Sermons on Pilates Choice:

Go! And Rejoice In Your Heavenly Citizenship - Psalm 87 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 15, 2025

Imagine standing before the gates of Heaven one day. Will you present your own works, your own goodness, your church attendance? Or will you have the one passport that Heaven recognises — your name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life, purchased by the blood of Jesus Christ?

Go! And Rejoice in Your Heavenly Citizenship - Psalm 87 A Gospel-Centred Call to Know Where You Belong Introduction – Where Do You Truly Belong? Imagine arriving at Heathrow Airport with no passport. You walk up to the immigration desk, smile, and say, “Trust me, I belong here.” The officer looks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:6, Revelation 21:2-3, Matthew 7:24-25, Ephesians 2:13-14, Revelation 7:9, Revelation 20:15, Philippians 3:20, John 3:16, Romans 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Did God Will The Scattering Of His People Israel?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2026

God is good, and all He creates is good. How do we put that together with what the writer says about Him degrading the land of Israel’s two northernmost tribes?

Third Sunday Integral 2026 On my voyage through Scripture, which began many decades ago and continues daily, my mental boat sometimes runs aground on a reef of confusion. If that’s never happened to you, then you probably aren’t spending enough time reading the Bible. Get together with a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 1:17, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:4, Psalm 27:13-14, Isaiah 9:1-4, Jeremiah 16:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon # 31- Who Is On The Throne? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 4, 2024

When the King of Nineveh heard the preaching of Jonah and knew that God’s judgement was impending, he got off his throne and humbled himself before God, the King of kings. God must be enthroned in our hearts too and we must allow Him to rule over our lives.

We read in Jonah 3:6, “When the king of Nineveh heard about it, he got up from his throne, took off his robe, put on sackcloth, and sat down in ashes.” (GNB) When the King of Nineveh heard about the impending judgement as preached by the prophet Jonah, he immediately got up from his throne, took ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:6, Jonah 3:4, Luke 22:3-4, Matthew 26:15, Matthew 26:21-22, Matthew 26:25, Matthew 27:2-5, Acts 26:9, Acts 22:7-8, Philippians 3:7, Philippians 3:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Discerning God's Will

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 12, 2005

How do we know God’s will in the big choices in life? How can we discern which direction to go? We can walk by faith into the future because of confidence in the caring nature of our God.

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL When I was in Canada as a new Christian I had a huge choice to make. I had three options in front of me to choose from. All of these choices were good and moral. It was not a choice between right or wrong but rather an inconclusive choice. I had to pick from these ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Many Mansions..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 7, 2004

Everyone is courious about the future. What it holds even where will one be when eternity comes knocking at their door. We all have one of two choices. Hopefully yours is Heaven. Let’s see why!

Introduction We all are a little bit curious about what the future holds. Even if we have a slight hint we still have an inquisitiveness about it. One Hardware store had a sign in their window that read, "We have been in business for over 75 years. In that time we have been pleasing & displeasing ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

Jesus began his teaching ministry with this bold proclamation. He commands repentance as a requirement for entrance into His kingdom. Jesus presents all men with only two choices in life: 1. Come to repentance, or 2. Perish.

The Teachings of Christ Repentance #1 in Series Matthew 4:17 INTRODUCTION • Jesus began his teaching ministry with this bold proclamation. He commands repentance as a requirement for entrance into His kingdom. • Jesus presents all men with only two choices in life: 1. Come to repentance, or 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Swap – Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Oct 23, 2006

This is the first in a series of sermons in which I discuss some of the many changes that take place when a person becomes a believer. According to scripture, when a person makes the choice to become a follower of Christ, they experience a life swap, as

Today at TLC we’re beginning a new series called “Life Swap”. Whether you’ve seen the show or not, most of you have probably heard of the show “wife swap”. On the show, two moms swap families for two weeks. And they always make sure to choose two houses with totally different rules, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Eat What's In Your Sheet

Contributed by James May on Oct 1, 2002

Like Peter, we don’t always want to accept God’s choice for those we are to witness to. Let’s learn to witness to those who we feel aren’t good enough.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Always Use The Front Door"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 8, 2005

Life is tough. Everyone is looking for a "door of escape." In this chapter, Solomon mentions two "woman." You have a choice. The Harlot? (Verese 5-27) Or Chirst? (Verses 1-4) Choose Christ as your "door of escape!"

“Always use the front door.” Introduction: Life is tough… Everyone is looking for a door of escape. The Boss has been unfair to you. The wife seems unreasonable. The children are intolerable. Your Church is in a mess. Life is tough. You want out... We want to escape from reality… Not all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Jesus For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 22, 2006

The truth that we receive or reject Jesus in every choice we make must replace the idea that receiving him as Lord and Savior in a one-time event (i.e. baptism, church membership or sinner’s prayer).

Visual/Sensory Illustration(s) Pictures from A Christmas Carol movies Clips from A Christmas Carol movies Chains – actual chains hanging around or pictures; perhaps sound clips of rattling chains IDEAS for Other Illustrations Quotes from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens IDEAS ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Will You Choose; Good Or Evil?

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Apr 10, 2008

As we venture into this study, we will learn the difference between the uncle, (Abraham) and his nephew,(Lot), the choices they made, and learn significant lessons for our life. Hopefully, we will be able to apply these lessons to our everyday life, and

Abraham and Lot What Choices Did They Make? We are going to make comparisons between Abraham and his illustrious nephew Lot, but before making those comparisons, let us look at Abraham, his life and finally his choices. Genesis 13:1-2 tells us that, “And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 14 - Matthew 8:28-34 - An Unhealthy Fascination With Evil Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 6, 2010

Today, our culture seems fascinated with death and vampires and witches and ghosts and horoscopes and clairvoyants and numerous other dark pathways to evil. It is disturbing because people feel they can control it. These kinds of choices have consequences

Part 14 - Matthew 8:23-34 - AN UNHEALTHY FASCINATION WITH EVIL He writhed on the floor while men and women gathered around him hurling their prayers. That’s the best way I can describe it. "Come out in Jesus name!" they said, and he writhed all the more as if in pain, and certainly in turmoil. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Think Myself Happy

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2017

Our perspective on life's difficult events - seeing a positive meaning and purpose in them - can determine whether we view God and life positively. It is our choice whether we are positive or negative. Paul chose to be positive.

I THINK MYSELF HAPPY Acts 26:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A lady from the big city of Philadelphia came to Texas. She wanted to go on a horseback ride in the Guadalupe Mountains. She said to the cowboy guide, "Can you get me a nice gentle pony?" 2. "Shore," said the cowboy. "What kind of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mordecai The Worship Guy. Haman The Warship Man Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

There are 4 major lessons we learn from Esther: 1. God has a plan for your life. 2. Satan has a plan for your life. 3. You have a choice. 4. God has the answer.

There was a dog who just could not stand for another dog to get the best of him in any way. One day the dog came across a chunk of meat that had fallen off a butcher truck. The dog picked up the meat and started running with it. All was going well until he started across a bridge with water ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When God Messes With You Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

Does God mess with us, to help us grow? Joseph did not immediately reveal his identity to his brothers, and they grew through their struggles. Sometimes God refines his people through trials and hard choices.

WHEN GOD MESSES WITH YOU: Genesis 42-44 I never served in the military, so I never experienced boot camp. From what I hear, boot camp is stressful, by design. The physical and mental demands on new recruits are intended to force them to confront their weaknesses, build their character, and learn ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed