Sermons on decision for jesus: showing 976-990 of 197,874

Step Out

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

For many of us, the biggest decision we make is spiritual, the moment you decide to follow Jesus and the moment you decide to respond to God’s call upon your life. The Hebrew people are at such a moment of decision in their journey

Step Up and Step Out! Joshua 3:1-8 Have you ever been at a crossroads, a time in your life where you needed to make a critical decision that is going to have a huge effect on the rest of your life. You come to a moment and have to make a choice about what you’re going to do and the direction ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Throw The First Stone

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 17, 2024

Jesus had every right and authority to throw the first stone, but he never chose to throw the first throne. It was a decision he chose to take – never to throw the stone or the first stone. Love was the decision he chose to take.

But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear. So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” John 8:6-7 When the woman was caught in the act of adultery ...read more

Scripture: John 8:6-7

"bread Beyond Bread"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 21, 2021

A sermon about making the decision to believe.

“Bread Beyond Bread” John 6:24-35 I have read that in 19th Century China, and perhaps all over Asia, there was a name given for people who came to church for one reason and one reason only—because they were hungry for material food. They converted to Christianity, were baptized, joined the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Will You Spend Eternity?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 28, 2007

Making a decision on serving the Lord or Satan.

Where Will You Spend Eternity? Luke 23:39-43 “And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Should I Stay Or Should I Go Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019

A sermon examining the decision to return to the Lord.

SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? Ruth 1:6-18 Each day we are faced with a myriad of choices. Each of those choices bring unavoidable consequences. Adrian Rogers often used the phrase "it is decision that determines destiny". Simply stated, the path that you choose will determine where ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Focus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 6, 2013

Each day, Jesus sought to know His Father’s will as He moved purposefully to the cross. There, He finished all that God had given Him to do. Today, our heavenly Father invites us to focus on Him for the wisdom and strength to complete the work He has give

Opening illustration: John P. Robinson often called America’s “time guru,” claims that people today sleep more than they think they do. He says that though they have more leisure time than ever, they still report feeling “stressed, rushed, and crunched for ...read more

Scripture: John 8:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Stay Clean In A Dirty World

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

The Psalmists Desire, Detergent, Decision and Defense

How To Stay Clean In A Dirty World! Psalm 119:9-11 Introduction A. A text with a vital question. 1. How can one stay clean before God? a. In this old work a day world¡Khow do we remain unspotted? b. Is it possible¡KGod says be ye holy¡Kso it is possible. c. Is it important? d. So if it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Matters The Most To Jesus? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 13, 2022

1. Jesus cares about us meeting the needs of other people (vs. 1-4). 2. Jesus cares about us honoring Him as our Master (vs. 5-8). 3. Jesus cares about us living with His mercy (vs. 7).

What Matters the Most to Jesus? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:1-8; Luke 23:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 13, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Today we begin our study of Matthew 12. By this time, Jesus was in the second year of His 3 1/2-year ministry, and William MacDonald noted that here ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

"The Gateway To Recovery"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

David made a mistake in his decision to defect to the land of the Philistines. It may not have appeared that his decision to go to Ziklag at the outset was a bad decision but the opinion of the world and friends is not the measuring device by which we fi

“THE GATEWAY TO RECOVERY” (The Leader’s Spiritual Integrity) 1 SAMUEL 30:1-31 David made a mistake in his decision to defect to the land of the Philistines. It may not have appeared that his decision to go to Ziklag at the outset was a bad decision but the opinion of the world and friends is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Deep: Redeemed #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 27, 2019

A decision to follow Jesus allows us to radically disregard our past so that He can partner with us for the healing of the world in Jesus’ name.

Over the course of the last 2 weeks, we have been swimming through our message series we entitled, “Deep.” For those who haven’t been with us, let me bring you up to speed. We are reading through the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. You find the story in John 4. The first week was about ...read more

Scripture: John 4:28-42, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of A Choice

Contributed by Larry Goodwin on Feb 2, 2001

Your decisions affect your destiny

I want to begin today by telling you that we live in a very sensual society. On a daily basis people make decisions thinking only of what will gratify their physical appetites. So many of the choices that are made never look beyond the here and now. We have raised a generation that has adopted the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Claims Of Jesus

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. At Caesarea-Philippi, Jesus asked his disciples a very important question ............. "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" a. "John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, one of prophets." b. "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God" (Peter). 2. If Jesus were to ask his disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:62-66

The Voice Of Jesus

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

The human voice is wonderful thing, a dog can bark, a bird can chirp, but a man can talk,for God has given him the wonderful gift of speech.

The human voice is wonderful thing, a dog can bark, a bird can chirp, but a man can talk,for God has given him the wonderful gift of speech. With this gift, man can pray, he can sing praises to God, and he can preach the unsearchable riches of God.   But, have you ever thought about the voice of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:45-53

Denomination: Baptist

Touching Jesus

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Aug 26, 2002

Dare to touch Him and you will never be the same.

This is probable the most well known Scripture in the Bible. It is one of the passages in the Bible that are more used by preachers, evangelist and teachers than other passages. And yet through all these years nobody knows what this woman’s name is. Nobody knows what she looked like. Nobody knows ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34, Matthew 5:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Losing Jesus

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 18, 2002

Once we come to Christ in faith, our relationship is secure in Him. However, it is possible to loose our fellowship with Him.

LOSING JESUS Luke 2:41-52 INTRO. Many think the underprivileged child is the one who does not have the right kind of education or food or clothing...or perhaps one from a broken home or one whose father has been killed or imprisoned. But the true underprivileged child is the one raised in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist