Sermons on Intentional Commitment:

Thrill Sequence Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on May 5, 2015

Sermon about living for thrill's that make a difference in the world and that have real meaning.

Thrill Sequence, by Pastor Rob Ketterling Well, thanks for being a part of our Thrill Sequence launch here this week at River Valley Church. For those of you that don't know, we did this two years ago as a multiple part series, and from that a publisher heard about it and turned it into a book. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bumpin Into Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 27, 2018

This sermon is about making an effort to encounter Jesus in an intentional way instead of just bumping into him on occasion. It should cause us to look at our relationship with Christ and evaluate whether we are in a relationship with Jesus or if he is just a casual acquaintance.

In our scripture today we find Jesus surrounded by a large crowd on His way to the home of a synagogue official named Jarius’ whose daughter is dying. Now in the whole of the scripture today we learn of two separate miracles but I want to focus on just one today. I want to focus not on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 5, 2015

Many people do not connect with God. They have head knowledge but not much in heart worship. The difference between the two is the way we live our lives.

Worship Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus Assorted Scriptures Introduction- In the last several weeks We have looked at the church and the part that each of us plays in the church. We have looked at compassion given us and the compassion we should have for others. The Word of God and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

The High Cost Of Disobedience

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 3, 2013

How to loose all we have from the Lord.

THE HIGH COST OF DISOBEDIENCE 1Samuel 15;1-35 Obedience brings Gods blessing, while disobedience leads to defeat and destruction. Salvation provides the dynamic for obedience to the will of God. 1. Anointed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

God Is With Us

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 18, 2021

If our greatest need had been military, God would have sent a soldier. If our greatest need had been justice, God would have sent a judge. If our greatest need had been legislation, God would have sent a politician. But, our greatest need was salvation and therefore God sent a Savior!

Matthew 1:20-23 NKJV “God With Us” The Bible teaches us that Mary and Joseph were a God-fearing couple. They were not perfect in any way, and yet God used them for His glory! Our lesson in St. Matthew begins at an Angel of the Lord that St. Luke lets us know is Gabriel, who after revealing to Mary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Magnify The Lord

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 22, 2025

When I magnify something, I can see it better. When I magnify, I can understand it better. When I magnify, I have a deeper appreciation for how and what it does.

Psalms 34:1-4 (NKJV) “Magnify the Lord” June 22, 2025 David insisted that despite the difficulties and dangers of his life, his experience with God has given him something to brag about. I wonder today, if we can put ourselves in David’s position, when the words of this text were written, no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Awakening To Righteousness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

Awakening to righteousness is a personal decision that requires intentional separation from sin and commitment to godly living.

AWAKENING TO RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:34 Supporting Texts: Romans 13:11-14, Ephesians 5:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 INTRODUCTION: We are living in times when the line between righteousness and unrighteousness is becoming increasingly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:34, Romans 13:11-14, Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Guard Your Spiritual Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 12, 2025

The Christian life is a spiritual journey that requires vigilance, discernment, and intentional effort.

HOW TO GUARD YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:23 Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 5:8, Jude 1:20-21, Ephesians 6:10-18, Matthew 26:41, 1 Corinthians 10:12 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is a spiritual journey that requires vigilance, discernment, and intentional ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Some Advantages Of Being Committed

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Reasons why the committed Christian has so many advantages in so many dimensions of life.

The Advantages of Being a Committed Christian (Acts 28:1-10) Illustration:You must get involved to have an impact. No one is impressed with the won-lost record of the referee. John H. Holcomb, The Militant Moderate (Rafter 1. Have you ever stopped to consider all the advantages of being a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark #2: Uncommon Commitment Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 28, 2001

This sermons encourages the type of commitment that all beleivers should have for the cause of Christ.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #2: Uncommon Commitment July 1, 2001 Intro: A. [A Flag of Rags, Citation: John McCain. From the files of Leadership.] In the final years of our imprisonment, the North Vietnamese moved us from small cells with one or two prisoners to large rooms with as many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Shall Not Commit Adultery Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

An Exposition of the Seventh Commandment with Emphasis on its Current Application

INTRODUCTION q This commandment continues to highlight our relationship and duties to our fellow human beings. The fifth protects proper authority, the sixth protects our neighbour’s life, while the seventh protects the sanctity of the marriage. BODY I. The Seventh Commandment is based A. On ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:18, Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Casual Attitude Or Committed Action?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2002

Most people respond to Christ in one of two ways: casual attitude or committed action.

CASUAL ATTITUDE OR COMMITTED ACTION? Mark 11:1-11 INTRO.- ILL.- A preacher was riding on a plane filled with people and cigarette smoke. (Of course, this had to be some time ago since we know that smoking is now banned on airplanes.) The preacher knew he would have to take a bath, and send his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Mark 11:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel: A Committed Man Of God

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002

Daniel was a man committed to the spirit and as a result it influenced his life situation, rather than letting his life situations influence him.

Daniel: A Committed man of God Thesis: Daniel was a man committed to the spirit and as a result it influenced his life situation, rather than letting his life situations influence him. Text: Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Illustration: Video ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Daniel 1:8-20, Daniel 6:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Commitments For The New Year

Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 22, 2001

A sermon to challenge people to make 4 biblical commitments which can change their lives in the new year

NEW COMMITMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR Introduction Well it’s that time of year again when in a fit of optimism many of us make great promises to ourselves about what we are going to do in the New Year that we usually abandon about the second week in January. Let’s be honest now. How may of you kept to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Philippians 3:13, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Holiness

Commitment Follow-Thru—1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2001

An exhortation for God’s people to follow-thru with the commitments to their inheritance in Christ. Part 1 of 2.

COMMITMENT FOLLOW-THRU-I—Joshua 17:14—18:10 One day Adam & God were walking in the garden together when Adam complained to God that he was terribly lonely. God said I have just the solution. I will create for you a creature that will cook all your food for you. She will keep your things in order ...read more

Denomination: Baptist