Sermons on Joshuas Response:

An Appropriate Response To The Sermon Of Peter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 10, 2017

Repentance, baptism, the remission of sins, and the gift of the Spirit.

AN APPROPRIATE RESPONSE TO PETER’S SERMON. Acts 2:36-41. Peter’s address at Pentecost consisted in, first, an explanation of the phenomena surrounding the outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:14-21). Second, in what must be considered the first truly Christian sermon, an elucidation of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian’s Responsibility In Society Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 21, 2017

1) Our duties as Christians (Titus 3: 1–2), 2) Our former condition of unbelief and sin (Titus 3: 3), 3) Our salvation through Jesus Christ (Titus 3: 4–7), and 4) Our mission to an unbelieving, lost world (Titus 3: 8).

This week, Ray Pennings co-founder and executive vice-president of the think tank Cardus. wrote about how faith plays a big role in how Canadians see the world. A majority of respondents — 52 per cent — told the pollster that personal faith or religious beliefs were an important factor in how they ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Other

Response To Suffering Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 12, 2018

Message 26 expands on the last message. It serves as an overview of Biblical teaching on suffering.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Suffering” Pt 2 REVIEW James issued some instructions to his readers regarding suffering and persecution. How would someone with strong trust in God respond to trials and suffering no matter the source? As we have observed throughout ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Response To The Deviation From The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 15, 2018

Chapter two of Galatians has been Paul’s biographical defense of his Apostolic authority and the Gospel. After he defended the truth of the Gospel against Peter’s hypocritical actions he explains the doctrine of justification by faith alone

W. M. Clow, in his book: The Cross in the Christian Experience, summarized the true distinction between human true faith and religion. He said: “The deepest heresy of all, which corrupts churches, leavens creeds with folly, and swells our human hearts with pride, is salvation by works. “I believe,” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Other

Our Responsibility To Non-Believers Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2016

We Christians need to find more and more effective ways to communicate the Gospel message.

Thursday in Fourth Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel St. Paul is best known for his three missionary journeys and his journey to Rome. He was the evangelizer paradigm. Nobody did it better than he. His protocol developed early. He believed that his mission was first to his Jewish brothers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

Our Response To The Issue Of Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 5, 2018

There are multiple ways in which Christians respond to suffering. Most of them are flawed. Why? And what could be the right response?

Our Responses to the issue of Suffering I have spoken on the topic of Suffering on the last two occasions that I have spoken here. I am going to continue the series with another aspect of Suffering. This time we will look at ourselves. How do we respond to the issue of suffering. Leslie and I are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:9-21, Romans 9:20-23, Romans 10:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Response In Challenging Times

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Mar 26, 2020

As Christians, our response is very critical because it influences the world around us. Even as we are now in difficult days because of COVID-19, our reaction is extremely important and will have a profound impact on others.

Two days back, while watching news on Television, my five-year-old daughter suddenly came up to me and asked me something. What she asked kind of surprised me. She said, “Why mama, everywhere and every time, it is all about corona, corona, corona…. “ The impact that this invisible organism has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1, Psalm 47:8, Psalm 46:1, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Charismatic

Loving Father Gives Responsibilities

Contributed by Saji Varghese on Jun 26, 2019

God gives some responsibilities to every one when they accept Jesus. Here in this sermon I would like to share those responsibilities as the prodigal son got back to his father.

A LOVING FATHER Text. Luke 15:11-32 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Response To The Move Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 8, 2020

Habakkuk 3:2 – O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.

I. Entering In A. Our Attitude Determines Our Altitude Psalms 100:4 - Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. 1. Having the right attitude goes a long way in obtaining the right things. 2. Having the wrong attitude will shut ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4, Psalm 145:1-21, Psalm 145:1, Psalm 145:4, Psalm 145:21, Psalm 145:5, 1 Timothy 2:8, Psalm 24:7, Psalm 47:6, Psalm 33:3, Psalm 47:1, Psalm 24:3-5, Habakkuk 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Sovereignty Of God And Human Responsibility

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 18, 2014

There is no pleasing some people. If they make up their minds not to put their trust in Jesus, any excuse will suffice to prevent commitment.

THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD AND HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY. Matthew 11:16-30. A) The children were out playing on the streets. ‘Let’s play weddings,’ suggested the girls: but the boys would not. ‘Let’s play funerals,’ countered the boys: but the girls would not. A preacher came, austere in his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Response Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2014

This message focuses on how our first response to situations will often prove or disprove our confessions of walking in faith.

First Response Scriptures: Eph. 6:12; Prov. 3:5-6; Acts 2:14-16; Gal. 2:11-14 Introduction: Last week I woke up to find that our heater for our home was broken. Later that day I was told by my daughter (who was actually vacuuming) that the vacuum cleaner was broken. The first words that came ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Response Part 2

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 1, 2014

This message focuses on the first responses of Zaccheus and the woman with the issue of blood.

First Response Part 2 Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5-6; Luke 8: 43-48; 19:1-10; Introduction: When I last stood before you, I spoke to you about first responses. I am continuing this series this morning with part two. I will not conclude the message today as next week I will be focusing on ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Response Part 3

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 15, 2014

This message focuses on Elijah's response to the prophets of Baal and to Jezebel's threats.

First Response Part 2 Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5-6; 1 Kings 18:21-26; 36-39; 19:1-4 Introduction: This message will conclude this series on first responses. Previously I shared with you that our first responses are those initial responses that we have to a situation. It is those responses that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Response To Our Storms

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 17, 2013

This message focuses on how we allow the spiritual storms of our lives to paralyze us and take and/or delay us from accomplishing what God has for our lives.

God’s Answer To Our Storms Scripture: Isa. 53:1; 1 Sam. 17:10-47; 2 Chron. 20:1-15; Luke 8:22-25 Introduction: Isaiah 53:1 says “Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?” In this prophecy Isaiah prophesied about Christ and the life He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Response Of Saving Faith-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 7, 2012

2 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-II—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges. Dan Cathy—CEO of Chick-Fil-A—made the following statements to the SBC’s Baptist Press on July 16, 2012: "We are very much supportive of the family -- the biblical definition of the family unit. We ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Baptist