Sermons on Committing:

A Commitment To Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 13, 2001

How do we receive God’s blessings?

I’d like to begin this morning by giving something away. It’s a $20 gift certificate for Applebee’s, and it’s available to anyone who wants it. [Hold out the $20 bill and wait until someone comes up and takes it] What did you have to do to receive the gift certificate? * Believe the gift ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24, James 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Total Commitment Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2002

Ruth’s pledge to Naomi has such a powerful effect on us that many include her words in their weddings and on jewelry. God also regards her commitment as the basis of true love.

A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the inscription on the back of the photograph: “My dearest Tom, I love you with all my heart. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 26, 2002

Calling people to a deeper commitment to God and each other on our 91st Anniversary Commitment Sunday.

Commitment Sunday February 11, 2002 The Cross of Commitment Luke 9:23 It may be hard to imagine the renowned theologian J.I. Packer sitting in a hot tub, but that is where he is when he makes this quote: “The other day ...as I sat there savoring hot tubness, cracking small jokes and adjusting to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: *other

Commitment Power

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2002

one of a series on Acts

Does anything make a difference? Does voting in a democracy? Sometimes you wonder. Have you heard the "Will anybody listen" ad on radio? Nothing seems to ever change. Well the Church of Jesus Christ has the power of to change the world! It was the force behind the beginning of the new nation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Complete Commitment

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Half-hearted attempts at life and relationships lead us to frustration, but wholeheartedness brings true prosperity.

Whole Heartedness 20 And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God. 21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 31:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Total Commitment

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

To show what God expects out of His children

ROM.12:1-2 " TOTAL COMMITMENT " There are close to 100 million church members in America and yet, why are they not making the moral and spiritual impact that they should? ***Why is it, that on Sunday morning, thousands of churches have empty pews?*** Why are so many churches closing their doors on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Committed To Ministry

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 29, 2002

If the Spirit of God is being poured out on the end-time church, why is it not operating with more effectiveness? One key element is commitment to the local church. Are we committed to ministry?

09/29/2002 Committed To Ministry * What is God saying to the "end time church" * As Joel prophesied, in the last days, the Spirit of God would poured out..." * So why do we not see churches operating with greater effectiveness? * I believe is in part due to our commitment to ministry * The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Levels Of Commitment

Contributed by Randy Wood on Oct 4, 2002

Faithfulness and commitment are synomonous.

THE LEVELS OF COMMITMENT TEXT: PROVERBS 3:3-4 OPENING THOUGHT: Think about this. There are you a man we will call ¡§Joe¡¨ and a woman we will call ¡§Sue¡¨. Each of you has applied for a job at a very sucessful company. This company offers many opportunities of advancement. The company offers ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Great Commitment

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 7, 2002

A Great Commitment to the Great Commission and the Great Commandment will build a great church

Sermon for 8/29/99 The Great Mount McKinely Introduction: A. Mount McKinley Recliner. Under the right armrest. Lift up the heavy pad and there it is, a sleek, black console equipped with telephone, answering maching, push-button controls for the recliner’s massaging vibrators and a place to plug ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment Or Compromise?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 16, 2002

Will you be committed to your call or will you compromise?

Commitment or Compromise? Exodus 8 & 10 Pastor Greg Mc Donald This morning I’m going to take you briefly through several chapters in the book of Exodus so you will have a better picture of what is taking place and to give you a little history of the events in Egypt. In Exodus 7:19-25, Egypt’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-32

"Commitment To Serve" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

God has gifted you for the purpose of serving.

Impact Series #4 Commitment to Serve Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches November 10, 2002 Commitment to Serve I Peter 4:10-12 Eccl. 9:10 INTRODUCTION: In our impact sermons we have been talking about Commitments that will change your life. First was the Commitment to Jesus Christ, next was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-12, Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Methodist

"Commitment To The Church" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

The church needs to be able to count on us.

Impact Series #2 Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches “Commitment to the Church” Ephesians 2:13-22 Acts 4:32-35 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt like an “outsider” in some groups that you were in? Sometimes you feel that no matter what you do, you are not “in on the conversation--don’t know the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

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

Commit To Grow Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 11, 2004

A stewardship series, sermon number 2. This message takes a look at how materialism destroys our faith.

Commit to Grow Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 10, 2004 (Read Psalm 37:1-9.) Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you (nlt). Introduction Legendary comedian Jack Benny was well known for his portrayal of stinginess—By the way, is there anyone under 45 who knows who I’m ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene