Sermons on Committing:

Have We Forgotten Whose Birtday It Is? (Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2023

Can you imagine going to a birthday party and everyone their gave their gifts to each other but the person who was having a birthday no one gives them a gift.

Wouldn’t that be an odd birthday party!!! This is the way many celebrate the Lord’s Birthday. Have we forgotten whose birthday we are celebrating at Christmas? It is not: • Frosty the snowman • Rudolph the red nose reindeer • Santa Claus We are celebrating the birth of Christ. We will soon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Delight In The Lord

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 12, 2014

How can we learn to delight in the Lord? When is the Lord delighted in us? The key to both questions is our trust in the Lord.

Delight in the Lord Psalm 37:1-37:8 Last week we looked at being strong in the Lord and standing firm in the Lord. This morning we will look at delighting ourselves in the Lord. You remember as a kid the excitement of receiving presents? Truth is all of us enjoy presents. As a kid you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

God Wants Us To Be Restored

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 6, 2006

In this text we see several challenges made to Peter, however, I want you to notice the specific “challenges” that Jesus made. I. Jesus tested Peter (1-14) II. Jesus examined Peter (15-19) III. Jesus challenged Peter (20-25)

God wants us to be restored John 21:1-25 (read-15-19) Introduction: God understands each of us as individuals. He is quite aware of our mindsets and moodswings. He knows what we are going through and he is ready to help us in times of trouble. Especially when we start drifting or backsliding away ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25, Joel 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Count The Costs Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 14, 2026

This is the 55th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#55] COUNT THE COSTS Luke 14:25-35 Introduction: In our text, Jesus speaks about the importance of counting the cost before committing to discipleship. He calls us to understand that following Him is not a light decision; it requires total dedication, sacrifice, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Swimming In The River!

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

Are you living in the center of God’s perfect will in your life right now! Have you reached a level of spiritual maturity and obedience to God’s Word that you feel God wants you to have?

Swimming in the River! Ezekiel 47:3-5 NKJV And when the man went out to the east with the line in his hand, he measured one thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the water came up to my ankles. 4 Again he measured one thousand and brought me through the waters; the water came up ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 10, 2005

This sermon explores 4 characteristics you must have to succeed in our Journey of life for truth and life. It contrast these characteristics with Narnia, the Magi and ourselves.

Narnia: The Journey of Life Matthew 2:1-12 Intro.: A. How would you define life? Some perhaps might say that life is happiness, success, family, longevity, etc. But those are really Goals in life. What is life? - Ecc. 3:2; there is a time to be born and a time to die. - We know that there is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Adventist

Building The Future Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Jan 4, 2007

On the Road to Bethlehem is a series leading up to Christmas day. Based on a series by Jim Bradford this is a historical look at Bethlehem that helps us bury our past, build our future, and birth a miracle in our lives.

Part 2 - On the Road to Bethlehem Building the Future 3 part series… on the way to Bethlehem… Mark spiritual encounter points as we prepare out hearts for the entrance of Jesus in powerful ways into our lives as we approach this Christmas! Ruth Chapter 1 15-19 15 "Look," said Naomi, "your ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hindrances To Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007

3rd in a series on Christian Growth. Every Christian experiences hindrances to Christian growth. This message deals with some of them.

READ Hebrews 5:11-14 In this series of messages on spiritual growth, we have established two things. The first truth we have established is that the Christian life is not a once-for-all event but a continuous process. At conversion, we become a new person in Jesus Christ. Then, for the rest of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14, Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Grew

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 26, 2020

Have you been saved? Great. But that's only the beginning. Jesus had to learn obedience and effective ministry. Are you on the path to becoming a useful disciple for God?

Last week we looked at a touching moment in Jesus’ infancy. His parents brought their infant son to the temple to be dedicated to God. They wanted nothing but God’s best for their special son. And in the temple God brought them across the path of one of his true saints, Simeon, who loved their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40

The Honor God Seeks

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Apr 6, 2009

A look at Luke 9:57-62 at the characteristics God desires of his followers.

THE HONOR GOD SEEKS Luke 9:57-62 Dillon Burroughs TTU Honor Society 4.02.09 The Honor God Seeks Includes… 1. Desire: “I will follow You wherever You go” (v. 57) 2. Sacrifice: “The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head” (v. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason Most Christians Don't Become Great Christians

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006

To see the need of growing daily in the Lord.

PP0602 DATE THE REASON MOST CHRISTIANS DON’T BECOME GREAT CHRISTIANS! Joshua 14:6-11. Jos 14:6 Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Going On To Greatness

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

How can we deliver honest hope for today’s problems. This message examines the need for people to share the gospel.

GOING ON TO GREATNESS Jeremiah 29:11-13 INTRO: I have been in many churches in my life. But I will never forget the experience that I had in one church I visited. I was commenting on how beautiful the sanctuary was, when the pastor said, “This room never is as beautiful as it is when the people ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The "Four F’s” Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

The “Four F’s”

Psalm 37:1-7 The “Four F’s” 1. Fret Not - 1 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. Fret means to worry to be concerned…. i. Trust is ALLIANCE - Prov 3:5 Trust in the LORD ii. Trust is RELIANCE - with all thine heart iii. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Whose Side Are You On

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

Do you want God to be on your side?

Let me ask you a question: Do you want God to be on your side? That’s a pretty easy question to answer. I wouldn’t be surprised if we all unanimously responded, “Yes!” Who wouldn’t want the only all-knowing, all-powerful God on their side? Romans 8:31 - “If God is for us, who can be against us?” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:2, 2 Chronicles 14:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 9, 2007

Asks the question: are you a peacekeeper or a peacemaker?

Matt 5.9 "Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God." Intro video: Virtual Family Isn’t that a great invention! Many people are like that family. The words they say might sound nice, but under the surface, they’re really not happy. They just don’t want to have to deal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist