Sermons on Tent Making:

"Making The Right Choices"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

The choices we make can alter our life forever and set us on a course that may last a life time. Don’t misunderstand me! There are some small decisions that are very serious - usually the hasty decisions we make.

Dr. Dennis Deese “MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES” (The Leader’s Decision Making) 1 SAMUEL 26:1-25 After hearing the subtitle, most would equate this message as a message that applies to the leader’s choices on a corporate or group level. That is, the choices that are made that effect the group that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25, 1 Samuel 26:1-26

Making Heaven Rejoice

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

Heaven rejoices when lost sheep return to the flock

Making Heaven Rejoice Luke 15:1-7 July 28, 2002 Introduction A story of being lost The concept of being lost One of the worst things that a person can be is lost. When you are lost there are a number of feelings that you can experience. There is fear because you don’t know where you are. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Make The Right Choice

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 27, 2002

Pentecost 14(B) - AUGUST 25, 2002 - Believers make the right choice when they forsake false gods and follow the true God.

MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE JOSHUA 24:1,2a;14-18 AUGUST 25, 2002 1Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges and officials of Israel, and they presented themselves before God. 2Joshua said to all the people, "This is what the LORD, the God of ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

What Makes A Hero? Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 9, 2002

Everyone needs a hero, and on 9/11, we discovered that there are heroes all around us. What traits make a person into a hero, and what does God need to do in my life to turn me into one?

September 1, 2002 Hebrews 11 ¡§What makes a hero?¡¨ INTRODUCTION My son, Benjamin, being the extremely active boy that he is, will often fall and get cuts and bruises. When he does that, he¡¦ll come to Tammy or me for us to take the pain away. Knowing that we cannot take the pain ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

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

Jesus Makes The Difference Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 2, 2005

In a world where we can do nothing to bring ourselves to grace with God, we are blessed to have Jesus Christ to intercede for us and deliver us from our sinful lifes and use us for His glory.

JESUS MAKES THE DIFFERENCE EPHESIANS 2:1-10 Introduction: In Jeremiah. 13:23, we read, "Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?" The truth is, man is a sinner, lost and undone, separated from God by a wide chasm of sin. He needs something done in his life that he will never ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Making Fears Disappear

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 5, 2005

God can help in making our fears disappear !

Making Fears Disappear John 14:1,27 Matt. 6:25-34 Joke: A wife was constantly waking her husband up in the middle of the night after hearing noises........"Honey, someone’s trying to break in........I just heard them...........I think their in the house now." There was nothing for the husband ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Making Deals With The Devil Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2005

16th in series on Joshua. This talks about compromise, and avoiding it by listening to God’s voice.

Joshua 9:1-26 – Making Deals with the Devil A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. “Well,” said the would-be cattleman, “I wanted to name it the Bar-J. My wife favored Suzy-Q, one son liked the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

Parable of the dishonest manager: The Kingdom of God works on different principles than we’re used to. Efficiency, practicality, and self-interest are not the core values of the Kingdom. God expects a lot more for us (and from us) than we expect him to.

There was a rich man. This man was so rich that he didn’t make his own bed. He had a personal maid who did that. He didn’t make his own dinner. He had a personal chef who did that. He didn’t drive his own car. He had a chauffeur who did that. He didn’t balance his own checkbook. He had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith And Decision-Making

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 20, 2005

We are called on the make decision all the time, from long ranging decisions to simple ones. How did the early church go about making a life and death decision at the infant stage of their existence?

Passage: Acts 4:23-31 Intro: I was amazed to discover on the web this week that for some churches, the question is not what time their Christmas Day service should be, but whether they should have it at all! 1. decision making in the church can be a quagmire, with all those opinions flying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Making Wise Decisions Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006

We are called to make WISE decisions in our walk with Christ!

Date Written: May 1, 2006 Date Preached: May 3, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Basic Bible Studies Sermon Title: Making Wise Decisions Sermon Text: 1 Kings 3:1-15 Introduction: You have heard it said that the sum of our lives consist of the decisions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Choices We Make

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

The choices we make today have an impact on the decisions we will be making tomorrow. They establish a pattern and a foundation for our life.

Choices we Make Jos. 24:15 “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Life is filled choices. We must ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Us Worshipers Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 18, 2006

Exodus chapter 14 and other Biblical records of the Lord working in and through the life of Moses present to us the foundation of making worshipers who pray through to the power of God in their lives and ministries.

Turn Your Bibles to Exodus 14:13-14: Title: Make Us Worshipers Theme: Worshipers Who Pray Through to a Completion Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read Exodus 14:13-14: “Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Peace With God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2006

If we want to be "radical" believers we must return to our roots in the Book of Romans.

Making Peace With God Romans 5:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 9/24/06 Our world is whacked out and the lack of peace is pervasive. First we hear that spinach is no longer safe and then the Pope got in trouble with some Muslims for quoting an old emperor, inflaming the Islamic world. The leaders of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Make A Right Judgement

Contributed by Steven Cannon on May 8, 2006

Be careful when judging.

MAKE A RIGHT JUDGMENT John 7:24 Stop judging by mere appearances, and make a right judgment." First what is a judgment: The ability to perceive and distinguish relationships or alternatives; discernment. The capacity to make reasonable decisions. An estimation. An idea or opinion. Criticize ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ