Sermons on Decision Making:

Gideon Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 14, 2022

Gideon was the son of Joash, from the Abiezrite clan in the tribe of Manasseh and lived in Ephra (Ophrah). As a leader of the Israelites, he won a decisive victory over a Midianite army despite a vast numerical disadvantage, leading a troop of 300 "valiant" men.

Gideon Facts – Things You Should know Successor • Abimelech Parent(s) • Joash (father) Italics indicate individuals not explicitly described as judges Book of Joshua • Joshua Book of Judges ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 24 - God Writes Love Stories - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 30, 2011

God writes love stories. He is vitally concerned with the actual lives of people as they meet, fall in love, marry. Afterall, the first miracle Jesus performed was at a wedding. Our everyday lives and the decisions have bearing upon His purposes for us, e

Genesis 24 - GOD WRITES LOVE STORIES - Part 1 She was there in the park, sitting on the bench in the mist, this mysterious beautiful woman in my life, and I realised that I was falling in love. We met with others in that early morning prayer meeting, but I wasn’t aware of them. I listened as she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparation For Explosion I Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 10, 2007

An exposition of Acts 1:1-5, detailing the preparations that Christ and the Spirit were making for the genesis of the church

Text: Acts 1:1-5, Title: Prep for Explosion I, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/07, AM A. Opening illustration: When we were building our house in Maine it was in a new development, so there was a lot of things that had to get done before we could begin putting up walls and windows. B. Background to passage: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How Inner Leading Of The Spirit Works Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

Nine things God uses to lead us.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. OTHER NAMES: a. Inner voice. b. The Lord told me. c. The Lord led me. d. God spoke to me. e. Internal leading. f. Forbidden of the spirit (Acts 16:6-7). g. Inner light (Quaker). 2. BIBLICAL BASIS: “Led by the Spirit of God” (Rom. 8:14). “The Spirit Himself bears witness with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14, Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Swallowed An Alligator Lately? Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on May 13, 2008

Pride makes it difficult to listen to wisdom, but humility and a heart prepared to seek the Lord can give us a second chance.

Have You Swallowed an Alligator Lately? A sermon on 2 Chronicles 10-12 Two men were riding a bicycle built for two when they came to a steep hill. It took a great deal of struggle for the men to complete what proved to be a very steep climb. When they got to the top the man in front said to the ...read more

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

"God's Will In Prayer" Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Sep 10, 2001

Three affirmations we make to God when we pray for his Kingdom reign to come.

Back in 1994 Disney released a movie called "Iron Will." It’s the story about a teenager named Will Stoneman who enters a marathon dog-sled race from Winnipeg, Canada to St. Paul Minnesota. Since Will’s father just died leaving the family in financial straights, Will enters the race to save his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Working It Out 2006

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2006

This is a revision of an earlier Mother’s Day Message on how God uses Women to make a difference

God is Working It Out 5/14/2006 Exodus1:8-22 Ephesians 6:10-18 Text Exodus 2:1-10 Some times when we start something, we are not sure what it’s going to look like when its finished. It’s like the little girl who was busy drawing and coloring with great intensity. Her mother ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take A Stand Series

Contributed by Quesen M Ambyton on Nov 10, 2015

Convictions guide our decisions and determine our character. In order to live a godly life, we must have strong biblical values. With a firm foundation based on God's Word, we're ready to face whatever challenges come our way.

It’s a shame as Christians that we actually need policies at work for us to either stop swearing, stop lying, stop stealing etc etc. We fear our bosses more than we fear the Lord King David said Lord I have kept your word within my heart so that I may not sin against you. Every natural ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:27-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Jephthah = Rejection – Victory – And Disaster - All In The One Cup - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2022

The story of Jephthah, a judge of Israel, continues and takes us through deceit, stupidity, betrayal, victory, defeat. It reveals the honour of a daughter contrasted with the utter and complete disgrace of her father. Jephthah, a flawed man had to "battle his demons".

JEPHTHAH = REJECTION – VICTORY – AND DISASTER - ALL IN THE ONE CUP - PART 2 Read PART 1 before reading this second part. It will then make a lot more sense. MAN’S EVIL LAID BARE – GOING BACK TO FIRST BASE {{Judges 11:7 Then Jephthah said to the elders of Gilead, “Did you not hate me and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:7, Judges 11:8-9, Judges 11:10, Judges 11:12-28, Judges 11:29, John 14:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:34, 1 Peter 4:7, Judges 11:30-31, Judges 11:34-35, Judges 12:1-3, Judges 11:36-40, Judges 12:7, Hebrews 11:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Warfare: "The Ruler" Series

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Jul 5, 2012

We learned so far as the deceiver Satan uses lies to attack the mind to make us ignorant of God’s will. As the destroyer, he attacks our bodies to make us impatient with God’s will. We will see this week that as the Ruler, Satan attacks the will and the w

INTRODUCTION: Unfortunately, many people don't believe that the Devil really exists. We characterize Satan as some fictitious person. We learned so far as the deceiver Satan uses lies to attack the mind to make us ignorant of God’s will. As the destroyer, he attacks our bodies to make us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-19

Dare To Be A Dreamer

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 12, 2002

Dreams and goals are necessary for a full and fulfilling life. What is necessary to make certain our dreams are approved of God?

August 11, 2002 28"Then after I have poured out my rains again, I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions. Joel 2:28 (NLT) 14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: United Methodist

"Avoiding A Counterfeit Revival”

Contributed by Michael Bell on Sep 6, 2001

In REVIVAL, JESUS DOES NOT JUST “PATCH-UP” YOUR OLD LIFE. HE MAKES ALL THINGS NEW!

I¶ - I brought with me this morning some of my little boy Jack’s jeans...hole in the knee...What do you expect? A pastor’s kid ought to have “holy jeans” should he not? Oddly enough, from what I understand, the more full of holes & rugged looking a pair of jeans are, the “cooler” they’re supposed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

A Noticable Difference In Our Homes

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2002

Having Jesus should make a noticeable difference in our homes. (Jesus is enough - prat 7)

“Jesus Is Enough” “Therefore There Should Be A ND In Our Homes” “I have been crucified with Christ... And I no longer live, But Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” - Gal 3:20 “Then He said to them ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Waste Your Year Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 4, 2014

Since our time on earth is limited, let's make the most of the time we have left.

Don’t Waste Your Year Ephesians 5:15-17 Rev. Brian Bill January 4-5, 2014 In November a man in Janesville, Wisconsin purchased ad space on a highway billboard and put up these words: “Enjoy life now: There is no afterlife.” In December, after this sign came down, two area ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformative Power Of Meditating On God's Promises Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 13, 2024

This sermon addresses the significance and transformative power of meditating on God's promises as outlined in the Holy Bible.

In the vast and intricate of the Holy Bible, there lies a potent tool for spiritual growth, comfort, and guidance. This tool is the practice of meditating on God's promises. Meditation, in the biblical sense, is not merely a passive reading or listening to Scripture; rather, it is an active ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:2, Isaiah 41:10