Sermons on hour of decision:

When Darkness Triumphed…..for An Hour Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 2, 2023

There is victory in Jesus. The risen Lord! The hour of darkness has come and gone. The power of God overcame the darkness. He is alive forevermore. Don’t give the defeated enemy victory in your life.

All of history leads to the cross and everything since follows from the cross. It is the central point in all of time. Yet the cross is a low point in human history. It is the time that God’s anointed was executed. In the timeline of history, the cross is the major event. One of Jesus’ disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:52-53, Matthew 26:52-53

Denomination: Baptist

Could You Not Tarry One Hour?

Contributed by James Newell on May 3, 2004

This sermon deals with God’s call to His Church to pray a minimum of 1 hour daily.

A 7-year-old little girl had just won $2.00 for her memory work in Sunday school, which included scriptures, prayers, the Apostle’s Creed, etc. After the morning service, the pastor’s wife congratulated her. The little girl proudly announced, "And I put it all in the morning’s offering!" "My, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

Bad Choices Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see 2 men compared w/one another. One man took advantage of his eternal opportunities and the other man didn’t. The result is one man found joy while the other man found disappointment. -One man f

“Bad Choices” Luke 16: 19-31 Intro: A Sunday school teacher told his class the story in the Bible of the rich man and Lazarus. He explained that the wealthy man had wonderful clothes, lived in luxury and had all the food he could eat; but he had no compassion for Lazarus, who was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel's Three Important Decisions

Contributed by David Scolforo on Oct 18, 2000

SOMEONE OBSERVED, ONLY MEDIOCRE PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS AT THEIR BEST.

SOMEONE OBSERVED, ONLY MEDIOCRE PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS AT THEIR BEST. THE FINE LINE BETWEEN SUCCESS AND FAILURE IS REALLY QUITE BROAD AND WELL DEFINED. IT IS NOT COINCIDENTAL THAT SOME PEOPLE EXCEL AT WHAT THEY DO WHILE OTHERS BARELY GET BY. THERE ARE REASONS WHY WE ACHIEVE AND THERE ARE REASONS WHY ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

"A Mother's Split Decision"

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 5, 2004

Motherhood & wisdom go hand-in-hand. Mothers aren’t perfect, and this message presents two imperfect mothers, and the wisdom of Solomon.

“A Mother’s Split Decision” 1 Kings 3:16-28 INTRODUCTION: Today is Mother’s Day! Our text today has to do with MOTHERS … and WISDOM. The 2 need to go hand-in-hand … “Amen” mothers? God appears to King Solomon in a dream – 1 Kings 3:5. God gives Solomon a BLANK CHECK. Solomon asks for wisdom, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Moments Of Decision - Part Two Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

Paul always had to consider his commitment to Christ before he would make his decisions.

MOMENTS OF DECISION This morning I want us to consider how important it is for us to walk in the ways of the Lord. Sometimes, this is not easy to do. Especially when we consider our commitment to Christ when we have to say, or do, the right thing. We all have heard it said that, “One thing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:10-21, Acts 23:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moments Of Decision - Part One Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

Wouldn’t you agree with me that we really do need to be a better testimony for Christ, and to be better prepared to speak boldly for our Savior and Lord?

MOMENT OF DECISION - Part Two - Last week we began looking at the powerful testimony of the Apostle Paul. In the book of Acts, we saw the strength and courage of Paul as he testified to the Roman Governor, Felix. No doubt, Paul was faced with imprisonment and perhaps being executed for his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-22, Acts 26:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Decision From Victory Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 12, 2006

2 of 5 on the book of Judges. This message is on Deborah and features a monologue that was presented by Betty Stacy who performed as Deborah.

The Verdict on Judges One Decision from Victory DEBORAH monologue I am Deborah. I have had many roles in my life. First, and foremost I was just a humble homemaker, the wife of Lapidoth; a mother in Israel. But then I became a counselor to my people, next, a judge in their disputes, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daily Decisions That Effect Eternity

Contributed by John Darty on Sep 18, 2002

OUR DAILY DECISIONS DO EFFECT ETERNITY.

DAILY DECISIONS THAT EFFECT ETERNITY MATT 25:1-30 " AT THAT TIME " 1) BEGINS . . . WHEN JESUS SAID ’IT IS FINISHED ’ 2) ENDS . . . WHEN JESUS RETURNS FOR HIS CHILDREN I PREPARATION TIME VS 1-5 A)ALL TEN VIRGINS HAD LAMPS / PHYSICAL LIFE B)ONLY FIVE HAD OIL = HOLY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Our Basis For Decisions! - Postmodernity

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

How does post-modernity affect the way Christians should live and how does it affect the way we present Jesus to a non-Christian world?

Our Basis for Decisions! How does post-modernity affect the way Christians should live and how does it affect the way we present the ethics of Jesus to a non-Christian world? Pray Have you ever thought about what is the basis of your decisions in life? How do you make decisions about what is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence That Demands A Decision - Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2006

Death is not annihilation...it’s separation [unto somewhere else]. ’The Resurrection of the Dead’, and 4 proofs that Jesus rose again, and how that affects man’s afterlife. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Evidence that Demands a Decision I Cor. 15:1-8a See all our Easter sermons, PowerPoints, and much more at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- Since the beginning of time, man has asked the question Job did in Job 14:14 - If a man die, shall he live again? The resurrection of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Before Making Decisions

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002

Jesus spent a night in prayer before picking the disciples. What would our life be like if we prayed before picking OUR friends, or before making any important decision?

Our Bible lesson tonight, takes place early in the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. However, he has already been very busy. He began his teaching ministry in Galilee where he was initially well received. But it wasn’t long until his teachings began to rub some people, particularly the religious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12

Denomination: Methodist

Decisions & God's Will Pt 1

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002

Practical help from God’s Word concerning decision making and the will of God.

Decision Making and God’s Will part 1 (adapted from Life Application note) - Life is the TOTAL of all my decisions and their corresponding actions. (Can’t overestimate value) - This week I am going to look at some preliminary principles to GOOD decision making. Some major consessions must be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Decisions & God's Will Pt 2

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002

Practical help from God’s Word concerning decision making and the will of God.

Decision Making and the Will of God part 2 Life is the sum total of my choices. PRELIMINARY THOUGHTS… from “Decision Making and the Will of God” part 1 • I must be aware that the most attractive choices may have unattractive ends. • I must remember that right choices are not always easy to make. • ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking Through Our Decisions

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007

Learning to make godly and sound decisions in light of the consequences that could potentially occur.

THE STORY HAS BEEN TOLD ABOUT FORMER PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN WHO ONCE HAD AN AUNT WHO TOOK HIM TO A COBBLER FOR A PAIR OF NEW SHOES. THE COBBLER ASKED THE YOUNG REAGAN, "DO YOU WANT SQUARE TOES OR ROUND TOES?" UNABLE TO DECIDE, REAGAN DIDN’T ANSWER, SO THE COBBLER GAVE HIM A FEW DAYS. SEVERAL ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21, Proverbs 19:1-26

Denomination: Free Methodist