Sermons on Faith Response:

Immigration: A Biblical Response Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 2, 2006

Today we have no issue that is more sensitive and do we hear more debate than immigration. While we all have opinions on this issue the only opinion that should really concern us as believers is to discover the truth and direction from God’s word for our

“ON STAR” GUIDANCE SYSTEM– Part Two Immigration: The Real Issue of Boundaries and Borders Deuteronomy 10:16-22 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson INTRODUCTION 60 years ago, after the PT 109 boat was destroyed and the 11 survivors swam to a nearby island, a young JFK walked back out into shark infested ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

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

"Love - A Visible Response"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 18, 2003

This sermon shows us that if we love Jesus, we will demonstrate it ... and we will care about what Jesus cares about.

“Love – A Visible Response” Luke 7:36-50 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life Of Jesus’. TONIGHT – We take a look at a prostitute who has an encounter with Jesus. 7:36 – The Pharisee’s name was “Simon” – 7:40. Pharisees were self-righteous Jews … separatists who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Response To Poverty

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 25, 2005

A topical message on the causes and Christian response to poverty.

A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO POVERTY For the past several month, we have been bombarded by news of hurricanes, and flooding. We have seen pictures of the devastation left behind in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, and the damage left by the latest storm in Texas. We as a denomination, and as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:11

Denomination: Baptist

Un Pastorado Responsable

Contributed by Augusto Rodriguez on Jan 5, 2005

El pastorado que el Señor requiere para su pueblo es un pastorado responsable.Es decir, aquel que no es asalariado; que no hace su trabajo buscando una recompensa; y que da lo mejor de sí. Estudiando este pasaje encuentro cinco características de un past

Un Pastorado Responsable Zacarías 11:4, 17 El Señor usa ahora una ilustración por medio de Zacarías para mostrarle al pueblo la clase de pastor que ellos han tenido y la que tendrán. Además, les muestra la manera en que ellos valoran la forma en que el Señor los pastorea. En lo personal, el Señor ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

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

Responses To The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 9, 2005

responding to the move of God’s Spirit in our lives

Intro: one of the symbols of the Holy Spirit in scripture is the dove. The dove is a symbol of gentleness, which means the Holy Spirit doesn’t force His way into our lives, but we must respond to the moving of the Spirit. Tonight, I would like to give you some of the responses found in the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

War And The Christian Response Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 6, 2001

A Biblical look at how Christians can respond to our Government’s handling of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF WAR, CARL VON CLAUSEWITZ, IN HIS EPIC BOOK "ON WAR" WROTE, "WAR…IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE INTENDED TO COMPEL OUR OPPONENT TO FULFIL OUR WILL." TERRORISM HAS BECOME THAT NEW FORM OF VIOLENCE USED AS A WAY OF COMPELLING OTHER NATIONS INTO SUBMISSION. THE TERRORISTS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Three Christmas Responses Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2005

Our text today has much to say to us about our response to the king of the Jews and Savior of sinners. Let us observe three different responses to the birth of Jesus the Christ.

Scripture As we consider the birth of Christ today, I would to consider three Christmas responses. Let’s read Matthew 2:1-12, 16-18: "1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Responsibility In Serving God

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 6, 2003

There are resposibilitys we must face when we declair that Jesus is Lord.

Responsibility in serving God. Can we do what God says and believe in the outcome? Romans 16:17-20. The ability of a man to serve God is bassed on that mans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Response To The Resurrection

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 23, 2007

We as christians know that one day we will get new bodies and lives in perfect fellowship with God. Knowing this what should our responce be here on earth?

Our response to the resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:51 - 58 (NASB) 51Behold, I tell you a mystery; we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed, 52in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Nazarene

The Responsibility Of The Christian Voter

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

Our responsibility to vote

CHRISTIAN VOTER RESPONSIBILITY INTRODUCTION: Paul declares to Timothy in 2 Tim. 4:2-4 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction. 3For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity And Responsibility Of Freedom

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

Communion meditation for Sunday, July 5, 2009

In January 1941, when the flames of war were consuming Europe and the Far East, President Roosevelt addressed Congress. In that address, he said some things about freedom that has echoed down through the years. The address, now known as the “Four Freedoms” address, contained these ...read more

Scripture: John 8:27

Denomination: Church Of God