Sermons on Determination:

Learning Right From Wrong: Empathy Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 25, 2005

Empathy is a foundational virtue that children need to learn for determining right from wrong

Learning Right from Wrong: Empathy INTRODUCTION Several weeks ago Sue and I received a request from Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs to conduct a session for parents on helping children learn right from wrong. These are parents who, for one reason or another, have demonstrated a need ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Brethren

"Opportunities"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 19, 2011

How to determine if the opportunity before you is what God desires for you to take."

Last week was a very interesting week. About a year ago when our finances started to dwindle I sent my resume out to an Executive Search Group (Headhunter). Now that’s a unique name! Last week I got a call that there was a possibility of an awesome opportunity in the golf world with one of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

The Jesus Test

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 4, 2011

EOLS: The Jesus Test will determine whether a message or messenger comes from God.

The Jesus Test 1John 4:1-4 (1) Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. (2) By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Whom Do You Believe?

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 20, 2010

Making a right choice as to whom we believe will determine our eternal destiny.

Text: “How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that comes from the only God?” (John 5:44) Do you believe everything you read, everything you see, or everything someone tells you? By the same token, does everything you write, everything you ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Does Everything Happen The Way God Says? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 31, 2010

God determined the death of Jesus to rescue his people from death and hell.

Scripture Introduction Genesis 3.15 first mentions the sacrificial death of the Messiah: "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel." The promises continue through the Old Testament, often ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will The Real Christ Please Stand Up? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 7, 2009

How we view Jesus Christ determines how we value Him.

What we think about a person determines how we treat that person. When we think a person is “masungit,”[1] we feel like walking on eggshells when we are with that person. When we think a person is “mabait,”[2] we are more comfortable when we are with him. Our response to that person depends upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Death Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 26, 2009

What you believe about death and eternity will determine how you live.

King Solomon wrote, “It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to heart” (Ecclesiastes 7:2). In other words, it’s better to go to a funeral than a wedding. The first three letters of “funeral” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

2020 Foresight

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 12, 2020

A new vision will help us find some dissatisfaction, devotion, direction, and determination.

2020 Foresight Philippians 3:13-14 PowerPoint and formatted text at https://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/2020-foresight/ This is a great time to go forward! We’ve seen amazing things happen in ministry, as have you! To God be the glory...and yet, this message reminds us... 1 Find some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2017

Elisha was willing to obey the call, prepared to count the cost, and determined to make the commitment.

Elisha was one of the great prophet of God recorded in the Bible! • His name in Hebrew means ‘my God is salvation’ and his ministry would prove to be a testimony to the meaning of his name. • He was God’s choice. We read last week how the Lord asked Elijah to anoint Elisha to succeed him as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Years Resolutions

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Dec 19, 2017

A brief look at determining to Trust and Fear (respect) God over the New Year

I. We Should Trust God. A. We should trust Him completely. B. We should not depend on us. C. We must seek His Will. D. We must follow His Path. II. We should Fear God. A. Fear — means to have unlimited respect, awe and reverence B. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can We Really Believe The Bible Today? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2019

What you believe about the Bible will determine your beliefs and your behavior.

Can We Really Believe the Bible Today? Rev. Brian Bill May 11-12, 2019 Man on Street Interview Do we have any full-time missionaries here today? Could you raise your hand? Actually, every Christ-follower is called to live on mission as a missionary. If a missionary is one who is sent to cross ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:21, Luke 4:16-31

Denomination: Baptist

Yet I Will Not Make A Full End

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 10, 2016

A text of hope in the context of God's determination against His people.

“YET I WILL NOT MAKE A FULL END”. Jeremiah 4:11-12; Jeremiah 4:22-28. Many of our readings in Jeremiah seem to, like Lamentations, open out on to a vista of total devastation and despair. However, depending on what translation one uses, there is hope: “yet I will NOT make a full end” (Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:11-12, Jeremiah 4:22-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tale Of 2 Men

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 31, 2016

God has given us choices but how we choose determines the destination

Sermon Tale of 2 Men Luke 16:19-23 I. The Great Contrast – Heaven or Hell a. Cain/Abel b. Jacob/Esau c. House 1 built on Rock other sand d. Rich man and beggar II. The Great Controversy – Is there an eternal Hell of Torment a. Hell Could Not be the Grave i. Richman – Lifted up his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Dealing With Sin: The Choice Is Yours!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 17, 2016

How a Christian chooses to deal with sin will determine whether or not they remain in fellowship with God.

As we study the Bible, we find that God's people sometimes committed sin. David, for example, is described as "a man after God's own heart," yet he committed sin, and brought heartache to his life. Moses, the great leader of God's people, wasn't allowed, because of sin, to go into the promised ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Time and time again friendship has been the force determining the course of history.

After making his historic stand before the Diet Of Worms where he defied the church and refused to recant, Martin Luther started for home. He had stirred up a hornet's nest of opposition, and plots were made against his life. As Luther's carriage entered a narrow pass, ideal for an ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17