Sermons on Difficult Choices:

Hope In The Midst Of Hardships

Contributed by Tony Cheng on Dec 13, 2013

We can understand that many people are facing a lot of hardships nowadays. But it is difficult to understand why there are hardship during the first Christmas!

HOPE IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIPS (Luke 2:1-7; Matthew 2:13-15) Shall we bow down before our LORD to ask Him to bless our worship this morning: Dear Heavenly Father, grant us listening hearts, unity of minds, and humble hearts, for we want to worship You. May You be honored this morning. In JESUS' ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Personal Holiness

Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 16, 2003

Daniel’s early life reminds us that holiness is not reserved for super saints but ordinary people making extraordinary choices

Sermon Series: Sermon Title: Personal Holiness Text: Daniel 1:1-21 Page in Pew Bible: Introduction: As a child I used to sing the following song in Jr. Church… O BE CAREFUL LITTLE EYES WHAT YOU SEE O be careful little eyes what you see For the Father up above is looking down in Love O be ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment Issues PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025

Following Jesus requires surrender and steadfast devotion, even when His teachings are difficult, trusting that true life is found only in Him.

If you’ve ever sat at the kitchen table late at night with a lukewarm cup of coffee and a heavy heart, wondering why following Jesus can feel so wonderfully right and yet wonderfully hard, you’re in good company. The Gospels show real people with real questions, listening to a real Savior who ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-70, 2 Corinthians 11:1-4

Topics: Commitment, Lukewarmness

Attitude Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 24, 2019

• We must guard our thoughts and words because they determine our heart’s attitude and, therefore, our choices.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When we are baptized into Christ, we begin our journey into our new life with Him. • When Jesus wipes our slate clean by cleansing us of our sin, and gives us the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, living our new life in Him is so easy, isn't it? ? • If that were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perilous Times Shall Come Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 2, 2025

The Bible warns us that as we approach the last days, perilous times will come. These are times of great moral decay, spiritual deception, and increasing wickedness.

PERILOUS TIMES SHALL COME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:1 "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come." – Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:12, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 1 Timothy 4:1, Jude 1:17-19, Ephesians 5:15-16 INTRODUCTION The Bible warns us that as we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Out The Christmas Story

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2005

Christmas Eve Short Sermon

LIVING THE CHRISTMAS STORY MATTHEW 1-2, LUKE 1-2 INTRODUCTION Tonight as we prepare for Christmas, I would like us to center ourselves on the thought that we should live out the Christmas story every day of our lives. Jesus came so that we might "have life and have it to the full" (John 10:10). ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Comes A Reckoning Day!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2007

Let us study three men? There comes a reckoning day, choices? Three men and their life style choices? ONE MAN DIED DECEMBER 25, 2006. ONE MAN DIED DECEMBER 26, 2006. ONE MAN DIED DECEMBER 30, 2006. Brown, Hussein, Ford.

THERE COMES A RECKONING DAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Proverbs 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. Eccles. 7:1 A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Will I Wear

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Aug 21, 2006

What are some of the most difficult decisions you make every morning? For some of you to get out of bed is difficult. For many the first decision you make is to hit the snooze alarm at least once if not several times before you get up. For some what

What are some of the most difficult decisions you make every morning? For some of you to get out of bed is difficult. For many the first decision you make is to hit the snooze alarm at least once if not several times before you get up. For some what you will eat for breakfast is the most ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Jesus Respected People's Freedom To Choose

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

God created everyone with a free will to choose between good and evil.

God created everyone with a free will to choose between good and evil. No where in the gospels is there any example of Jesus trying to force a person to go against their individual will. Jesus knew that a person convinced against his will is of the same opinion still. All Christians have the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weakness Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 25, 2001

You must make a choice of alignment- either with the weakness and foolishness of God- or the supposed strength and wisdom of the world.

Weakness January 27, 2001 Strength is a ‘big deal’ anymore. It shows up in many guises and in many different situations. Just a week or so back, there was a lot of advertising from the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) encouraging people not to miss the wonderful wrestling by the world’s strongest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How In The World Did I End Up In This Mess?"

Contributed by Marcus Rosa on Sep 20, 2004

A look at the choices Lot made over his lifetime - resulting in him eventually sleeping with his daughters.

One of the most disgusting events that I’ve ever read is found in our passage of Scripture this morning. Read Genesis 19:30-38 How in the world did this family end up in such a mess? How in the world did they end up living in a cave in fear? How in the world did Lot have such a dysfunctional ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Go Mad

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 27, 2005

The Choice to live an ordinary life is no longer an option! How you can go from ordinary to extraordinary!

Go MAD Ephesians 5:15-16 “Be very careful, then, how you live-- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” (NIV) Go MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Everyone wants to have a certain degree of SUCCESS. Accolades and awards, tributes and trophies may grace your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Narnia: Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Series

Contributed by John Smithson on Nov 25, 2005

The inticing and deceptive power of Turkish Delight. How the consequences of our choices build strongholds in our lives.

Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Part 1 Admitting the Stronghold (if you e-mail me a request, I will send you the power point for this sermon) Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Part 1 Admitting the Stronghold The Story of Samson A. Beginning in Judges chapter 13, we begin to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Injustice In The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Why is the Church so guilty of injustice and does it rule out faith in God as a valid life choice?

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. I’m going to begin today with a short ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

"Caesar Or Jesus" Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 25, 2008

The coming of Christ forced upon humanity a choice between serving Caesar, the god of this world, and the Kingdom of God.

Luke 2__1-14 Caesar or Jesus Christmas 2007 December 25, 2007 "Caesar or Jesus" Introduction As Luke tells the story of Jesus’ birth he relates the story of 3 Kings. No, I’m not talking here about the visit of the Magi, the Wisemen from the East. I refer to 3 better known kings: King ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Anglican