Sermons on Decision Making:

Come And Drink Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 26, 2023

If you want to enjoy lasting contentment and satisfaction, surrender to Jesus, submit to Jesus, and side with Him.

Erwin Lutzer once described a man who walked into a psychiatric hospital where a staff member took him on a tour. On the tour, they saw a man in a padded cell, who was beating his head against the walls. He kept saying, “Linda, how could you do it? Linda, how could you do it?” The staff member ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-52, Luke 8:18, Zechariah 14:8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Works For The Devil Too!

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 6, 2009

The devil loves to make a playground out of people’s minds and imaginations.

Mark 11:23 Works for the Devil Too! For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Denomination: Apostolic

4 Keys To A Successful Marriage

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A topical message on what is needed to make a marriage work.

Title: 4 Keys to a Successful Marriage July 21, 2002 Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. Every Sunday is special as we gather to worship the Lord, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Church Or A Great Church

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 3, 2004

What does it take to make a church a great church?

The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your friends and fellow believers at BCC come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Let Christ Rule

Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 23, 2021

We need to be busy making everything about Christ

“Let Christ rule” Colossians 3:15-17 There is a true story: of a woman who’d just given birth and had brought her newborn to the office to show off to her fellow office workers. Everyone gathered around: oohing and ahhing and totally enthralled with the baby. In the meantime: her 7-yr. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Father Deficiency Disorder”

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 4, 2021

MALACHI 4:5-6 SHEDS LIGHT ON A VICIOUS STRATEGY THE ENEMY DEVISES TO DAMAGE THE VERY FABRIC OF THE SOCIETY JUST BY CRAWLING INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NESTS OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN THE ENDTIMES, MAKING A SERIOUS FRACTURE IN THE FATHER-CHILD BOND.

SERMON OVERVIEW A. ORIGINAL STATUS OF THE FAMILY B. THE FALL OF THE ORIGINAL FAMILY C. CURRENT CONTEXT OF FAMILIES D. RESTORATION OF THE FAMILY IN ENDTIMES D.1 RESTORE GOD’S DEFINITION OF FAMILY D.2 RESTORE ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES D.3 RESTORE WATCHMAN DUTY OF THE FATHER ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, 1 Corinthians 4:14-16, Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 13:25-26, 1 Peter 5:8, Genesis 2:15, 1 Kings 18:21, Proverbs 16:24-26, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Malachi 4:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Fathers, Father Noah, And Other Honorable Men Of Faith

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jun 12, 2024

What makes a Godly man someone God wants to honor?

Father’s day is a special day for all men. It is a day to celebrate the uniqueness and blessing of manhood and masculinity. At the Wisconsin Dells near Chicago, there is celebration of men and what guys do like no one else; they do belly flops. Interesting enough, the Water Park at the Wisconsin ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Judge A Righteous Judgment

Contributed by Ervin Kosch on Aug 22, 2002

What is a Righteous Judgment? What is a righteousness? How do you make such a judgement?

John 7:18-24 Text Verse: #24 *What is a ’judgment’? -A decision(a choice) -A conviction(that proves out to be evident) -Understanding *Events *Surroundings *People -Placement of values *What is wrong? *What is right?(More importantly) *What is a ’righteous’? -Something ...read more

Scripture: John 7:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Person Like You Doing In A Place Like This?

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007

Satan has tried to deceive us into believing that the choices make will not harm us in the future. But history proves that choices we make can have dire consequences

In a recent issue of Preaching Today (Sept/Oct 1998), Dr. Brian Harbour related the following story. Dr. Harbour, pastor of FBC Richardson and Dr. Duane Brooks, pastor of Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston, were in Waco attending a Baylor Regents meeting. They were on the elevator and were going ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Class: Healing Damaged Emotions Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022

The healing of damaged emotions is connected to the soul and spirit of a person. Healing can be hindered by the choices that we make in life.

Pursue Class: Topic: Healing Damaged Emotions PP#1: Pursue Kingdom Ministry PP#2: Summary of Ken Fish and Putty’s Integrated model of healing: See chart! PP#3: Resources for this message! PP#4: My Story of having damaged emotions and how God healed me! (It was a process) PP#5: Class: Pursue – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26, Matthew 22:37, John 5:1-15, Hebrews 4:12-13, Proverbs 23:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Why Can't We Be Friends"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2013

Solomon and David both remind us that one of the best investments we will ever make in life is an investment in people…making friends. This message helps us learn how to do that.

“Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Attractions And Objections Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 17, 2006

Faith or unbelief determines what we see when we look at Jesus. Jesus brings us to the valley of decision where we either become his followers or his enemies.

(Begin by reading chapter one as if you are a messenger from Mark. Better yet, memorize it and share it as if you are Mark himself). In chapter two of Mark we have four more vignettes in Jesus’ life recorded for us. In each of these Jesus expresses his authority in both freeing and disturbing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help Is On The Way

Contributed by Godwin Ojerinde on Jun 11, 2014

Many people are going through storms of life, some are lost in directions, lost in decisions, lost in ideas. But don't give up, don't lose hope, Help is on the way

Then he said to him, “Please go and see if it is well with your brothers and well with the flocks, and bring back word to me.” So he sent him out of the Valley of Hebron, and he went to Shechem. Now a certain man found him, and there he was, wandering in the field. And the man asked ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

That's A Song To Sing

Contributed by Joe W. Theus on Dec 30, 2015

Seeking comfort at times may come through singing songs you like. It is a part of the African American history to sing when frustrated, depressed, or even seeking decisions for life's quest

This idea was prompted by a song of the world, as we would call it, "Only the strong Survive" by the late Jerry Butler. He talks about a love affair that went wrong and concludes that only the strong survive bad relationships. Of course, I agree and so, that's a song to sing. This Psalm by David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Sure You’re Saved?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

You can be sure you’re saved, just make sure.

Are You Sure You’re Saved? October 4, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: You can be sure you’re saved, just make sure. Focus Passage: 1 John 5:11-13 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: John says “These things have I written”… what things? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist