Sermons on Determinations:

What Will They Say?

Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006

The way you live your life will determine what they will say about you at your funeral.

As you know I am preparing to attend my 35th high school reunion. This week I dug through the storage unit to find my Little Rock Central High School annual for 1967, my senior year. Couldn’t wait to get home to see those pictures. Lord, I was a dork! Looked like I was almost 12! And that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Methodist

Man Makes Plans, But God Directs Paths

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

The people had their own plans about building the tower of Babel, but God is the one that determined their outcome.

Genesis 11:1-9 August 22, 1999 Man makes plans, but God directs the paths. Man makes plans . . . 1. The people were unified – unity is a good thing. Unity comes as people speak the same language and the same speech (i.e. it’s like a lot of preachers getting together. They not only all speak ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

No Matter What! (Pastor Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 26, 2004

There is a big difference between WANTING and being DETERMINED. Pastor Jose Jr. shares his perspectives.

2:1: When I came to you, brothers, I didn’t come with excellence of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. 2:2: For I determined not to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 2:3: I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bittersweet Sovereignty

Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 6, 2002

The pre-determined purpose of God who works all things according to the counsel of His will.

Bittersweet Sovereignty I. What Is God’s Sovereignty? Eph 1:11 - The pre-determined purpose of God who works all things (Rom 8:28) according to the counsel of His will. Prov 16:9 Our planning, Prov 19:21 His directing, Prov 20:24 His directing, Gen 50:20 & John 21:22 (Our understanding) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Interpretting The Input Series

Contributed by Chris Stephens on May 2, 2002

Distinguishing the voice of God and determining what He is saying are essential to living in the power and purspose of God

Interpreting the Input Judges 6 December 2, 2001 Last Wednesday, I was in the office preparing for last week’s sermon about inviting God to Shatter the Silence, and this man literally just busted into the room. No telephone call, no knock, no announcement of his intentions he just barged in. If ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Captive For Christ Series

Contributed by William Yates on Nov 8, 2003

In this message we examine Paul’s determination to promote the gospel even though he is a prisoner.

Philippians 1 Christ Is Preached 12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; 14and most of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

The Value Of Mothers.

Contributed by Steve Pilon on Apr 28, 2001

The hand that rocks the cradle may very well be the hand that determines the eternal destiny of our children.

Title: The value of mothers There is a modern proverb that most of us have heard that says: ‘the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.’ While not all proverbs found outside the Bible are true this one is. And it’s true because the person who rocks the cradle will also be the person who will ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-12, 1 Samuel 1:2-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Thinking, Right Living

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 5, 2009

The way we think determines the way we live: We need to have the mind of Christ.

Right Thinking, Right Living January 4, 2009 The way we think affects the way we live. Right living starts on the inside, having the mind of Christ. "A good person produces good from the good treasure of his heart, and an evil person produces evil from an evil treasure, because the mouth speaks ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Church Ought To Be Part 1

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008

We should not interested in finding the approval of men, but our spiritual life is determined by the approval of God.

From the time we are born until the time that we die, we want approval and attention. We often here little children say, “Watch me daddy,” “Look at me, mama.” Teenagers want more than anything else to be popular. They are careful to dress in an acceptable manner. They try to talk in an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Scratch Where It Itches Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 15, 2010

What we feed our minds and hearts determines whether we live with covetousness or contentment.

Law & Order: SPU – Scratch Where It itches” Ex. 20:17; Mt. 6:25-34; Phil. 4:10-13 A man was talking to his psychiatrist. He said, “I’ve been misbehaving and my conscience is bothering me.” The doctor responded, “And you want something that will strengthen your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Know The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 15, 2011

A classic sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Collection about determining God's will for your life.

This Sermon From Adrian Rogers Legacy Collection Used By Permission © 2010 www.ARLC.org Take God’s Holy Word, please, and turn with me to the Book of Colossians, chapter 1. We’re going to read verse 3, and then, verses 9 and 10. And, as you’re finding it, and as you’re ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Will

Contributed by Jeremy Lane on May 15, 2010

A message addressing the challenge of determining, accepting, and enjoying the impact of being within God's Will for our lives.

UNDERSTANDING GOD’S WILL BACKGROUND Though John’s writings are typically referred to as letters, or epistles, they lack many characteristics of other letters found in the Bible. (Paul, for example) John does not designate certain recipients, nor does he express any personal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do You Want To Know, Bible Survey 101 Part Ii

Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Apr 12, 2008

We must always be careful in using Old Testament law to determine our actions today.

What Do You Want To Know Bible Survey 101 Part II Last week I left off with: When you build with bricks you have to be careful, some times you brick yourself in and you have no where to go. (Embellish on notes from last week) We must always be careful in using Old Testament law to determine our ...read more

Scripture: John 8:4-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Simple Growth - 2010

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2009

We need to win one in 2010 and then determine to disciple them here at Christian Hills Church.

Simple Growth - for 2010 Thesis for the New Year at CH: 1. We need to win one in 2010 and then determine to disciple them here at Christian Hills Church. 2. We also need to commit to reach out to 9 other people outside the church. These 9 are outside our church and the focus here is Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2010: Living With The Right Attitude!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jan 7, 2010

One author wrote, "Our Attitude, not our Aptitude, determines our Altitude!" I agree.

Introduction: The place: Dublin, Ireland. The time: Toward the end of the nineteenth century. The event: A series of blistering attacks on Christianity, especially the "alleged resurrection" of Jesus of Nazareth. The person: Thomas Henry Huxley. You remember Huxley? He was a devoted disciple of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational