Sermons about Comparative Commitment

A Mother's Commitment

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 25, 2006

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The Bible is full of examples of godly mothers. Hannah is one such. She was committed to God, to her husband, and to her children.

A Mother’s Commitment I Samuel 1 Here we are again--another Mother’s Day. Time to extol the virtuous role of motherhood. Where do we look for our role models? Hopefully, we need look no further than our own family. But alas, not all mothers are good role ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Make The Commitment Series

Contributed by Anthony Craver on Apr 27, 2006

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As Christians, we must make strong commitments in order to live the victorious life.

Make the Commitment! Nehemiah Chapter Ten I. Introduction In Chapter Nine of Nehemiah, the people prayed and repented. In Chapter Ten they acted on these prayers and made a covenant with God. They in fact made a commitment to God. We need that word in our world today, the word “commitment.” ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Involved Or Committed?

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 22, 2005

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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 Plus

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 10, 2005

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People tend to associate commitment with emotions. If they feel the right way, then they can follow through on their commitments. But true commitment doesn’t work that way.

17, October 2004 Dakota Community Church Commitment Plus Introduction: At the age of 67, Thomas Edison watched as fire destroyed much of his work and equipment. Is it time to retire? Is it time to hang up the lab coat? - No way. "All our mistakes are burned up," the inventor said. "Now we can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:29-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Consistent And Committed

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006

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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

Commitment To Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 15, 2005

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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

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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

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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

Commitment To The Lost

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 19, 2005

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If Christ is the Savior, why are we not committed to the lost?

INTRO.- God, our loving Father, wants no one to be lost, but sometimes we act like we don’t care. ILL.- A Tea Party I had a little tea party This afternoon at three. ‘Twas very small – Three guests in all – Just I, Myself and Me Myself ate all the sandwiches While I drank up the tea; ‘Twas also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Commitment Of Jesus

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2005

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Jesus was committed to His Father, to all mankind and to His believers.

INTRO.- A few Christmas riddles. - What do elves learn in school? The "elphabet"! - Why was Santa’s little helper depressed? He had low "elfesteem"! - What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted flakes! - What kind of candle burns longer, a red one or a green one? Neither, candles always burn ...read more

Scripture: John 8:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Commitment

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jul 13, 2006

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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

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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

Character And Commitment Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

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This is an adaptation of a book by John Maxwell on Leadership.

I. Two weeks ago I talked about the need for leaders, and the need for us all to get involved doing what it is that God has gifted us to do, to see that this church becomes what God wants it to be, and has the impact on this community that God intends it to have. A. It would be unfair to ask you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Skepticism Or Commitment? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 30, 2003

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You can read "What is truth?" as cynical skepticism, as playful intellectualism, as the plaintive cry of a battered soul, or as the hopeful sound of a hungry heart.

It was our first Thanksgiving on our own; always before we had traveled to our parents, but now, with a baby in the house and with other responsibilities, we had elected to do it our own, complete with a full-fledged roasted turkey. Margaret had done a magnificent job. Brother turkey presented ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Commitment Of The Called

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

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Our love for Christ will lead us toward responsibilities and sacrifice

The Commitment of the Called John 21:15-19 Primary Purpose: To show that our love for Christ leads to responsibilities and sacrifice. Sometimes it seems that people today just don’t understand the word commitment anymore. In the passage we will look at today, Jesus is calling Peter to follow ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

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