Sermons on Personal Responsibility:

A Complacent David Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 9, 2016

When David became complacent his heart for God turned to a heart for self.

I want to start today with a story entitled “Kierkegaard's Complacent Duck.” According to his parable, one spring, a duck was flying north with a flock. In the Danish countryside that particular duck spotted a barnyard where tame ducks lived. The duck dropped down and he discovered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:2-27

Denomination: Foursquare

World Hunger Offering Day

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 12, 2010

The OT Law of Israel presented the principle of solicitude for the needy thru concrete actions. Christians must adapt these tutorial lessons by the heart of Christ. The Church must exercise the principle of solicitude for the needy concretely.

The Causes of Hunger: From NAMB—Issues & Answers: Hunger The causes of hunger are multidimensional & deny the temptation of simple answers. Hunger does not result simply from the lack of rain or overpopulation. It is not just a matter of poor economic choices. Hunger is complex & often ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Praise Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 11, 2011

This Psalm is a genre of Psalms know as Hymns. The main feature of these Hymns is that they contain exuberant praise of the Lord, or they give us a reason for praising the Lord. They are a celebration that God has entered our lives and our community.

Message Series: Responding to God How To Praise A sermon on Psalm 19. You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Read Psalm 19 straight away. Hymns contain exuberant praise of the Lord, or they give us a reason ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Challenge To Action Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015

The Church has a responsibility in justice to help the poor.

Thursday of 31st week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel We call this month of November the month of the poor souls in Purgatory, and are rightly encouraged to pray for them. Not much is known from Scripture about what I call the state of washing up before entering the presence of God. When I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (16 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

As we were growing up, many of our parents tried to warn us about dangers that we faced, but we could not see them until later in life.

As the children of God, we used to wonder what the Word of God was warning us about in Matthew 24:22-23. We read, “And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Storm Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 6, 2025

When King David commits adulatory with Bathsheba he ends up in the storm which comes with falling into temptation. Psalm 51 shows how David moved beyond that storm.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Psalm 51 “The Storm of Temptation” This morning we are going to talk about the storm of temptation. Specifically, how we can storm-proof our lives when we have fallen into temptation. How do we move on from the upheaval that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have A Common Goal This Easter Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 2, 2010

Easter is a day of celebration. Believers worldwide have the wonderful opportunity to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. In this extraordinary – never to be repeated act, Jesus has declared victory over death, sovereignty of God’s plan, and the ultim

DO WE HAVE A COMMON GOAL THIS EASTER Series Part 4 Matthew 28:18-20 Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-2--(2016-17)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 13, 2016

2 of ? Genesis records humanity's wanton wickedness & its repercussions.Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How does wickedness invite repercussion? 6 aberrations of wickedness that invite repercussion.

WICKEDNESS That INVITES REPERCUSSION-II—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: There was a student who had no transportation to the community college she was attending. None of the students live on campus & had to get to class by their own means. Many catch a ride with someone who has a car. This particular ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

In, Not Of The World

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 28, 2008

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Pentecost, proper 8, series A.

7th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 8] June 29, 2008 “Series “A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world that he might reveal you Word for our lives, and through his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Discovering The Mission Of Mankind-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 21, 2010

2 of 2. God had a mission for mankind. & He still does. How is it to be experienced/entered/engaged/found/discovered? Mankind’s mission is bound-up with....

DISCOVERING the MISSION of MANKIND-II—Genesis 2:4-25 Attention: A local priest was being honored at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician & member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation & to give a little speech at the dinner. However, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

To Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 31, 2019

Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION: Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow. Some of us may have a few more steps; some of us may have a few less steps. No wonder people ask the question: “Is this all there is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Inexpressible Love

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 10, 2017

Psalm 103 is a love story; one that reveals the Benefits of God's Love, the Nature of God's Love, and our Response to God's Love

In his book, Mortal Lessons: Notes on the Art of Surgery, Dr. Richard Selzer tells of his experience as a witness to the magnificence of love at a most difficult time in his surgical career: “I stand by the bed where a young woman lies, her face postoperative, her mouth twisted in palsy, clownish. ...read more

Denomination: Other

Gospel Of Adversity !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 16, 2014

With the Good Friday around the corner, Yours truly attempts to take a 360 degree view on the subject of Christ's and the Christian suffering

GOSPEL OF ADVERSITY With many ears itching (2 Tim 4:3) to hear only the Gospel of Prosperity, now how many takers would be there for the Gospel of Adversity and the plain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: *other

Trouble In The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 26, 2014

This message points a finger back at ourselves in dealing with the issue of trouble in the church and how we can avoid it.

TROUBLE IN THE CHURCH Philippians 1:15-18 Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; 16  the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17  the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

To Glorify God Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Sep 23, 2010

Most people know too well the responsibilities of the pastor but over look the responsibilities of the church. This series outlines some of theose biblical task and reveals what the church should be doing in the day and age we live. God Bless, Hope this s

Responsibility Of The Church To Glorify God Lesson #2 Part A Text: Eph 3:21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. II Th 1:12 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational