Sermons on No Win Decision:

Listen To Me Patiently Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025

We are called to win souls, not arguments! So, be like Jesus and speak the truth in love.

LISTEN TO ME PATIENTLY Text: Acts 25:23-26:3 Introduction 1. “Speak softly, those who cannot hear an angry shout will strain to hear a whisper.” (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/353321533250199014/). 2. Now, I know that not all of you are on social media, but I think this, is something that all of us ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

We Are Victorious

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 7, 2021

Through Jesus Christ, we are always on the winning side. We are victorious through Him.

WE ARE VICTORIOUS BECAUSE: 1, GOD IS FOR US. • If God is for us, who can be against us? 2. GOD CHOSE US. • 33Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? • John 15:16 16You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

The Big Game Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 9, 2005

To win the big game of eternal life will need to have right priorities, preparation, prayer and perseverance.

The Big Game of life? Thesis: To win the big game of eternal life will need to have right priorities, preparation, prayer and perseverance. Video Clip from Illustrate: Clip on David Carr NFL quarterback for Houston Texans. David Carr was the first pick in the 2002 draft. He immediately became the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Extra Mile Pt 2 The Stranger Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Mar 15, 2010

For Too long the Church has sought to win Friends and Family and past by the Stranger. www.preaching.co.nr

God has stirred in my heart a theme, from Matt 5:41, entitled “The Extra Mile.” Going the second or extra mile sets a person apart from the people who ‘do just enough’ or those who claim ‘I have done my share’ and those who say ‘I just cannot do any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:23-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Feb 15, 2003

A sermon I preached during the height of popularity of the tv show, it has proven to be a great soul winning message.

Who wants to Be A MILLIONAIRE? WHO WANTS TO LIVE WITH GOD FOREVER? Regis Philbin dressed in his trademark gray suit and gray or black tie is setting across from some average Joe who is now occupying the "hot seat". For the past few minutes we have watched him ask a large gamut of questions, from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Have Met The Enemy

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 21, 2025

True victory is not outliving opponents but surrendering self to Christ, who wins the unseen battle and grants lasting peace.

Introduction – The Old Man with No Enemies A reporter once sat down with a man celebrating his hundredth birthday. He asked, “Sir, when you look back on a full century of life, what are you most proud of?” The old man smiled and said, “Well, I don’t have an enemy in the world.” The reporter’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, Romans 7:18-25, Luke 9:23, Matthew 5:44, Psalm 23:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Tortoise Will Never Win The Race – The Man Who Was Too Slow John 5:1-16 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022

A multitude of people crowded one upon another, laid on couches or rolled in blankets, with lamentable expressions of misery and suffering were at the Pool of Bethdaida, but Jesus came to seek one out from the many. That man was always too slow but God granted him healing through obedience.

THE TORTOISE WILL NEVER WIN THE RACE – THE MAN WHO WAS TOO SLOW CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – John 5:1-16 John 5:1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16, Luke 19:8-10, John 7:45-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spies Who Stayed To Serve

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 28, 2009

For deacon ordination: deacons are like spies, of whom the world is suspicious; but we win their confidence by serving them.

Agent Double-Oh-Seven has it all. Movie buffs know that when you hear him intone his introduction, "Bond, James Bond", you are in for another adventure, during which this intrepid spy will single-handedly defeat the enemy, win the affections of three or four women, line his pockets with money, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of The Wicked Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 23, 2018

The wicked are blinded by their anger, the wicked complain against God, and the wicked make foolish decisions.

TITLE: THE FOLLY OF THE WICKED TEXT: EXODUS 14:1-31 INTRODUCTION: - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we look at each passage, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn from this passage about honoring God?” - Last week, we talked about the importance of taking time ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel - The University Years Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 12, 2023

The decision not to defile yourself is not made in the heat of passion or at the bar stool or in the twinkie aisle or at the office watercooler or at your computer when no one is looking. That decision must be made before the temptation ever presents itself.

May 13, 2023 Historical Housekeeping The book of Daniel is divided into 2 sections – the narratives (stories) and the prophetic visions. The central theme of the book is the Sovereignty of God over all the earth – including nations who do not acknowledge Him. Chapters 1:1-2:4a were written ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21, Habakkuk 1:5-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Types Of Fools Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 28, 2021

Good intentions don’t always end in good decisions. Intentions don’t define our lives, decisions do. We need to temper and steer our good intentions with wisdom and prudence

Types of Fools Prov. 6:1-19 Proverbs 6 is filled with various statements that counsel against foolish living. Solomon’s intent here is to teach his son how to live a godly, prudent, and productive life. He knows that the only way that this is possible is if he follow the ways of Wisdom, so he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sound Mind!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 16, 2015

A sound mind is not wishy-washy or spineless but makes bold decisions based on strength received from God.

HANDS OFF THE PANIC BUTTON PLEASE! 2 Timothy 1:7”…for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and sound mind.” When problems arise, the knee-jerk reaction of people is panic! Take your hands off the panic button please! Listen! ‘What if’ is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sad, Sad Decision Of Cain, The Firstborn Of Adam And Eve (Expanded) – Genesis Chapter 4; Jude 1:12 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022

When Jude deals with the ravenous wolves of the false teachers, his thoughts go to three vile people in the Old Testament. Today I am doing only one of those even though we touched on it in the past. Cain is the disobedient and murderous one. We will examine the story in more detail.

THE SAD, SAD DECISION OF CAIN, THE FIRSTBORN OF ADAM AND EVE (EXPANDED) – GENESIS CHAPTER 4 Jude 1:12 There was an earlier massage that contained Cain and Korah together. Now Cain alone is expanded. Today we look at Cain. {{Jude 1 v 11 “Woe to them for they have gone the way of Cain, and for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:11, John 8:44, Genesis 4:2-10, 1 John 3:12, Genesis 9:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time To Decide Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 26, 2002

Jesus calls us to make a decision. Follow him, or not -- you must decide!

Time To Decide The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Joshua 24:1-15 "If serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Drop Everything

Contributed by Tim Morrison on Jan 26, 2005

This is a monologue portraying Simon Peter and his decision to "drop everything" and follow Jesus.

What would cause you to drop everything and do something completely different? While in seminary there were several times where when I was studying my friends would try to pull me away from those studies to do far more important things, or so they said. These things included going to IHOP at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Methodist