Sermons on Spiritual Choices:

Making Right Choices Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

Making Right Choices Series: Letting God Guide You April 17, 2005 Last week we started a series of messages from the book of Esther. Esther’s unique in that, even though it’s a book in the bible, it never uses the name of God. But that doesn’t mean God’s not at work. He may not be specifically ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

The Role of Faith in Spiritual Growth

Lesson 7: The Role of Faith in Spiritual Growth “Little faith will bring your soul to heaven; great faith will bring heaven to your soul.” C.H. Spurgeon Introduction Faith is the foundation of the Christian life; its importance cannot be overstated. Faith determines our actions. We act on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choices: Surrender Or Control Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

We can choose to control every aspect of our lives, or we can choose to surrender that control to the Lord. The choice we make will determine our eternal future.

We began last week by saying that we are the sum total of the choices we’ve made in life until today, and that what we will be in the future will depend on the choices we make today and subsequently. Last week, we looked at choosing purpose over popularity. This week, we’re going to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

Choices: Life Or Death Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

The most important choice we'll ever make in life is the choice between life or death. When we choose Jesus, we choose life. It's always the best choice.

We’ve journeyed five weeks together exploring some of the choices we have to make in life. The choices we’ve explored are purpose or popularity, surrender or control, discipline or regret and important or urgent. Each are important choices, and the one we choose ultimately determines the course and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Choice Before Time Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Third in a series taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

After last week, and my referencing America’s song “Tin Man”, and after hearing several folks tell me that they couldn’t get it out of their heads during the sermon, I hesitate to do the same again, but here goes. It was a Tuesday night staple in the Harvey household when I was a child growing up; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Choices, Chances, And Changes

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019

Is it possible to live a holy Life? Can you be set apart for God? Yes, it goes by our choices, chances, changes we make and allow to be made in our lives.

Choices, chances, and changes Introduction- Good Morning Romans Chapter 12:1-2 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God- this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-20, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Choices We Make

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 12, 2013

When we sort through the implications of our choices, be they major or minor, how does a relationship with Jesus Christ figure into the equation? There is perhaps no greater choice facing us each and every day of our life than this choice. If you decide n

Opening illustration: Writing in the Wall Street Journal, Missy Sullivan noted that many user agreements, warranties, and disclaimers that come with products are nearly unreadable. Intentionally set in very small type, they actually discourage people from understanding them. Because of this, many ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choices Of A Redeemed Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2002

Deciding to put off the old and put on the new.

The Choices of a Redeemed Life Ephesians 4:22-32 · This morning we looked at Paul’s command to not ‘walk like the Gentiles’. To not live like the world. 1) THE CONDITION OF THEIR MINDS 2) THE CONDITION OF THEIR HEARTS · Tonight we will look at Paul’s second command in this passage. This ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-32, Ephesians 4:17-32

What Is Your Choice?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 16, 2004

EPIPHANY 6(A) - What is your choice in Christian living: disobedience and God’s curse or obedience and God’s blessings?

WHAT IS YOUR CHOICE? Deuteronomy 30:15-20 - February 15, 2004 DEUTERONOMY 30:15-20 15See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. 16For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Choices And Consequences: Unfaithful Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

Anyone who builds a relationship on anything less than openness and honesty is building on shifting sand. There are moments in our lives that change everything.

--note-- 2002, 20th Century Fox Director: Adrian Lyne Starring: Diane Lane, Richard Gere, Olivier Martinez - - - - - Unfaithful is directed by Adrian Lyne, and set in the suburbs of New York City. That’s where Edward and Connie Sumner (played by Richard Gere and Diane Lane) live with their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: *other

Life's Greatest Choices

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on May 4, 2007

A baccalaureate message on the way our choices determine largely how we spend our lives and where we will be in eternity.

LIFE’S GREATEST CHOICES (A Baccalaureate Message) "In all your ways acknowledge (know) Him and He will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:6 The Bible and literature join hands in viewing life as a journey or a road. A popular folk song says, "How many roads must a man walk down, before he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Choice To Rejoice Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Rejoicing in the Lord is a choice we must make, not a feeling. Our joy must be in the Lord, not in our circumstances. This sermon gives three actions we must make to keep making the choice to rejoice.

Intro Philippians 4:4 is one of the simplest verses in the Bible to understand, but it is one of the hardest to practice. It makes for great preaching and difficult practicing. To “rejoice in the Lord always ” does not mean we should never feel depressed or sad. Jesus felt sadness at the grave ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Making Godly Choices

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 30, 2005

We all need help making choices. The best help I know of is found in God.

Making Godly Choices Pastor Jamie Wright * April 27, 2005 Deut 30:19 “…therefore, choose life that both you and your descendants may live…” Joshua 24:15 “…choose for yourselves this day who you will serve; but as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” Adam and eve had a choice. Noah had a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choice Of The Jews Defended Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 14, 2024

God is faithful even though the Jews were not. His choice of these people was for His own purposes.

3:1 “What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision?” Try to ignore the chapter division here. The flow of thoughts continues. And understand that when he uses the term “Jew” here, Paul is using it generically to include physical and true Jew. Macarthur adds to the question ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirituality Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 1, 2012

We are free in Christ, yes, but how is that freedom to be used? How can it be abused?

1 Corinthians 10:1-5 Spirituality 1/25/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Let’s review the issue being addressed. The Corinth Church is abusing a correct doctrine, which is that we are free in Christ Jesus from having to observe regulations and restrictions in order to find favor with God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed