Sermons on Marital Commitment:

"Called & Committed"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 9, 2003

There will be those who question your motives and there will be naysayers, but David shows us what it means to be called and committed in the name of the Living God.

As I get older, celebrating the arrival of a new year takes on less and less importance. I’m just as content spending a quiet evening at home. Staying up until midnight is no longer a priority, though my children think it’s awesome. While the celebratory nature of the New Year’s arrival may have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

Passionate Commitment

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 9, 2003

We can be consumed with passion for God and serving Him.

Passionate Commitment – A Consuming Fire! This is the second in a series of messages based around the beginning days of ministry for Elisha the prophet. In the last sermon we looked at the calling of Elisha found in I Kings 19. It should be clear to anyone who is attempting to be a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Commitment Of The Called

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

Our love for Christ will lead us toward responsibilities and sacrifice

The Commitment of the Called John 21:15-19 Primary Purpose: To show that our love for Christ leads to responsibilities and sacrifice. Sometimes it seems that people today just don’t understand the word commitment anymore. In the passage we will look at today, Jesus is calling Peter to follow ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Character And Commitment Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

This is an adaptation of a book by John Maxwell on Leadership.

I. Two weeks ago I talked about the need for leaders, and the need for us all to get involved doing what it is that God has gifted us to do, to see that this church becomes what God wants it to be, and has the impact on this community that God intends it to have. A. It would be unfair to ask you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Skepticism Or Commitment? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 30, 2003

You can read "What is truth?" as cynical skepticism, as playful intellectualism, as the plaintive cry of a battered soul, or as the hopeful sound of a hungry heart.

It was our first Thanksgiving on our own; always before we had traveled to our parents, but now, with a baby in the house and with other responsibilities, we had elected to do it our own, complete with a full-fledged roasted turkey. Margaret had done a magnificent job. Brother turkey presented ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

"Commitment To Serve" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

God has gifted you for the purpose of serving.

Impact Series #4 Commitment to Serve Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches November 10, 2002 Commitment to Serve I Peter 4:10-12 Eccl. 9:10 INTRODUCTION: In our impact sermons we have been talking about Commitments that will change your life. First was the Commitment to Jesus Christ, next was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-12, Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Methodist

"Commitment To The Church" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

The church needs to be able to count on us.

Impact Series #2 Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches “Commitment to the Church” Ephesians 2:13-22 Acts 4:32-35 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt like an “outsider” in some groups that you were in? Sometimes you feel that no matter what you do, you are not “in on the conversation--don’t know the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

Committed To Renewal Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

Ninth in a series on Revival influenced by Rich Atchley. This lesson outlines the necessity of Full Committment to God.

COMMITTED TO RENEWAL II Chronicles 14 & 15 INTRODUCTION: In July 1998, Ann Landers asked for people who lived during World War II to send in the secrets of how their marriages endured. A Mr. King responded, "Dear Ann, In a recent column you asked how those World War II marriages endured. My ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Commitment To Follow Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 28, 2003

To fully follow God requires commitment that is rooted in God’s Grace and Power.

The story is told of visitor from another part of what once was the Soviet Union to the Moscow Circus. As part of the circus performance a beautiful lion tamer would have a lion come to her and then put his paws around her and muzzle her with affection. The visitor exclaimed, “What so great about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Conquest And Commitment

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

What the life of Joshua teaches us about the attitudes of conquest and commitment

Joshua: Conquest & Commitment Intro: Did you ever notice how most of the people who have really affected this world for the good have been people who had a great drive for accomplishment? Not necessarily a desire to make themselves great, but an unfailing desire to do great things. They had a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Commitment To God

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 19, 2002

This sermon provides three steps for making a commitment to God.

I. Introduction a. Commitment means (www.dictionary.com) i. “Official consignment, as to a prison or mental health facility.” ii. “a pledge to do” b. Commitment to God i. A pledge to do the will of God. c. How can we follow through with our commitment? II. The first step is to Hear the Word. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Committed To Ministry

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 29, 2002

If the Spirit of God is being poured out on the end-time church, why is it not operating with more effectiveness? One key element is commitment to the local church. Are we committed to ministry?

09/29/2002 Committed To Ministry * What is God saying to the "end time church" * As Joel prophesied, in the last days, the Spirit of God would poured out..." * So why do we not see churches operating with greater effectiveness? * I believe is in part due to our commitment to ministry * The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Total Commitment Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2002

Ruth’s pledge to Naomi has such a powerful effect on us that many include her words in their weddings and on jewelry. God also regards her commitment as the basis of true love.

A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the inscription on the back of the photograph: “My dearest Tom, I love you with all my heart. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Urgency Of Commitment

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Introd.: Some people work best under the pressure of a deadline.

Introd.: Some people work best under the pressure of a deadline. I'm one of them. There's a special urgency when you know you only have a limited time to produce. It seems to sharpen the focus of my mind and help my concentration level. I'm definitely more committed to the task at hand. You think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Total Commitment

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

To show what God expects out of His children

ROM.12:1-2 " TOTAL COMMITMENT " There are close to 100 million church members in America and yet, why are they not making the moral and spiritual impact that they should? ***Why is it, that on Sunday morning, thousands of churches have empty pews?*** Why are so many churches closing their doors on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist