Sermons on Demanding:

God's Illogical Demand Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2016

I thought God hated child sacrifice? What is God doing asking Abraham to sacrifice his only son?

OPEN: I read the true story of a woman who told of the time she was teaching the toddler-age Sunday school class. Part of the reason she taught there was that her daughter was in that class. During one lesson on creation she was trying to make the concept as understandable as possible, so she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evidence That Demands A Verdict

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 13, 2023

If we were on trial today, would there be enough evidence to convict us of being a Christian? In this sermon, Dr. Vorce unravels the necessity of our testimony and encourages the faithful to share their testimony with others.

Revelation 12:11 ~ And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. INTRODUCTION • Some people are great givers. They give regularly to the work of the Lord. I’m thankful for that because our ministries have been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11, Revelation 3:14-19, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Corinthians 3:1-3, Deuteronomy 17:6, John 8:17, Luke 15:24, Luke 15:32, Romans 5:5, Acts 10:34, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, Romans 8:35-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Demands Of The Lordship Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of recognizing, responding to, and revering the Lordship of Christ in our lives.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family, united in our shared love for Christ. Today, we turn our attention to a profound truth, a truth that is as simple as it is profound. We are here to recognize, respond to, and revere the Lordship of Christ. Opening ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, 2 Corinthians 4:5

Topics: Lordship, Jesus Christ

Rev. #47~13:16-18 The Mark, Number, The Name Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 16, 2010

The False Prophet will implement a system to demand worship from all. The rich and powerful will not be able to escape the requirements. All people will be forced to submit to worshipping of the Beast.

We’re in chapter 13: and we left off talking about “the mark of the beast” I want to say just a few more things to do with this and then Lord willing we’ll go on to chapter 14: Ø Listen as I read verses 16-18 once again. 16And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Seven Things God Requires Of Us”

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Nov 29, 2023

Don’t be shaken to be stirred up by Satan’s tricks and schemes but stay anchored in Christ our Savior and our Lord.

INTRODUCTION I would like to preach by the help of the Holy Spirit from the subject, “Seven Things God Requires of Us”. If I could reword this text it would be, “Seven Things God EXPECTS of us”. David, the Psalmist points out to all of us that there are seven things God requires of us. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Demands Of Fatherhood-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 18, 2019

1 of 3. The Holy Spirit used the writer of Proverbs to reveal the foundational demands of Fatherhood. Those demands are obviously available & accessible. But what are some of those demands? A foundational demand of fatherhood is to...

FOUNDATIONAL DEMANDS OF FATHERHOOD-I—Proverbs 23:22-25 Attention: Father’s Day...So What? As of June 14, 2019 the ‘National Retail Federation’ says 76% of people plan to celebrate Father's Day. Compare that to 84% on mother's day. We also spend more on mom. $25 billion dollars compared ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Demands Of Fatherhood/Parenthood-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 24, 2019

2 of 3. The Holy Spirit used the writer of Proverbs to reveal the foundational demands of Fatherhood. Those demands are obviously available & accessible. But what are some of those demands? A foundational demand of fatherhood is to...

FOUNDATIONAL DEMANDS OF FATHERHOOD-II—Proverbs 23:22-25 Attention: !NO OPENER USED! Need: Fatherhood is understood differently from two major perspectives. 1)Lost/secular people have a subjective worldly understanding of fatherhood that shifts constantly from person to person & generation to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Demands Of Fatherhood/Parenthood-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 1, 2019

3 of 3. The Holy Spirit used the writer of Proverbs to reveal the foundational demands of Fatherhood. Those demands are obviously available & accessible. But what are some of those demands? A foundational demand of fatherhood is to...

FOUNDATIONAL DEMANDS OF FATHERHOOD/PARENTHOOD-III—Proverbs 23:22-25 Attention: Morning March: A young man writes that he was a new recruit & in Army basic training. One requirement was a demanding 12-mile march. He said, ‘We got started at 5 a.m. & were pumped up for the trek.’ ‘An hour ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Strongman - Pt. 2 - Demands Of Deliverance Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 12, 2013

Comic book character? Superhuman? Incredibly strong. Incredibly flawed. The Strongman teaches us strong lessons.

The Strongman - Pt. 2 The Demands of Deliverance I. Introduction Although his story only encompasses 4 short chapters in Judges, The Strongman has captured the imagination of Hollywood and Christians alike. A comic book hero with Hulk like traits minus the green skin. Meek and mild one moment and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Pull

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 18, 2009

The pulls in our lives compel us to act compassionately in behalf of others... and ourselves.

Title: The Power of Pull Text: Mark 6:30-34 (53-56) Thesis: The pulls in our lives compel us to act compassionately in behalf of others… and our selves. Introduction Sometimes when we think of the word “force” we are thinking in terms of power and speed. G-Force as related to gravitational ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forging Our Faith

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 4, 2025

"Forging our Faith" involves the ways in which trials, demands, delays, and daily dependence on God shape and reinforce our reliance on His promises and power. Faith is not developed in a vacuum but in the context of real-world challenges ...

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Imagine a blacksmith forging a sword. The process begins with raw, unshaped metal. The blacksmith must heat this metal to extremely high temperatures, making it malleable enough to be hammered, shaped, and ultimately refined into a strong, sharp blade fit for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evidence That Demands A Decision - Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2006

Death is not annihilation...it’s separation [unto somewhere else]. ’The Resurrection of the Dead’, and 4 proofs that Jesus rose again, and how that affects man’s afterlife. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Evidence that Demands a Decision I Cor. 15:1-8a See all our Easter sermons, PowerPoints, and much more at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- Since the beginning of time, man has asked the question Job did in Job 14:14 - If a man die, shall he live again? The resurrection of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Demands Of Christianity - Part One Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005

Expectations of Christians.

Demands of Christianity – Part One Introduction: A. Hebrew Letter sets forth the “better” things of Christianity in contrast to the Law of Moses. Thirteen times. B. Many demands under Old Law; If the New is better, not to expect the demands to be less in either quantity or quality. C. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demands Of Christianity - Part Two Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005

Part Two, Expectations of Christians

Demands of Christianity – Part Two Introduction: A. Grandmother’s demands – Picadilly; Done eating; No old people! B. Hebrew Letter sets forth the “better” things of Christianity in contrast to the Law of Moses. Thirteen times. Many demands under Old Law; If the New is better, not to expect the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Demands A Just Society

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 12, 2002

God condemns the descendants of Josiah, who were unjust, and unrighteous towards the poor.

GOD DEMANDS A JUST SOCIETY JEREMIAH 22:13-17, 21-23 By Clarence Weaver LESSON AIM After studying today’s lesson, students should understand that the Lord used His prophet Jeremiah to warn the people of Judah that He was greatly displeased with the unjust treatment the poor received at the hands of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 22:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational