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More Than Adopted

Contributed by David Kellett on Oct 29, 2006

God’s sovereign choice in making us His children

There was a problem in Galatia, People had forgotten about the truth of the Gospel. They had come to think, or been taught by false teachers, that God’s salvation was not a complete and thorough act of God’s sovereignty and grace alone, but it needed our help, our effort to either cause it, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empowered To Engage Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

We are to accept the sovereign choice of the Spirit in giving us gifts.

Have you ever been compared as child? Your parent said, “Why don’t you become like your older brother?” Or, have you ever been compared as an employee? Your boss said, “Why didn’t you close as much deals as this or that employee?” Did you like it when you were compared? Do you like being compared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Serve?

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010

Making a choice to serve Jesus (Luke 16:1-13)

This is one of the more difficult passages of Luke’s Gospel, and the interpretation of it divides commentators and preachers. What are we to make of it? I think the key to it is, once again, to look at it in the context of the central theme of Luke’s Gospel – what does it mean to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: *other

Choosing To Be Thankful

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Nov 18, 2012

Thanksgiving is a choice, so what should be choose to be thankful for?

CHOOSING TO BE THANKFUL: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The Apostle Paul is finishing up his first letter to the church at Thessalonica. • This was a congregation of believers who were suffering because of their faith. • But in spite of their suffering, they remained faith to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Joshua Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

My destiny is not a matter of chance, it’s a matter of choice

ENGAGE Life is full of choices. In fact, this morning all of us here have already made a number of choices today that will impact how this day turns out, haven’t we? For many of us, the morning began with the choice of whether or not to get out of bed when the alarm clock went off. And then that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

My destiny is not a matter of chance, it’s a matter of choice

ENGAGE Life is full of choices. In fact, this morning all of us here have already made a number of choices today that will impact how this day turns out, haven’t we? For many of us, the morning began with the choice of whether or not to get out of bed when the alarm clock went off. And then that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness--Why Should I Forgive

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2011

This sermon deals with the choice between holding a grudge and choosing to forgive.

Forgiveness—Why Should I Forgive Jeremiah 1:4-8 Romans 12:9-21 GNLCC 7/3/2011 Today we start a new series on the Apps For Life. Apps is short for Applications, which are programs that you can run on your smart phone to help you in life. There are are Apps to help you count ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent 4

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 8, 2016

Ahaz faces the choice, — God’s plan or his own.

Advent 4 The reason we celebrate Christmas is because God will save his people from their sins, and that God came to dwell with us. Emmanuel. This message is communicated in our Readings today by 3 annunciations or divine invitations. Joseph's annunciation was by angel in a dream. Mary's was by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14, Isaiah 1:18-24

Denomination: Catholic

Judas, The Betrayer

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 2, 2007

The point of Judas’ life is , that each and every one of us , has choices to make.

Judas, The Betrayer The point of Judas’ life is that each and every one of us does have choices to make. It’s always been a popular idea to give your child a biblical name. Some of the most popular biblical names are those of the disciples. Think about: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Phillip, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rebellion - The Faith Killer Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 21, 2005

Many of us are exposed to the gospel, but as the Israelites had a choice to go into the Promised Land, we have a choice whether to believe God when He says salvation is through Jesus Christ. Do you have a hard or soft heart to the Lord?

I grew up in the 60’s when rebellion against authority was turned into an art form. Rebellion says: I don’t like someone taking authority over me. I don’t want you telling me what’s wrong with me, and I certainly don’t want you telling me what to do because what I think is the most important thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Right Way

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 14, 2002

Life is a series of choices. We are constantly faced with ways that seem right and the right way. Our choices have consequences: the wrong way leads to death, the right way to life.

Introduction: Life is a series of choices. We are constantly faced with ways that seem right and the right way. Our choices have consequences: the wrong way leads to death, the right way to life. As in navigation, so in life we need periodic course checks. Are we on the right way? Are we on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Complications Of Neglect Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2005

Although doing nothing can sometimes be the best choice, more often people do nothing, not out of choice, but out of fear, neglect, or procrastination; as a result, others needlessly suffer.

The Complications of Neglect (I Kings 1) Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): A+ 1. One of the lowest feelings in life is when we create problems for other people. 2. Back when I was in college…ECAP…Jim typed up key punch cards….one computer for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-53

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God With Us Sermon Ii: Blessed Be God's Choice Of A Good Man - Joseph Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 12, 2020

In times of trouble fomented by anti-Christian and anarchist rulers of darkness, mature Christians are encouraged by the Story of Redemption in which God chose a good man to implement God's Prophesied Plan of Salvation.

BLESSED BE GOD OUR FATHER’S CHOICE OF A GOOD MAN TO IMPLEMENT GOD’S PROPHESIED PLAN When my brother twenty years my senior was asked by me - while gathering information for writing our family history - to sum up our dad’s life in a just a few words, he simply said: “He was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

God's Call, God's Choice Mother's Day

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 7, 2021

God created humanity as male and female in God's image. We cannot limit who God will call to do what tasks in both the church and in the society. God called Deborah to be a president. Jesus called women to be his disciples.

God’s Call, God’s Choice Mother’s Day Judges 4:1-10 Luke 7:36-8:3 May 9th 2021 We want to say Happy Mother’s Day to all of you women who have made a difference in the lives of others as Mothers, Aunts, Grandmothers, Daughters, Sisters, Cousins, nieces, Great Grandmothers, foster Moms, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bringing God Pleasure

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 20, 2022

Every day when we get up, we have choices to make. One of those choices is “How will I conduct myself today?” In "Bringing God Pleasure" Pastor Jonathan addresses specific choices we can make that will bring God pleasure throughout the day.

Launch Verse – Isaiah 46:9-10 INTRODUCTION • The Scriptures talk a lot about what brings pleasure to God. o Every day when we get up, we have choices to make. One of those choices is, “How will I conduct myself today?” • Isaiah 46:9-10 – Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9-10, Hebrews 10:6, Isaiah 53:10, Isaiah 42:1, Colossians 1:19, John 3:16, Ezekiel 18:23, Luke 15:7, Philippians 2:13, Psalm 84:11, Psalm 37:23, Psalm 35:26-28, Psalm 149:4, Psalm 17:7-9, Psalm 22:8, Deuteronomy 3:22, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 144:2, Psalm 16:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God