Sermons on church decisions: showing 316-330 of 152,739

What Matters To God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 26, 2021

Taken from Sermon Central's "Created for Significance" Series and heavily edited, we look at what God considers to be important

What Matters to God? Created for Significance Series CCCAG 3-14-21 Scripture- Luke 15:1-11 Have you ever asked yourself this question before you pray about something- “how can I get God to answer this prayer in a way that I think is the right way?” It's OK if you have. it is human nature to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Great Step-In Father PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Highlight the powerful impact of a father's love and guidance, as exemplified by Mordecai's relationship with Esther, and to encourage us to follow his example in our own lives.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the story of Esther. Our story today focuses on the unique bond between Mordecai and his cousin, Esther, whom he raised as his own daughter. As Billy Graham once said, "A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-7

Topics: Decisions, Good Dad

Choices: Life Or Death Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

The most important choice we'll ever make in life is the choice between life or death. When we choose Jesus, we choose life. It's always the best choice.

We’ve journeyed five weeks together exploring some of the choices we have to make in life. The choices we’ve explored are purpose or popularity, surrender or control, discipline or regret and important or urgent. Each are important choices, and the one we choose ultimately determines the course and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Finding A Mate Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 27, 2022

People are dedicating themselves to the Lord and they come to the second most important decision anybody makes in their life, and that is finding a mate.

I suppose one of the most rewarding (should I say?) things that we hear is that a person's getting their life together. You know, you hear about someone that's been having some trouble in their life and now they're getting it together, and you go, “Yes, finally,” is sometimes what we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Oh The Places You Will Go Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 11, 2011

I used Seuss's Oh the Places you will go to introduce this message about choices and the choices that Joseph made and the consequences of those choices.

Oh, the places you’ll go Read Pages 1-17 What a great book. Here is a confession; I had never read this book before I decided on the series. The other three I had read or had read to me as a child and read them to my children but not “Oh the Places you’ll go.” I had quoted ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fork In The Road

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 4, 2022

Covid still prevalent as we enter 2022, I am sure we will be faced with many more decisions and challenges in this New Year. It is good to know as believers we do not have to face these decisions alone.

TITLE: THE FORK IN THE ROAD SCRIPTURE: PSALM 1 (Points adapted from 2019 sermon by Rev. Krushal) We are blessed to be able to share together as a Church family this First Sunday of a New Year. We must admit as we move into this third year of our nation as well as the world dealing with this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Principles For Handling Money

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006

Money matters are spiritual matters and financial peace can only come from making decision based on biblical principles.

BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES FOR SOUND FAMILY FINANCES Introduction: Today we will address a topic which is relevant to everyone. As a matter of fact, money issues are killing people, marriages, churches, and we are heading that direction as a country with our federal government. God knows that and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Stop At Almost Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 14, 2022

However you read it, in such a short time Agrippa was given opportunity to be a Christian - but he did not.

Life Lessons From The Chief of Sinners Don’t Stop At Almost Acts 26:1-29 Introduction “The saddest word in the whole wide world is the word, almost.” - Nikita Gill Today’s text has a wealthy ruler saying, “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” (KJV) “Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lutheran/Biblical Mind Seeks God's Revealed Will, Not His Hidden Will Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 23, 2017

Where should I live? Whom should I marry? How can I find out God's will in the matter? You can't. His will in those matters is hidden from us. However when we seek his revealed will, we can make decisions about our lives in faith rather than fear.

Kids, have you ever passed notes to your friends during class? I never did that of course because I was a very serious student, but my friends would do that and every now and then one of those notes would be intercepted by the teacher. How do you suppose the author of the note felt about that? Well ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:9-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (4-5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

We all have had some strange unexpected things happen to us.

Illus: A lady was walking down the street to work and she saw a parrot on a perch in front of a pet store, and to her surprise, the parrot said to her, • "Hey lady, you are really ugly," The lady was furious! She stormed past the store to her work. • On the way home she saw the same ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 6, 2011

The Bible tells us that there are two masters. But in Luke 16 it tells us that you cannot serve two masters. You must choose to serve the Lord with all your heart, or you choose to serve the devil. The Bible also tells us that there are two roads, but

Title: Choices Text: Matthew 6:24 This portion of Scripture talks about the valley of decision. Every person enters a time in their life when they must make a decision. Sooner or later a person must make a choice – the way he should go and the life that he should live. The Bible tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let It Be

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2019

This message is about how powerful the words "Let", "It", and "Be" are in Scripture as it relates to how we are to function as Christians in this world.

Let It Be Scriptures: Philippians 2:3, 5-8; 4:6; Ephesians 4:25, 29; 1 John 4:7 The title of my message this morning is “Let It Be.” Two weeks ago I asked all of us to make a choice, a choice to be all in for Christ in 2019. Making this choice requires each of us to change how we think and how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3, Ephesians 4:25, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit Decision Analysis - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 29, 2003

Following a painful experience ( job loss ), God lead me into a difficult choice; this decision is reviewed in the light of scripture.

The last message which I prepared for the PRAYER AND FASTING NETWORK was on "Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You? " ( see July, 2003 Issue ). This article was initiated by some words spoken by a man which I considered to be prophetic. A short time following at a different venue another man came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-18, 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph – Momentous Decisions In Troubling Times

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 4, 2016

Joseph is an example of a man facing a difficult decision in momentous times. This sermon tells us how to respond in these times in our lives

Momentous Decisions in Troubling Times Chuck Sligh December 4, 2016 TEXT: Turn to Matthew 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION Most people know about the major characters of the Christmas story. We all know about the appearance of the angel to Mary, a simple, godly young woman. We know about the shepherds in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences For Past Bad Decisions Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

Decisions outside the will of God have consequences.

A. FIGHTING A BATTLE WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO JOSHUA 10 1. Decisions outside the will of God have consequences. When the mighty Gibeonites tricked Israel Joshua said, “They did not ask counsel of the LORD” (9:14). Why We Don’t Pray • Self-confidence and not a walk of faith. • We think we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-27

Denomination: Baptist