Sermons on Decisions:

What's It Going To Cost Me? Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 3, 2021

We can know the price of an item but not necessarily understand what it's going to cost us. Jesus asks us to make and informed and deliberate decision about deciding to follow Him by outlining what it's going to cost us. (spoiler alert: it's everything - but it's worth it.)

You can hear the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/7655599 Following Jesus - Counting the Cost Intro: • Price is Right show – fascinating and compelling game show where we are entertained by watching people guess the price of various products. (use logo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-26, Mark 7:9-13, Ephesians 5:25, Mark 10:16, Luke 6:27, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Far From The Camp

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 16, 2026

If you want to meet God on a daily basis, you must take a decision to pitch your tent far from all earthly things or attachments, including social media, desires and even needs. Before you meet God, you must leave all your earthly things outside. You must come with the sole intention of meeting him.

Moses took his tent and pitched it outside the camp, far from the camp, and called it the tabernacle of meeting. And it came to pass that everyone who sought the LORD went out to the tabernacle of meeting which was outside the camp. Exodus 33:7 To meet God on a daily basis, Moses took his tent and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7

Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 3, 2026

8 of 9. The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-VIII —Philippians 2:14[part-2 of :12-18](2:1-18) Attention: Lose The Cat: A couple who lived in a large city owned a cat. The husband did not like the cat at all & never wanted the cat in his home. But his wife loved the cat. One day the husband got ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14, Philippians 2:12-18, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness In Our Wills Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

Our will is a powerful part of our being. It determines the choices we make, the paths we take, and ultimately, the direction of our lives. Holiness in our will means surrendering our desires, plans, and ambitions to God’s perfect will.

Title: HOLINESS IN OUR WILLS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:17 1 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Ephesians 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, James 4:7-8, Colossians 1:9, Matthew 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are You Missing?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Today I want to look at an encounter between Jesus and a “Rich Young Ruler”. Kind of like Jesus meets Mark Zuckerberg. The rich seem to have everything yet this very, very rich young man knew he was missing something. What are you missing?

What one thing do you lack? Mark 10:17-34 The Rich Young Ruler We are now just four weeks away from Easter Sunday 2018. Easter happens to be on April 1st, April Fool’s Day. I kind of think that God the Father enjoys the irony in that one. Satan really was a fool to think he could kill Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

En Horno De La Prueba

Contributed by Gil Roman on May 2, 2003

MUCHOS IGNORAMOS QUE EN EL HORNO DE LA PRUEBA, EL SEÑOR QUIERE USAR ESE HORNO, PARA BENDECIRNOS Y SER DE BENDICION. A OTROS,ALLI TE PUEDES QUEMAR O SER EL CRISTIANO QUE DIOS QUIERE QUE SEAS,LA DECISION ES TUYA! "Tened por sumo gozo cuando os halleís en di

En El Horno de La Prueba Daniel 3:1, 19-30 Capitán Gil Román – Pastor THE SALVATION ARMY Bellflower Corps INTRODUCCION: Ilust. Las empanadas, ummmm!Bien ricas! La preaparación de la masa! – La masa – La Levadura – el horno a 350 grados. Y ya todo listo! Bueno vamos a orar y hemos terminado el ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Holiness

Approaching Your Year(2023-4)-5[part-2]

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2024

5 of 5. God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar year. God’s people should have a particular approach toward understanding their calendar year. But, How are we to approach our new year? A proper approach toward your year is found in...

APPROACHING YOUR YEAR-V—Exodus 12:3-13[part-2](:1-13) Attention: Turkey Hunting: Last year I had my chance to do the traditional thing of shooting my own turkey for Thanksgiving. I got all geared-up to bag a turkey. I had so much camouflage on, that nobody could’ve seen me coming! I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3-13, Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Examine Injustice In The World - And Then God’s Perspective On It Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 25, 2022

Where is the God of justice? This world is plagued with injustice, and it will only increase. This message looks at justice, righteousness, examples of injustice in the Old Testament and in our governments. There is also a section aimed at dealing with injustice.

LET US EXAMINE INJUSTICE IN THE WORLD - AND THEN GOD’S PERSPECTIVE ON IT INTRODUCTION TO THE SUBJECT In the KJV of the bible, {{1 John 1 v 9 says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” In the Holman version it says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Isaiah 10:1-2, Hosea 10:12-13, Micah 2:1-3, Malachi 2:17, 2 Timothy 3:13, Hebrews 13:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2026

7 of 9. The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-VII —Philippians 2:12-13(2:1-18) Attention: 'Sure, No Problem': A young executive was leaving the office late one evening when he found the CEO standing in the secretary’s office, in front of the office shredder, with a piece of paper in his hand, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 2:12-18, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Words From The Cross-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2026

1 of ? Jesus voiced seven concerns, as He hung on the cross. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance become prioritized. What matters did Jesus prioritize as He hung on The Cross? Seven Words From The Cross.

SEVEN WORDS From The CROSS-I— (1)Lk. 23:34; (2)Luke 23:43(:32-43); (3)Jn. 19:26-27; (4)Mat. 27:45(:45-46); Mk. 15:33-34; (5)Jn. 19:28-29; (6)Jn. 19:30; (7)Lk. 23:44(:44-46); Mat. 27:50; Mk. 15:36-38; Jn. 19:30. Jesus’ 7 Words From the Cross: (1)“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-9

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 10, 2026

9 of 9. The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

MINISTRY With The MIND Of CHRIST-IX —Philippians 2:15-18[part-3 of :12-18](2:1-18) Attention: Such A Nice Boy: One evening, an older teenage girl(Barbara) excitedly waits for her new boyfriend to pick her up at home, where he will meet her parents for the first time. The parents were appalled ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:15-18, Philippians 2:12-18, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Found In The Call Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2018

The concept and purpose of a divine call is not something we create, it is something God places within us. Have we responded to or rejected God’s specific call on our lives? Throughout history God has called people to Him and called people to serve Him. Let me tell you about some of them

We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month we are considering Hope in the Call or Calling of God. The dictionary defines calling as: a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence. The concept and purpose of a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Jonah 1:1-3, Romans 12:6-8, Romans 8:30, Philippians 3:13-14, Luke 9:23, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-16, 1 Peter 2:9, Acts 2:38, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Of Kings And Nations

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 20, 2015

What a daunting responsibility is laid on the voter.Our country is in recession and the world is in depression and nearing financial collapse. Nations are raising swords against one another and super powers are restless nearly inviting another world war

Of Kings and Nations Revelation 19:15-16 1 Samuel 8 This past Friday my wife and I took our grandchildren to a Corn Field Maze. It's a fun way to spend a fall afternoon. We got into the maze and I soon realized that it was just like going into the voting booth. It seemed no matter which way I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Did God Make Sin? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2021

The YouTube teacher named Joe Scott (Answers With Joe) once shared questions about Christianity that troubled him. And one of those questions was "Did God Make Sin?"

OPEN: A woman had volunteered to teach a Sunday School class for toddlers. She was teaching them about Creation, and she started the class by asking questions like “Who made the trees?” and “Who made the sun?” The children responded, “God did” and the woman She was pleased the children were quickly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A "Come To Jesus" Moment Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 5, 2017

A grieving father comes to Jesus to ask him to heal his dying son, and yet Jesus rebukes him. Why? What possible reason could Jesus have to be so harsh with this man?

OPEN: An instructor was conducting a seminar for executives and focusing on the topic of decision making. So he started out telling the story of 5 frogs sitting on a log. “Four of the frogs decide to jump into the water. How many frogs are there left on the log?” The class almost unanimously ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ