Sermons on Rash Decisions:

The Story Of Jepthah

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 15, 2024

Looking at lessons we can learn from Jepthah as men.

Jephthah Judges 11 June 16, 2024 Back in 2010, just before Father’s Day, the July/August edition of The Atlantic hit the stands with this blazing cover story: The End of Men. That was 14 short years ago, and among the articles in the magazine was this one - - - - Are Father’s Necessary?: A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Before Herod Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 20, 2023

Herod is presented as a frivolous person, who desired to see some amusing tricks performed by one whom he probably regarded as some kind of magician. To such a person Jesus had nothing to say.

LUKE 23: 6–12 JESUS BEFORE HEROD [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] [Luke 9:7-9; 13:31; Acts 3:11-22] Pilate was astute enough to realize in some fashion that it was he who was on trial, not Jesus. In some way, Jesus is in control of His own trial and Pilate seems cognizant of that. But, in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolhardy Faith Of Jephthah Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 2, 2020

God honor’s faith, even though at times it is exercised in a somewhat short-sighted, impulsive, rash, and venturesome way. But if we do so, it is never without consequences! The story of Jephthah reminds us of that.

Topic: Sunday Sermon Series; Living By Faith Text: Hebrews 11:32 And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

The Foolhardy Faith Of Jephthah - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 2, 2020

God honor’s faith, even though at times it is exercised in a somewhat short-sighted, impulsive, rash, and venturesome way. But if we do so, it is never without consequences! The story of Jephthah reminds us of that.

Title: Foolhardy Faith of Jephthah (Part 2) VI. The Proof of the foolhardiness of the vow! Judges 11:30b “If you give the Ammonites into my hands, 31 whatever comes out of the door of my house to meet me when I return in triumph from the Ammonites will be the Lord’s, and I will sacrifice it as a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Songs Of Our Faith Part 7a Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 12, 2012

This message focuses on the song "His Grace Is Greater" by Larnelle Harris.

Songs Of Our Faith Part 7A His Grace Is Greater By: Larnelle Harris Scripture: John 14:27; Phil. 4:7; 4:19; Rev. 21:4; Jer. 29:11 Introduction This morning I will review a song that is very personal to me. This song functions as a reminder of a time in my life when I thought I had my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Choice, The Holy One Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 1, 2000

The most important decision in life

Theme: Our choice, the Holy one of God Text: Jos. 24:1-2, 15-18; Eph. 5:21-32; Jn. 6:60-69 There is a poem with the title “The Road not taken”, in which the author, Robert Frost, describes how he discovered two roads during a walk in the woods. He knew he had to make a choice as he could only ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-18, John 6:60-69

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping The Faith Without Losing Your Mind

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Oct 18, 2000

Living for Christ is a rational decision!

Text: Romans 12:1,2 " I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Know If Something Is Really Worth Doing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Criteria for wise decision-making

We all have to make many decisions every day. The most difficult decisions fall in basically three categories: is it a good decision; is there a better way of doing something; is it the best decision that I can make right now. It is amazing how many people choose good things that actually become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kings Business Requires Haste

Contributed by Timothy Bledsoe on Jan 19, 2007

Some decisions require haste

The Kings Business Required Haste I Sam 21:8 And David said unto Ahimelech, and is there not here under thine hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business required haste. Introduction David was on the run from a mad King. He runs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph Of Nt

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

his dream/dilemma/decision

Joseph’s Dilemma, Dream, & Decision Mt. 1:18-25 Matthew presents the birth of Christ from the vantage point of His earthly dad (Joseph was not the father). God was the father who planted His sinless seed into the virgin womb of Mary, who was engaged to Joseph. The blood comes from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Go Into Moab

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Jan 27, 2005

The effects of making wrong decisions

Don’t Go Into Moab TEXT: Ruth 1:1-8 1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. 2 And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Every Woman Can Be A Ruth Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2016

Ten Decisions-Making Steps

A. RUTH MARRIES INTO BACKSLIDDEN FAMILY 1. Naomi and Elimelech were bluebloods. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem” (1:2), original settlers of Bethlehem. 2. Planned temporary regression from God. “Went to sojourn in Moab” (1:1). 3. Could not leave. “Continued ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:28

Denomination: Baptist

Power In Weakness Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

Six decisions to change everything.

“Jesus fasted … for forty days and forty night, fasted … became very hungry … the devil … if you are the Son of God … stones become bread … Jesus told him … “No … people do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:1-11, NLT). A. HUNGER IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Closing The Loose Ends Of Your Life

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Aug 27, 2003

A message dealing with all the loose ends of life that tend to zap our energy, leaving nothing behind for revival. What can you do to change it?

Title: Closing the Loose Ends of Your Life: Preparation for Revival: 08/31/03 West Side A.M. Service Text: Matthew 8:18 and 19:16-22 Labor Day Purpose: A sermon of preparation for revival, as well as a message dealing the all the loose ends of life that tend to zap our energy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22, Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Nazarene

As For Me And My House

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Jun 23, 2008

Joshua is our focus today on this occasion of the Father’s day. He made a choice that made him stood out among the fathers of his day and he remains a role model for all parents of today. We shall do well if we take after him. Let’s see the characteri

FATHER’S DAY SERMON Text: Joshua 24:15 Speaker: Dixon Olu. David Date: 15th June, 2008 Topic: AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE SERMON OUTLINE Introduction From generation to generation, God has been looking for people He can breathe through in raising godly generations after them. The good news is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Foursquare