Sermons on Personal Commitment:

Committing To Spiritual Resolutions.

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Dec 11, 2002

This is the time of year we resolve to change our lives. Let’s resolve to make some spiritual changes that truly reflect Christ.

This is the time of year when we resolve to change our life. Usually it has something to do with our physical health. We resolve to stop smoking, to quit eating so much, to start excercising and so on. We are lucky if these promises that we make ourselves last 6 months. As important as those ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: A Call To Commitment

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The part commitment plays in our lives

Intro: We had a training session here yesterday morning with Paul Hirschy from UB Headquarters, and it was a wonderful morning. I realized many of my own weaknesses as a communicator. Now, I’m sure some of you could have told me much quicker, but nevertheless, it was a good morning. Afterwards, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Committed...to Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Aug 31, 2009

This is a Sunday School series that challenges teens to be committed to Christ, them selves, and to other relationships.

I. What is Commitment? a. Definition – a pledge or a promise; obligation. b. How the Bible defines Commitment i. Commitment to Christ must be complete – Luke 9:23-25 1. What does it mean to “take up your cross?” - 2. Don’t Compromise your commitment to Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: *other

Making A Steadfast Commitment

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 17, 2009

We must make a steadfast commitment to God that we will communicate to him in prayer on regular basics. There are pitfalls when trying to make a commitment to God.

Introduction We must make a steadfast commitment to God that we will communicate to him in prayer on regular basics. There are pitfalls when trying to make a commitment to God. PITFALLS 1) Seeking the flesh 2) Seeking wrong council 3) Impatience 4) Doubt 5) Pressures a) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Abc’s Of Commitment

Contributed by John Reid on Jan 1, 2010

Illustration: Commitments each member needs to make for the new year.

Pastor’s Message “We will not forsake the house of our God” (Neh. 10:39). “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you can” (John Wesley). We all make commitments. They ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:4-6

Denomination: Other

Total Commitment To Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 13, 2007

We find Mary, who was the sister of Lazarus who would give the moon if it were hers to give. Mary gave extravagantly to the Lord.

I get motivated when I hear songs about the extent people will go for love. I read this poetic expression of love recently. I would climb highest mountain for your love. I would swim the deepest ocean. Oh my love, I will come by and see you Saturday if it is not raining. Not much of a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Takes Commitment Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 6, 2013

First, we see the calling of the first deacons and second, we see the capture of one of the first deacons, a man named Stephen and his testimony to us to stand strong! (Acts 6:1-15)

Serving takes Commitment Acts 6:1-15 Introduction - This chapter contains two different thoughts which are tough to separate - It is because one lends to the other that we will tackle both of them today - First, we see the calling (recorded by Luke) of the first disciples -- These were men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Skilled Or Committed - 1 Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 9, 2015

There are 3 kinds of people God can use. 1) You don't have the commitment, but you have the knowledge, God can use you. 2) You don't have the skills, but you have the heart, God can equip you. 3) You are skilled and committed, God can make you a LEADER!

There are 3 Kinds of people God can use. 1. Skilled 2. Committed 3. Skilled and Committed 4. Stupid (Forgive me for using this word. But sometimes you just need to hear it as it is, to understand it better) 1) You are Skilled - You don't have the commitment, but you have the knowledge, God can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Skilled Or Committed - 3 Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 11, 2015

If people are trying you, rubbing on you, remember that they are the sand papers. You end up polished, while they end up in the bin.

•'If life gives you lemons, don't feel bitter, just make a lemonade off of it' •'If people are trying you, rubbing on you, remember that they are the sand papers. You end up polished, while they end up in the bin. •Iron sharpens Iron. SKILLED - Observe and Learn (An advice from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Heart-Y Commitments

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 25, 2013

God has given the gift of His Agape love to believers to be "exercised" in your daily life in Holy Spirit-filled ways.

“Heart-y Commitments” Romans 12:11-13 In the Western World, so many people eat and exercise to be “Heart Smart”. It is far more important, though, for followers of Jesus to exercise God’s Love than it is to watch what you eat. We looked at Romans 12:9-10 over the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling Our Commitment Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

Every era, every generation has the same responsibility - to rebuild the temple of God.

“Fulfilling Our Commitment” Book 1 Psalms 1-41 (corresponds to Genesis) Man with God Book II Psalms 42-72 (corresponds to Exodus) Slavery, bondage and freedom Book III Psalms 73-89 (corresponds to Leviticus) Tabernacle worship Book IV Psalms 90-106 (corresponds to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Committed Community Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 28, 2008

A sermon preached at the 60th anniversary of Burlingame Federated Church. This sermon is composed of highlights from my series "Committed Community."

God’s Committed Community Today we have come together for a historical event. This church – Burlingame Federated Church – BFC - is celebrating its sixtieth anniversary. What we are coming together to celebrate is not the anniversary of this building – because this building is more than sixty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church’s Commitments Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 6, 2011

The church grows when we devote ourselves to living out the truth of God’s Word, to sharing our lives together in genuine fellowship, and to joyful worship.

A few years ago, some wag told his friends he wasn’t going to any more ball games. Why? Well he said… a. Whenever I go to a game, they ask for money. b. The other fans don’t care about me. c. The seats are too hard. d. Coach never visits me. e. The referee makes calls I don’t agree ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 12, 2010

This message is basically a message of exhortation for the members of the local church to wholly commit themselves to God in three areas of their lives.

A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment Text: Ps. 37:5; Prov. 3:5-6 Intro: Though the word commitment does not appear in the Bible, the ideas which the word conveys, are found there numerous times. The verses that we’ve just read are two examples of the idea of commitment found in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Commitment? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2015

Zeal is great when it is directed by God. It can be very destructive when it is not.

Where is your commitment? Let me begin with three illustrations. (Slide of picture of Howard Hughes in his youth) All he ever really wanted in life was more. He wanted more money, so he parlayed inherited wealth into a billion-dollar pile of assets. He wanted more fame, so he broke into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ