Sermons on Life Changing Choice:

Resolve Intro Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jan 4, 2014

Every year people make resolutions. Actually, they make goals because they don't understand what resolve is. In 2013, New Beginnings is setting out to RESOLVE to be more like Jesus. Chazown by Craig Groeschel will be referenced in this 10 wk. series.

This is an outline of the message preached . What are 5 common resolutions people make? A goal is something you wish to achieve. A resolution is the means by which you achieve it. [Give an illustration of goals without resolve] The Christian’s goal is to become like Jesus. Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

The Change That Comes With Church Growth

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 10, 2009

A shorter midweek message that might help other churches in dealing with some of the potential problems they must deal with in growing from a very small to a medium sized church in a short period of time.

We all have choices in life. Some choices lead us into good times, while others will lead us into bad times. And considering that we are free to make whichever choice we want, we should be very careful and use much wisdom, because most choices, good or bad, have far reaching consequences that we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: *other

Life Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 23, 2012

As we consider politics according to the Bible, in this sermon we examine what the Bible says about life.

Scripture “Stop! In the name of Christ, stop!” Eighty thousand people watched as a man jumped over the railing, ran onto the field, held up his hands, and shouted, “Stop! In the name of Christ, stop!” He ran in between two combatants, two gladiators who were fighting to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grief Leads To Joy, Change Leads To Blessings.

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 8, 2009

We can’t avoid grief or change in this lifetime, fortunately both can lead to a better life.

Grief Leads to Joy, Change Leads to Blessings. John 16:16-22 and Acts 2:42-47 I would like to start today with a story you may be familiar with. “I was out fishing one day with my brother and we had been talking recently about a buzz down the river about this guy who was baptizing people and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Jesus’ Resurrection: The Event That Changed History Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 8, 2016

Jesus' birth, life, preaching, message, miracles, death, blood, resurrection are the events that history revolves around.

10 Amazing Miracles in Scripture Series Jesus’ Resurrection: The Event That Changed History (9 of 10) December 6, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Ever heard this saying,“Clothes make the man.”? 1 There are some items of clothing that we immediately ...read more

Scripture: John 20:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship: A Matter Of Choice Part 1

Contributed by Ron Crow on Jan 27, 2003

What is stewardship and why should I give?

Stewardship: A Matter of Choice 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 I. Introduction Illustration: A wealthy Texan was in the habit of giving his dad unique gifts on Father’s Day. One year it was lessons on hang-gliding. The year before that it was the entire record collection of Slim Whitman’s hits. But this past ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Sovereignty In Human Choices Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

While human beings are given the ability to choose, it is God who remains supreme over all outcomes.

GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY IN HUMAN CHOICES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 9:15-24, 1 Samuel 8:4-22 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:21, Romans 9:15–18, Daniel 4:35, Isaiah 46:10, Genesis 50:20 INTRODUCTION: The tension between divine sovereignty and human choice is one of the most profound ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:15-24, 1 Samuel 8:4-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walk In Faith - Reverence Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 10, 2013

It's my prayer you will love and respect God today. That you will be filled with His Holy Spirit to live a life of praise. That you will have a song in your heart today for the eternity that God has provided you through Jesus Christ. This is reverence.

Personally, I don't like the word 'reverance'. You know why? Because when I was a kid to go to an environment where I had to be "reverent" meant I was going to be bored out of my mind. The word was destroyed by my experiences in worship. I hated to be reverent. Because being reverent meant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Decisions, Deception And Destiny

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Apr 27, 2004

The devil is deceptive. He will trick the believer and lie to them, getting their minds off of the issue, thus causing them to make poor choices. Christians can never get to the destiny God has for them by making poor decisions. The devil has deceived

DECISIONS, DECEPTION & DESTINY Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church Genesis 25:21-28 The Person of Deceit * Twins are born to Isaac and Rebekah: Vs. 25 the first came out red and hairy and was thus named Esau Vs. 26 the second came out after his brother and his hand took hold of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Changes Our Lives

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 3, 2002

Easter reveals the one big problem of man and the one big blessing for man.

1 Cor 15:1-6 EASTER CHANGES OUR LIVES PRAISE THE LORD! We rejoice today because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead! 1 Cor 15:3-4 CHRISTIANITY IN ONE LINE: 3For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died FOR our sins according to the Scriptures, 4that he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Man’s Major Miscalculation

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 9, 2011

Miscalculations are a normal experience in everyday life that can vary from just nuisances to producing very serious consequences.

MAN’S MAJOR MISCALCULATION "There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." Proverbs 14:12 (Repeated identically in Proverbs 16:25). Miscalculations are a normal experience in everyday life. They can vary from just nuisances to very serious consequences. A ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of New Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 29, 2003

New Year’s Resolutions are based on the idea that if I can only change this part or that part of my life, I can be a new person. Jesus says, that only He can bring about the new creation... find out why

OPEN: With Jan. 1st just around the corner, many people are thinking aboutNew Year’s resolutions. An article a couple of years ago listed the top 5 New Year’s Resolutions: #5: stop smoking #4: make more money, #3: improve relationships #2: exercise more #1 most popular New Years resolution… ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way, The Truth, The Life

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 13, 2015

The Christian way of life can only be fulfilled through the power of the Holy Spirit. When a person walks in "the way and the truth," life is produced. A life in Christ is a transformed life. We change what we were for who He is.

John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Jesus is obviously talking about Eternal Life with the Father in Heaven. People ask “why is Jesus the ONLY way to God?” The answer is: Christianity is the ONLY religion ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Promises Do Not Change

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 3, 2006

Pentecost 17(C) - God’s promises do not change. (Israel worships the golden calf.) Just as God’s anger burns against sin even more so God’s love provides forgiveness.

GOD’S PROMISES DO NOT CHANGE October 1, 2006 - PENTECOST 17 - Exodus 32:7-14 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Change, change – everywhere changes. All of us are constantly and consistently facing change. How much our world ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Cast It Away? Worry? Change?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2015

I use a fishing rod and a sinker and a bobber as we consider changing our attitudes and trusting God. The current events that we hear on the news are so gloomy, we can choose a different outlook and TRUST GOD.

CAST IT AWAY --- WHY NOT SUBMIT TO CHANGE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a fishing pole, I cast a few times. I discuss the role of THE SINKER? Then I discuss the role the BOBBER? Are you a sinker or a bobber? 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV) Casting all your care upon him; for he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God