Sermons on Church Responsibility:

Four Church Members We Need

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 27, 2004

To strengthen the membership in their responsibility as members.

PP0435 DATE FOUR CHURCH MEMBERS WE NEED! Acts 2:41 Ac 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. (KJV) INTRODUCTION: Every Baptist Church seeks for new members. It is through the incoming of new members ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41

Denomination: Baptist

Deacons: Shared Service In The Local Church

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 12, 2014

A sermon on the role of deacons and their responsibilities.

Deacons: Shared Service in the Local Church Chuck Sligh September 7, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 6 INTRODUCTION Today we’re going to jump ahead three or four chapters in our study through Acts to introduce our deacon selection process. By the time of Acts 6, the early ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Mystery Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

God has revealed a mystery - with the revelation comes a responsibility

“The Great Mystery” Ephesians 3:1-13 OPEN: How many here today would say you love a good mystery? I love a good mystery. I love trying to sort through all the clues and pieces of evidence in order to figure out the key, the central truth that explains everything. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Believer Is Equipped Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 16, 2009

Message series using football examples to reveal spiritual concepts. We also made our own video illustrations for these messages. On this message I used a maniquin dressed in a football uniform as a visual aide.

Get In The Game “The Believer Has Been Equipped” Good morning and thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central. It is our desire that you enjoy the warmth and fellowship of the people of God, that you have a life changing experience with God, and that you discover the plan He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ And The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 12, 2021

You are the body of Christ. You are created and designed to carry out God’s plan. This is the responsibility that God has given to the church: to pray, to fast, to give, to nurture, and raise up the next generation of the body of Christ.

Christ and the Church Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it. (Ephesians 5:25) Genesis lays out God's blueprint. It lays out His pattern for His design of both male and female. We meditated on this topic last week. In the modern era today, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responses To God's Grace Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 14, 2001

God’s Grace (unmerited favor) toward us demands that we respond. What should be our responses to His Grace?

Intro: Grace has been defined in many ways, (unmerited favor, God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense, full and underserved pardon and forgiveness) but whatever the definition, the Grace God extends to us demands that we respond. What should be our responses to God’s Grace? I. RECEIVE HIS GRACE (V. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Four Responses To Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Consider how to address people who respond in these four ways to truth

Four Responses to the Truth (Acts 17:32-34) Quote: I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. Source Unknown. 1. Why do some people respond differently to the truth of God’s word? Dr. Luke records four types ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Response To Tragedy: Repent!

Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 15, 2004

When tragedy strikes, we can wear ourselves thin asking why; or we can use the occasion for turning our life around.

INTRODUCTION Terror has struck again. Over 200 people were killed in Madrid this week and thousands more were injured. Like 9-11 this bombing of a train in Madrid was a heartless act by wicked fiends. It is only natural for compassionate people like you and me to be filled with anger and raise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Some Responses To The Word

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 24, 2004

A SIMPLE OUTLINE HOW PEOPLE HEED TO THE WORD OF GOD.

(SOME RESPONSES TO THE WORD OF GOD) (PSA.68:11) THE LORD GAVE THE WORD :GREAT WAS THE COMPANY OF THOSE THAT PUBLISHED IT. (OUTLINE) 1. SOME WILL BELIEVE IT-1ST THES.2:13 2 .SOME WILL OBEY IT- 2ND CHRON. 11:2-4 3. SOME WILL LAUGH AT IT -2ND CHRON.30:10 4. SOME WILL BECOME ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:11

Fight Or Flight Response

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 25, 2003

When faced with danger; we humans exhibit a "fight or flight response" (sweaty palms, racing heart rate. Spiritually speaking, there are times when Christians should fight; and times to flee.

April 27, 2003 Sunday Morning Title: Fight or Flight Response Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Introduction Sociologists and Psychologists talk about a "fight or flight" response. They have documented certain things that happen to people when they are faced with a dangerous situation. And these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Nazarene

A Christian Response To Aids

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 20, 2002

four questions we need to ask as Christians in response to AIDS

A Christian Response to AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that has spread over the last 20 years in countries all over the world. Already more than 33 million people throughout the world are infected. More than 14 million have died. HIV is a virus. Illnesses caused by a virus ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7, John 9:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Responses To The First Christmas

Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 24, 2001

This is a candle lignting service that will help you think about how you respond to Jesus at Christmas.

RESPONSES TO THE FIRST CHRISTMAS—Candle Lighting Service (Adapted from “A Savior Has Been Born” by Melvin Newland; sermoncentral.com; page 4 of his list of sermons; Dec. 1996) ( I preached: Dec. 23, 2001) Luke 2:1-14 In the last ten to twenty years and maybe even longer, we have seen a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Responsibility For Me

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002

To motivate the hearer to examine his/her behavior in order that he/she may take a more proactive approach when conflict arises.

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ME Matthew 5:38-48 TEXT: "You have heard that it was said, ’An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Nazarene

A Saving Response To Christ

Contributed by Scott Cox on Apr 30, 2001

How to respond to Christ with saving faith.

Introduction: What constitutes a saving response to the resurrected Lord? James says the "demons believe and tremble". If salvation is more than mere mental ascent to a set of facts, what does real saving belief look like? This is what Paul lays out in this verse. (READ Romans 10:9) There are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Children: A Parent's Responsibility

Contributed by Bart Leger on May 16, 2006

It’s a dangerous world out there. Our responsibility as parents is to lead, guide and protect our children.

Children: A Parent’s Responsibility Notes from a man TRYING to make Mom’s life easier while she is sick in bed... Monday A.M. Dearest: Sleep late. Everything under control. Lunches packed. Kids off to school. Menu for dinner planned. Your lunch is on a tray in refrigerator: fruit-cup, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible