Sermons on Destiny Is A Choice:

Freedom Is Not Free

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 9, 2019

The Bible has a lot to say about spiritual freedom and spiritual bondage.

Freedom is not Free Selective verses Introduction- As we celebrate our countries 243rd year of independence, we must understand that freedom is not free, it cost someone something for us to be free. We must also understand that not all people want to be free, some want to be in bondage because ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Nazarene

Chosen

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2023

Is there a group of people called the chosen ones, the elect?

Is there a group of people called the chosen ones, the elect? If God doesn’t make the time shorter, no one will be left alive. But because of God’s chosen ones [the elect], he will make the time shorter. (Matthew 24:22 CEV) How are people chosen for life? Does God’s sovereignty turn us into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:22

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Life (Deuteronomy 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 16, 2025

Do we have a choice? Did God place a choice before Israel? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 30.

Was Israel given a choice between life and death? What did God want them to choose? What is our choice? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 30. Was there a prophecy of a return from a then future captivity of Israel? So it will be when all of these things have come upon you, the blessing and the curse ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Samson's Reckless Life (Judges 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 17, 2025

Could Samson have lived a better life? Can we? Let's begin in Judges 16.

Could Samson have lived a much better life and still fulfilled God’s purpose for him? How can we live much better lives? Let’s begin in Judges 16. What happened with Samson and a prostitute in Gaza? Sometime later, Samson went to Gaza, saw a prostitute there, and went in to have sex with her. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What The Hell... Is It?

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025

Hell is not God’s cruelty but humanity’s final refusal of love—the tragic absence of the presence that could have been heaven.

PART 1 — The Whisper Beneath the Questions Sometimes life feels like a hallway with too many closed doors. You step forward, expecting something good, and the moment your hand reaches for the doorknob, it locks. You pray, and nothing moves. You wait, and nothing changes. You do everything you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, 1 Timothy 6:16, Deuteronomy 32:22, Ezekiel 33:11, Revelation 21:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon - A Lesson In Life "teach Us To Number Our Days"

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 18, 2025

The Scriptures offer God’s perspectives on time. God has perfect timing for every event of life. Human life can be measured in changing cycles and seasons, and then the Bible tells us the importance of using our time wisely.

Subject: "Teach Us To Number Our Days" Text: Psalms 90:12 “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Introduction: The Scriptures offer God’s perspectives on time. God has perfect timing for every event of life. Human life can be measured in changing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Methodist

It's Your Call

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Aug 28, 2003

When given choices, it’s our choice (call) as to what we do.

Based on: And The Angels Were Silent, Max Lucado, Chpt. 23—Your Choice Scripture Ref: Matt. 27:11-22 John 2:4, 7; 6, 8, 30; 8:20; Luke 22:66-70 John 6:60-69 Matt. 12:30 John 5:22-29 Phil. 4:13 1. Introduction a. Relate to Reba McEntire’s song, Its Your Call. · Story of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-22

Ichoose To Submit Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 6, 2008

Choosing may be the greatest power and privilege that we have as humans. The power of choice separates us from the angels and animals. We are faced with multiplied thousands of choices during the course of our life. We are faced with easy choices, silly

iChoose Pt. 2 – I Choose To Submit I. Introduction How many choices have you made this week? How many did you make this morning? Let me show you one of the choices those of us over the age 30 will remember. Remember this? A small box of crayons? Then out of nowhere our choices exploded and we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

"God Made Convertibles"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Feb 2, 2003

In the beginning, God created mankind without sin. In their disobedience to God, sin entered the human race. It was totally their choice to eat of the "forbidden". The power of choice is a wonderful gift from God. Yet there is one choice God neve

"God Made Convertibles" - Acts 3: 19-21 - Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: Whom the heaven must receive until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's A Good Thing....1 Series

Contributed by George Izunwa on Nov 10, 2014

Using Gods wisdom to make God honouring and fulfilling marital choices

Topic: It's a Good Thing....1 Pro 18:22 says; "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD". Note 3 - simple thoughts as we take this marital journey: (a)- love & marriage were designed to add colour to life! (b)- when what is meant 4 good, is not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salvation Panic

Contributed by Paul Searight on Oct 1, 2008

How doctrines of election and predestination relate to our chosing God, Him choosing us and crucially the surety of our salvation.

Salvation Panic When Andy emailed me last month to say that the theme was ‘Chosen from Eternity’ I replied saying that we would need to open the question of predestination. Now predestination isn’t in itself a problem – the idea that God foretold who would be saved and who would not before he even ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Valley Of Decision

Contributed by Dorothy Napier on Nov 25, 2004

lIfE IS FILLED WITH CHOICES, CHOICES THAT AFFECT US EVERY DAY, IN EVERYTHING WE DO. OUR CHOICES NOT ONLY AFFECT US BUT OTHERS AS WELL.

THE VALLEY OF DECISION JOEL 3:2,12-14 LIFE IS FILLED WITH CHOICES, CHOICES THAT AFFECTS US EVERYDAY IN EVERYTHING WE DO, WHICH MEANS THAT EVERYDAY CHOICES IS NOT WITHOUT SIGNIFICANCE.THEREFORE, WHAT WE CHOOSE TO DO NOT ONLY AFFECT US BUT OTHERS ALSO. WHETHER WE SEE THE RESULTS IMMEDIATELY OR ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:2-14

Denomination: Baptist

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 4b: God Can Use Detours To Get You To Your Destiny (Taking A Tour Through My Detour)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Detours come during Development, Disasters, Accidents, Protocol, Apprehension (Sifting, Dragnet), etc. God rarely takes us to our destiny in straight lines - He normally has some development that requires detours. Abraham's detour was 25 years, Jacob's was about 20 years, etc. And yours?

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 4B: GOD CAN USE DETOURS TO GET YOU TO YOUR DESTINY - (TAKING A TOUR THROUGH MY DETOUR) 1. Genesis 37: 2 …Joseph, a young man of seventeen, was tending the flocks with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-20, Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Charismatic

Choose Carefully

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Making wise choices

Ever make a real good decision? Not just good, but great, excellent. Best job decision, best $50 car vacation trip, best woman you ever married. Tell your neighbor about it. In case you’re sitting next to someone who never got fully recognized, the appropriate amount of pats on the back, tell your ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Happy!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 17, 2006

MAKE A CHOICE TO REJOICE!

Don’t worry.....be happy! Acts 16:16-25 Life is full of misery, isn’t it? Something always worrying us.....stressing us out. Stress has even become a legal defense for murder! If we stop and look at the world and the way it’s headed....gas prices....taxes......where’s the good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-25

Denomination: Pentecostal