Sermons on Our Response To Gods:

" What Are A Mother's Responsibilities?"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 14, 2007

Mom’s have the divine responsibility to be their children’s best teachers, best comforters and best advisors.

What are a Mother’s Responsibilities? Opening Illustration: The movie maker clip from the Mother Daughter Banquet - then the video clip from Blue Fish TV “Honoring Mothers.” Thesis: Mom’s have the divine responsibility to be their children’s best teachers, best comforters and best ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Proper Response To Affliction

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008

The advice that James gives to his readers in the first century also applies to us as we deal with rising gasoline prices.

A PROPER RESPONSE TO AFFLICTION Text: James 5:7 – 12 Introduction: • Affliction: a state of pain, trouble, or distress; misery (World Book Dictionary) • James’ readers were being afflicted by wealthy landowners o Becoming wealthy at poor’s expense (v. 3) o Withheld wages from workers ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

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

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

Rest, Response, Resources

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 22, 2024

Ministry is simple and yet complex. We need to know the 3 Rs.

Rest Mark 6:30 And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. 31 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love And Ours

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

God’s love for us is a sacrificial love, shown in Jesus giving up all for our sake.

I was watching a show on TV a couple of weeks ago and they were asking school children what Christmas was all about. There were two common themes that came out as they gave their answers. The first was "Presents." Not that you think of Christmas as being about presents, I’m sure! (How many people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Anglican

Exalting Our God

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

From a series dealing with our mission statement "LOVE like Christ" E=exalting our God. Exploring worship in all we do

L.O.V.E. Like Christ . . in Exalting our God January 29, 2006 Jay Robison Deuteronomy 6:12-18 Deuteronomy 6 children of Israel entering into promised land It was culmination of a miracle from slavery to promised land But be careful! Do not forget the LORD vs 12 NCV Forget God? How can we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatness Of Our God

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 15, 2025

Great is an overused word today, but right to describe our Great God. Awesome is even better

Watching the Browns’ exhibition game last week, I was very critical of the announcer’s overuse, even misuse of the adjective ‘great’. Ask Cathy. Their effusive descriptions focused on one rookie, who wasn’t even chosen until late in the draft because of concerns about his ability to play ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:10-22, Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Methodist

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

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

A Christians Responsibilities In Politics

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

What is the Christian responsibility in the world of politics?

I. Christians must be engaged - When the righteous increase, - We must be part of the process A) Lies Christians are told 1. We are told there is a separation of church and state 2. We are told politics will corrupt our faith 3. We are told not to preach politics from the pulpit II. Christians must ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2

Denomination: Baptist

A Christians Responsibilities In Politics

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

What is the Christians responsibility in politics?

Introduction: "Nothing that is morally wrong can be politically right." William E. Gladstone William E. Gladstone British Liberal Prime Minister, Statesman (1809-1888) I. Christians must be engaged - When the righteous increase, - We must be part of the process A) Lies Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2

Denomination: Baptist

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