Sermons on No Win Decision:

The Great Contender

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 24, 2013

Contending for the faith is not winning arguments. It is much harder. It involves difficult things like prayer and displays of mercy.

1. Swedish Military The Swedish military has cut back from around-the-clock-operations to a 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, Monday through Friday only. Sound crazy? It's true. Some people want to be Christians on Sunday (or Sunday morning only) and then just like all other people the rest of the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost Sheep - Luke 15

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 25, 2013

Message about winning the lost. The church should be prepared enough to be left and go out and get the lost.

Title: Lost Sheep – Ministry Theme: To show the importance of moving out and doing ministry. Text: Luke 15 Offering Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25 There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, and there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Battle Between God And The Gods We Serve Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 30, 2013

For God to be first in our life, we have to allow Him to win the battle against the gods of this world.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of us woke up this morning or any thinking, do I worship God or am I going to worship Satan today? • Hopefully we do not think that way, if you are, please come see me later.  • I really do not think too many followers of Jesus or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acts Of The Apostles (18 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Have you ever thought about what God goes through to win a soul that is hungry for the truth?

While we may not think about it, the Scripture reveals God did some marvelous things in the lives of some Bible characters, as He sent them out to win souls to Christ. In this text we see just one example: I. THE DEDICATION Look at verses 1-3, “Now there were in the church that was at Antioch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Lap

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Feb 23, 2009

The most important part of the race is the last lap. You can win or lose depending on how well you are prepared for it

THE LAST LAP Opening Hymn Scripture Reading: 2 Tim. 4:1-8 Closing Hymn James was excited as he turned the two hundred mark heading towards home. Two and three –quarter laps had gone and he was still in the lead. His one and only goal was to win this race and he was full of confidence that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

Chasing Wealth Or Choosing Prosperity Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 7, 2005

1 of 4 on Money. Each message in the series on 1 Timothy 6 is about a decision that must be made. This message is on choosing prosperity.

Chasing Wealth or Choosing Prosperity Who doesn’t want to win the lottery? Graphic of lottery tickets & wealth "Winning the lottery isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.” Evelyn Adams, 5.4 million dollars Evelyn Adams: "Winning the lottery isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be," says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deciding Who To Serve

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 29, 2011

Once we are immersed into Christ, we STILL have to make a conscience decision as to whom we are going to serve

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We have fought wars as a nation and helped fight wars in order to help people to be able to experience the freedoms we enjoy. • Freedom is a good thing and it can be a dangerous thing depending on what you do with it. • In Iraq we have helped that nation have the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conversant With Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Stephens on May 2, 2002

Comparing the lives of Saul and Samuel we discover that the golden carrot of listening to God is the assurance of good decision making

Conversant with Christ 1 Samuel December 9, 2001 This past Thanksgiving I had occasion to meet a man who had won a monetary settlement of about $400,000. After he was awarded the money he made some interesting decisions. He quit work and began throwing money around as if he had inherited the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14, 1 Samuel 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Important Step Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002

4 of 4 of the series, In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk.It’s time to make a decision! Are you pursuing Christ or are you going to follow someone or something else? This is the most crucial decision of your life! And it requires commitment to follow through on

THE IMPORTANT STEP 1 John 2:6 Read before service: John 15:1-8 (NIV) 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Making The Right Choices"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

The choices we make can alter our life forever and set us on a course that may last a life time. Don’t misunderstand me! There are some small decisions that are very serious - usually the hasty decisions we make.

Dr. Dennis Deese “MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES” (The Leader’s Decision Making) 1 SAMUEL 26:1-25 After hearing the subtitle, most would equate this message as a message that applies to the leader’s choices on a corporate or group level. That is, the choices that are made that effect the group that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25, 1 Samuel 26:1-26

Looking Down The Path Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 7, 2013

Each decision we make in life is not a discrete unit. It is connected in a long chain of decisions that leads in a trajectory either towards the character of the Lord or away from it. This part of Psalm 119 helps us set the right course in life.

105 – 112 Verse 105 is one of the coolest verses in the Bible. It really speaks to the working of God’s Word in our lives. A “lamp to my feet” suggests providing guidance in the near-term, the everyday sorts of decisions in life: how do I answer, how should I react, what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-144

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prayer Life Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 2, 2022

The very simple parameter to know the will of God for your daily life actions and decisions is, even after your fervent prayer, if you still struggle to go ahead with your decision which is the clear parameter that it’s not the will of God.

Mark 1:35-39, Prayer Life of Jesus Greetings: The Lord is Good, his love endures forever. Introduction: It is said that Satan is afraid of the knees that bend before God. He is not bothered by people who do not pray. He does not bother about the singers, and preachers but only the prayer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Methodist

You're Not The Boss Of Me Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 12, 2021

Big Idea: Is God the boss or are you? In short I will be talking about making a bad choice, and then being forced to live under the power ot that bad decision. Then how to break the power of that bad decision to hold you in its grip.

You're Not The Boss Of Me PPT 1 Series Title Naomi From Bitter to Blessed Today I am starting a series on the book of Ruth, it is only 85 verses long but it jam packed with layers of biblical and spiritual truth. You will be amazed at some of the nuances and things that are hidden between the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5, Judges 21:25, 1 Samuel 8:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On!

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

Our purpose as a church is to win souls to Christ, connect them to the body of Christ, train disciples, and send leaders to every nation of the world.

Whole Lot of Shaking Going On! Acts 4:31 NKJV And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. I. “When they had prayed, the place was shaken” Acts 4:31 NKJV A. Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking The Talk Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 12, 2003

This is the 13th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at 4 decisions God’s people must make.

Sunday Morning February 16, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#13] WALKING THE TALK 1 Corinthians 8:1-11:16 Introduction: 1. What is a Christian? What is the difference between a Christian and a Non-Christian? There are many people saying that we all ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist