Sermons on Our Response:

The Ultimate Challenge Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 14, 2011

The difficulties in life are not what cause us to suffer. It is our response to these difficulties that cause us to suffer. The ultimate challenge in the book of Job is:- Will I Trust God ... Or Not?

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/faith-when-i-suffer/ Message Job 1:1-3:26 “The Ultimate Challenge” Who is Job? Read Job 1:1-3 Job had buckets of money and was very well known. Not just because of his money, but also because of the type ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

Human Responsibility And Israel: The Other Side Of The Coin Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2004

Although God’s Sovereign Grace is a sure thing, it is also true that we are responsible for all of our decisions. We can look at the rejection of Jesus as the Messiah by most of the Jews as a choice they made, even though this was in the plan of God.

Human Responsibility and Israel: The Other Side of the Coin (Romans 9:30-10:13) 1. I love British English, particularly their figures of speech. 2. Some friend of ours leant us some DVD’s of "Jeeves and Wooster." We love that show. 3. Anyhow, in one episode, they referred to marriage as "both ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following In His Steps.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 24, 2019

Following in his steps – 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 21-25 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: FIRST: Jesus is our Example in Life (vs 21-23) SECOND: Jesus is our Substitute in Death (vs 24) THIRD: Jesus is our Guardian Shepherd in Heaven (vs 25) SERMON BODY Ill: • C.S. Lewis was once asked, “Why do Christians suffer?” • He answered, “Why not? They are the only ones who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Brethren

Jonah And The Worm Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 19, 2003

Jonah’s burning because Ninevah isn’t. God appeals to Jonah, and rather than show us Jonah’s response, He invites us to respond. Will we show compassion, or will we run from our responsibility?

“Jonah and the Worm” 4:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In our final chapter, we see Jonah as a pouting prophet. Jonah reluctantly obeyed God, and now he’s sulking. He experienced such a wonderful display of God’s mercy; he saw God work in a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18, Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Easter - Recovering Our Hope

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 5, 2020

Today's Sermon looks at the tragedies of life and how the resurrection of Jesus Christ brings hope in the midst of the tragedies. It also looks at the three main responses that people have to whatever tragedy they face.

Easter - Recovering Our Hope Luke 24:1-12 {Audio File: https://mega.nz/file/WBcx2AbK#lkq3b11I5onRsoada81vmyg6mGCGBmH11OX0qZ8JY0k} With this new pandemic that is sweeping across the globe, the coronavirus, all our lives have been drastically changed, and the changes that have taken place are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Luke 24:5-7

Denomination: Foursquare

The Blame Game - Taking Responsibility In A World Of Excuses Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 11, 2011

We live in a society of victims. Everyone has an excuse for the things that they do against God. It’s called THE BLAME GAME, and it is not new. It comes from our FALLEN NATURE. We discover the blame game in Genesis 3. It is the record of the sin, e

The Blame Game - Taking Responsibility in a World of Excuses Genesis 3:8-13 We live in a word of excuses. Here are some complied by the Readers Digest that have been offered for not showing up for work: "I dreamed I was fired, so I didn’t want to get out of bed." "I was up all night arguing with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Balance The Active And Passive Responsibilities Of A Christian

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What are the best ways to appropriate the fact that God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit’s renewing, guiding and illuminating love? Too many people take for granted the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Some people are scared of

1. What are the best ways to appropriate the fact that God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit’s renewing, guiding and illuminating love? D.L. Moody said, "Everytime I get up to preach I ask God to light me on fire with the Holy Spirit. People always come out to watch ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5-12, Romans 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice In Our Mutual Salvation Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2013

The mutual responsibilities of all believers is that we glorify God together in the local church, but that is not all that the true praise & rejoicing in God bring about. Not only does corporate praise & rejoicing unified the local church, it encourages

ROMANS 15: 7-13 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] REJOICE IN OUR MUTUAL SALVATION [John 17:20-26 / Hebrews 6:11-19] The previous section summed up the call to bear with and build up one another in Christ. The Holy Spirit is using the Holy Scriptures to bring us together in Christ. As we surrender to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Learn To Detect Neglect"

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Mar 20, 2009

God extends His arms to us each day. But how often do we ignore his overtures?

"Learn To Detect Neglect" Hebrews 12:15 (all scriptures used are NLT Neglect, according to the dictionary, is "a lack of due care and concern often resulting in an unintended injury to another." A neglected child, longing for the love of a parent, often suffers extreme emotional trauma. Even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Consider Your Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

In the midst of troubling times, Christians must possess and live by faith. God is calling us to examine our faith and stand, committed to Him.

Consider Your Faith Haggai 2: 20-23 Today I hope to conclude our study in the book of Haggai. Although written some 2,500 years ago, it has been very relevant for our day. If there were any doubts, I hope our time in Haggai has confirmed the timeless nature of God’s Word within your heart ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Right Response To God's Word

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 28, 2026

When God’s word comes to us we must be willing to obey and align our lives accordingly. Any kind of rebellion or deception will hinder God’s blessings. Let us learn to draw near to God with faith and stand firm on His word till the very end.

Today’s meditation is taken from Joshua 9:1-2, “All the kings west of the Jordan River heard about these things. They were the kings of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. They lived in the hill country and in the plains. They also lived along the seacoast of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-2, Psalm 2:2, Psalm 2:4, Joshua 9:3-4, Amos 5:23, Joshua 2:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Someone's Knocking

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 8, 2002

When we read Rev. 3:20 we need to ask: 1. To whom is he speaking? 2. What is his purpose? 3. What should be our response?

I recently finished reading Dallas Willard’s book The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives. Willard is the kind of writer that leaves you saying, "That makes so much sense." But I was struck by an illustration he used toward the end of the book regarding William Holman ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Methodist

Equip God's People For Service Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Feb 5, 2004

This is the fourth message in a series of sermons called "On Purpose." Part of our responsibility as God’s Church is to train people to use their God-given gifts and then unleash them to serve.

EQUIP GOD’S PEOPLE FOR SERVICE Ephesians 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION: A. We’ve been talking about being God’s Church on Purpose 1. Instead of just meddling along in our comfort zone hoping that something will happen, we want to be a church that is doing things for a reason 2. We stated that our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whoever Believes Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 18, 2010

In this sermon we focus on our response to such a great gift. Who has the gift been given for? Whoever. How is it received? Faith. Who can be saved? Whoever Believes.

Introduction: A. We return today to one of the best known passages in all the Bible – John 3:16. 1. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (Jn. 3:16) 2. We have looked at the fact that God is and that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ