Sermons on Pilates Choice:

Gods Best Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 21, 2017

Trust God in the test, because God gives His people the best. He gives us things that last, while the world can only give us things that pass.

A man named Fred inherited a huge land grant, but the will provided that he could choose land in either Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Unhappily, if he had chosen Chile, he would have received his inheritance in land on which they had recently discovered uranium, gold and silver. But he chose ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Koinonia Of Worship Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017

This message is a call to pursue God's presence during a worship service. New Testament Christianity calls for our participation. We must be careful our "worship" service doesn't become a performance with an audience. We want everyone engaging in worship.

2/26/17 In the introduction to his first epistle, the Apostle John talks about his revelation of Jesus and then gives this reason for writing this letter, 1 John 1:3. “that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you [here is his purpose- that you] also may have fellowship with us; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, Ephesians 5:17-19, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Exodus 33:14-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Choosing God’s Love

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF ESSENTIAL CHOICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING GOD. BEFORE WE CAN DO ANYTHING ELSE WE MUST CHOOSE TO ACCEPT HIS GIFT OF LOVE AND SALVATION. ALL OTHER CHOICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING GOD ARE ADDED TO THIS ONE.

CHOOSING GOD’S LOVE JOHN 3:16-18 TODAY I WANT TO BEGIN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE CHOICES WE ARE CALLED TO MAKE IN LIFE. EVERY DAY WE ARE CALLED UPON TO MAKE HUNDREDS OF CHOICES. SOME OF THESE MAY BE MINOR IN NATURE, SUCH AS WHAT WE CHOOSE TO WEAR, OR WHAT WE HAVE FOR BREAKFAST. OTHER CHOICES ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Choosing People

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2020

We become a "chosen people" by choosing God.

1. One man tells of driving a long and lonely road, the last 65 miles of it unpaved, in order to watch Hopi Indian ceremonial dances in Arizona. After the dances, he returned to his car only to find that it had a flat tire. He put on the spare and drove to the only service station on the Hopi ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Son Of Man, Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by Eric Wright on Feb 21, 2022

When death occurs, the medical examiner performs what we call an autopsy.

This is where the M.E. does a series of test to determine the cause of death. In this process, information is gathered about the moments before death but also certain attributes of a person’s life. This assessment demonstrates if there is any damages to the body and it’s organs and also the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following God's Vision For Your Life

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 15, 2022

Life is filled with never ending choices. How we decide to live our lives matters to God. The following sermon is review Biblical characters who when hearing God’s call obeyed and as a result got to participate in a divine role in His kingdom that far outlasted their time on this earth!

Following His Vision for Your Life Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 There are many great wonders in this world but certainly one of the most beautiful but challenging of them is a maze found in Venice, Italy called the Villa Pisani Labirinto. Designed by Girolamo ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Graveyard Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 5, 2023

In the first miracle in Mark 5, we see Jesus set free the man who was possessed by many demons. We see the sad reaction of the people of that region and learn the sad truth that some people choose the swine over the Savior. We also learn that everyone has a testimony.

Introduction: A. Let’s start with a question: Are there certain places you don’t like to go when it’s dark? 1. How about down in the basement? Out in the woods? Down a dark road? Or into a cemetery? 2. During my elementary school years, we lived on the northeast side of Syracuse and around the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose Life

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 16, 2022

This sermon addresses Mose's encouragement to the people as they prepare to enter into the promised land, and how it is a reminder to all Christians when faced with various temptations to make life giving choices.

Good morning. Does anybody remember this game of Life? It is a game that basically simulates life. All the choices you have to make in life. Remember the first choice you have to make in the Game of Life? College or career. That is the first choice. Then you go on and make choices whether ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19, John 8:36, Romans 6:21, 2 Peter 2:20-22, 1 John 1:9, 1 Peter 4:7-8, Proverbs 14:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 14:6, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

A Fork In The Road

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Sep 19, 2016

Have you ever been at the fork in the road and chose the wrong direction, made mistakes that had consequences? Everyone has, how do you fix those mistake?

I am willing to bet that every one of us, even those that are young, wish you could change something in the past one way or the other. You got to that fork in the road, and you made the wrong turn. You got in a heated exchange and said the wrong thing. You put yourself in a compromised ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: *other

"The Result Of Real Worship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 15, 2017

What should be the result of Real Worship?

A circus parade was moving through the streets of Milan, Italy. In Milan, church doors are large and in the summer are often wide open. This made possible an interesting situation. Suddenly, one of the elephants veered from the line in the parade and marched into a church. This visitor wandered up ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Want To Be Like Other Nations?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017

America may change some aspects of government this election but it will not change the fact that the people remain in rebellion to God. We like so many other countries in the world are living out the cycle of sin as it is clearly displayed.

Message: We have been witness to a national election in America. It was a very volatile and divisive election. What we saw played out in the United States is as old as time. The Bible points us to a time when Israel wanted to be like other nations. We see in their actions ancient facts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Puff Of Smoke Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 29, 2016

What did King James say about smoking?

Not far from the North Dakota farm where I grew up was a barely-there town: a couple of grain elevators, a post office, a bar, and a general store. The store was a brick box, containing creaky floors, old and poorly stocked shelves, a few spotty fruits and vegetables, and a single dairy case. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chosen For God's Eternal Purpose

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 20, 2020

Election--God's choice--for the purpose of bringing salvation to the world. Election, not as a theological term, but as Paul illustrates from OT people. Fulfill our purpose: to display God's glory and bring others to Christ.

CHOSEN FOR GOD’S ETERNAL PURPOSE--Romans 9:1-26 ***Jimmy and Billy were brothers, born more than ten years apart. Jimmy seemed successful from an early age, graduating from the United States Naval Academy, and serving in the Navy before going home to the family business. Billy tried college, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Propelled Into Destiny

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017

In every life, there are pivotal moments when destiny is defined for that person. The decisions made at those crucial times usually set the course for the rest of our lives. Message explores this dynamic in Daniel's life and makes application for today.

Daniel 2:1-19, 47-49 4/12/15 In every life, there are pivotal moments when destiny is defined for that person. The decisions made at those crucial times usually set the course for the rest of our lives. I was watching a documentary a few days ago about the life of Martin Luther. In his early 20’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49, Matthew 4:19, Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Charismatic

The Narrow Path To Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

Life is filled with choices, and the most important choice we can make is the one that leads to eternal life with our Heavenly Father.

The Narrow Path to Life Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and introducing the key scripture: Matthew 7:13-14 (NLT) - "You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 14:12, Psalm 16:11, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Pentecostal