Sermons on Decision:

Christ Our Sanctifier Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002

Christ desires to make us holy and more like him. The process is called sanctification.

Christ our Sanctifier Introduction A. Sanctification has caused a lot of problems within our denomination and with other denominations throughout the history of the CMA B. It is a very difficult subject to deal with because no one can really explain what happens during the process of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Resolving Differences

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

How to resolve vexating differences in your relationships

Resolving Differences (Acts 15:12-35) Illustration:Labour mightily for a healing spirit. Away with all discriminating names whatever that may hinder the applying of balm to heal your wounds...Discord and division become no Christian. For wolves to worry the lambs is no wonder, but for one lamb to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:12-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Not Over React To People Or Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

James wrote, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires." (James 1:19) Only when our mind, will and emotions are under the control of the Spirit of

How Not to Over-React We all have a tendency to over react when provoked. One day a Midwestern Lawyer became so discouraged with his productivity that he despaired of everything in life. He wrote in his diary, "I do not know if my life is worth anything to anyone. I often wonder if my life will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Save Before It Multiplies

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We must irrevocably decide to follow God and destroy any other option.

Thesis: We must irrevocably decide to follow God and destroy any other option. Intro.: 1. When God's people first approached the Promised Land after deliverance from Egypt they sent 12 men to spy out the land. a. Land of milk & honey, huge grapes; also giants & great walled cities. 1) 10 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-6

Why Jesus Chose To Not React To Cultural Or Personality Traits But focused On Principles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well.

1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well. Surely, Jesus understood all of the elements of social-cultural norms and the intricacies of personalities, but He chose to objectively address all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sure Foundation For Faith In Times Of Trial

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 4, 2001

This is a sermon to encourage the beleiver in times of trial by providing a sure foundation for his faith from the scriptures.

A SURE FOUNDATION FOR FAITH IN TIMES OF TRIAL OUTLINE 1.COUNSEL 2.COURSE 3.COMMITMENT 4.CHOICE 5.COVENANT 6.COMPASSION 7.CHARITY THE MESSAGE A SURE FOUNDATION FOR FAITH IN TIMES OF TRIAL 1.COUNSEL Job 42:2 The word of God promises that God can do everything and that no thought of ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Crisis

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 5, 2001

A Study of Jesus Christ’s victory over Satan upon the Cross.

John 12:31-33 Our word "crisis" is actually a Greek word. The Greek word, spelled with a ’k’ rather than a ’c’, carries all the meanings or definitions that the term does today. Those being: (1) a situation that has reached a critical phase, (2) a crucial time or state of affairs in which a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Determined To Be Determined!

Contributed by Darin Gary on Apr 25, 2003

The 4 Hebrew Children & their determination to serve the Lord in any/every circumstance!

Determined to be Determined…NOW! (2 Timothy 1:12) “For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.” I would like to remind you of a true story; possibly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12, Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Family Giving To God's Family Sermon 1: Family Partnership

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

This Sermon emphasizes partnership giving--the family being good stewards of God’s resources, therefore everyone in the family giving to God’s family, the church.

A. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN STEWARDSHIP? 1. Everything. Stewardship is our management of God-given resources (time, talent and treasure) for God-given goals. 2. All people. “Gather the people together, men, and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear . . . ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:12

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Your Side Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 22, 2004

This is about choosing to follow God.

We have so many CHOICES. Cereals, soaps, cars. The Model-T was offered only in black. Minor choices: socks, Coke or Pepsi, car color. Major choices: marriage, career, where to live. Give a brief history of exodus and conquest. Read Joshua 24:14-18. The people were faced with a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Understanding God's Will

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 10, 2004

Understand God’s will for your life by living by the greatest commands to love God and love your neighbor

Understanding God’s Will June 13,2004 Intro: Today we are going to talk about the most asked question of believers: “How do I know God’s will?” We want to seek God’s will in all types of areas of life, but we often forget that God’s will is wrapped up in our entire lives, not just the major ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is King?

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 24, 2001

The Israelites decided that they needed an earthly king and when they got what they asked for it wasn’t so good. It still happens today.

Sunday Morning July 29, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM WHO IS KING? 1 SAMUEL 8 Introduction: 1. Who here likes to be in charge? You know, be in control of what happens! Almost all of us, if we are being honest, like to be in charge. 2. We face that problem in our church, in our work ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

How Majestic Is Your God

Contributed by Ed Lucas on Aug 31, 2001

Giving God full supreme authority and power in all of your life.

How Majestic Is Your God? Psalm 8 INTRODUCTION For the next couple of months we will be taking a special journey. We will be traveling through the book of Psalms. Each week, with the exception of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, we will engulf ourselves in the words of the psalmist. Psalms is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 4: Guiding Principles

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2010

Realizing that God has a plan for you and how to make good choices.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CHOICES “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today . . . I have sent before you life and death . . . therefore choose life” (Deut. 30:19). 1. The first step to making a good choice is to decide to make a good choice. a. You want ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Invitation

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 12, 2007

The presentation of the gospel invitation is crucial to our faith as Christians.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Dr. Elmer Towns November 11, 2007 The Gospel Invitation A. INTRODUCTION 1. The beginning: an invitation to Noah. “Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist