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  • Craig Benner avatar

    Who Is Responsible?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,623 views

    Responsibility is a trait that many Christians have not come to grips with. Let us see what God says about this subject.

    Who’s Responsible? Romans 14:11,12 11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. 12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Sometimes we fall into the same mentality as a teenager who can’t wait to grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Prayer Of Response Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,172 views

    This is the 22nd Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

    Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#22] A PRAYER OF RESPONSE 2 Samuel 7:18-29 Introduction: David decided that he was going to build God a Temple; but God said no. God told David that his son would be the person to build the Temple. So, how do you handle it when God says, “No”? This morning, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responses To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,144 views

    Acts 5:17-42 shows us different responses to the gospel, responses that we still see today.

    Introduction After Pentecost, the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ spread rapidly in Jerusalem as Spirit-empowered believers shared the gospel with unbelievers. Miraculous signs and wonders accompanied the proclamation of the gospel, and no one could deny that God was at work in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Responsibility

    Contributed by Wes Bell on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,822 views

    God Can Heal

    God’s Responsibility (Luke 5:12-16 NIV) While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." {13} Jesus reached out his hand and touched the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Responsibilities Of The Deacon Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,057 views

    3 7 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals the responsiblities of the deacon in the local church.

    “Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #7 “The Responsibility of the Deacon!” 1Timothy 3:8-13 The word “deacon” simply means minister or servant. Some form of this word appears ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection Response Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 12, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,034 views

    A sermon examining how the followers of Jesus responded to His resurrection.

    RESURRECTION RESPONSE ACTS 4:32-33 Thus far in our study of the book of Acts we have seen the ascension of Christ, the arrival of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. Since today is Resurrection Sunday, I thought it would be fitting to examine the lives of those first Christians and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    A Response To The Beasts

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,510 views

    1. Last week we saw how Satan tries to establish his kingdom on earth through the two beasts.

    1. Last week we saw how Satan tries to establish his kingdom on earth through the two beasts. And how these represent political powers and false religions throughout the present period between Christ’s two comings. We saw how their power will intensify so greatly near the end time that the saints ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Responses To The Resurrection

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
     | 2,536 views

    The resurrection was a powerful, indisputable event. And yet still there were differing responses to it. It matters how you respond.

    Passage: Matthew 28:1-15 Intro: Here we are, almost at the end of Matthew. 1. end next week, preaching thru it since November 25, 2008 2. as far as I know, 91 sermons! 3. what we have seen is the intensifying revelation of God, and the intensifying resistance of some to that gracious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Message And The Response Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015
     | 7,605 views

    Acts 17 reveals some of the places to which Paul traveled during his second missionary journey. It focuses on Paul's preaching on Mars Hill.

    The Message and the Response (Road trip with Paul) Acts 17 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re looking at Acts 17 which puts us in the middle of Paul’s 2nd of 3 missionary Road Trips that are described in the book of Acts. The book of Acts covers the first 30 years since the Church was born ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Harvey avatar

    Two Responses To Sin

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,266 views

    Sin has consequences in our lives. The text is the story of two men, Saul and David and how they handled their sin.

    “Two Responses to Sin” October 9, 2005 Today is a message dealing with a very uncomfortable topic. Sin has become an issue that all too often churches don’t want to address and don’t want to deal with. We like to focus on grace and mercy and forgiveness, but we fail sometimes to really look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responses To The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Dec 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,261 views

    Examine the responses of several key biblical characters to the birth of Christ while reflecting upon our own response.

    Introduction A few days ago we celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ. We had a great Christmas Eve service followed by an outstanding Christmas Eve party. But now what? Many people experience the “Christmas blues.” It is hard being away from family during Christmas when there are so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith's Response To Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 12, 2018
     | 4,791 views

    Message 25 in our James exposition. This message explores Jame's instruction for those suffering 5:7-13.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Suffering” REVIEW James serves as a mirror to examine the true nature of our trust in God. How we respond to the various events of life reveal the state of our faith. True trust in God’s provision enables us to respond according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Responsible Citizenship

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,321 views

    TWO SELFISH DESIRES WHICH SPIRITUAL LEADERS MUST AVOID 1.

    TWO SELFISH DESIRES WHICH SPIRITUAL LEADERS MUST AVOID 1. The Selfish Desire for Recognition (in 4 realms) a. In everyday life b. In everyday speech c. In the religious assembly d. In the social setting 2. The selfish desire for money a. Pursued by exploitation b. Pursued by religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leadership Responsibilities Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,657 views

    Christians have a responsibility to others as well as themselves.

    Leadership Responsibilities 1 Timothy 5:1-25 I. Responsibility to Sinning Members (v. 1-2; Galatians 6:1-2) a. Treat older members as a father or mother (Leviticus 19:32) b. Treat younger members as a brother or sister (2 Thessalonians 3:15) II. Responsibility to Charitable Actions (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Responsibility Series

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009
     | 5,669 views

    This is an exposition of Philippian 4.10-14.

    Christian Responsibility Text: Phil 4.10-14. Introduction: 1. God expects us to serve. Sometimes instead of praying we should be working and sometimes instead of working we should be praying. Wisdom is that quality that helps us know the difference. 2. Read text. 3. In this text there are 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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