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Making New Year Resolutions Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025

A call to make spiritually grounded, God-centered resolutions that lead to growth, discipline, and divine fulfilment in the new year.

MAKING NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 1:8 Key Verse: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat…” (Daniel 1:8) Supporting Texts: Joshua 24:15; Psalm 119:112; Proverbs 16:3; Luke 9:62; Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Mountains Out Of Molehills

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 24, 2026

Small, unattended permissions become spiritual strongholds, but through Christ, every entrenched lie and pattern can be confronted, dismantled, and replaced with freedom.

Most of the damage we do to our spiritual lives does not begin with big sins or dramatic failures. It begins with small things we underestimate. A reaction we excuse. A habit we postpone dealing with. A thought we repeat often enough that it starts to feel true. We tell ourselves, “This is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:27, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, John 8:36, James 1:14-15, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Making The Most Of Your Time SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

God has bestowed upon us ample time to fulfill His plan. If we feel short of time, it's not due to God's insufficiency, but our need to better manage and redeem our time.

Introduction: Many of us often find ourselves saying, "I would be more involved in church, but I just don't have enough time." We use lack of time as an excuse for not doing the things we know we should. However, God has given each of us 24 hours a day to use wisely. Time is a precious commodity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-20

Topics: Time Management, God's Plan

Don't Make Fun SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Do not look down on those who aren't like you.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I trust that the Lord has kept you well and safe as we gather here today to worship Him and to learn from His word. Today, we are going to focus on a message that is as timeless as it is pertinent, a message that is as simple as it is profound. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Topics: Don't Judge Others Based On Appearance

Will Money Make Me Happy? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

Explores finding true pleasure, prosperity, and purpose in God, not in worldly pursuits, through understanding the seasons of life.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to be with you all today, gathered in God's house, ready to receive His Word. We're here, not because of any obligation or tradition, but because we love the Lord and we seek His wisdom and guidance in our lives. We're here because we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Topics: Eat, Drink, Merry

Freedom To Make Good Choices PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Explores how our faith should guide our actions, fostering ethical awareness and demonstrating love through considerate choices that respect others' beliefs.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to be with you today, standing on this hallowed ground where generations of believers have gathered to worship our Lord and Savior. We gather not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and redemption. ...read more

Topics: Wise Choices, Christ

Activate God's Plan

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2015

Can we define God's purpose --- We must intensely spend our time, talent and energy on eternal values. Make wise choices.

ACTIVATE GOD'S PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV) Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3 (MSG) 'Call to me and I will answer you. I'll tell you marvelous and wondrous things ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bad Decisions? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 10, 2015

How do we end up with bad decisions and how are we to handle them?

A few weeks ago we noted a simple formula for life: Good Decisions = Good Results! Bad Decisions = Bad Results! Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel 27…. Look briefly at v1-2 with me…. David made a decision! As we read the whole chapter and a few verses in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning How To Solve A Problem Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

How to solve a problem

A. WHAT CAN WE LEARN ABOUT FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS? 1. Your role to protect the family. “After he (Moses) had sent her (his wife) back” (Ex. 18:2). a. Physical protection. b. Provide for necessities. c. Provide for spiritual matters. 2. Respect the family. “Moses went out . . . ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:2-26

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Choices Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

We are a product of the choices we make. ut what’s the most important choice we can make? All healthy choices on the road less traveled start with the decision to serve God.

Healthy Choices Matt 7:13-16, 21-23 When I’m on a road trip, do you know what my top two questions are? Where am I going to eat and how can I eat healthy? Here’s the thing: I always start off with the best intentions to eat healthy. I usually work out first, I take water to drink, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

"Famous Last Words" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2016

I hope one day that our last words will be worth mentioning. As we come to the end of the gospel of Matthew, there are 11 disciples now remaining. These would be some of the last words Jesus would say to them.

“Famous Last Words” Matthew 28:18-20 As we raise children and grandchildren everyone is interested in hearing what a baby’s first words will be. If you are the father you hope their first word will be daddy. If you’re a mama you hope their first word will be mommy. Parents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

7 Weepings Of Joseph

Contributed by Kim Oliver on Jun 5, 2014

What makes Jesus weep

THE SEVEN WEEPINGS OF JOSEPH!!! WHAT MAKES JESUS WEEP TODAY?Acts 13:38-46 38: Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:(THE WORD REPENT MEANS METANOIR WHICH MEANS YOU USED TO BELIEVE THAT YOU COULD SAVE YOURSELF BY WORKS ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Choices

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Dec 9, 2013

This message shows the value of making right choices

CHOICES DEUTERONOMY 30:15/20 Deut 30:19 “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you that I have set before you, life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life that both thou and thy seed may live.” Loving God, coupled with doing His will are the only ways of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: *other

Good Is Enemy Of The Best

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2014

Choosing what is best is often counter-intuitive. Christians are responsible to choose what is best.

“Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him as a guest. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he said. But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Genius Of Wrong Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

Building the right church depends on using all the wrong people

“THE GENUIS OF WRONG” “Building the right church depends on using all the wrong people” Luke 17:20-21 (p742) March 4, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I was sharing Wednesday night in our close encounters with God that he always seems to choose the wrong people…at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ