Sermons on Few Are Chosen:

The Ten Commandments, 1 Of 6: The People Prepare

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jan 17, 2023

God’s plan for Israel: Exodus 19:5-6, “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.”

Dear reviewer, this is to be a preamble to the five sermon series titles Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments, 1 of 6: The People Prepared Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6, Genesis 15:13-14 Summary: God’s plan for Israel: Exodus 19:5-6, “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6, Genesis 15:13-14

A Choosing People

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 23, 2021

We can be part of God's "chosen" by choosing God.

1. Choice A certain courthouse in Ohio stands in a unique location. Raindrops that fall on the north side of the building go into Lake Ontario and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, while those falling on the south side go into the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. At precisely the point of the peak of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christian's Checkbook- Blessed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 27, 2023

This is the 164th sermon in the series Action". This is the 1st sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#164] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- BLESSED Ephesians 1:1-6 Introduction: I was talking with a young man that worked for us during the Summer about a fundraiser that he is doing at school, and I asked if he accepted checks. He gave me a strange look and asked, “What are you talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 18, 2019

Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us.

At the Movies: Identity Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us. Identity attributes of the Christ-follower: 1. We are favored v.3 2. We are chosen v.4 3. We are adopted vv.5-6 4. We are redeemed v.7-8 5. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christians Should Support Our Jewish Brothers” Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Mar 30, 2025

Church, today we’re going to talk about something close to God’s heart — the Jewish people. As Christians, we often forget that our Savior, our Scriptures, and our spiritual roots are all deeply Jewish. This isn’t just history — it’s our present calling.

Sermon Title: “Why Christians Should Support Our Jewish Brothers” Text: Romans 11:17-18, Genesis 12:3, John 4:22, Psalm 122:6 Time: Approximately 60 minutes Theme: Christians are spiritually connected to the Jewish people and are biblically called to bless, support, and stand with them. Purpose: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:17-18, Genesis 12:3, John 4:22

Anointing Makes The Difference

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

When the anointing is upon you, it will make things happen that you can’t make happen. God desires to anoint everyone who is hearing this proclamation. Only the anointing makes the difference.

Opening illustration: The story is told of a man who once went to Alexander the Great and asked for some financial help. Alexander told the man to go to his treasurer and ask for whatever he needed. A little later, the treasurer came to Alexander and told him he was hesitant to give the man what he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 5, 2024

Why are "These Things" recorded in history? – Because God chose you! It was written for You! But know this - Salvation is not a barrier to Temptation!

1 Corinthians 10:11-13 God is Faithful May 5, 2024 Chapter 10 begins with the note, “Brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: Introduction 01 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 29, 2024

Spiritual Blessings in Heavenly Place

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prison Epistle: written by Paul from Rome in prison. “The prisoner of the Lord” (3:1; 4:1). 2. Chapter 1-3 Chapter 4-6 Your calling (1:4) Your conduct (4:1) Your heavenly privilege (1:3) Your earthly duty Your standing in Christ Your state of Christ in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1, Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Our Identity In Christ

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 26, 2024

Many Christians struggle knowing who they are in Christ. This is really a critical area of our lives. If we do not know who we are in Christ, we can be easily swayed one way or the other.

Opener: Good Morning Church! We are thrilled that you are here joining us this morning. This morning we are concluding our week of prayer and fasting and it has been a tremendous week of refreshment. This morning we are talking about our identity in Christ. If there is one area that I feel ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2, Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bride Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 8, 2012

The life of Jesus paralled the marriage arrangements of the Jews. Understanding these traditions help us to better understand what it means to be his "bride."

Let’s begin by reading Revelation 19:6-8 Then I heard again what sounded like the shout of a vast crowd or the roar of mighty ocean waves or the crash of loud thunder: “Praise the Lord! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. Let us be glad and rejoice, and let us give honor to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-8

Denomination: Foursquare

Do You Know If You've Been Chosen?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 21, 2005

This sermon looks at the faithfulness of the Thessalonians and how we can learn from it in our confidence with the Lord.

October 23, 2005 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 "We know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Happy The People The Lord Has Chosen To Be His Own

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 2, 2004

EPIPHANY 4(A) - Happy are the people who seek Jesus’ salvation, who imitate Jesus’ life and who suffer for Jesus’ sake.

HAPPY THE PEOPLE.... Matthew 5:1-12 - February 1, 2004 MATTHEW 5:1-12 51Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them, saying: 3"Blessed (HAPPY) are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

He Will Gather His Chosen From The Four Winds

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 20, 2000

“He will send His angels and gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens” Mark 13:27.

Theme: He will gather His chosen from the four winds Text: Dan. 12:1-3; Heb. 10:11-14; Mark 13:24-32 Everyone would like to know his or her future. Although many people would not admit it the first thing they read in the papers or magazines is the horoscope. Many people also very often search for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-32, Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Will Live In-Between #5 Chosen For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

We are all created with a divine purpose. We need to let God show us what that purpose is.

I Will Live In-Between #5 Chosen for a Purpose (Luke 5:1-11) ~ Intro: Growing up I used to wonder how people got chosen for different things. Things like sports and other kinds of teams. The choosing I wondered about the most was regarding dating. Why did girls choose guys that they did? And why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Unlocking The Mystery: Chosen To Explain - Ephesians 3:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 22, 2024

When we think of the word mystery, we often picture something hidden or secret, like a detective story waiting to be solved. The Bible, especially in the New Testament, speaks of divine mysteries—truths that were once concealed but have now been revealed through Jesus Christ.

Unlocking the Mystery: Chosen to explain - Ephesians 3:9 Ephesians 3:9 (NLT): “I was chosen to explain to everyone this mysterious plan that God, the Creator of all things, had kept secret from the beginning.” Introduction: The Concept of Mystery in Scripture When we think of the word mystery, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:9, Ephesians 3:3-6, Romans 16:25-26, Colossians 1:26-27, Romans 8:15, 1 Timothy 3:16, Ephesians 1:17-18, John 16:13, Ephesians 5:8-9, Matthew 5:14-16, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal