Sermons on You Decide:

Wise Up For The New Year

Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 29, 2001

An exposition of Eph 5:15-17 designed to motivate people to live more wisely in the New Year by Deciding: who they are going to please Examining: how they live their lives Planing: how they will live their lives

WISE UP FOR THE NEW YEAR Introduction There were two brothers who notorious in a town. They both drank too much, the cheated on their wives and abused people that worked for them. One of them had a heart attack died and his brother went to see the local minister about the funeral. He said to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Philippians 5:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

You Did Good, But

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 25, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 10: 1 – 36

2 Kings 10: 1 – 36 You did good, but 10 Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote and sent letters to Samaria, to the rulers of Jezreel, to the elders, and to those who reared Ahab’s sons, saying: 2 Now as soon as this letter comes to you, since your master’s sons are with you, and you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 10:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Poor Will Always Be With You Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 3, 2002

Jesus tells us we will always have the poor with us -- but what are we supposed to DO with the poor?

Deuteronomy 15:4-11 There should be no poor among you, for in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as your inheritance, he will richly bless you, if only you fully obey the LORD your God and are careful to follow all these commands I am giving you today. For the LORD your God will ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Deuteronomy 15:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Gotta Want It

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A look at the comparison of the Kingdom of God and a valuable pearl

HE HAD IT ALL, AT LEAST ON THE SURFACE. A GOOD BUSINESS, A FINE FAMILY, STATUS IN THE COMMUNITY. HE HAD EVERYTHING IT WOULD APPEAR, BUT NOT QUITE ENOUGH. SOME MEN CRAVED AFTER GOLD OR SILVER OR JEWELS NOT THIS MAN. THOSE THINGS WERE ALL SO COLD AND INANIMATE, FORGED AND MOULDED DEEP INSIDE AN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Are You Doing? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 21, 2005

#3 of 4 on Jonah. This message contrasts the heartless obedience of Jonah with the heartfelt repentance of the people of Nineveh. I am endebted to Dan Baumgartner of Bethany Presbyterian for many thoughts.

Four questions God asks Every Believer Where Are You Going? Where Do You Come From? What Are You Doing? What Do You Care About? This morning we return again to the Old Testament story of Jonah… Jonah and the big fish. And again this morning, I would encourage you not to get bogged down by ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Loves You

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

God loves you no matter what

God Loves You Once upon a time there was a young man, .Work and school kept him busy. He was friendly enough. One evening he came home from school a little early, there were was a car in the driveway. Not just any car but, a car that he knew. He was suddenly afraid. What could be going on? Why ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

It Could Happen To You

Contributed by Richard Scoggins on Dec 29, 2004

Since Jesus was tempted by Satan we need to realize that It could happen to us

If it Happened to Him…….. It Could Happen to You Several Years ago there was a movie that starred Nicolas Cage. It was about a New York City Cop who didn’t have enough money for a tip. He felt bad about it so he gave her a choice. She could wait until tomorrow and he would come back and bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

If Only You Knew

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Mar 13, 2008

Jesus the Messiah comes as Prophet Priest and King on Palm Sunday

Luke 19:28-48 Basingstoke Palm Sunday 16th March 2008 If only you knew We usually think of Palm Sunday as a really happy time All the waving palm branches, shouts of Hosanna! Cheers, Celebration. So it’s a surprise to read in v41-42 that Jesus was in tears!! "As he approached Jerusalem and saw the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Baptist

How Strong Are You?

Contributed by Darryly Mcauley on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: I remember as a child growing up one of the greatest experiences that I had with my father was when he would ask me that question.

INTRODUCTION: I remember as a child growing up one of the greatest experiences that I had with my father was when he would ask me that question. Do you want to go along with me somewhere. The most vivid memories I had was when he would invite me to go along with him as he worked as a truck driver ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Who..are You?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 22, 2014

To many people don't realize who they are..the world has beat them down and they've forgotten. If you bare the name of Christ, then your a child of the King. It's high time we realize our true identity..it's time we truly enjoyed what God has prepared

Who are you? Have You Forgotten Who You Are? Some would say, of course I know who I am, I am so and so, from Such and such! And then again, there are some who think they know who they are! And they remind people, everywhere they go, and all those who they run into in life... Do you know who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Paying Attention

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008

We can learn some valuable lessons from the life of King Hezekiah

Are You Paying Attention II Chronicles 29:1-10 1Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. 2 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Got You

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 3, 2018

God loves you and is for you.

Title: I Got You Place: BLCC Date: 4/8/18 Text: Hebrews 6.18-19, Genesis 37,39 CT: God loves you and is for you. [Screen 1] FAS Todd Wilson tells a powerful story of rescue in a life and death situation. As a country, we are still reeling from many tragic events. But there are a few flashes of ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Will You Pray With Me? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 26, 2013

This message challenges us to evaluate our prayers. We need to remember the sovereignty of God, the supremacy of Christ and the sanctity of the church.

June 23, 2013 Church Planting Will You Pray with Me? Acts 4:23-31 Opening words: You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his tomb to pay their final respects. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Listening #6 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 9, 2024

Like a parent who has an important message, does our Father ever wonder if we are listening?

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #6 ARE YOU LISTENING (Mark 4:1-20) How many parents have taken their child’s face in their hands and asked “Are you listening to me? Do you hear what I am saying?” And how many children have completely closed out what their parents were saying, but for safety ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Put That Down Before You Hurt Yourself

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017

FORGIVENESS -BECAUSE AS LONG AS YOU HOLD ON TO IT ---IT WILL CONTINUE TO HOLD ON TO YOU

Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV) 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist