Sermons on Answerability:

Freedom's Truth: Honor Christ As Lord

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2020

Truth brings freedom. Christ is Lord over all creation. We can answer evil with blessing. We are prepared to share hope.

FREEDOM’S TRUTH: HONOR CHRIST AS LORD (Outline) July 5, 2015 - Pentecost 6 - 1 PETER 3:9-15 INTRO.: Satan tempted Adam and Eve with a lie. It sounded good, almost like the truth. Pilate asked Jesus, “What is truth?” The truth has been under attack for centuries. Today people call truth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Hold Fast To Him

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Jan 18, 2021

God listens to our prayers and answers them justly. Sometimes it might be irrelevant to the expectations of the one who prayed, but never a prayer is unanswered.

In times of difficulty, it is natural to lament, or blame somebody. But a disciple of Jesus Christ would react otherwise. Since his life is devoted to Jesus Christ, he is well informed about his savior. And nothing shakes his faith even in midst of darkness around. For instance, take prophet ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19, Psalm 145:1, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Days Late

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2021

When Christ delays answering our pleas, how shall we respond? God is merciful, even when it appears that Heaven in silent.

“Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to him, saying, ‘Lord, he whom you love is ill.’ But when Jesus heard it ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

"How Can I Know If I Am Saved?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 2, 2017

This message answers the most important question we can ever ask....how can I know if I am truly saved?

NAIL IT DOWN “How can I know if I am Saved?” Ephesians 2:1-9 There are many questions for most of us that we struggle with in the Christian life. Some of these questions sound like this... • Why do my prayers never seem to reach God? How can I know if he is even listening? OR • How can I know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 18, 2021

What is a Christian? I guarantee I get a number of different answers. What I find the bible says about being a Christian

Acts 11:26-And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. 1 Peter 4:16-Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commandment – Sermon 3: Love Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 27, 2018

Jesus commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves. But who exactly is our neighbor? This sermon answers that question, and its implications to us.

The Great Commandment – Sermon 3: Love Your Neighbor Series: The Great Commandment Chuck Sligh August 5, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 22:34-40 – “But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Luke 10:29

Denomination: Baptist

Hearts On Fire

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 7, 2023

What does it mean to be on fire for God, and how can we get on fire? The two men on the road to Emmaus give us the answer.

Several weeks ago I was convicted about the fact that my spiritual life had become stale and cold. I was reading my Bible, but I wasn’t getting anything out of it. God wasn’t answering my prayers. My interests were more on myself than anything else. It seemed that my desire for God had been stolen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

Have We Been Called?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 20, 2023

Jesus has placed a call to people, but who and how many have actually answered? What has been our response, if any?

Have we picked up the Holy telephone or have we left the earthly answering machine on? Have we looked at the caller ID and just thought to ourselves that we will take the call later? Have we told the unholy secretary to hold all calls? Or have we responded, “Speak, for thy servant heareth” (1 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reconciliation And Unity Series

Contributed by Catharine Rhodes on Jan 23, 2023

Answering the question “how can the church be more inclusive” through Paul’s letters to the Romans and Ephesians. Includes a summary and concluding prayer.

Reconciliation and Unity Sermon Summary (Ephesians) Note: this is only a summary. The full sermon given at our church is below. 1. “Sin” “Breaking the Law” Actual sin: prejudice Virtue: Kindness A. -Weird things that are illegal -Weird things people thought others should get arrested ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14, Ephesians 4:24-31, Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Methodist

Even If

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 20, 2019

Sometimes when circumstances are difficult, it can be tough to keep the faith. But God desires that we trust in Him—even if our prayers are not answered.

EVEN IF "16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. 17 If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. 18 ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Helps People, If/When They Ask. So Ask (Psalm 4:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 15, 2022

A psalm of confidence: God has heard, has answered, and my help is coming. God sets apart his loyal ones for himself.

Today's psalm, Psalm 4, is a psalm of confidence. And what this means, is that this is a psalm that God has given to his people for when life is hard. It's designed to help you pray to God, and give voice to your problems. But the other thing that psalms of confidence are designed to do, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8, Deuteronomy 31:15-18

This Is The Time For Stepping

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 16, 2025

Can you be at the right place at the right time where God is moving, and miss receiving from God? We answer that question in this sermon.

John 5:1-4  After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. [3] In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Your Soul Talks Back

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

When your soul talks back with despair, answer it with Spirit-filled faith — stir up the gift and praise your God again.

There are moments in life when faith feels like it’s lost its soundtrack. You still know the words, you still come to church, you still bow your head for prayer — but inside, something has gone quiet. You’re mouthing the lines of faith, yet your soul isn’t singing along. That’s what Psalm 42 feels ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 8:11, 1 Peter 1:6-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Pour It Out

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Faith grows strongest when poured out honestly. God meets the raw heart with peace before the answer and compassion after pain.

Introduction — When Words Run Out There are moments when life squeezes you so hard that words just stop working. You go to pray, but the sentences fall apart halfway through. You move your lips, but no sound comes out. That’s Hannah’s story. 1 Samuel says she prayed silently—only her lips ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Psalm 62:8, Luke 1:46-55, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Manure And The Problem Of Evil Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2025

Jesus’ answer to the problem of evil—Repent or perish. Then demonstrate that repentance in your own life before God’s patience runs out.

The movie Forrest Gump addresses a lot of life’s issues including the problem of evil. Take a look (show Lt Dan against God; www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc374YQAjJg, stop at 48 second mark right before Lt. Dan starts using foul language). Lieutenant Dan had lost both legs in Vietnam and was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, 1 John 1:9, Leviticus 19:23-25, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free