Sermons on Peoples Decisions:

Judging The Right Way: Every Christian’s Calling Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2003

It is good for Christians to judge--the right way. The modern understanding of "do not judge" is merely relativism. If there are no rights or wrongs, naturally one cannot judge. But there are rights and wrongs, and there is a right and wrong way to judg

Judging the Right Way: Every Christian’s Calling (Matt. 7:1-6) Note: If you are interested in more information about interpreting the Sermon on the Mount, please consider my book, "The Midrash Key" (by Ed Vasicek) available through Amazon.com Intro --Review Persons of Trinity, Golden Rule, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, John 7:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing Your Giants

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 12, 2012

This message offers thought about what one needs to know and how one needs to respond..

Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17 * One of the most familiar stories in all of God’s word is the story of David and Goliath. It is a story we tell our children to help them stand up to those who oppose them. Sadly, we seem to have relegated this story to a children’s story when the lessons and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

God Delivers Himself Into The Hand Of Angry Sinners Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013

In one step across the Brook Kidron, Jesus changes history for ever. Are you willing to follow?

Part 1: God Delivers Himself into the Hands of Angry Sinners (John 18:1-11) Rev. Mark A. Barber The Gospel of Mark mentions that the last thing that Jesus and the disciples did at the Last Supper was to sing a hymn. As this was the Passover meal, we know that Psalm 118 was one of the psalms that ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Calculate The Cost

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 30, 2019

When we embrace a relationship with Jesus, we end up calculating the cost of following Him. I use a current political story to show not everything is as we think it is.

Calculate the Cost Luke 14:25-33 February 3, 2019 I’m going to start out being a little political. Most of you will recall that there was an incident in Washington DC, in which some students from a Catholic school were chastised, and that’s being gentle for how they treated a Native American who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday - Triumph Or Tragedy? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 16, 2010

Some saw Jesus entering Jerusalem as a triumph. Others saw it as a tragedy. Many simply missed what was happening.

PALM SUNDAY - TRIUMPH OR TRAGEDY? Did anyone here watch Canada defeat America for the gold medal in hockey a few weeks ago. Odds are that you did. An estimated 17 million Canadians (more than half the population or Canada) tuned in to the game making it the most watched TV broadcast in Canadian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-44, Luke 19:37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Trip To The Tomb

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 23, 2013

Taking a trip past the tomb will impact your life.

A Trip to the Tomb Jerry Watts Mark 16:1-7 * We are a ‘traveling people.’ This means we like to take trips. After living here for over 7 years and having lived on the coast for 13, I find it almost humorous about the destinations which are appealing. Those on the coast seem to love ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Close To The Source"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2010

A sermon about making the decision to be happy.

Luke 17:11-19 “Close to the Source” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN It happens a lot. Something occurs, or is about to happen and suddenly we become very religious. Perhaps a person finds a lump in their breast and, in fear and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

"Opportunities"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 19, 2011

How to determine if the opportunity before you is what God desires for you to take."

Last week was a very interesting week. About a year ago when our finances started to dwindle I sent my resume out to an Executive Search Group (Headhunter). Now that’s a unique name! Last week I got a call that there was a possibility of an awesome opportunity in the golf world with one of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Which Door Do I Open? Series

Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013

We only want to go through doors that God’s hand is opening.

Well we’re in this series called doors and we’re discovering that in many ways, life is all about the doors. It’s about the doors you go in and the doors you come out. It’s about the open doors and closed doors and sometimes its even all about the slammed doors. And ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jesus Lifestyle - Serving Others

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 2, 2010

What can you expect when you decide to follow Jesus?

17As for us, brothers and sisters, when, for a short time, we were made orphans by being separated from you—in person, not in heart—we longed with great eagerness to see you face to face. 18For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, wanted to again and again—but Satan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Softly And Tenderly Jesus Is Calling

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 12, 2012

Having a relationship with God is paramount in your calling as a believer. God comes to you, God discovers you he is calling you. There is on old hymn which proclaims it so clearly: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me;

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-5,12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and John 1:43-51. In her book, .....A Man Called Peter, .....Catherine Marshall ...tells how ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Forever! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 17, 2009

If your next decision came with FOREVER consequences, how would you decide? Would your FOREVER decision be directed by FEAR or FAITH?

Forever! Daniel 2 If you knew that your next decision had FOREVER consequences, would your decision be different? Did you ever have a problem that seemed to last forever? Daniel 2:1-3 1 In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his mind was troubled and he could not sleep. 2 So ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-44

Denomination: Church Of God

An Announcement Of Trust

Contributed by Rev. T.w. Jenkins on Aug 3, 2011

This sermon seeks to remove the word "compromise" from the Christian life style. You cannot walk with God and run with devils.....

Scripture: Matthew 6:24 Subject: An Announcement Of Trust You must make a choice of trust in order to serve God. You cannot WALK with God and RUN with devils....no man can serve two masters, However, in life we often face conflicting situations and many seek to compromise as an easy way out. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

Horse Shoes And Hand Grenades

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 12, 2012

A sermon that details the danger of procrastination.

“Horse Shoes and Hand Grenades” “Luke 18:18-27” Luke 18:22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. 23 And when he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Duty For Christ Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 24, 2011

Following Jesus in His last days on the earth.

The Duty For Christ Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: Primary purpose of the church? Some say it’s… A. The Warmth = fellowship; John 13:35 B. The Word = preaching and teaching; Ephesians 4:11-13 C. The Worship = praise; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist