Sermons on requires response:

I Have Decided To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

Deciding to follow Jesus is a life-transforming choice. It is a journey that requires sacrifice, commitment, and perseverance.

I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 16:24 Supporting Texts: Luke 9:23, John 12:26 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is a call to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. It’s a personal decision that involves a deep commitment to leave behind the old life and embrace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:23, John 12:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Daddy By Design

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2006

Description of a Daddy’s responsibility. Suitable for Father’s Day

BEING A DADDY BY DESIGN In Genesis chapter 1 and verse 1 we read "In the beginning God (have them help finish the verse) created the heavens and the earth." In the beginning God created. He created the heavens and the earth. He created the light and then separated it from the darkness. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Serving The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES

QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEACONS -- MEN OF DIGNITY BIG IDEA: SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES INTRODUCTION: Wiersbe: "The first deacons were appointed to be assistants to the apostles. In a local church today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Dreaming Of A Right Christmas Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

The angel’s visit to Joseph and Joseph’s response.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 18, 2005 2nd in “Touched By An Angel” sermon series “I’m Dreaming of a Right Christmas” –Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 The Christmas story is woven full of incredible twists and turns. God taking on human form. A virgin giving birth. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s Kingdom Time! - Sermon On Mark 1:14-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 6, 2023

The arrival of the kingdom demands an immediate human response: repent and believe

Mark 1:14 After John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” Introduction: Jesus Won You’re traveling with a friend, walking north from Jerusalem and you see off in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

The Spirit Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004

Using Daniel’s prayer as a pattern we can learn about the spirit of prayer God requires

THE SPIRIT OF PRAYER DANIEL 9.4-19 Last week we looked at how we can misuse prayer through wrong motives and wrong attitudes. Today I want to spend sometime looking at the spirit of prayer or to put it another way ‘praying biblically.’ PREPARATION FOR PRAYER. Turn with me to Daniel 9 verses ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Poor You Have With You Always

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines causes and response to poverty.

John 12 (2) You always have the poor with you - Read John 12:1-8 This morning I would like to address Jesus’ statement about poverty and the poor. In verse 8 Jesus says, “You always have the poor with you.” You always have the poor with you! Why is that? Why do you always have the poor with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Set The Trumpet To Thy Mouth!

Contributed by Rory Chance on Apr 16, 2007

describes the responsibility we have as watchmen over our world.

The Book of Hosea opens with a clear command to the watchmen that God has placed over Israel. In the face of the impending destruction and devastation that would accompany the Assyrian army as it forged ahead into the land of those that God loved… The Command for the Watchmen is simply this… Set ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Search Diligently For The Child

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 5, 2008

This sermon contrasts the response of the Magi and the people of Jerusalem to the birth of Christ.

Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / Searching Diligently For The Child Intro: 2 kids decided to “play” Christmas. They wrapped the cat in “swaddling clothes” and put it in a doll cradle. The cat wasn’t into being the baby Jesus and split. The children searched the house saying, “Jesus, get back in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Duty Of Churches To Their Pastors

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

We usually hear messages about the responsibility that a pastor has to his church. This is a message about the responsibility a church has to her pastor!

THE DUTY OF CHURCHES TO THEIR PASTORS 1 Corinthians 16:10 INTRO: The Word of God is a perfect rule of faith and practice. It is not only profitable for doctrine, reproof and correction, but for perfection instruction in righteousness, that the man of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:10

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 8 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010

in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility.

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility. For the Jewish child, there is no higher calling than to be ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Prayer For The Church Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009

Subject: What should be our response to God’s blessings? Complement: Our response is to pray for strength in other believers and in the church as a whole.

Intro: When a sports team wins the championship game, what is their response? When you hit a home run at work and your boss notices and congratulates you with a promotion, what is your response? Think about those people who win some big multimillion dollar prize, imagine their response. Now ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Serving For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 19, 2016

We have responsibilities in the context of our relationship with God and His church. Peter provides godly guidance for our responsibilities in the Lord's church.

In the military, after the agreements and oaths, there were responsibilities. They offered training, but I had to train. They gave me equipment, but I had to maintain it. They prepared food, but I had to eat. They provided education, but I had to continue learning. Bottom line is - I had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Offer! Reprogram Your Imagination By Renewal Through God’s Word. Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 14, 2013

Living the new life in Christ requires a reprogramming of our thoughts and manner of thinking by the renewal of our mind

Rom. 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mother’s Job

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

The path of least resistance is a path that many choose throughout life, because it requires so little of them

It is a path that most have taken. However, life teaches us in many ways that the great things of life cannot be accomplished by taking the path of least resistance. Illus: You can ask any: • Skilled athlete • Skilled surgeon • Skilled craftsman • Skilled musician And every one of them will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9

Denomination: Baptist