Sermons on Our Response To Adversity:

Privilege And Responsibility For The Hopeful.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2023

What we are, and whose we are will not be fully evident until the Lord returns for His own. Then we shall see Him as He is. Then we shall be transformed, and fully conformed to His image.

PRIVILEGE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE HOPEFUL. 1 John 3:1-3. “Behold,” says John. Pause for thought and reflection. For it is indeed a wonderful demonstration of God's love that “we” should be called the sons of God (1 John 3:1). This was not what we deserved, but as we know from other ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Response Matters Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 17, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Your Response Matters" Luke 11:24-36 A sermon for 7/10/22 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 11 “33 “No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light. 34 The lamp of the body ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:24-36, Isaiah 5:20-21, Isaiah 5:24-25, James 1:22-25, Mark 7:20-23, Revelation 19:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Responses To The Resurrection: Scandal

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 5, 2012

Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

Responses to the Resurrection: Scandal Mark 14:66-71 {NIV} 66 While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came by. 67 When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked closely at him. “You also were with that Nazarene, Jesus,” she said. 68 But he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-71

Denomination: Nazarene

The Christian Response To Injustice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Christians are not unique in their opposition to injustice, but we find their uniqueness as we examine the response they are to make to unjust acts against them, and the reasons for making this response

Injustice is an evil that has been so universally despised that one need not depend on Christian authors alone to attack it. Cambyses, the king of ancient Persia, had a keen sense of justice. When he discovered that a close friend was taking advantage of his secure relationship to him by selling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18

The God Of The Valleys

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

We’re going to take a look at Valleys and see that God is also the God of our valleys, as well as in our mountain-top experiences. The title of this message is, “The God of the Valleys.”

“THE GOD OF THE VALLEYS” 1 Kgs. 20:23,28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW MANY CHICKENS 1. Boudreaux spots Thibodeaux walking down the levee the other day, carrying a sack over his shoulder. 2. Well of course, curiosity got the best of Boudreaux, and he asked Thibodeaux, "Hey, Mon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Privilege Brings Responsibility

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2)

Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2) Illustration:When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn’t know she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, were frustrated because they couldn’t motivate her. She just didn’t take her studies ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Balancing Privilege And Responsibility

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 27, 2003

Have you ever wondered to what degree privilege brings responsibility? In this age of great privilege people need to know something about their responsibilities or they will squander great opportunities.

Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2) Illustration:When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn’t know she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, were frustrated because they couldn’t motivate her. She just didn’t take her studies ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

America Under Attack: Our Reponse

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Sep 27, 2001

Written in response to the 9/11 attacks but also in response to the reactions of some notable Christian leaders.

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. … May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.The Word of God from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Lutheran

3 Responses To Jesus

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

Contrasting 3 responses to Jesus

3 Responses to Jesus Luke 8:26-39 Gladstone Baptist Church – 13/11/05 pm Last Sunday morning, I preached on Jesus calming the storm. He had told his disciples he wanted to go across to the other side of Lake Galilee – a journey of about 10km. In the middle of the lake a storm sprang up and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Responses To The Resurrection: Doubt

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 3, 2012

Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

Responses to the Resurrection: Doubt Matthew 28: 16 “Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.” A skeptic is defined as: 1. A person who questions the validity or authenticity ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Nazarene

The Qualifications & Responsibilities Of Pastors Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 8, 2014

Paul reminds Titus of his mission on Crete. He was to solidify a witness for Jesus Christ by appointing leaders. All church leaders are to meet the standards set forth here & guide others to greater maturity in their relationship with Christ.

TITUS 1: 5-9 THE QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PASTORS Paul here reminds Titus of his mission or what he would have him accomplish while in Crete. It was no small job for Paul wanted Titus to carry out the arrangements which would organize the churches there. He starts off with the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Responsibility Of Elders In The Church

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006

In the Scriptures, Pastors are referred to as "bishop, elder, and overseer." Why are they referred to in this way. In this message, Pastor Steve will examine these and more terms as he talks about the responsibility of elders in the church.

We have completed our look at what elders are to be and now we’re looking at what elders are to do. In doing that, I would like to define the term that is found in 1 Timothy 3:1. It is the term translated "bishop." The term "bishop" is not a good translation because "it carries modern ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Four Responses To Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Consider how to address people who respond in these four ways to truth

Four Responses to the Truth (Acts 17:32-34) Quote: I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. Source Unknown. 1. Why do some people respond differently to the truth of God’s word? Dr. Luke records four types ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mixed Response To The Master

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

A message about the attitudes of people today about Jesus and who He is.

MIXED RESPONSE TO THE MASTER John 18:1-40 INTRO: Ask several people what they think about the president of the United States. You will get mixed responses ranging from praise to criticism. We could expect mixed responses over human leaders. But we are surprised over the varied responses about ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40

Denomination: Baptist