Sermons on The Power Of Choices:

Handling Difficult Situations God's Way

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 23, 2018

We all have the freedom to choose how we handle difficult situations in life. The best way to handle problems in life is not to seek the council of the world but instead be like Jesus during His arrest ... seek and obey God's will.

Handling Bad Situations God’s Way Matthew 26:46-56 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Living in a fallen world means going through hardships in life is unavoidable. Who has not had an unexpected expense occur so large that they thought this might be the one that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Baptist

The End

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 15, 2011

There is an end you know. God's story for your life has a happily ever after! All other stories for your life have a horrible everlasting hell. There is an end.

Let me begin with this little exercise that I hope will be helpful. Imagine going to a funeral service. As you enter the chapel you notice the size and makeup of the crowd that has gathered and it speaks of the life of the person who has died. You hear whispers of family and friends, coworkers ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heart Of My Own Heart, Whatever Befall Still Be My Vision, Oh Ruler Of All Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2014

A family service with a kids talk based on the song You are My vision (Rend Collective version)

KIDS TALK - VISION Choose some children to come out and draw a picture on the board whilst blindfolded. Get them to draw a house while blindfolded: Draw a square / a door / a roof / downstairs windows / chimney / upstairs windows / smoke coming out of the chimney/ someone looking out of a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory In Jesus Sermon I: The Master Of My New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 2, 2020

Choices in life define us in the present and determine our future. Two ways, two masters, and two destinies are presented to us in God's Word. Choosing God's Way is the surest and Victorious way.

VICTORY IN JESUS: THE MASTER OF MY NEW LIFE IN CHRIST The choices we make in life define us and determine our future. At some point in our lives we who gather here to worship the Lord made the same choice Joshua made long ago, “As for me and my house, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-14

From The Upper Room To The Streets Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 11, 2011

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Act Pt2- From the Upper Room to the Streets Homework/Last Weeks Challenge Worked on verse from Joel? Someone recite? Homework last week- read Act 1-4, record one thought. Review/Recap Continue our study of Acts- The Acts of the Apostles. That name is significant- demonstrates both the- work of the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Let's Talk About Sin

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Sep 1, 2018

How Satan Pulls Us In. How we end up following the wrong gods home. Wrong places, wrong choices, wrong desires.

Genesis 3 1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? 2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: 3 But of the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:5, Matthew 6:33, Colossians 3:2, Jeremiah 29:11, Haggai 2:19, Proverbs 4:23, Genesis 3:6, Genesis 3:1, Haggai 2:17, Romans 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Tackling Fuel Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 27, 2008

Can we redirect anger into something good to get us in the game? Anger is the issue. There are a lot of examples out that have to do with anger, but one in particular really captures the heart behind anger, and allows us to see the good and bad side of a

Opener Story: Wrong Order! How do you respond when a mistake has been made with your fast-food order? If you’re 6’3” and weigh 270 pounds, people don’t recommend crawling through the drive-through window. But that’s exactly what happened when a University of Kansas football player realized a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Ever Been Offered Something That Was Too Good To Be True? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

Humanly speaking, maybe you have been offered some amazing deals. Maybe you have accepted them, maybe you have rejected them - you have a choice in what you do. I want to ask you if you have accepted or rejected the most amazing offer you could ever rec

2012 06 10 Ash AM Fresh Fire Living Water I was shopping in Tesco the other day and I wanted to buy some Cheddar Cheese. Easier said than done. With a choice of Mild, Medium, Mature, Extra Mature, Seriously Strong, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Canadian, Pilgrim’s Choice, Wyke Farms, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Way Or The Highway? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 24, 2010

God gives a gift, which is the Gospel of Christ, but allows people to choose to either live by faith with this Gospel or live away from God.

How many of you know what brainwashing is?? Brainwashing is the attempt to change the thoughts and beliefs of another person against their will. This is done by controlling the results of certain actions or by drugs. Do you think God wants to brainwash people? Let’s answer this by reviewing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Against Open Theism

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2013

A sermon describing open theism and gives reasons why it cannot be (much taken from Matthew Henry's commentary on this passage)

HoHum: The following list of statements are not meant to be offensive to the Open Theist.  They are meant to be both humorous and illustrative.  Open Theism teaches that God does not know future events, that He can be surprised by them, that He can make mistakes, and that He learns what will happen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:21-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mighty Wind Of The Bible

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 11, 2024

Today, we have gathered to explore the significance of the winds in the Bible and how they demonstrate God's power, protection, provision, and love. Let us dive into the Word of God and uncover the meaning behind these mighty winds.

God is going to richly bless us. Turn to your neighbor and say God is great. I'm going to title my short exhortation as the Mighty Wind of the Bible. The Mighty Wind of the Bible. Before I start, whatever is there in God's creation, there is a meaning to it. When we have a meaning, God ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:13, Exodus 10:12-13, Genesis 41:21-23, Exodus 14:21, Jeremiah 18:17, 1 Kings 18:45, Song of Songs 4:16, Numbers 11:31, Mark 4:39, Ezekiel 37:3, Acts 2:2, John 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Unstoppable Series

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Jan 15, 2024

To reach our goal in life, we need to be determined to be unstoppable. Our God is unlimited in power hence we need to demonstrate faith and confidence in him if we must be unstoppable.

Matthew 15:22-28 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Uncommon Freedom

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 9, 2022

“Freedom is understood as either having the ability to act or change without constraint or to possess the power and resources to fulfill one's purposes unhindered.” Jesus assures believers that God alone can give real freedom.

Sermon: Uncommon Freedom Sacred scripture: John 8:21-37 “Later Jesus said to them again, “I am going away. You will search for me but will die in your sin. You cannot come where I am going.”22 The people[a] asked, “Is he planning to commit suicide? What does he mean, ‘You cannot come where I am ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-37, Galatians 5:1, John 14:6

Denomination: Methodist

For We Are Kindred

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 6, 2010

The problem of acceptance cross-generationally in a church

1So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb. 2Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. 3He journeyed on by stages from the Negeb as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ, Our Example

Contributed by Noah Martinez on Mar 28, 2010

When we get to the gates of that city, they wont ask for your I.D. - they will look for a resemblance of Christ in your life - that is your pass into heaven.

CHRIST, OUR EXAMPLE 1Thes. 1:5 & 1Pet. 2:21-23 Christ IS Our Example In Word And In Deed. As we can walk as Christ walked, we can talk as Christ talked. This is not a condition of one’s feet or lips, it is a condition of the heart. Before we can walk as Christ walked, and talk as He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-23, 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Denomination: Holiness