Sermons on Few Are Chosen:

The Firstborn

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jan 1, 2026

If God sees us as firstborns, then I congratulate us. This is when it makes sense to say Merry Christmas, meaning a happy celebration of the birth of Christ. I commend all of you who have allowed the firstborn, Jesus, to be born into your lives.

Christmas Message on 12/25/25 Luke 2:1-7 “… And she brought forth her firstborn Son, …” - Luke 2:7 This Christmas, the Lord allowed my mind to catch the concept of Jesus being the firstborn of Mary, and I pondered on what it could mean for you and me spiritually. I read that in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Exodus 13:1-2, Colossians 1:15-18, Romans 8:12-17, 1 Peter 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just An Ordinary Man

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 23, 2024

Have you ever desired for God to work through you, yet felt you were simply too "ordinary"? Dr. Vorce delves into the lives of many who appeared ordinary but were chosen by God. He inspires us, highlighting how God frequently empowers ordinary individuals to achieve extraordinary feats.

Judges 13:24-25 (NIV): "The woman gave birth to a boy and named him Samson. He grew and the Lord blessed him, and the Spirit of the Lord began to stir him while he was in Mahaneh Dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol." Introduction: Have you ever felt like just an ordinary person, perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:24-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Ephesians 1:3-6

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 27, 2024

These blessings are described: the Father chose us (4-6); the Son redeemed us (7-12); and the Spirit sealed us (13-14). Today we are going to focus on the first of the three blessings described: The Father chose us (4-6).

if you have your bibles turn to Ephesians 1:3-14. Last week we started the series with an introduction to the letter. Paul wrote this letter to circulate to the churches in and around Ephesus with prayer that they experience God’s grace and peace through this letter. This week we are in 1:3-14 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Him

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 13, 2024

In him or Jesus we have all the blessings Heaven can offer.

IN HIM Ephesians 1:3-14 1. There are certain words that are used in our lives like “what were you thinking”, game changer, AI or Artificial Intelligence, pardon my French, come on, you got to be kidding, there are certain words used I. In the church, there are words like hallelujah, praise the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

This I Believe: I Have Chosen To Be A Sinner Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2012

Adam and Eve chose to Sin. And when we sin, it’s our choice. It’s our fault. But why is it important that I admit my own fault?

OPEN: (We opened with a Dorito’s commercial that has Eve attempting to share the forbidden fruit with Adam and he rejects her offer – holding up a Dorito’s Bag and saying “I’m good.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHSjpezHHcw) Now, I liked that. Not only was it humorous… but it a great point. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chosen For God's Eternal Purpose

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 20, 2020

Election--God's choice--for the purpose of bringing salvation to the world. Election, not as a theological term, but as Paul illustrates from OT people. Fulfill our purpose: to display God's glory and bring others to Christ.

CHOSEN FOR GOD’S ETERNAL PURPOSE--Romans 9:1-26 ***Jimmy and Billy were brothers, born more than ten years apart. Jimmy seemed successful from an early age, graduating from the United States Naval Academy, and serving in the Navy before going home to the family business. Billy tried college, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The Toy Story Movies Can Teach Us About God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

The Toy Story movies are filled with humour, adventure, and heartfelt moments, and they also carry profound spiritual truths.

What the Toy Story Movies Can Teach Us About God Introduction Today, I want to explore a message that bridges our faith with a beloved series of films—the Toy Story movies. These stories, filled with humour, adventure, and heartfelt moments, also carry profound spiritual truths. Let’s dive into ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16, Proverbs 18:24, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

So Many Lambs, An Abundance Of Wolves, Too Few Shepherds

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 29, 2024

The events described in Revelation Chapter 6 describe the terrors that will come upon the earth. The lost are like sheep without a shepherd about to face this horrid time. We must bring them to Jesus before it is too late.

Bible prophecy is not preached in a majority of churches today. The sad fact is that a lot of "churches" don't bother to preach from the Bible but are more than happy to cater to the unholy trinity of "me, myself, and I". They are in the business of people pleasing and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:8-9, Acts 20:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Regeneration:have You Chosen Life Or Death

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Aug 1, 2007

A Sermon on Salvation

Regeneration Have you chosen life or death? “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, that you and your descendants might live! Deut. 30:19 (NLT) I. What ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: *other

We Have Been Chosen To Praise God.

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002

This sermon looks at the doctrine of election and brings the gospel comfort always attached to it for believers.

Introduction: Try-outs can be nerve-racking times. The attempt to be the best or among the best. Whether it is try-outs for basketball, try-outs for the spring play, Or a "try-out" for a new job with an interview. What emotions does one usually exhibit when he or she makes the cut and gets the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-18

Denomination: Lutheran

A Good Name Is To Be Chosen. Prov. 22:1

Contributed by Mark Bailey on Jun 20, 2012

How do we choose a good name when our names are chosen when we are born?

Proverbs 22 “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.” After getting out of the army I went looking for work, made contact with an employer and was granted an interview. The interview went well and he told me I was hired. But as I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Good Name Is To Be Chosen Over Great Wealth Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 2, 2013

“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs 22:1).

A good name is to be chosen over great wealth “A good name, like good will, is got by many actions and lost by one.” -Lord Jeffery “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs 22:1). Though this verse is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Not You Since You Are Chosen By God Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jul 20, 2013

As the men and women chosen by God, we stay the tests of turbulent times because we understand Roman 8:31 simply guarantees that when it is our time to return to the fight, Our God Has Us Completely Covered.

The content of the mentioned Scripture often send us wondering about the permissive will of God. This chapter of the bible reveals that Job was suffering from his illness and apparently as with some issues of life today, his suffering not only damaged his physical body, it changed the way people ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-10

Denomination: *other

Israel Is God's Chosen Nation! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

God named Jacob( Grandson of Abraham), was named as Israel after he had wrestled with God (Gen32:28 ).

God chose to bless the world through Abraham because Jesus Christ, would come to us through Abraham's seed because God chose the Israelites because He had made covenant with Abraham that his descendants would become a great nation and occupy the land of Canaan and Abraham would be the father of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:4, Psalm 89:28-37, Ezekiel 38:21-23

God’s Chosen People Will Be Judged First. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 1, 2019

Judgment starts at the place of God as Christians are chastised By God when they sin.

Judgment starts at the place of God as Christians are chastised By God when they sin. Scriptures are evident that even the People of God will be judged in this life, despite the fact that Christ has borne the full punishment for every one of our transgressions. For 1 Peter 4:17 tells us, “it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17, Matthew 23:25