Sermons on Spiritual Choice:

The Joy Of Prayer: Spiritual Disciplines = Spiritual Privileges

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 16, 2022

During this extended period of Covid 19 lockdown, we need to draw nearer to God. This sermon is about the spiritual practice of prayer.

Sermon for January 16, 2022 - The Joy of Prayer - Prayer as a Spiritual Discipline Last week Pastor Arleen introduced our current series on spiritual disciplines. If you missed that message, it was an excellent overview of what spiritual disciplines are and why they matter. You can watch that on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right Wisdom Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 26, 2013

What is true wisdom and which wisdom will we choose?

Which path will you choose? The passage this morning talks about wisdom. When the Bible speaks about wisdom, it’s talking about much more than just head knowledge, memorizing a set of facts. When the Bible speaks about wisdom it is describing a way of living that brings success, peace and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

From Excusing To Choosing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

From Excusing to Choosing Series: Moving Forward: The Choices that Free Us January 6, 2018 – Brad Bailey

From Excusing to Choosing Series: Moving Forward: The Choices that Free Us January 6, 2018 – Brad Bailey Intro: Welcome to a new year. I believe God created us to enjoy life with seasons…and that which would make time…such as a year. The start of a new year stirs the desire for change. I think ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Get To Choose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of making wise choices as believers, reflecting God's love, and using the Bible as a guide for decision-making.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy to stand before you on this wonderful day that the Lord has made, a day filled with promise and potential, a day where we can gather together under the banner of His love and grace. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26

Topics: Better Choices

Listen To Your Heart Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus giving us a choice on how we’re going to live our lives. He lets us know that we can make a deal w/Him and have some guarantees in this life or we can choose to go thru another door in life that

“Listen to Your Heart” John 10: 7-10 October 9, 2011 Intro: A # of years ago there was a game show on TV called “Let’s Make A Deal.” The host would come out and go into the audience and offer cash to a person. He’d tell them, “You can keep this cash ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Choose To Serve

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 11, 2018

THIS IS THE EIGHTH IN THIS SERIES ON CHOICES. WE HAVE TO MAKE THE DECISION TO SERVE THE LORD BY SERVING OTHERS.

I CHOOSE TO SERVE MATTHEW 20:20-28 TODAY WE ARE STARTING ON THE LAST AND MOST IMPORTANT SECTION OF OUR SERIES ON CHOICES. “DESTINY CHOICES” ARE THE SUMMATION OF ALL THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHOICES THAT WE HAVE PREVIOUSLY LOOKED AT. DESTINY CHOICES PROPEL US INTO THE FUTURE, AND AS WE LOOK BACK ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Right To Decide

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 29, 2020

There are many sincere people who want to do right, but they want to decide for themselves what is right. The consequences are deadly.

TITLE: THE RIGHT TO DECIDE SCRIPTURE: JUDGES 21:25 / PROVERBS 14;12 The OT book of JUDGES is a book about apathy and apostasy! About a time when the chosen people of God turn away from Him and did what was right in their own eyes. From the time the people of Israel knew and followed God until ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Make Up Your Mind

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 10, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 18: 1 – 46

1 Kings 18: 1 – 46 Make up your mind 18 And it came to pass after many days that the word of the LORD came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth.” 2 So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab; and there was a severe famine in Samaria. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Firm In Righteous Living Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Despite the challenges and temptations we face, we must stay committed to living righteously by listening to wise instruction, living holy lives, loving others, and working diligently.

Today we're diving into 1st Thessalonians. The church in Thessalonica was getting a lot of flak for believing in Jesus. Sounds familiar, right? It's like trying to pick the right path in a maze full of wrong turns. But we've got to keep our eyes on Jesus. Imagine you're in a maze, and you've got a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Topics: Moral Choices, Ethical Dilemmas, Spiritual Discipline, Worldly Temptations

No Room For Darkness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus wants us to be people who bring light into the world. To do this, we need to be careful about what we allow into our hearts and minds. The things we see and focus on can either bring light or darkness into our lives.

Our eyes play a big role in shaping our desires and actions. Jesus talks about this when he addresses the sin of adultery. He emphasizes the importance of where we look, as it can lead us down a path of darkness. Often, temptation starts with a glance, but if we're not careful, it can turn into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36, Matthew 5:28

Topics: Spiritual Enlightenment, Moral Choices, Inner Peace, Positive Mindset

Superman School Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We grew up watching them on TV and in the movies. The truth is in our everyday life we have a choice to make . . . which one are you?

Heroes vs. Villains Pt. 2 - Superman School I. Introduction He was the sole survivor of a nuclear chain reaction that produces a planet destroying blast. His father in an attempt to save his son places him a StarCraft and sends him to earth. On earth a couple by the name of Jonathan and Martha ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 12:3, Romans 12:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hero Worship Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We grew up watching them on TV and in the movies. The truth is in our everyday life we have a choice to make . . . which one are you?

Heroes vs. Villains Pt. 4 - Hero Worship I. Introduction We have been talking about heroes and villains for the last 4 weeks. People are drawn to heroes! A good example of this fact began in 1970. Every year since then scores of people spend thousands of dollars, put on elaborate costumes to dress ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

#2 Que Sera Sera?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

Que sera sera, what will be will be --- may be a popular idea, but it is not Biblical. The new young King will not listen to the preacher... The price tag is expensive. Be a prisoner of hope!

*2 QUE SERA SERA... WHAT WILL BE WILL BE... PRISONER OF THE WIND...... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part two... TEXT: Zech. 9:12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee; This is part two, quick review of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choose Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2014

Cultivate obedience through building intimacy with God. Obedience is a choice we make.

There is no excuse for not knowing God’s Word. Moses had spent the last 40 years teaching them what God has revealed. • If ever they strayed from God’s path, it would not be for a lack of knowledge. It would be a choice they made. Moses gave voice to the possible excuses the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Think About The Consequences

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 4, 2017

Life is made up of choices. Life is a series of decisions we make, and whatever choice we make, we must live with the result of that decision. Choice is the basis of every part of your existence.

Every day people all over the world do things that change their lives for good or bad. These are life’s experiences, and the most common action that affects our experience is choice. AMEN Life is made up of choices. Life is a series of decisions we make, and whatever choice we make, we must live ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Romans 2:5-6