Sermons on Major Life Decisions:

Qualified To Decide-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 8, 2017

1 of 6. Paul rebuked the Corinthian Christians because they trusted secular sources to rectify their personal grievances. Christians are fitted for properly rectifying personal grievances. Christians are qualified to rectify grievances thru their...

QUALIFIED To DECIDE-I—1Corinthians 6:1-11 OR Qualified To Rectify Attention: Computer Dating: A hopeful suitor logged onto match.com , the online dating service & registered his qualifications & his desires. He was looking for a young lady with four minimal qualities—she should be who was petite, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Think I Will; But Maybe Not

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Indecision is a stressful state of mind. Decisive people solve problems and get things done. This message takes lessons from Nazis Germany and Israel’s history to examine the perils of indecision.

1 Kings 18:21 7/10/16 On April 9, 1945 seven conspirators against Hitler were marched to the gallows and hung. It was just one month before Germany surrendered. One of the men hung that day was a pastor named Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Some of you have probably read his book, The Cost of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21, Joshua 24:15, Ruth 1:16-17, Luke 9:59, Luke 9:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Free Will

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 1, 2023

Are we like clay in the hands of the master potter? Does that mean that we have no choice in the matter? Let's find the truth about the master potter and the clay in Jeremiah 18.

Potter Are we like clay in the hands of the master potter? Does that mean we don’t have free will or can the clay be stubborn and unworkable? And whenever the clay would not take the shape he wanted, he would change his mind and form it into some other shape. (Jeremiah 18:4 CEV) What did the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Running, Rebelling, Ignoring...bad Decisions--How Do We Handle Them?

Contributed by Brandon Robards on Aug 5, 2004

Dealing with friends and family that make bad decisions.

Running, Rebelling, Ignoring…Bad Decisions, How Do We Handle Them? Jonah 1:1-17 Jonah was given an order. God gave him a message and told Jonah to deliver it to Ninevah. It was cut and dry. No gray area here, just a direct message from God to travel to Ninevah and preach against the wickedness ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Marriage For The 90"S

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 20, 2001

This Sermon Was Given At A Banquet For Pastors And Their Spouses to Renew Their Marriages.

Biblical Marriage For The 90’s Living God Church. Psalms 1:1-6 Luke 22:24-30 Ephesians 5:21-6:4 I consider it an honor to speak to you tonight at this banquet in honor of the pastors and their spouses. God has placed us in strategic places at one of the most significant ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Get Up And Look Again”

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2018

Have you tried and failed? God says, “Get up and try again!” Have you prayed and received no answer? God says, “Get up and pray again!” Have you believed for a miracle and nothing happened? God says, “Get up and believe a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th 6th, 7th time!

“GET UP AND LOOK AGAIN” 1 Kings 18:20-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: INCENTIVE TO LEARN MATH 1. A boy was having trouble in public school with MATH. His parents tried tutoring him. His grades stayed so low his parents decided to move him to a Catholic school where strict nuns taught and all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Self-Limited Liberty Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 23 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. I discuss Paul's admonition to be willing to limit our freedom for a higher purpose. We discuss some probing questions related to decision making.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Self-limited Liberty” 1 Cor 8 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 C. Reproof for a defeated church 6 1. Defeated by lawsuits 2. Defeated by misuse of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Contest On Mount Carmel; A Biblical Model For Revival

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 27, 2002

A biblical model for revival, from 1 Kings 18

THE CONTEST ON MOUNT CARMEL; MODEL FOR A BIBLICAL REVIVAL Elijah was driven with a passion that his apostate nation return to God. The contest on Mount Carmel provides a biblical model for revival both for us and for our nation. There are 9 elements of the contest on Mount Carmel in 1 Kings 18 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-41, 1 Kings 18:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Refocusing!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 28, 2013

It's essential in every situation and circumstance to deliberately refocus our attention solely on God who is able to keep us from falling and cause us to triumph in Christ.

Many times we become blindsided. We are caught without warning. We've been exposed to the unexpected ugliness of humanity which we did not care to see. We have uncertainty, doubts and fears. Many times we have wavered and slowed down and come to a standstill. We have looked around in uncertainty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's The Authority?

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 4, 2009

We live in a culture where vacuous celebrities are given amazing amount of authority. We need to look to the real authority, Jesus, who will lead us to right decisions.

Who’s the Authority? Deuteronomy 18:15-18; Mark 1:21-28 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 1, 2009 Introduction: Before I read the story, I’d like to explain a few things that will make the passage clearer. We’re still in the first chapter of Mark and we will stay ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fly In The Ointment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

Explores the importance of wisdom, the consequences of folly, and the impact of our decisions on our Christian witness and righteousness.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather in unity, bound by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. The world outside may be chaotic, but here, in the presence of our Lord, we find solace, strength, and wisdom. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, Matthew 5:13-16, Galatians 2:12-14

Topics: Consequences, Bad Actions, Decisions

The Deliverance Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 24, 2011

Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

The Deliverance Of Christ Matthew 28:1-8 Introduction: Great event; 1 Corinthians 15:13-14, 17 A. Peter’s Preaching - Acts 2:23-24; 4:10; 1 Peter 1:3-4 B. Paul’s Preaching - Acts 13:30, 37; 23:6; 26:8 . 1 Corinthians 15:4; 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

David: "I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 14, 2017

Avoiding Temptation & Sin, Decisions, Confession

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - David: “I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up” 2 Samuel 11:1-5 (p. 214) August 20, 2017 Introduction: Have you ever met someone who looks for a reason to say, “Gotcha.” Someone who finds some weird happiness in catching you in something? I heard about a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah Vs Baal Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

When you need to find God, revisit the place where He last manifested Himself.

A. GOD’S LONE RANGER AT MOUNT CARMEL 1. Tishbite means strong or alone. “I am the only prophet of the LORD … left” (18:22). 2. Big crowd. “All the people of Israel gathered … 400 prophets of Baal … 450 prophets of Asherah” (v. 22 ff). 3. They expected rain, but will get fire. Now rain for 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:24, Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Faith In God Overcomes The World

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 23, 2021

The conquest of Canaan was summed up in two New Testament passages: Heb 11:30, 31 and Jas 2:23-25, which concludes By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, Rahab the harlot justified by works, so faith without works is dead.”

Sermon – The Power of Living Faith In God Overcomes Joshua 2:1-21 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. 2 And it was told the king of Jericho, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21, Hebrews 11:30, James 2:23-25

Denomination: Methodist