Sermons on True Commitment:

Committed To Promoting The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 28, 2016

Even though Paul was in bonds, he rejoiced that the Gospel continued to be preached. He refused to allow his circumstances create despair. We too must seek every opportunity to share our faith, while rejoicing for others who are committed as well.

Committed to Promoting the Gospel Philippians 1: 12-18 As one reads the opening verses of this letter, it is not immediately evident that Paul was bound in prison. His joy and positive attitude conceal the difficulties he faced daily. Although he was not free to move about within society, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Credentials Of A Committed Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 20, 2002

All Christians should have some good credentials of Christ in their lives.

CREDENTIALS OF A COMMITTED CHRISTIAN II Cor. 11:16-33 INTRO.- ILL.- The Indian in Arizona heard his first Christian sermon. Asked for his opinion, he replied, "Big wind! Loud thunder! No rain!" I’ve heard some sermons like that and I’ve preached many of them! ILL.- In 1974 when I went to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment To One Another

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 24, 2005

Christians need to be committed to one another.

INTRO.- Often, our priorities in life are mixed up. I recently saw a carton on the internet, showing a woman crawling on her hands and knees in the desert. The sun was broiling her. There were two roads. One turned to the right, stating, “Fresh water only ¼ mile.” The road to the left had a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zacchaeus- Committed To Transformation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 31, 2014

Zacchaeus gives an example of the commitment one is called to as a follower of Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we begin a new series entitled “Committed”. In this series we will examine various aspects of what it means to be committed to Jesus. • I see countless Christians who appear to be frustrated with their relationship with Jesus. I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter: Man Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 26, 2021

7th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Peter's great, heroic attribute of commitment.

INTRODUCTION A pig and a chicken were walking together one morning when the pig suddenly blurted, “I’m hungry! Let’s have some breakfast!” The chicken replied, “Okay. We could always have eggs and bacon.” The pig stopped, looked at his companion, and stated, “That’s fine for you! It only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:15-18, Matthew 16:13-17, John 21:15-19, John 6:66-69

Denomination: Methodist

Malachi Wholly Committed Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012

Malachi’s record of God’s oracles was from the heart of God, brutally honest, and full of hope.

The Oracle of God An oracle is a prophetic pronouncement. Malachi is a record of the oracle of God to the people of Judah. It was given about 400 years before the coming of Jesus at a time of rebuilding the nation. It was at a time when things were not going well for the people of Judah and they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment Versus Involvement

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2012

We live in an overinvolved and under committed church culture. Hear the words of Jesus speak to this truth.

Commitment Versus Involvement Luke 9 * It’s an old story: The chicken and the pig were talking in the back lot one day. The chicken said, “We have a great life here.” The pig responded, “Yes, it’s nice.’ The C: “Our farmer takes great care of us. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-62

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Commitment Needed

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 20, 2017

This sermon is about making those commitments that are going to matter for all eternity. It deals with three major commitments we're asked to make entailing our will, finances, and agendas. It also talks about the barriers we set up to prevent commitment.

A Godly Commitment Needed Joshua 24:15 In 1519 Spanish explorer Cortez landed at Vera Cruz to begin his conquest of Mexico with only 700 men. Legend has it that before they set off into Mexico’s interior Cortez ordered the ships to be burned while his men watched their only means of retreat sink ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Foursquare

Committed, Faithful, Teachers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2018

Are you discipling your men to become teachers or is your local body relying solely on you?

2Ti 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. As Paul told King Agrippa, “this thing was not done in a corner” there were many witnesses still alive that had seen Christ risen from the dead. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment Brings Connection Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

The evidence of our connection with Jesus is our loving connectivity with each other.

September 24 Commitment brings Connection The evidence of our connection with Jesus is our loving connectivity with each other. We are called to biblical connectivity: 1. Biblical connectivity is inconvenient 2. Biblical connectivity is messy 3. Biblical community is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling Our Commitment Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

Every era, every generation has the same responsibility - to rebuild the temple of God.

“Fulfilling Our Commitment” Book 1 Psalms 1-41 (corresponds to Genesis) Man with God Book II Psalms 42-72 (corresponds to Exodus) Slavery, bondage and freedom Book III Psalms 73-89 (corresponds to Leviticus) Tabernacle worship Book IV Psalms 90-106 (corresponds to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment, Confession & Challenge Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 16, 2011

This chapter contains three challenges to Israel and to any man, church, or country that desires to have spiritual life revived.

1 SAMUEL 7: 1-13 COMMITMENT, CONFESSION AND CHALLENGE [Zechariah 12:12-14] It was time for revival once again. The state of both religious and national life had slipped to a new low. Yes, there had been at least five different reprieves during the wretched days of Judges. During those days ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Credentials Of A Committed Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 13, 2004

Your life says something about your commitment to Christ or lack of commitment.

INTRO.- ILL.- The Indian in Arizona heard his first Christian sermon. Asked for his opinion, he replied, "Big wind! Loud thunder! No rain!" I’ve heard some sermons like that and I’ve preached many of them! ILL.- In 1974 when I went to try out for the church in Iberia, MO, elder Ralph ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time For A New Commitment

Contributed by Mike Woodham on Jan 26, 2009

This is the beginning of a new year, a year when hopefully more people will make a commitment to God.

Mark 12:28-30 28 And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? 29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: 30 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Takes Commitment Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 6, 2013

First, we see the calling of the first deacons and second, we see the capture of one of the first deacons, a man named Stephen and his testimony to us to stand strong! (Acts 6:1-15)

Serving takes Commitment Acts 6:1-15 Introduction - This chapter contains two different thoughts which are tough to separate - It is because one lends to the other that we will tackle both of them today - First, we see the calling (recorded by Luke) of the first disciples -- These were men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational