Sermons on Spiritual Commitment:

Commitment Of Character Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 8, 2007

People of high character keep their commitments.

Commitment of Character Text: Joshua 10:1-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Total Commitment

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

To show what God expects out of His children

ROM.12:1-2 " TOTAL COMMITMENT " There are close to 100 million church members in America and yet, why are they not making the moral and spiritual impact that they should? ***Why is it, that on Sunday morning, thousands of churches have empty pews?*** Why are so many churches closing their doors on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Sustained Commitment

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 9, 2006

In order to have a sustained commitment, you need to: 1. Focus on the goal. 2. Focus on fact, not feeling. 3. Focus on growth.

The backdrop for this day on the Christian calendar, which we call Palm Sunday, is the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem during the Passover Feast. Jesus has come riding into town from the Mount of Olives on a small donkey. Crowds are following him and shouting in excitement. The Bible says, “The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Urgency Of Commitment

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Introd.: Some people work best under the pressure of a deadline.

Introd.: Some people work best under the pressure of a deadline. I'm one of them. There's a special urgency when you know you only have a limited time to produce. It seems to sharpen the focus of my mind and help my concentration level. I'm definitely more committed to the task at hand. You think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Committed To Prayer

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 15, 2006

1- Committed to praise 2- Committed to intercession 3- Committed to seeking

INTRO.- ILL.- One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment. The doctor had been somewhat delayed at the hospital, and the lab work took a little longer than usual so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind schedule. She still had to pick up her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Commitment Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 2, 2008

This sermon calls for four areas of committment. 1. Commitment to FELLOWSHIP. (Membership) 2. Commitment to LEARNING. (Discipleship) 3. Commitment to MINISTRY. 4. Commitment to OUTREACH.

[Note: Our church has a discipleship program known as CLASS. Christian Life And Service Seminars. This is a four step process to help Christians grow. Here are the courses: CLASS 101 - Discovering My Membership (Fellowship) CLASS 201 - Discovering Maturity (Discipleship) CLASS 301 - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Committed To Ministry

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 29, 2002

If the Spirit of God is being poured out on the end-time church, why is it not operating with more effectiveness? One key element is commitment to the local church. Are we committed to ministry?

09/29/2002 Committed To Ministry * What is God saying to the "end time church" * As Joel prophesied, in the last days, the Spirit of God would poured out..." * So why do we not see churches operating with greater effectiveness? * I believe is in part due to our commitment to ministry * The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Commitment

Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Mar 5, 2006

What is the true cost of commitment? Are you willing to pay it?

The Cost of Your Commitment Luke14:25-35 Commitment is not found in the location of your body, but instead the location of your heart. (ie. Athlete, student) Illus: In 1947, a professor at the University of Chicago was scheduled to teach an advanced seminar in astrophysics. At the time he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Motivation For Commitment

Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 22, 2001

Motivation is sometimes hard to come by, here are some partical steps in order to keep that motivation for total commitment in your life.

Motivation for Commitment Have you never noticed motivation can be a real problem? I know I need to lose some weight, I’ll start next Monday. I know the grass needs to be mowed, I’ll do it tomorrow. I know the house needs to be painted, I’ll do that this spring. I know the Sunday school ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:15-148, Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make The Commitment! Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005

Fourth in a series designed for a giving campaign, "Get In The Game!"

We are continuing in our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we "Get In The Game" for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve "Got Game" if we: Go for the gold; Aim for excellence; Make the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Commitment To Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 13, 2001

How do we receive God’s blessings?

I’d like to begin this morning by giving something away. It’s a $20 gift certificate for Applebee’s, and it’s available to anyone who wants it. [Hold out the $20 bill and wait until someone comes up and takes it] What did you have to do to receive the gift certificate? * Believe the gift ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24, James 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Committed? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2021

Nehemiah is great study of leadership, but also challenges us on Godly obedience. However, obedience to God’s calling is one of our greatest hurdles in today’s world. Nehemiah established a covenant with the people that is still in effect today, if we are willing to be faithful to God!

Introduction - Nehemiah is great study of leadership, but also challenges us on Godly obedience -- Obedience to God’s calling is one of our greatest hurdles in today’s world - Last week we saw the people’s need to worship God and why: 1. He is completely Sovereign 2. He is always ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Genesis 2:2, Exodus 23:12, Leviticus 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commitment To God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 13, 2011

We commit because it reflects the character of our God, it helps us stay on the right track and it helps us stay focused on God.

In the past 2 chapters we see a nation’s attempts at re-connecting with God. • It started with the reading of the Book of the Law (Torah, Pentateuch), the Word of God. • They were convicted by the Spirit of God and convinced of a need to change. Last week, we saw the gathering ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:28-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Believer's Commitment

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a committed CHRISTian? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to commit ourselves to GOD and the LORD JESUS CHRIST who's willing and able to build us up and give us an inheritance among t

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a committed CHRISTian? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to commit ourselves to GOD and the LORD JESUS CHRIST who's willing and able to build us up and give us an inheritance among the sanctified. IV. TEXT: Acts 20:32 (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forged For Commitment Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 15, 2019

If a person's service to the Lord is a covenant with God, shouldn't it be a priority over everything else?

As Christians, we are called to live a very distinctive way. Being a Christian is a calling to the hard work of shaping the metal of our lives (our character) into a form that expresses God’s masterpiece within all of us. The whole letter focuses on Christian virtue and character and how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational