Sermons on Decision Keeping:

Keeping Your Eyes On The Prize Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2018

The primary purpose of the church is win people to Jesus, baptize them into Christ and teach them what Jesus wants them to know. But how do we, as individual Christians go about doing that?

OPEN: Back in the 1960’s there was a young High School boy named John Baker who loved to run. In fact he loved running so much that his dream was to be on the High School track team. The only problem: the coach wasn’t interested. John was too short and too slight to be a runner. But John’s friend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping God's House Clean Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

God won't live in a dirty house. You may live in one, but God won't. He is holy and He can't abide with the presence of sin.

INTRODUCTION Last week I suggested some hymn titles for the chronologically challenged. This week someone emailed me a funny list of pop song titles for aging Baby Boomers. I realize anyone under the age of 40 probably won’t recognize any of these songs, so ask a Boomer who may be near you. Now ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping God In Proper Perspective Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 4, 2018

Isaiah speaks to us in the exile of our fears, our anxieties, our worries, and he says, God is great--he is bigger than our problems. God is good--he is tuned into my concerns. And I can put all of my hope in the Lord, knowing he will come through.

Keeping God in Proper Perspective Prophets with a Purpose – Week 4 - Isaiah 40:21-31 We are in week 4 of our series, “Prophets with a Purpose.” Today we’re returning to a prophet we looked at in December, because Isaiah had a lot to say about a coming Savior. In fact, during that series, we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Moving Forward For Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 10, 2018

God wants us to keep moving forward for Jesus Christ. Here's how to do it: 1. Recognize the magnitude of our mission (vs. 19-21). 2. Help strengthen the souls of the disciples (vs. 21-22). 3. Be on the lookout for new leaders (vs. 23).

Keep Moving Forward for Christ! The Book of Acts - Part 47 Acts 14:19-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 29, 2014 *It's hard to say goodbye to people we love in the church. About 25 years ago, Mary and I were serving at McClendon up in West Monroe. Gary and Linda Richardson ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Keep You From Falling!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2014

Everybody may pay and live the wrong way, but we are commanded to go the ‘Jesus way!’

Keep you from falling…. John 16:1:"I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away.” Jesus is aware that you would be blitzed with temptations all day! He knows the avalanche of worldly things that would throttle and choke you! When I asked a mother of a young man, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wormwood Keeps Showing Up

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 26, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 29: 1 – 29

Deuteronomy 29: 1 – 29 Wormwood keeps showing up 29 These are the words of the covenant which the LORD commanded Moses to make with the children of Israel in the land of Moab, besides the covenant which He made with them in Horeb. 2 Now Moses called all Israel and said to them: “You have seen all ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Keep Turning To God In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 17, 2020

Suffering, loss and grief are all a part of human experience. Learning to lament during those times will help us work through the grief while holding to our faith in God. This only happens if we keep turning to and talking with God.

A. One soldier in the British Airborne was going through his parachute training. 1. This included eight jumps. Two from a balloon at 800 feet with a cage suspended below it, and six from an airplane. 2. While standing at the door of the balloon cage for his first jump, he heard another recruit ask ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Faith Keeps Crying

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 27, 2020

The Canaanite woman persistently keeps praying and coming to Jesus for help for her daughter. Jesus answers.

8.30.20 Matthew 15:21–28 21 Jesus left that place and withdrew into the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 There a Canaanite woman from that territory came and kept crying out, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David! A demon is severely tormenting my daughter!” 23 But he did not answer her a word. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Keep Away From Idols Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 18, 2019

The power of Christ within you Is greater than the power of evil around You.

18 We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. 19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one. 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Problems Keep Piling Up

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 13, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 22: 1 – 23

1 Samuel 22: 1 – 23 The problems keep piling up 22 David therefore departed from there and escaped to the cave of Adullam. So when his brothers and all his father’s house heard it, they went down there to him. 2 And everyone who was in distress, everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Keep Yourself From Idols Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 13, 2024

In the first century idols were an all-pervasive and normal aspect of society which could be a spiritual distraction for Christians. Today we need to be just as much on our guard against the idols of this age.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 5:21 “Keep Yourself From Idols” In the first century AD, when people wrote letters, there was a pretty standard approach in the way the letters were structured – including the structure you used to finish your letter. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21, 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Keeping Bad Company Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025

The people we associate with have a powerful influence on our thoughts, choices, and destinies. Relationships are like elevators—they either take you up or bring you down.

THE DANGER OF KEEPING BAD COMPANY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:33 "Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 13:20, Psalm 1:1-3, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Proverbs 22:24-25, 1 Kings 11:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The people we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20, Psalm 1:1-3, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Proverbs 22:24-25, 1 Kings 11:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When And When Not To Keep Secrets Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025

Secrets are a part of life. People confide in one another for support, safety, and counsel. In relationships, ministry, and leadership, the ability to keep or disclose a secret appropriately is a sign of wisdom and maturity.

WHEN AND WHEN NOT TO KEEP SECRETS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 11:13 "A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret." Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:7, Proverbs 25:9, Luke 12:2-3, James 5:16, Matthew 18:15 INTRODUCTION: Secrets are a part of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bearing Fruit In Keeping With Repentance

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

Repentance is more than a verbal confession; it is a change of heart that must reflect in a change of life.

BEARING FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:8 Supporting Texts: Luke 6:43-45, John 15:4-8, Galatians 5:22-24, Romans 6:1-2, James 2:17-20 INTRODUCTION: Repentance is more than a verbal confession; it is a change of heart that must reflect in a change of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unity In The Church, Keep The Unity

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 20, 2022

We are one body in Christ. Therefore, we should all be doing our part in keeping unity within the church.

What is unity? Definition: the state of being united or joined as a whole, oneness, a condition of harmony - accord, the quality or state of being made one - unification, a totality of related parts. In this passage of scripture, Paul is writing to the Ephesians to encourage keeping unity within ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible