Sermons on Determination:

The Calling Of The Bride

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 27, 2004

Abraham had a promise from God. His sons wife was going to be part of that promise and so Abraham was determined that Isaac married the right person. This is a picture of how god the Father looks for a Bride for His Son.

The Calling of the Bride. Genesis 24:1-9... Genesis 24:12-24... ...The servant explains why he has been sent and what has happened to Laban, Rebekahs brother... Genesis 24:54-59... Genesis 24:66-67. This is the account of Abraham sending out his servant to find a bride for his son, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Live Confidently Part Ii

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 23, 2010

Jesus said, “Take up your cross and follow Me.” How determined are you to follow Jesus Christ? How did these young Christians become the kind of people who would choose to suffer for Christ?

Part II Hebrews 10:36-39 Purpose: To show the importance of following the Lord whole heartedly. Aim: I want the listener to determine to follow Christ regardless of the cost. REVIEW: Vs.32-35 I. Remember What Your Faith in Christ has Cost You Vs.32-33a A. Remember what you have suffered for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hard Words To Hard Hearts

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2008

Jesus words of rebuke in Luke 11 hit the nerve. Those he spoke to were determined to get revenge. If only they could have seen who He is. If only we could see today.

We are entering the middle of Luke’s gospel now and already Jesus is engaging battle with the Jewish leaders. This is an ongoing battle that will ultimately lead to Jesus’ crucifixion and he knows it well, but does not show any signs of shrinking back. Jesus’ very presence should command respect, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Apr 5, 2009

A "joy sucker" is someone who is determined to create either discouragement or hardship on your ministry. "Joy suckers" take on all shapes and sizes, but, most often, they are negative in their outlook, disappointed with their family, in need of attenti

Here is a true story about a nine-year-old boy who lived in a rural town in Tennessee. His house was in a poor area of the community. A church had a bus ministry that came knocking on his door one Saturday afternoon. The kid came to answer the door and greeted the bus pastor. The bus pastor asked ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-44

Denomination: Baptist

Us Isn't Them Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007

Paul describes the transformation that happens when a person moves from a life lived in darkness to a life illuminated by Christ. That transformation happens as we, as Christians, take three determined steps that define the difference between ourselves an

Us Isn’t Them! Moving From Darkness To Light Ephesians 4:17-32 All you have to do is spend a little bit of time listening to many Christians talk before you observe from their conversations an attitude of “Us isn’t them!” … an attitude that marks the boundaries between Christian territory and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You Know Who's Who?

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Feb 27, 2012

This sermon is intended to enable worshippers to determine whether or not they've made a genuine commitment of their lives to Jesus Christ. The sermon is also intended to help believers to move toward a deeper more committed walk with the Lord.

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHO’S WHO? Acts 9:26-30 26 And when Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, and did not believe that he was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. And he declared to them how he had seen the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

In It To Possess It

Contributed by Tunde Alli on Jan 2, 2012

There are two sets of people making their entry into the New Year 2012. There are those who are in it merely to pass through; and there are other who are in it to possess it. Everyone has to make a determination whether they want to pass through it or pos

You are not in 2012 just to pass through it, you are in it to possess it You are not here to fail, you are here to prevail God didn’t bring you all the way here to disappoint you; He brought you here to promote you If God didn’t want you to succeed in 2012, you would not have made it ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:50-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ruth’s Favor, "God’s Stamp Of Possibilities"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 8, 2011

The Favor of God is an amazing thing, especially when He has a plan for some ones life. He can cause the impossible to become possible in every situation. Ruth was a women determined to find the favor of God!

Ruth’s Favor, “God’s stamp of possibilities” The Favor of God is an amazing thing, especially when He has a plan for some ones life. He can cause the impossible to become possible in every situation. Lets look at the story of Ruth, Ruth was a women determined to find the favor of God! Ruth was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deacon’s Fitness-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 20, 2013

2 of 4. Paul related the moral qualifications for deacons of the Church. Character traits for deacons of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?How is the deacon’s fitness determined? The deacon’s fitness is decided thru...

The DEACON’S FITNESS-II—1Timothy 3:8-13 Attention: Our new dog, Winslow(compared to him, even the Wind is Slow) A former racing Greyhound found by my son Sam on the Blue Ridge Parkway, emaciated & huddled in a snowbank. Anyway... unfortunately we ended up with Winslow. But Winslow is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Deacon’s Fitness-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 13, 2013

3 of 4. Paul related the moral qualifications for deacons of the Church. Character traits for deacons of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?How is the deacon’s fitness determined? The deacon’s fitness is decided thru...

The DEACON’S FITNESS-III—1Timothy 3:8-13 Attention: Fitness/Able/Suitable/Appropriate/Pertinent/Apt/Proper The ‘Fiscal Cliff’s’ application/initiation/commencement. Severe Federal budget cuts were initiated on March 1st, 2013 which were designed to SLOW Governmental ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Community Of Hope

Contributed by Doug Knox on Dec 16, 2014

Do the departed saints remember us, or are they only enraptured with Christ? The way we answer that question will determine what kind of connection we will have with them. Two truths in this passage give us a call for hope.

About eight months after first wife Marie died I was engaged in one of the final service calls that I would conduct before I passed my locksmith business to my son-in-law. My customer was a ninety-two-year-old lady. She had a well used Bible on the table, and I asked her if she was a Christian. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Temptaion Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jan 10, 2015

We all face temptation. How we respond to that temptation will determine who we are following. We will discuss Jesus' temptation, Satan's method of operation, God's promise, and our biblical strategy in the face of temptation.

RED LETTERS PT 1 – HANDLING TEMPTATION The Setting: Wilderness. Reflection: Israel and their wilderness “testing”. Illustration: As the Union Pacific Railroad was being constructed, an elaborate trestle bridge was built across a large canyon in the West. Wanting to test the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Deacon’s Fitness-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 13, 2013

1 of 4. Paul related the moral qualifications for deacons of the Church. Character traits for deacons of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?How is the deacon’s fitness determined? The deacon’s fitness is decided thru...

The DEACON’S FITNESS-I—1Timothy 3:8-13 Paul related the moral qualifications for deacons of the Church. Character traits for deacons of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?What character traits define the deacon’s fitness for office? ?How is the deacon’s fitness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

True Biblical Prosperity

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 9, 2022

Prosperity is not based on what we possess but on who we are inside, or who we are spiritually. Prosperity is not determined by a lack of hard times, but by how we handle tough situations; by whether or not we maintain our joy.

I have entitled our message this evening “True Biblical Prosperity.” If there is “true” biblical teaching on prosperity, then there must also be “false” teaching. Therefore, I am going to briefly address the false teaching that’s out there, and then point out what the Bible defines as true ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Your Heart Condition Before God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 9, 2022

It is your heart that determines your usability. Maybe you are not the obvious choice for some position. The lesser known man who has the heart of God prevailed in the case of David. God’s principle remains the same.

When God looks at you He does not see your height or weight or any warts or blemishes. God sees your heart and He sees you for your heart. How pure is your heart before God? This is the story of the anointing of David, the king of Israel. The setting begins with King Saul. Saul took leadership ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist