Sermons on Difficult Choices:

Great Expectations: Much Given – Much Required

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

The life of total commitment that God requires of us is only possible through a close relationship with Him. Our text gives us four main keys to help us develop a close relationship with Yahweh and to live a life that is totally devoted to Him.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Much Given – Much Required Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: Have you ever wondered what God wants from you? Most of us probably have given at least some thought to that question. Micah 6:8 asks the same question, “What does the LORD require of you?” His ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beholding The Glory Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 11, 2014

Despite the entire Gospel's truth & power, it remained hidden to most. Here the Apostle tells us why the Gospel is hidden to the lost & so clear to the saved.

2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] BEHOLDING THE GLORY Any of us who try to serve God in any way often have reasons for being discouraged. The awareness of our human limitations and our imperfections gnaw at our self-confidence. The indifference of people to whom we try to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

And Away We Go

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

A sermon that addresses a tough text... when God abandons us to our sin.

And Away We Go Romans 1:24-32 Today I am going to preach a message that has gotten me in trouble before. In fact, once it caused me to lose my job. I know these things will not be easy to hear. I also know that my words may be misunderstood or taken out of context or may be used to draw conclusions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

How The Spirit Brings To Mind Truth At The Right Time

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001

How the Spirit Brings to Mind Truth at the Right Time

John 14:25-27 Theme - The Spirit refreshes our memory bringing relevant truth to our minds, at the proper time. Are you aware of the many ways that the Spirit brings vital truth to your attention during important decision-making times? Plato once said, "Truth is the beginning of every good ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has A Blueprint For My Life Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016

In determining God's will, we often are confounded because we confuse a blueprint for a game plan.

Series: Mythbusters “God Has a Blueprint for My Life” Ephesians 5:17; Romans 12:2 Open We’re moving forward in our series of messages called Mythbusters. We’re looking at a variety of spiritual myths that people believe in and on which they build their lives. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Little Things Mattere

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 21, 2009

Human Obstacles to God

story begin with Naaman, commander of the army of the king, a great man in high favor with his master. The narrator paints a very big picture. This is an important man, a four-star general, head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, decorated for military victories, in favor with the king, one of the inner ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Waiting On The Lord Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 20, 2022

Now is the time to look back over the past two years of the pandemic and see where God was clearly present and at work. It is also an important time for us to look at ourselves and how we reacted to this time of crisis and testing

Series: If God is For You … Sermon: Waiting on the Lord Scripture: James 5:7-11 [Hold up cell phone.] I think it’s safe to say that most, if not all of you, have one of these and I can also probably say that if you have one of these it has some kind of GPS on it. In fact, it’s pretty ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, James 5:17-20, Hebrews 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Signpost Of Sinfulness #3

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 8, 2002

This sermon is about the mastery of sin in the believer’s life.

Sunday Morning March 26, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#3] The Mastery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

America, Where Are Thy Gods That Thou Hast Made

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 13, 2002

The dumb gods of man cannot help us when we need help.

JER. 2:26-30 "AMERICA, WHERE ARE THY GODS THAT THOU HAST MADE?" A) America is without question the richest nation on Earth! * No one can argue with that! * She has the strongest and largest churches in the world! * America has more preachers than any other country in the world! * She has more ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Do Church Planting Research Of A New Area

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How to Do Church Planting Research of a New Area Profile of Yola-Jimeta, Nigeria, Religious & Social Conditions

How to Do Church Planting Research of a New Area Profile of Yola-Jimeta Religious & Social Conditions Information supplied by Peter Bartimawus Fellow Indigenous Contributors: Ayuba Betso, Jessy Chinjeli, Gasmis Bambuka, Garko Wilberforce, Maina Wakili, and Fiyau Amawo Adapted for use by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Song Of Triumph Has Begun

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral for Mr. Arthur Capehart, a pioneering jazz musician and public school music teacher

Exodus 14:10-15:3 passim Message: THE SONG OF TRIUMPH HAS BEGUN But Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that the LORD will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you see today you shall never see again. The LORD will fight for you, and you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Trust Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 6, 2002

Part 2of 4. We have leaned well how to Lean Against God. But we hestitate to Lean on Him. We Lean on what we Trust in. Stewardship is a matter of Trust and the principle of Learning To Lean on God!

Learning to Lean - Part 2 - Stewardship, A Matter of Trust Text: Judges 6:1-32 Intro: This morning I would like to continue on with our series on Stewardship. The title of our series is “Stewardship…Learning to Lean” Illus: A man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Costly Grace

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 26, 2002

A sermon for the 15 Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 A sermon about Jesus telling Peter to get behind me Satan

15th Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 16:21-28 "Costly Grace’’   Today’s gospel lesson follows on the heels of last week’s lesson were we saw Peter make his confession. Remember last week, Peter was the hero of our lesson because he confessed that Jesus was the Christ, the son of the living God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Great Gift Of Grace

Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003

A full understanding of God’s grace is the cure for our sometimes overwhelming guilt.

God’s Great Gift of Grace by Rick Labate In his book, My Tortured Conscience, Martin Weber writes, “He was a deeply committed Christian evangelist. Even in retirement he won many converts throughout the conference. Everyone spoke well of the gentle man. One cold and gray morning he put his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: Adventist

Hall Of Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

Examples of faith that overcame all kinds of adversity

Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational