Sermons on commitment: showing 76-90 of 65,222

Consistent And Committed

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006

We should strive to be more like GOD in every way and not in just the ways we find easier to accomplish.

Hebrews 10:19-25, “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the fresh and living way that he inaugurated for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Commitment

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jul 13, 2006

Why do you suppose there are close to 159 million people in America who claim to be Christians and yet the Church is not making more of a moral and spiritual impact?

I. The Appeal to Commitment (v. 1a) A. We Respond to an Appeal B. We Respond in Appreciation, II. The Act of Commitment (vv. 1b-2a) A. It is a Permanent Sacrifice B. It is a Personal Sacrifice C. It is a Practical Sacrifice. III. The Assignments of Commitment (v. 2) A. The Christian is not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006

This message will help us to examine our commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ and affirm our intent to stand committed to it.

COMMITMENT TO THE GOSPEL Acts 5:17-32 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever thought about commitment? 1. We make commitments on a regular basis – some are informal and some are formal a. Informal 1) We start school – a commitment to education 2) We go to work – a commitment to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Make The Commitment! Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005

Fourth in a series designed for a giving campaign, "Get In The Game!"

We are continuing in our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we "Get In The Game" for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve "Got Game" if we: Go for the gold; Aim for excellence; Make the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Involved Or Committed?

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 22, 2005

Encouraging the church to become involved as the church

INVOLVED OR COMMITTED by George Crumbly Luke 10: 25-37 Humphrey UMC SundayAM 7/24/2005 Luke 10 The Lord gave me this message as I as thinking about a story I heard years ago. There was a young pastor in his first church that was struggling and having a hard time, discouraged with attendance and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Commitment To Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 15, 2005

We have it so good. We enjoy it so much. We express it so little.

INTRO.- ILL.- One man wrote, “The day before Christmas became a thanksgiving day for my family. The station wagon was packed with kids and travel stuff for the 400-mile trip to Grandma’s. As is our custom, before leaving we asked God to protect us on the road. He did, but in an unusual way. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 6:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment To The Truth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 23, 2005

Commitment to the truth of the gospel is needed in this messed up world.

INTRO.- ILL.- Two elderly women were out driving in a large car and both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself "I must be losing it, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment To Trust

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2005

Our greatest trust should be in the Lord.

INTRO. - ILL. - Two partners from a small law firm were having lunch when suddenly one of them looked alarmed. He announced, "I have to go back to the office right away! I forgot to lock the safe!" "What are you worried about?" asked the other lawyer. "We’re both here." Do lawyers trust ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Involved Or Committed?

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 6, 2005

In the family of God, the heart of commitment follows the footsteps of Jesus.

Involved or Committed? Romans 15:4-13 (New International Version) 4For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5May the God who gives endurance and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

"Called & Committed"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 9, 2003

There will be those who question your motives and there will be naysayers, but David shows us what it means to be called and committed in the name of the Living God.

As I get older, celebrating the arrival of a new year takes on less and less importance. I’m just as content spending a quiet evening at home. Staying up until midnight is no longer a priority, though my children think it’s awesome. While the celebratory nature of the New Year’s arrival may have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

Passionate Commitment

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 9, 2003

We can be consumed with passion for God and serving Him.

Passionate Commitment – A Consuming Fire! This is the second in a series of messages based around the beginning days of ministry for Elisha the prophet. In the last sermon we looked at the calling of Elisha found in I Kings 19. It should be clear to anyone who is attempting to be a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: *other

Committed To Renewal Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

Ninth in a series on Revival influenced by Rich Atchley. This lesson outlines the necessity of Full Committment to God.

COMMITTED TO RENEWAL II Chronicles 14 & 15 INTRODUCTION: In July 1998, Ann Landers asked for people who lived during World War II to send in the secrets of how their marriages endured. A Mr. King responded, "Dear Ann, In a recent column you asked how those World War II marriages endured. My ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Commitment To Follow Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 28, 2003

To fully follow God requires commitment that is rooted in God’s Grace and Power.

The story is told of visitor from another part of what once was the Soviet Union to the Moscow Circus. As part of the circus performance a beautiful lion tamer would have a lion come to her and then put his paws around her and muzzle her with affection. The visitor exclaimed, “What so great about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Gideon On Commitment

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

God’s committed three hundred proved to be Brave, Selfless, and Alert.

INTRODUCTION: Humor: Adapted from Our Daily Bread, January 30, 1994. Borneo in 1964. The Elite Troops of Nepal were known as Gurkhas. In combat, they had earned a reputation as tenacious and fearless soldiers. They are probably most famous for the long forward sweeping knife that bears their ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Total Commitment

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 3, 2004

We say we are committed to the Lord Jesus Christ. How committed? Total commitment means that Jesus Christ is Lord in every area of our lives. He must be Lord on Saturday night as well as Sunday morning.

TEXT: Luke 5:1-6 TITLE: TOTAL COMMITMENT We say we are committed to the Lord Jesus Christ. How committed? Total commitment means that Jesus Christ is Lord in every area of our lives. He must be Lord on Saturday night as well as Sunday morning. He must be Lord of our bodies as well as our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal