I want to suggest that if we feel unable to make … October 2014 July 2018 All choices have consequences. Audio (MP3) 46 MB; Previous. Tagged with Choices. What to wear, eat, drive, who to see, to answer or not, etc. May 2020 December 2016 June 2013 Nobodies Of The Gospels Learn how your comment data is processed. John Here’s a cute story (I am making this up!) Since choices often result in eternally significant consequences, we must choose in line with God’s principles. December 2010 Sometimes there are unintended consequences. October 2015 More Restoration And Less Condemnation. The main question for today is directed toward the youth. Haggai ~ Shake Up Your Life Let’s make choices and invest in our future! Every situation is a choice. If we keep our promise to be faithful to God, then He will keep His promise to reward us. A Bruised Heart June 2015 This sermon was the 6th of a 7-sermon series on “Dealing With the D’s.” Preached at the New Hope Baptist Church / Covington, GA. December 9, 2018. Before most decisions can be fulfilled, some effort must go into the … It is not easy. November 2017 February 2012 Every Sunday the worship service includes a message from the Bible. April 2016 December 2019 June 2012 Our choices and decisions determine our direction and destiny. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. All choices and decisions cost something: time, energy, finances, emotional investments, etc. A Front Row Seat “The path of the righteous is like the first light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until day” (Proverbs 4:18). The greatest choice and decision we must make is: “What are we going to do about God’s call to salvation? The consequence of Adam’s choice in Genesis 2:16–17 has not changed. Sometimes disease impacts our body, and we have little choice about those consequences. THE PRINCIPLE OF A WILLING CHOICE (Ruth 1:1-2) We are free to choose. August 2020 Since I couldn’t post this w/o indicating a primary passage, i put the first passage i use in this sermon so i could post it. Hopefully the adults in the room have learned that lesson, and I would say to the young people to learn this lesson through information and not through a bad experience. Therefore, we don’t need help to make choices and decisions, we need help in making better or good choices and decisions. One wise and insightful person in this room told me a few days ago, “You can’t buy a life at the dollar store.” What that means: when life is out of control you have to make hard choices, stick to doing the right thing, be faithful in your commitments. August 2011 Always choose the Spiritual over the carnal, the eternal over the temporal, God's will over man's, and commitment over convenience. God Without Disguise Leave a comment to ask questions or inspire others with your insights. This sermon was the 6th of a 7-sermon series on “Dealing With the D’s.” ... c. Count the cost of your decisions ; weight consequences and options. September 2012 Where we will be tomorrow is being determined by the choices and decisions we are making today! Daniel January 2013 1. March 2012 The man who drank for many years and developed cirrhosis of the liver knows that his disease has a direct link to his alcohol abuse. June 2011 January 2012 I know the story, but digging into it for a relevant interpretation was a good learning experience for me. July 2013 Who you become will be the cumulative result of the daily choices you make. October 2010 November 2011 2 Corinthians March 2020 My words are an attempt to understand and apply the Bible to our daily living. To choose not to choose is a choice! Job June 2018 Sermon: "Tough Choices, Tough Consequences" Third in the Series "God and the Workplace" Delivered May 9, 2004 by Rev. September 2016 April 2010 (1) "There is a story about a man named Fred who inherited $10 million, but the will required that he had to accept it either in Chile or Brazil. February 2018 June 2014 April 2015 February 2014 Fruit Of The Spirit October 2020 December 2012 October 2009 Home Sermons Choices And ... We need to live by the leading of the Holy Spirit. I also created an “I Have, Who Has” as a closing activity. February 2011 All choices have consequences. October 2019 March 2015 October 2018 Make your choices with the understanding, "if the Lord wills" - Jm 4:13-15 3. August 2018 July 2019 Jesus confronts us with a choice - He invites and we must make a choice to receive or reject Him. August 2019 I post weekly sermons and other biblical messages on this page. September 2014 Well, life has a bottom line as well. Good or bad, there are always consequences. The Choices We Make Have Consequences. At SACC we believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God. November 2015 December 2013 February 2020 December 2014 July 2020 John Schmidt. February 2016 We all have the God-given authority and right to make choices and decisions. Commitments lead to Consequences. As I ponder the situation, I realize that at the age of 61, I am nothing more than the sum total of all the choices I have made over all the years of my life. Audio (MP3) Previous. October 2011 Now, He encouraged us to choose life; nevertheless, He left the choice up to us. April 2017 February 2015 And this isn’t a decision you can make half-heartedly. May 2018 November 2014 Trusting that you have made choices pleasing to Him, put them in His hands - Ps 37:5-6, 23-26 2. How you choose to live each day is up to you, but you have to live with the consequences. “I don’t have a choice!” is a fallacy: That is erroneous thinking! So Abram gave Lot his choice of where to settle. August 2014 September 2015 May you find meaning and hope as you read through each message and seek to hear God's voice. It’s not a matter of not having a choice; it’s a matter of not liking the available choices! November 2009 May 2019 Ecclesiastes April 2019 June 2017 Consequences affect not only the one making the choice, but also families, friends, acquaintances, and the Body of Christ. The woman who had an affair realizes, deep in her heart, that her ruined marriage was a direct consequence of her sinful choice. April 2011 He chose Brazil. What is true in the physical realm is also true in the spiritual realm. Romans One wise and insightful person in this room told me a few days ago, “You can’t buy a life at the dollar store.”  What that means: when life is out of control you have to make hard choices, stick to doing the right thing, be faithful in your commitments. July 2016 March 2019 Even if we refuse to make a choice or a decision, that is a choice and a decision! All Resolve to be proactive in making decisions in even the smaller things that might not matter as much. My Messy House August 2017 July 2015 October 2017 James Maciver Choices and Consequences January 2017 October 2012 Tagged with Choices. It is not easy. When I Am Weak (Samson), January 2021 “The Consequences of Choice” Jeremiah 17:1-18 Oftentimes a hard lesson to learn but a valuable lesson to learn is that each and every choice that we make has consequences. September 2018 September 2009. One might even ask the Lord that if a choice is not according to His will... a. May you find meaning and hope as you read through each message and seek to hear God's voice. Gospels February 2010 Home Sermons Choices And ... We need to live by the leading of the Holy Spirit. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. This is why Scripture continually warns us against wrong choices: “Do not enter the path of the wicked and do not walk in the way of the evil. The American Psychosis: A Quasi-Psychoanalysis of America’s Racial Roots and Practice. Many people do not exercise the power of choice and allow life, circumstances, and other people to make choices and decisions for them. Mark Work to achieve our decisions. Daniel 6:13-28 ~ Choices Have Consequences ~ Carl Crouse. Ed Dowd. N o matter who we are, all of us have made choices in our lives that have had consequences: some good, some not so good. May 2015 By Peter Anderson 9 Comments-The content of this website often contains affiliate links and I may be compensated if you buy through those links (at no cost to you!). September 2020 January 2011 August 2015 Unless man chooses to accept Jesus Christ as Lord, he is dead. Marriage Judges What we will learn from 2 Thessalonians Chapter 1, is that choices have consequences and that God will keep His promises. March 2011 July 2014 May 2013 On the other hand, consequences are circumstantial. The consequences of our choices live far beyond the moment. December 2009 God sets before us today the same choice that was before Elimelech: the choice between life and death, blessing and cursing. also i’m not sure if the topic is exactly accurate either. January 2010 All choices and decisions cost something: time, energy, finances, emotional investments, etc. November 2013 76,650 others have been my guests. We are where we are today because of the choices and decisions we made yesterday. Teachers had said 80%+ of their students could identify the consequences of their choices and I thought the activity would deepen some of that understanding and connection. He might frustrate the carrying out of the choice b. Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. CHOICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES HAVE ANOTHER PLAN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part #3 of 3 The Choice? June 2020 James November 2018 UCG.org / Sermons / Choice and Consequence. Because choices have consequences. Let’s remember the choices we make have consequences. January 2018 Thank you for your visit. I. “I just wasn’t thinking” is a very common excuse … The herdsmen of Lot and of Abram were quarreling because there wasn’t adequate land to support all their flocks. February 2013 September 2010 1 & 2 Kings Making the right choices is not difficult when we follow God's Biblical principles. Change Your Life One Decision At A Time. April 2013 No, it’s not so much about making poor choices as it is about making a certain kind of choice, a choice made in the moment, for the moment, with little or no thought to consequences. Proverbs Matthew Every chance in life is an opportunity to choose, but once choice is made, the consequence will automatically follow. The Way of Jesus is all about you making good choices, the right commitments, and experiencing “blessed consequences.” Even when Jesus says very challenging things to you, it is always for one purpose—that you would flourish as you abide in his grace and love. January 2016 God desires for you to stay focused on Him; to make choices that aligns you with His Kingdom. Acts Given on Aug 10, 2013 by Ed Dowd Listen. August 2010 December 2018 May 2014 Jesus says that there is a big issue of profit and loss in life. When confronted with a choice, never default by saying; “It doesn’t matter.” Make a decision; make the choice between grits or hash browns, coffee or tea, etc. June 2016 March 2018 Choices lead to Commitments. To strengthen your decision-making muscles: a. July 2011 Snippets from the sermon: “Decision: The Power of Choice” Text: Deuteronomy 30:19. January 2020 March 2014 Learn more about how we make money.Last edited April 26, 2017. At SACC we believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. November 2019 April 2020 September 2019 What are we going to do with Jesus? I am what I am, where I am, doing what I do, as a result of thousands of choices made over a long period of time. and it is also meant for all ages. January 2019 We have little choice about the consequences of that. November 2010 Christmas This is not a post about making bad choices, though you’d be forgiven if that’s the lesson you’ve drawn from it so far. What consequences will your choices have? Luke May 2010 He did not make a deal with God to save himself. May 2011 Psalms March 2016 This particular drama not only shows the price of uncontrolled actions, but also incorporates the role every responsible Christian has in the problem. Likewise, if we are honest and given the opportunity, we would have made different choices somewhere in our life. Paul was sure that the Galatians would make the right choices. December 2011 We find ourselves paralyzed: unable to make choices about relationships, dating, marriage, money, family, and career. Oh, how we need more Christians making the right choices. Teenage drinking often brings with it painful, irreversible consequences. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! November 2016 Deuteronomy 30:19; God desires us to choose life. June 2019 July 2010 January 2014 Easter July 2017 This sermon is about the choices we make in our daily lives, especially thos that are both for and against God. Making choices and moving on with our lives seems increasingly difficult. It costs something to have a good and meaningful life. Bible Passage Ruth 1:1-14 1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. We are not free not to choose. when it comes right down to it everything is a choice. January 2015 I had a good laugh at a story in the newspapers sometime back about a teacher who found a great way to make students pay for their crimes. 2. We make our choices and our choices turn around and make us. Your comment will be posted after it is approved. Daniel did not try to escape the consequences of his decision to obey God. November 2012 I had originally planned on students matching specific consequences to a few different scenarios. Galatians 6:9-10 (KJV) 9 And let us not be weary … We cannot escape the consequences of them and those consequences impact our families far into the future. The first chapter of Ruth tells of choices made and their consequences. We literally make thousands of choices and decisions everyday. Good or bad, there are always consequences. June 2010 Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Consequences (illustration) Maturity is recognizing that the choices we make carry consequences. May 2017 October 2013 September 2017 Esther Snippets from the sermon: “Decision: The Power of Choice” Text: Deuteronomy 30:19. This is one of the distinctive qualities of humanity that separates us from the animal kingdom; animals live instinctively, humans live by choices and decisions. Seeds Of Hope Positive or negative, good day or bad, angry not angry, all are choices. December 2017 May 2012 October 2016 Messy House March 2017 My words are an attempt to understand and apply the Bible to our daily living. December 2015 ~. February 2017 July 2012 More Restoration And Less Condemnation. If you want to make your own choices, and you want the right consequences for your choices, be sure to make the right choices. November 2020 Looking at consequences through the understanding of our choices being a response to God. When you make it a practice to consciously make a decision with little things that don’t matter as much, you will be better able to make better decisions with the big things that matter more. February 2019 God created everyone with the power to choose between good and evil. Let’s make choices and invest in our future! Leave a comment to ask questions or inspire others with your insights.In general, the previous Sunday's sermon will be posted by Tuesday afternoon. April 2014 I am quite sure I have never preached about Philemon. March 2013 August 2016 Amos September 2013 It is a change in orientation and oftentimes a full reversal of what the world holds as important or as valuable. Weigh the Consequences. The second sermon in the eight sermon series on Making Spiritual Connections is: Connecting Choices and Consequences. #3 in Choices and Consequences, God has ANOTHER PLAN, search for His Will. To decide not to decide is a decision! March 2010 Other sermons in this series - 1 / 2 / 3 Theme: In business everything comes down to the bottom line. It is a commitment of your whole life; your whole way of being. December 2020 April 2012 Choice and Consequence. I post weekly sermons and other biblical messages on this page. Choices and consequences – we cannot escape either! August 2013 Isaiah c. Count the cost of your decisions ; weight consequences and options. September 2011 Ephesians Every Sunday the worship service includes a message from the Bible. But when it comes to the responsibility that we have to live life and to do what life asks us to do, it's probably true to say that life is a series of choices. The Church: Some Assembly 1. 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