Sermons on Entrusted With Responsibility:

A First Step Toward Witnessing For The Non-Evangelist

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 18, 2018

A look at how crucial it is to recognize that God has put a few people around that we are responsible to pray for and witness to.

- Let me note as we begin that the sermon title speaks of the “non-evangelist.” While there are people who are spiritually gifted at evangelism, sharing our faith is a job that is assigned to all of us. I’m referring there to the person who doesn’t feel they’re any good at that or for the person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hey, What About Me?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 3, 2018

Matthias is the little known apostle chosen by chance. What motivates our response, when chosen, whether by chance or not?

Mid-week Message/Devotion May 2, 2018 Acts 1:15-17 Hey, What About Me? Reading Luke’s account to Theophilus about the selection of Matthias to replace the traitor Judas as an Apostle, gives rise to a few questions. 1. Who was Matthias? Matthias is not mentioned anywhere else in the bible. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 15, 2020

What do I do with my fear? What is our response to the growing pandemic of fear in the world around us?

So, we are in a series called Inside Out and the title actually comes from the Disney movie that came out a few years back, a movie that gave us an inside look at all of the emotions going on inside of an 11 year old girl named Riley who is trying her best to adapt to all the change in her life ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-31

The "end Times"

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

A sermon designed to lessen anxiety over the "end times" and redirect attentiveness to more immediate concerns and responsibilities.

(If you found this sermon to be helpful please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) While the sections of the Gospel that deal with the end times, the culminating battle between good and evil, clearly instruct the Christian to watch and be ready, there is a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13, Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

My Neighbor Is Who?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 27, 2018

What is the responsibility of a Christian to impact those around us? More importantly, what does Jesus say about it?

My neighbor is who? Luke 10:25-37 Prayer- Introduction- This morning if I were asked what your responsibility is as a Christian, what would you answer me? Would you answer that you have to be kind? You have to give money to good causes? Be in church often? Tell everyone about Jesus? Live a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Pentecost Today

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 3, 2017

This message explores a brief historical meaning of Pentecost and then brings that meaning into today. What should be our response to Pentecost Today?

Text: Acts 2:1-4 I. The Meaning of Pentecost A. Pentecost is a one day celebration that follows the Harvest Feast, Feast of First Fruits, or Feast of Weeks. This feast lasted for 7 weeks or 49 days. Pentecost is the next day, the 50th day. 1. Pentecost was the Jewish harvest-home celebration. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Deuteronomy 16:10-11, Leviticus 23:18-19, Exodus 12:1, Exodus 17:1, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 2:41, Acts 4:4, Acts 4:7-10, Romans 8:23, Acts 10:44-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Established In Worship

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Apr 29, 2019

When we were treated unjustly and suffered injustice, our natural response is to protect ourselves from more hurt.

I AM GRATEFUL TO WORSHIP THE LORD WITH YOU ALL THIS MORNING. THERE’S A STORY I WANT TO TELL YOU WHICH I BELIEVE WILL BLESS YOUR HEART. YOU’LL FIND THAT SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS STORY IS QUITE COMMON AND FAMILIAR. SO, ARE YOU READY? There was a woman who lived at that time when women were ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-26

Denomination: Foursquare

A Mother's Request Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 9, 2015

1) A Naïve Request (Matthew 20:20–21) and 2) A New Response (Matthew 20:22-24)

If you were to ask people what a Great mother is, they would most likely define such a person as one who would help her kids achieve greatness. There would be a desire to keep her kids safe and help them do what they want to make a name for themselves. Although this all seems to be a natural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Other

Disciple 102 - Good Shepherd

Contributed by John Ong on Jun 23, 2015

What does it take to become a good shepherd? Is it a big responsibility? Is everyone called to become a leader? Is everyone skilled to lead?

What does it take to become a good shepherd? Is it a big responsibility? Is everyone called to become a leader? Is everyone skilled to lead? Here will discuss the characteristics of a good shepherd. To start off, let’s check out this verse from the book of John… John 10:11-16 I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Anchored In The Promise To Abraham Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 7, 2013

Mary anchored her faith in the promise God made to Abraham; faith is a response to a "Thou" who calls us by name.

Holy Name of Mary 2012 Lumen Fidei In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, "Hail, full of grace, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

An Elitist Mentality Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 17, 2016

Part three of this series focuses on the story of the Good Samaritan and the lawyer's reaction to the story that Jesus told in response to his question.

An Elitist Mentality Part 3 Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 In September I stood before you and shared with you part two of my series titled “An Elitist Mentality.” This morning I want to conclude this series by showing you an extremely clear example of how this mentality can show up in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greedy Tenants Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

Always remember these two principles: God is the owner and we are His stewards. Owner have rights; stewards have responsibilities.

The Parable of the Tenants is an allegory a story in which each of the elements has a symbolic meaning: a) The owner of the vineyard was God b) The vineyard is the nation of Israel. c) The tenants were the Jewish religious leadership. d) The servants represent God’s prophets. e) The other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 28, 2020

sermon considers Who Jesus is, What He has done, and what our response to Him ought to be.

CONSIDER JESUS Hebrews 3:1 20+, before I was a pastor, I was a member of a church in Florence. There was an elderly gentleman there by the name of Deck Davis. One of the kindest people you could ever meet. We talked often and I always walked away a little better off for having talked with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1, Colossians 1:16, Matthew 1:23, Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 2:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Go Ye, Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 10, 2021

All Christians are saddled with the responsibility of preaching the gospel of Christ. Are you doing your part? Go ye and preach the gospel

TEXT: Mark 16:15, Matthew 10:7 "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature...And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand." CHRIST'S COMMAND The major assignment given to all believers by the only begotten son of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Matthew 10:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Right Way & The Wrong Way To Receive Good News

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 31, 2021

Amazing how the same message engenders such different responses. What was your reaction when the message of hope was shared with you?

I. Intro: Bad News A. Quotes 1. “Bad news travels at the speed of light; good news travels like molasses.”--Tracy Morgan 2. “He who laughs has not yet heard the bad news.”--Bertolt Brecht 3. “I've just had some bad news. Tomorrow is the mother-in-law's funeral. And she's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-56