Sermons about Positive Response

A Pastoral Response To The Bombing In Bali Series

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Oct 20, 2002

based on 18 ratings

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The terrorist attack in Bali came a week before I was to preach on the subject of murder, and a National Day of Mourning was declared for that Sunday. God does work in mysterious ways...

Over the last few weeks God has been showing me how his timing is always perfect. I became more convinced of this when I realised what sermon I had planned to preach today. In view of the events of the last week today’s passage seems to be the most appropriate in the Bible. The bombing in Bali ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Holiness

7 Aggressive Responses To God

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Oct 30, 2002

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According to Proverbs Chapter 3 we are to be proactive in our response to God.

Seven Aggressive Responses to God I. Proverbs 3: 1- 12 1. Forget Not My Law Tora – Primary sense of teaching Customs Law Instruction Direction Rules 2. Let Not Mercy And Truth Forsake Thee  They need to be the 2 predominate characteristics of our lives  Good ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parental Responsibility In The Book Of Proverbs

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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Expound biblical wisdom for parenting as found in the proverbs.

Parental Responsibility In many ancient pre-literate societies values and virtues were often passed from generation to generation through the wisdom tradition. Many elders formulated wise sayings whereby the younger could learn general principles concerning the usual operation of life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Response To The Discipline Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 42 ratings

| 8,869 views

HOW TO TRANSFORM SULLEN DESPAIR INTO SUBMISSIVE DESPERATION

BIG IDEA: HOW TO TRANSFORM SULLEN DESPAIR INTO SUBMISSIVE DESPERATION INTRODUCTION: One test of a good father = How well do you discipline your children? By discipline I don’t just mean the actual spanking itself (the execution of the appropriate punishment for the given infraction)... I mean ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Biblical Response To Crime – Restitution

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 6, 2001

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Consider the biblical principle of restitution in the wake of rising prison population and what we as Christians can do

A Biblical Response to Crime – Restitution BY Rev. Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 2001 Text: Ex.22:1-15 My purpose today is to help you to understand that the Biblical principle of restitution. Today, we have increased prison population, that’s a fact and also the fact is - people ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Paul's Response To False Accusations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

based on 28 ratings

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How to avoid over reacting to false accusations

Paul’s Response to False Accusations (Acts 21:27-40) Illustration:Statistics and Stuff What really makes people satisfied with their lives? Amazingly, the secret may lie in a person’s ability to handle life’s blows without blame or bitterness. These are the conclusions of a study of 173 men who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Proper Response To God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

based on 30 ratings

| 13,177 views

OBEDIENCE TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO BLESSING

BIG IDEA: OBEDIENCE TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO BLESSING INTRODUCTION: Each of these 8-verse stanzas is focused around a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet = an acrostic format. This is the ALEPH stanza with each verse beginning with the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. This stanza is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seven Responsibilities Of The True Believer

Contributed by Jonathan Stockton on Jan 5, 2001

based on 112 ratings

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We are called to salvation and then called to service. We have a duty to live for Jesus and be His people.

Seven Responsibilities of the true Believer Jude 1:20-23 20 But ye, beloved, (1)building up yourselves on your most holy faith, (2)praying in the Holy Ghost, 21 (3)Keep yourselves in the love of God, (4)looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And (5)of some have ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Response To A World Of Tragedy

Contributed by Robert Warren on Dec 4, 2001

based on 48 ratings

| 5,879 views

How should Christians respond to tragedy, especially in light of September 11th, 2001?

"The Christian response to a world of tragedy: the strawberry plant." 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Robert Warren September 23rd, 2001 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph's Response To The Message Of Christ Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 11, 2001

based on 37 ratings

| 3,938 views

#2 in series: Responses to the Message of Christmas. Focuses on Joseph and his response to the unusual news of the birth of Jesus.

Intro: In Joseph, we see some admirable responses to the news of Jesus’ future arrival. Let us examine these responses: I. CONFUSION A. "Is Mary being honest with me?" B. "How shall I handle this" C. "What are the facts??" II. COMPASSION A. "to avoid public shame, I will put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds' Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 19, 2001

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#3 in Series: Responses to the Message of Christmas. Focuses on Shepherds’ response (which should also be our response)

Intro: The shepherds, considered the lowest of the low in the societal structure of that day, were blessed one dark night to receive the message of Christmas: "unto YOU is born this day in the city of David a SAVIOR who is Christ the Lord." How they responded to this message of good news should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Response To The Carnage And Human Suffering

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 12, 2001

based on 24 ratings

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There is too much violence and God is mad about it but we need to take a close look at our own hearts and respond with the hope of the Gospel.

A Response to the Carnage and Human Suffering Tonight, we are stunned as board members of PBC! -Shortly before 9am, first plane crashes into one of the towers. - Shortly after 9 am, second plane crashes into second tower -40 minutes after the New York attacks, another aircraft crashes into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18, Luke 15:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"The Right & Responsibility To Vote”

Contributed by David Hill on Oct 26, 2004

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Christians have a right & a responsibility to vote for those who goven us.

“The Right & Responsibility to Vote” Proverbs 29:2 In 1938 the name Boston Curtis appeared on the ballot for Republican Committeeman from Milton, Washington. Actually, Boston Curtis was a donkey. The town’s mayor sponsored the animal to demonstrate that people know very little about the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Initiation & Faith Response

Contributed by Rajani Lobo on Mar 25, 2005

based on 3 ratings

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Everyday God is in the business of initiating to man. He is initiating to us so that we might respond to Him in faith, for it is faith that pleases God!

Everyday God is in the business of initiating to man. He is initiating to us so that we might respond to Him in faith, for it is faith that pleases God! Faith Initiation and Faith Response by Pastor Bryan Coelho Heb.13: 5 – “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Our Responsibilities To The Lordship Of Christ Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 16, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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Shows how Christ’s Lordship requires our obedience & service.

The Lordship of Christ – Part 2 (Our Responsibilities to the Lordship of Christ) Joshua 24:14-15 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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