Sermons on Decision Making:

The Will Of God

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 4, 2017

God’s will is not some mysterious thing we SEEK regarding our future (like God’s will for a spouse or a career); rather, as this message reveals, it involves things we DO.

The Will of God Chuck Sligh March 20, 2022 NOTE: PowerPoint slide presentation is available upon request for this sermon at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 5:17 – “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.” SUGGESTED SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17, Psalm 19:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Your Intentions In Loving God - Psalm 63 Pt.4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 26, 2025

So often we resolve to make a change, but we fail. Does that mean resolutions are worthless? What is the role of resolve in loving God?

Psalm 63:4 I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. ************************************** Review: Seeking a Full Cup We all know the phrase from the 23rd psalm that David used to describe the sensation that comes from having been in the presence of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:4

Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart Of God

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2002

People go to church to get connected to the heart of God. This message revels a few important points that occur when we make this connection.

Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart of God Acts 9:42-47 Intro: Back in 1992 when the Dallas Cowboys were preparing to play the San Francisco 49rs for the NFC Championship in San Francisco the Cowboys had a pep-rally at Texas Stadium. The audience cheered wildly for each player when he was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Home & Family

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001

The image of the family has changed drastically in recent years, and we no longer seem to be sure what makes up a traditional family unit.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX Our text this morning is Genesis 1:27-28. Please listen as I read it to you. "So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male & female He created them. God blessed them & said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After The Attack

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 18, 2001

Let’s make sense of how we are to face the present and the future after suffering such evil-motivated attacks on our way of life.

Job 1.1-22, 1 Timothy 1.7 September 16, 2001 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 This is the new face of war…the invisible enemy can attack anywhere…without warning…safety is a thing of the past. I…looked over at the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: United Methodist

In Christ, I Am...chosen For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

Who are we? In Christ, we are CHOSEN FOR GOD'S GLORY. That makes us glorious, and gives meaning and purpose in our lives.

IN CHRIST, I AM…CHOSEN FOR GOD’S GLORY—Ephesians 1:1-14 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Did you hear about the woman in Iceland who spent half the night trying to find herself—literally? Her tour bus had stopped in the volcanic Eldgja region of Iceland, and she went into a rest area to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Marks Of A Spiritual Person Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024

Abram settled his tents in the place that God had called him. From beginning to the end of this story, though he failed many times, he always built and alter to the Lord.

As we spoke about Genesis 12 last week, we saw that there was a famine in the land and Abram took a natural, commonsensical path and made his way down to Egypt. While in Egypt, we didn’t see Abram erect monuments to or call upon his God - instead he took what he felt was the smartest, most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Good To Know When It's Time To Change

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 12, 2009

This sermon is about knowing when it’s time to make a change even when outside circumstances may not dictate change.

It’s Good To Know When It’s Time To Change 1/04/2009 Kings, 22:1-20 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 Have you ever had the situation in which your mother told you to stop doing something, but you kept on doing it. Then she told you to stop doing it again, but her voice had changed and you didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gifts Of Singleness And Marriage

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 16, 2019

There is a prevailing belief in modern culture that never getting married is a fundamental failure of fitting in and belonging, therefore marriage will make a person happy.

My best friend since High School never got married. He says it wasn’t his choice to be single. He is now in his 60’s. I learned more about unconditional love through him than from anyone else. As an eighteen-year-old teenager, I was taken under the wing and discipled by a person in her 70’s who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 13:4-6, Revelation 7:17, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Colossians 2:16-19, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Corinthians 7:1-7, Matthew 19:12, Isaiah 56:4-5, Romans 15:17-19, Ephesians 2:10, Galatians 5:22, Galatians 3:28-29, John 3:29, Ephesians 5:25-33, Mark 10:2-12, Matthew 5:31-32, Revelation 19:7, Revelation 22:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Return To God, And He Will Return To You (Zechariah 1:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 20, 2026

The new generation is given the same offer as their ancestors: return to me, and I will return to you. This generation makes the right choice-- will we?

Today, we begin a new series in the book of Zechariah. What I like to do, at the start of each series, is recommend a book to all of you, that you can work through as we work through the book. That book, a commentary, will give you a second perspective on the book. Hearing a second voice will ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6, Jeremiah 25:1-11

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2022

This first week of this “Having Words” series is a great time to remind ourselves of the commitment that we made to make and to be made into disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Counting the Cost Having Words with Jesus THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C Luke 14:25-33 The Message Figure the Cost 25-27 One day, when large groups of people were walking along with him, Jesus turned and told them, “Anyone who comes to me but refuses to let go of father, mother, spouse, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: United Methodist

It’s Worth The Cost

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 27, 2022

If we are truly going to be Jesus’ disciple, there will be a cost involved. And for those willing to make that sacrifice, God will be able to pour out His power and glory through that person.

Please turn with me to Luke 14. Sometimes when I say the word “Luke” I want to go all Star Wars! L-U-K-E. (Laughter) The more I spend time in the gospels, the more I see that what Jesus asks of us, He has already had to do Himself. When Jesus taught what He taught, He not only spoke from a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-33, Matthew 6:33, Mark 1:35, Luke 4:26, Daniel 3:8-18, John 19:30, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus 32:1-35 - Leadership Challenges And Failures

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 18, 2024

Moses is taking too long and the people are grumbling. Aaron has a choice to make and instead of standing strong he chooses the path of compromise.

We are jumping back into Exodus, so we want to recap a little bit. Exodus is the story of the people of Israel being delivered from captivity by God Himself, using Moses as His leader. Today, we're going to be in Chapter 32, where we'll study two lessons in leadership with Moses and Aaron. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divorce And Remarriage Part 2 Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Christian couples have an obligation to Christ, and to His body the church to make sure they get all of the marriage counseling available to avoid divorce.

I got a kick out of the story I heard the other day. This man had gone to a psychiatrist, and after a great deal of examination he asked the doctor, "What is wrong with me?" The doctor replied, "I think you are crazy." "I demand a second opinion," the man insisted. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Personal Transformation (The Goodness Of God Within Us) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2023

Personal Transformation (The Goodness Of God Within Us) Series: Making All Things New Brad Bailey – Sept. 10, 2023

Personal Transformation (The Goodness Of God Within Us) Series: Making All Things New Brad Bailey – Sept. 10, 2023 Intro… Today… we are going to begin a short 3 weeks series entitled “Making All Things New” This is the declaration that Jesus makes. The disciple John, who was the closest disciple ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5, Luke 15:11-24, John 4:19, Romans 8:16, Ezekiel 36:26, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational