Sermons on Commitment Determination:

Discovering Your True Strength

Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024

Today, we’ll discover that true strength comes from within, rooted in our faith in God. Through the examples of Moses, David, and Jesus, we’ll learn to overcome doubt and embrace the power He has placed in us.

Opening Bible Verse “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man.” – Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blending Into The Woodwork Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 13, 2004

A quiet, introverted people can still bear witness if they will first determine to be obedient, and then will affirm who they are, where they are, as an opportunity for witness.

One of the defining moments of my life the day I was the first to arrive for class. I sat for a couple of moments alone in a corner of the classroom, waiting for others to show up. A young woman came in the door, looked around, and then said to someone behind her in the hall, “There’s nobody ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Away From The Manger

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005

We should insist on acknowledging and honoring Christ in the way He has directed us in His word, not in a way that men determine for themselves.

Many people today are celebrating the birthday of Jesus. Most religious groups will have some observance of Christmas, commonly held to be the day Christ was born. And yet, there are some churches that have their doors closed this Sunday morning. We are not doing so here because we have no divine ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Have A Cow Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Relationships are central to our lives. Who we connect with determines our destiny, our peace, and whether we live a full life.

Bovine Basics Part 1 “Don’t have a Cow” Text: I Kings 11:28-31; 37-40, 12:20; 26-33 A. Introduction Interesting story. Jeroboam is described as mighty young man of valor. He had favor with the king, Solomon. And beyond that he has even received a powerful word from God about his destiny. He ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Human Race Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 21, 2009

We must fix our hearts upon our Lord and determine that we are going to run the Human Race, come what may.

The Human Race 06/10/07 AM Reading: Hebrews 11:1-16 Text: Hebrews 12:1 Introduction The writer of the letter to the Hebrews, in the passage we just read, speaks of a city prepared for those who were called out of this world to follow God by faith. A city founded in a better country then the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware Of The World Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 26, 2008

John now turns his attention from tests to determine whether one is saved to encouragement to continue growing once we are saved.

A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 5 “Beware of the World” 1 John 2:12-17 John has been talking about how one can know that they are saved. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who May Ascend

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 10, 2007

Don’t simply go through the motions of Christianity. With clean hands and a pure heart, determine to be a part of this mighty movement in your generation.

Who May Ascend? Text: Psalm 24:3-6 “Who May ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. He will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God His Savior. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does Scripture Say? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 9, 2012

The study seeks to learn how Abraham was saved. If we determine the answer to this question, we will know precisely how we may be saved.

“What does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.’” [1] If you have walked in the Faith for very long, you will have been challenged by some dear soul who does not believe the truths of Christ the Lord. Such benighted souls ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Desire For Approval

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 10, 2013

We must never let our desire for the approval of others become the major force is determining who we are or what we think.

ILLUSTRATION As a very young child, one of my greatest fears was going to the hen house and gathering eggs. My grandmother had hundreds of chickens and she traded eggs at the local store for things like salt and pepper and fabric. Normally she was the one who gathered the eggs, but if I failed to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Living And Eternal Word Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 18, 2011

Faith and practise are determined by what we accept as authoritative for our life. Baptist accept the written Word of God as authoritative for faith and practise.

“Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for ‘All flesh is like grass and all its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

How Will Your Epitaph Read?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 1, 2015

Life is preparation for death. How you administer your life now determines God's response to you and your place in the world to come.

“Be not afraid when a man becomes rich, when the glory of his house increases. For when he dies he will carry nothing away; his glory will not go down after him. For though, while he lives, he counts himself blessed —and though you get praise when you do well for yourself— ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Slave For Christ Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 11, 2012

Part 4 focues on the Greek words translated as servant to determine which words actually mean slave versus another type of servant.

A Slave for Christ Part 4 Scriptures: Matthew 8:6-10; 20:25-27; 23:11; Luke 16:13; I Cor. 9:19; Introduction: In my last message I shared with you the history of slavery during the New Testament times. I shared with you that the Romans and Greeks had taken slavery to a whole new level. I spent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Newness Of Life Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011

You can walk in the newness of life because God makes a difference, God makes us distinctive, and God makes us determined.

Sunday, August 31, 2008 “Walking in the Newness of Life” Text: Romans 6:4 We should now be able to proudly proclaim that we are free from the addiction of sin. After our 12 steps in nine weeks program which was designed to break that addiction, every one of us should be able to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Truth Or Don’t Let Your Heart Be Hardened

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 16, 2018

Our response to the Truth of Jesus determines how we will receive His blessings, and how well we will extend God's love to this generation.

POWERFUL TRUTH Or Don’t Let Your Heart be Hardened There’s only one point today: If you want to know the power of God’s Truth, You have to soften your heart. How do People respond to the truth? John 12 37 Even after Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still would not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-40

Denomination: *other

How Do We Know The Truth? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 5, 2022

Do not just read but obey. To walk in truth, one knows how to act, what to do, is willing to learn, and is determined to do so.

In verses 1-3: • John was an elder, he loved the church, he was writing this letter to warn the church and congregation to watch out for false teachers. • The Truth is Jesus. o 1 John 2:21, I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible