Sermons on Requires A Response:

Good Works Of Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Good Works as a response to a relationship for God

Ministerial transition can be difficult and emotional things. There was an elderly woman who was weeping as she said goodbye to the man who had been pastor of her church for several years. "My dear lady," consoled the departing pastor, "don’t get so upset. Surely the Search Committee will find a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin Of Doing Nothing

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

A message about our responsibility to serve.

THE SIN OF DOING NOTHING James 4:17; Luke 10:25-37 INTRO: Despite all the good sermons and lessons, many of us never put into practice what we learn. James wrote that this, too, is a sin--the sin of knowing to do good and not doing it, the sin of doing nothing. I. DOING GOOD IS ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Father Where Are You?

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jan 17, 2006

A sermon is to encourage fathers to be responsible to their family.

BANNER OF HOLINESS MINISTRIES Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor “Fathers Where Are You?” Genesis 3:7-15 [7] And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. [8] And they heard the voice of the Lord God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Offering

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Apr 14, 2003

Giving as a response to God’s love.

THE OFFERING TEXT: 1 John 4:7-12; Numbers 18:21-29 You’ve heard it said sometimes that a person “knows just enough to be dangerous.” That doesn’t necessarily mean a person is learning to be violent, it just means that when we know a little bit about something, we might do something we would ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, Numbers 18:21-29

Denomination: Methodist

A Recipe For A Harvest

Contributed by Roy Mccarty Jr. on Aug 15, 2001

The christian’s responsibility in reaching the lost.

A RECIPE FOR A HARVEST SCRIPTURE: Psa 126:1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Psa 126:2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. Psa 126:3 The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Things To Remember

Contributed by Brent Lawrence on Sep 22, 2001

A response to the tragedy of September 11, 2001

Things To Remember In the Wake of the September 11, 2001 Tragedy The tragic events of September 11, 2001 brought so many feelings and emotions to so many people. For the first time, we realized as a nation how vulnerable we have become. Easing the feelings of instability and insecurity has been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Gotta Tell Somebody

Contributed by Luther Monroe on Nov 9, 2003

Jesus healing a leper and his response

Intro: Mark gospel has the Lord Jesus on the move. It is reportedly written to the Romans because they were supposedly those that wanted detail instead of point by point and precept upon precept. This account of the Lord Jesus is also recorded in Matt.8:2-4 and Luke 5:12-14. In the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, Mark 7:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing In The Truth

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 26, 2007

A positive response to truth results in rejoicing.

REJOICING IN THE TRUTH Acts 8:26-39 By Cleavon Matthews November 2004 INTRODUCTION It was a time of persecution against the church at Jerusalem. Stephen was stoned. The saints were scattered abroad. Saul was making havoc of the church. Those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Hungry For Words Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Sin, Salvation, our response to the gospel

TOO HUNGRY FOR WORDS Matt 7: 21-23 (p 686) September 11, 2011 INTRODUCTION: One of the consequences of having three stents put in your heart and being diabetic is your diet is going to change. In fact it’s not a diet. It really does become a life style where you’re trying to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Answer For Anxiety

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Discusses some Biblical responses to anxiety.

"Victory Over Worry" "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Pr. 3:5,6 REFLECTION: In Luke 10:38-42, Martha, like many of us, allowed her anxiety to reach a breaking point. Note her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing The Wanderer Home

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note our responsibility of entreating the erring.

Bringing the Wanderer Home Text: James 5.19-20 Thesis: To note our responsibility of entreating the erring. Introduction: (1) The Bible teaches the possibility of apostasy (e.g., Gal. 5.4; 2 Pet. 2.20-22). (2) What is the church to do with those who have apostatized? Discussion: I. The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tearing Your Hair Out Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 5, 2008

Ezra’s response to the backsliding of the people.

1. EZRA’S TEAR "When I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle". 2. EZRA’S HAIR "When I heard this thing, I...plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard". 3. EZRA’S PRAYER "I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God". Revive Thy work, O Lord, Thy mighty arm ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Duties Of The Church Toward The Pastor

Contributed by Andres C. Guevara Jr. on Oct 18, 2013

The great responsibilities of the church toward their Pastor

DUTIES OF THE CHURCH TOWARD THE PASTOR I TIMOTHY 5:17-19 September 2, 2007, SUN a.m. Sometimes people has no knowledge and understanding of the fact that the church has a great responsibilities to the pastor since they thought that the pastor is God’s servants, only hired just to take care ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Decisions For The Poor

Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Dec 30, 2016

Scriptures teaching one's responsibility to the poor.

In recent decades, a number of benevolent organizations and non-religious efforts, have made extensive appeals for contributions from the public. Undoubtedly, we will see more presentations of this kind as world population increases and as the gap widens between rich and poor nations. Every ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Daily Word Of Encouragement And Admonishment Re: Coronavirus 3

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 23, 2020

Being Responsible to God, Others and Self

The equation is: DO NOT PANIC >/< DO NOT BECOME COMPLACENT Today, I am listing a few suggestions that we all might consider as safe options to occupy down times: Cooking – trying new recipes – inventing new recipes; baking – bread-pies-cakes-brownies; find a good private fishing spot and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:20, Isaiah 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational