Sermons on Immediate Action Response:

When You Have To Do What You Don’t Want To Do Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 27, 2017

God and His Word may dictate that we do things we would rather not do or be involved in unpleasant situations we would rather avoid. It is when we obey but don’t feel like obeying that we really honor God the most.

When You Have to Do What You Don’t Want to Do (2 Kings 8:1-15, 9:1-10, 13:14-25) 1. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do. In 1935, Charles Darrow brought his invention of Monopoly to Parker Brothers. The experts at Parker Brothers rejected the game for "containing fifty-two fundamental ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Good Hands! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

We will never answer every question regarding God’s calling and election and man’s free will, but how we respond to God is very important. As we grapple with these deep truths, we must remember the greatest response is to trust Him and surrender ourselves

In Good Hands! Romans 9:19-29 Romans 9 may have raised more questions than answers for you. You’re not alone in this. Even the Apostle Peter, when referring to inspired Scripture written by the Apostle Paul, recognized that his weighty words were sometimes difficult to comprehend in 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Elderly Refuses To Honor The Work And Word Of God - Titus 2:2-5 -8/4/12

Contributed by Kevin Ernst Duclairon on Apr 20, 2015

THE ELDERLY REFUSES TO HONOR THE WORK AND WORD OF GOD - TITUS 2:2-5 - 8/4/12

THE ELDERLY REFUSES TO HONOR THE WORK AND WORD OF GOD - TITUS 2:2-5 - 8/4/12 "2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance. 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What He Said Abouty Spiritual Trust Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 24, 2019

We have been entrusted with time and the ability to serve God and we are accountable to do so responsibly.

Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Our Spiritual Trust Text: Luke 19:11-27 Thesis: We have all been entrusted with time and the ability to serve God! Introduction Last night I watched two episodes of Father Brown on PBS that I have previously watched. Granted I enjoyed them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bad Times Seem To Last A While

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 28, 2019

Bad times…we all have experienced them. Sometimes they are self-inflicted. I did something I should not have done, and I caused my own bad times. And then there are times, others have done something to me that caused me to have bad times.

Introduction: Bad times…we all have experienced them. Sometimes they are self-inflicted. I done something I should not have done, and I caused my own bad times. And then there are times, others have done something to me that caused me to have bad times. Whether they are self-inflicted, or caused ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

This Thing Is Personal

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 13, 2021

You are responsible for your salvation

This thing is personal The phrase JESUS , I take YOU as my personal LORD and SAVIOR, is no longer commonly used. A few years back, it would be said over and over again. Nowadays, it is not so common. Scripture instructs as to work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12

Alpha And Omega

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 17, 2021

It is our responsibility as Christians to move the kingdom of God forward in our world.

Alpha and Omega – Revelation 1: 4 - 8 Intro: I would be willing to be that most, if not all of us, have had the experience of meeting someone, perhaps at Walmart or on the street; but, you can’t remember for the life of you who it is. --- Lady Diana Cooper, an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reflection A.1 / Coronavirus - First Response / Go To God First

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020

In Isaiah 22, Isaiah imagines Jerusalem's response to a crisis - an enemy attack. The city prepares - but forgets God.

This is an approximately daily reflection in response to coronavirus. As of 9th May, the number of people infected has passed four million and the number of deaths is 275,000. In the UK, we've passed the peak. But around the world the graph of infections against time is showing little sign ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Priesthood Of All Believers

Contributed by Minister Dachi on Oct 2, 2022

Mission of God is not only meant for the Ministers / Ordained Pastors but it is also considered as the major responsibility given to the every individuals in the Ministries.

Ministry of God in the Church is not only the responsibility of the Priests but it is of all. Church is the God's Community. it belongs to everyone. Clergy and the Laity are not the different chadors or the categories in the Church, not even the Theological division. The combination or the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11, 1 Peter 2:1-10

Passing The Buck

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 16, 2023

Only cowards sidestep and evade responsibility, give 1000 excuses but the challenge is to accept responsibility and complete it.

Passing the buck Matthew 27:24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your responsibility!” When the uproar was high and eerie, Pilate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hand The World A Shaker And Turn On The Light Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 22, 2023

This is the first of a two-part series on the Similitudes. This message looks at the follower of Christ as the Salt of the earth. What does this mean and what happens when we choose not to be the salt of the earth

HAND THE WORLD A SHAKER AND TURN ON THE LIGHT THE SIMILITUDES, PART 1 MATTHEW 5:13–16 “YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH. BUT IF THE SALT LOSES ITS SALTINESS, HOW CAN IT BE MADE SALTY AGAIN? IT IS NO LONGER GOOD FOR ANYTHING, EXCEPT TO BE THROWN OUT AND TRAMPLED BY MEN. 14 “YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Artificial Intelligence (A.i ) Part 2

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 14, 2024

On Thursday, July 8, 2021, the night’s silence was shattered by the overhead noise of at least 2 helicopters in a very quiet neighborhood. These were not police helicopters.

This is a true story. On Thursday, July 8, 2021, the night’s silence was shattered by the overhead noise of at least 2 helicopters in a very quiet neighborhood. These were not police helicopters. The noise was so loud that it woke up several residents in the neighborhood and they came out of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:4-5, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching Your Problems Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

Life is a choice. People have the most success when they make right choices.

A. APPROACHING YOUR PROBLEMS “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD! And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together God’s Vision Of Marriage Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

. We begin a new section today on Spirit filled relationships including, marriage, family, and business. As we begin looking at the marriage relationship, I felt led to start with the foundation of marriage which describes God’s vision for marriage so we see the beauty of marriage.

If have your bible turn to Ephesians 5:22-33. We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians has two sections, chapters one through three describes what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-33, 2 Corinthians 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Risen...ruling...and Returning...

Contributed by Walter Braxton on Apr 29, 2025

Now that Easter is over and Christ Has risen, what is the responsibility of the Christian?

Jesus is Risen...Ruling...And Returning... Acts 1:1-13 1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach... 2 until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen... 3 to whom He also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational