty World

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

The Psalmists Desire, Detergent, Decision and Defense

How To Stay Clean In A Dirty World! Psalm 119:9-11 Introduction A. A text with a vital question. 1. How can one stay clean before God? a. In this old work a day world¡Khow do we remain unspotted? b. Is it possible¡KGod says be ye holy¡Kso it is possible. c. Is it important? d. So if it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

"I'm Embarrassed To Talk To God About That"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 24, 2003

This message deals with the decision Christians often make to avoid prayer because they don’t want to talk to God about that particular sin.

Sometimes as Christians we let things that shouldn’t be in our life linger in our hearts because we’re embarrassed at the thought of talking to God about that problem. We’d rather just not talk to God at all than have to talk about that particular issue. Let’s be honest: one of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Our Identity As Christians

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 25, 2014

If we are Christians our STANDING irrespective of how we fall REAMINS that of a Child of God. Hallelujah!! However our STATE may change when we make wrong choices and refuse or neglect to follow Jesus.

Who am I in Christ Intro: When Maddy and I led a pilgrimage to Israel in January this year, we met a Roman Catholic priest at the Parable house in Taybeh, the only Christian village in the Occupied Territories. The priest started his talk to us by saying: I am, first of all, a Palestinian I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon On Reserving Judgment

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 26, 2022

Reserving Judgment is defined as to postpone making a judgment or decision.

Catherine Ryan Hyde, an American novelist once remarked: “If you meet someone you don't like, or who doesn't treat you right, try to reserve judgment, because you don't know what that person's going through, and it's probably not so much about you at all.” James 2:13 confirms: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12-13, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 12:36

The Problem Of Procrastination Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 23, 2001

A message for those who are in a place that they need to make a decision or decisions that may effect how they will live the rest of their life.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 39 “The Problem of Procrastination” Acts 24:1-27 (key vv. 22-27) Dr. John R. Hamby The prophet Joel described life as a valley of decision, (Joel 3:14) “Multitudes, multitudes in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Or Full, It Does Make A Difference

Contributed by R. Wayne Hagerman on Apr 1, 2008

The Resurrection of Jesus and His empty tomb are the hingepoints of our Christian belief system. Without them, it is all for nothing!

John 20; 1 Corinthians 15 Empty or Full? It Does make a difference! There are four major Religions and thousands of smaller ones in this world today. The four largest are Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, & Hinduism. Of these and all the others, only one claims a living God, a living Savior, a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Baptist