Sermons on decision's crossroads: showing 466-480 of 41,781

Risking It All

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 13, 2008

We say God is all-powerful, but when push comes to shove are we ready to put all our faith in Him? Is believing in God a risk?

President John F. Kennedy once said, “There are risks and costs to a program of action. But they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction.” History is strewn with people who took risks and in so doing they changed the course of history. It is something we don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Habits Of The Heart

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jan 31, 2008

Proverbs says we are to Guard our heart - according to God’s Word our Heart is who we really are. The condition of our heart and the habits of our heart are important to God and shows Him and us the real us. What are the Habits of our Heart?

HABITS OF THE HEART I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the Heart – what the Bible says about it in comparison to what our culture says about it. Those view points are very, very different: There are alot of songs about the Heart: Like… 1. I left My Heart in San Francisco – Tony Bennett 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus And Prayer

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

Encouraging people to sacrifice a little for prayer

Title: Jesus and Prayer Theme: Encouraging people to sacrifice a little for prayer Text: Luke 6.12-16 Time: March 6, 2011 [Title Slide] [S] “One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

An Important Invitation To A Fantastic Party

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 5, 2011

It was nice of God to invite us to this party. But the purpose of the party makes turning down the invitation very serious.

Passage: Matthew 22:1-13 Intro: Throwing a party can be a dangerous thing. 1. because you can make great preparations, but if no one comes… 2. years ago we had a big Sunday to “kick off” our church. We had worked for weeks, sent out invitations, made thousands of phone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Positioning Sequence (Gps)

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 9, 2013

This Lesson covers the complaints in the desert; the spies' report and Moses' speech before the promised land.

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_MaJDK3VNE a. I wonder if Moses felt like he was "herding cats" b. Or, maybe he felt like a parent on a cross country road trip with the kids saying: 1) Are we there yet? 2) Mom, he's looking at/touching me. 3) Bologna sandwiches? Why can't we stop? 2. A serious ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Narrow Way That Leads To Life

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 28, 2013

Jesus warns us that salvation is by faith in Him and in Him alone. To say no to the Gospel of Christ is to commit the greatest sin known to man.

"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." Introduction: Through the years, people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pilate Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

So what do we know about Pilate and what can we learn from him?

Pilate John 18:29-40 The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in the Apostle’s Creed and has been translated into more languages than just about every other name. Even though he stepped onto the stage of human history for only about four hours, Pilate’s name is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:29-40

Denomination: Methodist

A Trip To The Tomb

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 23, 2013

Taking a trip past the tomb will impact your life.

A Trip to the Tomb Jerry Watts Mark 16:1-7 * We are a ‘traveling people.’ This means we like to take trips. After living here for over 7 years and having lived on the coast for 13, I find it almost humorous about the destinations which are appealing. Those on the coast seem to love ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Intersection

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Jun 3, 2013

Decisions are major part of everyone's life and we make them ever single day and some them have major, even eternal ramifications... therefore choice wisely.

Quotes: “The hardest thing about the road not taken is that you never know where it might have led.” ― Lisa Wingate, A Month of Summer “It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” ― Roy Disney "Some persons are very decisive when it comes ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 21:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Which Door Do I Open? Series

Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013

We only want to go through doors that God’s hand is opening.

Well we’re in this series called doors and we’re discovering that in many ways, life is all about the doors. It’s about the doors you go in and the doors you come out. It’s about the open doors and closed doors and sometimes its even all about the slammed doors. And ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaction: How Do We Account For Jesus? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2013

What is your response to this miracle working Jesus? The responses we saw years ago are still common today. Who understood him best?

Reaction: How Do We Account for Jesus? (Mark 3:13-30) 1. A middle-aged, wealthy woman has a heart attack. While on the operating table she has a near death experience. She sees the angel at the gates and asks if this is it. The angel says no, she has another 30-40 years to live. She recovers, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pitching Your Tent

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 6, 2013

BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PITCH YOUR TENT!

PITCHING YOUR TENT INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF GENESIS IS RICH AND SOMETIMES COMPLEX. IT COULD BE TITLED A BOOK OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN GOD AND MAN AND MAN-TO-MAN RELATIONSHIPS. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: GENESIS 13:12 (NKJV) ABRAM DWELT IN THE LAND OF CANAAN, AND LOT DWELT IN THE CITIES OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:12

Denomination: Baptist

God Delivers Himself Into The Hand Of Angry Sinners Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013

In one step across the Brook Kidron, Jesus changes history for ever. Are you willing to follow?

Part 1: God Delivers Himself into the Hands of Angry Sinners (John 18:1-11) Rev. Mark A. Barber The Gospel of Mark mentions that the last thing that Jesus and the disciples did at the Last Supper was to sing a hymn. As this was the Passover meal, we know that Psalm 118 was one of the psalms that ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acting The Fool

Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 4, 2013

ACTING A FOOL IN TIMES OF DISTRESS

ACTING THE FOOL INTRODUCTION: THE SETTING OF THIS TEACHING FINDS SAUL, THE FATHER OF JONATHAN, AS REIGNING KING. SAUL BECAME JEALOUS OF DAVID BECAUSE OF DAVID’S MILITARY ENDEAVORS. SAUL, EMOTIONALLY CHARGED, BECAME JEALOUS AND ATTEMPTS TO KILL DAVID. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: DAVID, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:12

Denomination: Baptist

Decide To Grow In Faith Series

Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 18, 2011

Decisions have much to do with growth in Christ. Growth in Christ has much to do with decisions. Decide to grow in Christ by: 1) Being a good example; 2) Being Forgiving; and 3) Serving faithfully.

Much emphasis is given to the need for one to make the decision to accept Christ as both Savior and Lord. Behind such a decision is the necessity of faith – a loving belief and trust in the Lord. This belief and trust, this faith, includes confessing Christ as Lord and repenting of one's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ