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This message is the first of this series I've titled "Choices". It focus on the choices that we will make in 2016 and how those choices should be made. This message introduces 1 Corinthian 9:24-27 as the foundation Scripture for the series.
Choices – 1st Sunday 2016 Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Romans 4:21 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “Choices.” On Monday of this past week I mailed to each of you (kids included) a personal letter. The letter was addressed to each individual so ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God's sovereign choice does not mean that some people are chosen to be saved and others not. None of us deserve Salvation but god has chosen to save.
GOD’S SOVEREIGN CHOICE ROMANS 9:5-18 PAUL IS DEALING IN THIS CHAPTER WITH THE ANXIETY THAT COMES WHEN HIS PEOPLE CHOOSE TO NOT BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS THE MESSIAH. HE ALSO HAS TO DEAL WITH THE FACT THAT GOD IN HIS SOVEREIGNTY, CAN ELECT TO SAVE SOME OF HIS PEOPLE BUT NOT ALL. WE TEND TO CONFUSE ...read more
Scripture: Romans 9:5-18
Denomination: Baptist
Many people have echoed that same cry, “If only I had known, I would have done things differently than I did.” Our choices have consequences that can affect not only our life but also the lives of those around us.
MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 3:17-21; Joshua 24:15; John 10:10 As most of us are well aware there has been a lot of talk during this election season about media bias. And now that the election is over it is obvious that some in the media are upset ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21, John 10:10, Joshua 24:15
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Patriarchs Making Choices Genesis 13 David Taylor March 20, 2016
The Patriarchs Making Choices Genesis 13 David Taylor March 20, 2016 The African impala can jump to a height of over 10 feet and cover a distance of greater than 30 feet. Yet these magnificent creatures can be kept in an enclosure in any zoo with a 3-foot wall. The animals will not jump if they ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18
There is a special promise to those faithful in the little things. Little things could open the doors to greater things... This SMALL open door could be the opportunity to the heart of God.
CHOICES? THE HARVEST OF LITTLE BITS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. CHOICES AND ...read more
Denomination: Assembly Of God
We make choices that often affects us our entire lives; whether good or bad.
Introduction. The strongest principle of life and blessings lies in our choice. Our life is the sum result of all the choices we make, both consciously and unconsciously. If we can control the process of choosing, we can take control of all aspects of our life. We can find the freedom that comes ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:6-14, Genesis 13:7-13
Denomination: Pentecostal
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
GOD BLESSES COVENANT KEEPERS.
IT’S ABOUT CHOICE OBSERVATION: JOSHUA WAS ISRAEL’S MILITARY AND POLITICAL LEADER. BORN A SLAVE IN EGYPT HE LATER BECAME ISRAEL’S LEADER TO THE LAND OF CANAAN. HE CONTINUALLY URGED GOD’S PEOPLE TO OBEY THE LORD. SOME SCHOLARS CONSIDER HIM A TYPE OF CHRIST. THIS STUDY HAS ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 24:19-25
A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own.
“Making Better Choices” Luke 10:38-42 A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own. So she had a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:38-41
In Colossians chapter 3, Paul tells us that there isn't a multitude of choices to be made, there are only two. Will your take off the old and put on the new. Or won't you
Colossians Your Choice I have a confession to make. I have way too many shirts. I don’t know what it is, but I have a closet full of shirts. Now before you judge me about being fiscally irresponsible, I’m also a Frenchie’s shopper. For years, when I was at my heaviest, I found it difficult to find ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Colossians 3:16-17, Colossians 3:1-17
Denomination: Wesleyan
Is it possible to give thanks in all circumstances? Yes, gratitude is a choice of attitude and is not determined by our life circumstances.
Introduction:1 Chronicles 16:34 tells us: “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” I read the story of a man who was accused of a crime he didn’t commit, and because he didn’t have fancy lawyers, he went to prison. He spent 19 years there, and although he didn’t do what ...read more
Scripture: Job 1:13-21, Habakkuk 3:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Matthew 26:26, Psalm 77:3 (view more) (view less)
The importance of understanding that choices have consequences.
Choices have Consequences Joshua 24:14-15 14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord. 15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15
Highlight the consequences of rejecting God's authority, the benefits of remaining faithful to Him, and the importance of choosing authentic faith over a superficial, worldly version.
Good morning, family. If you have your Bibles or Bible apps handy, please turn with me to 2 Chronicles 12:1-11. As we dive into His Word today, we're going to be exploring some big themes: the consequences of rejecting God's authority, the benefits of faithfulness to the Lord, and authentic and ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-11
Topics: Synthetic, Authentic
Wholehearted obedience to God, not partial or conditional surrender, is the true expression of faith and trust, bringing us into deeper relationship with Him.
Some of us know the tug-of-war inside the heart: the whisper of God on Sunday and the noise of everything else on Monday. We mean well. We sing loud. We even start strong. But somewhere between the amen and the alarm clock, our obedience gets edited, trimmed, negotiated. Can you relate? I can. We ...read more
Topics: Starting, Staying
You can be a wise person in Jesus Christ
Matthew 7:24-27 Topic: How to become a wise person When we think of someone being wise, we usually think of a person who has been to college and has earned many educational degrees. When we think of someone being wise, we usually think of someone who has a whole lot of knowledge in their ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28
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