Sermons on Wrong Choices:

A Wise Choice

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Dec 30, 2006

A sermon for Epiphany-Year C.

“A Wise Choice” Sermon on Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany-C December 31, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

A Choice To Make

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 19, 2011

I was thinking about whether there is just 'one thing' that is most needed in life. So I looked up that phrase…one thing. Here’s what I read in the Gospel of Luke

A choice to make… Jan. 2, 2011 Intro: - how would you rate your 2010? Good year? Bad year? Physically or spiritually? Do you feel closer to God or does it feel like He’s further away? - do you think you made good choices in 2010? - we’ve just had a busy season, busy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

Choice Is Yours

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 16, 2012

Passion for guns would destroy you! Passion for God would bless you! Choice is yours!

Passion for guns would destroy you! Passion for God would bless you! Choice is yours! Luke 10:39 “And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word.” The Connecticut elementary school shooter Adam Lanza had learned to shoot from his gun-collecting mom, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bad Choices Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see 2 men compared w/one another. One man took advantage of his eternal opportunities and the other man didn’t. The result is one man found joy while the other man found disappointment. -One man f

“Bad Choices” Luke 16: 19-31 Intro: A Sunday school teacher told his class the story in the Bible of the rich man and Lazarus. He explained that the wealthy man had wonderful clothes, lived in luxury and had all the food he could eat; but he had no compassion for Lazarus, who was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 19, 2012

The present situation of rejection by Abraham's physical seed reproduces a pattern of divine action which has been unfolded often enough in the past. Through God's choice of Isaac but not his brother Ishmael, & Jacob instead of his older brother Esau, Go

ROMANS 9: 6-13 THE CHOICE OF GOD [Genesis 18:9-19] If the Jews have rejected and crucified Jesus, the Son of God, does that mean God's purposes were frustrated and His plan defeated? Paul provides an argument from ancient biblical history to prove otherwise. The present situation of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Chosen's Choice

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 23, 2014

As Christians we were chosen by God to be recipients of God's amazing grace. The blessings of having been chosen are unfathomable. Being chosen there are also responsibilities to be fulfilled and choices to be made.

The Chosen's Choice Titus 2:11-14 As Christians we were chosen by God to be recipients of God's amazing grace. The blessings of having been chosen are unfathomable. Being chosen there are also responsibilities to be fulfilled and choices to be made. I. Our great privilege - we have been chosen ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

A "Lot" Of Choices Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

Lot's poor choices give us a negative example for life.

A “Lot” of Choices Genesis 13:1-12 • We have a lot of choices in this life. • Everyone remembers the choice Joshua laid out for the Israelites. • Jos 24:15 And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Choice

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 28, 2014

In the sermon we will learn what God looks for in the person God calls for service.

Gods Choice 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1. First let us consider the Character of David he had integrity, he was responsible, and he was faithful. • David was a great spokesperson A servant of Saul said , "I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a brave man and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Strange Choices

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Describes the strange choices some of God's people have been called to make.

STRANGE CHOICES 2 Co 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) INTRODUCTION: The Christian life will involve choices that may seem at odds with the world, and even the "believers" around you. If we walk with Christ, the Bible warns us that others will think we're strange. 1 Peter 4:3,4 "For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Ignorant By Choice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 25, 2011

Ignorant Christians do not generally have an intellectual problem, they have a spiritual problem. Let’s evaluate ourselves in light of three questions suggested by the text of Hosea.

Ignorant By Choice (from selected verses in Hosea 4-5) 1. What a great two weeks we had in Camp! It is worth all the effort we put into it. 2. But while our kids were enjoying camp, over in Norway, 92 youth we gunned down at a Labor Party youth camp. What a horrid crime. 3. This week, gay couples ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Tensions Of Choices Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 23, 2015

At every turn Jesus faced down the tensions of his choices... and did the right thing to the glory of God and the good of others.

Title: The Tensions of Choices (Someone introduced me to DQ Orange Julius Smoothies this week… Text: John 12:220-33 Orange, Strawberry Banana, Berry Pomegranate, Mango Pineapple. Oh, the inhumanity!) Thesis: At every turn ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choices & Results

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 2, 2011

In order to follow the example of Christ’s humility, we must be willing to lay down our rights and reputation for the sake of the gospel. We must humble ourselves and serve others as a bondservant of Christ. If we say, we follow Christ; do we really live

Opening illustration: At the 2009 Kansas high school state track championship, an unusual thing happened. The team that won the girls 3,200-meter relay was disqualified. But what happened next was even more unusual. The team that was awarded the state championship by default turned right around and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fathers Choice

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 14, 2013

Just as Joshua chose to have his family serve the Lord, dad's must choose how they are going to raise their family.

A Fathers Choice Joshua 24: 14,15 Intro: The father of five children had won a toy at a raffle. He called his kids together to ask which of them should have the present. "Who is the most obedient?" he asked. "Who never talks back to mother? Who does everything she says?" Five small voices answered ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lot's Choice

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 21, 2016

Consider the cause, course, curse of Lot’s Choice.

Sermon Lots Choice Genesis 13:11 Consider the cause, course, curse of Lot’s Choice. I. Its Cause a. The chief element in determining his place in life was worldly advantage b. A want of generosity – Selfishness; how mean to take that which was rightfully another’s and that a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth's Choice

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 21, 2016

Ruth made choices you and I have to make choices

Sermon Ruth’s Choice Ruth 1:16 The time about 1322 BC the place Bethlehem Judah. Circumstances Famine in the land Elimelch, Naomi, Mahlon and Chilion go to sojourn in Moab. Elimelech dies – The sons marry and they too die after 10 yrs the 3 widows start to return to Bethlehem – ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Baptist