Sermons on Requires A Response:

A Look At The Law Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 7 of Sermon on Mount Series, looks at how our requirement is above the law

Matthew 5:17 (NIV) "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfil them. I am convinced that Christ stated this specifically for all those well intentioned people who are forever saying, "I’m not under law, I’m under grace." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Seeing Is Not Believing

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Faith that requires proof is inferior to faith that does not have to see in order to believe.

Thesis: Faith that requires proof is inferior to faith that does not have to see in order to believe. Intro.: 1. Illust. I'll never forget the day I was told that I was going to be a father. "You've got to be kidding!" was about all I could say. I was assured that this was no joke--all the proper ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

The Value Of A Seed

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 6, 2003

God requires us to plant a seed of finances, spiritual life, and our entire beings.

The Value of a Seed 2 Cor. 9:6 When we 1st moved here last year, I looked as I drove in the yard and saw in my back yard more corn than I had ever seen before. Then I looked to the other side and saw beans/something. I didn’t realize at that time that I had moved to one of the biggest areas of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity: The Christ Model Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

Jesus models unity with the God the Father and requires it of his disciples (cp. John 17).

May our dependably steady and warmly personal God develop maturity in you so that you get along with each other as well as Jesus gets along with us all. Then we’ll be a choir—not our voices only, but our very lives singing in harmony in stunning anthem to the God and Father of our Master Jesus! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

The Shield Of Fatih Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2008

61st in a series from Ephesians. The shield of faith requires belief that results in action.

Just a little over a week ago on August 8, Russia invaded the former Soviet republic of Georgia and it is quite apparent that Georgia just doesn’t have the ability to stop the Russians. While this action by Russia certainly has some very interesting implications for Biblical prophecy, especially ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

Respectable ... But Deadly Sin

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

It takes more than knowledge of Jesus Christ for salvation. It requires a personal relationship with Him.

If I were to ask you if you are a sinner, what would you think of? Murder, adultery, theft, drunkenness, or some other of the most obvious evils? If so, the chances are that you would insist you are not guilty of any of these. One man said he felt it was an insult to call him a sinner. Obviously, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Win With Egr People)

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 6, 2006

Number 11- Moses learned how to deal with "EGR" Extra Grace Required people.

“How to Win With EGR People” Numbers 11:10-17, 24-30 Many of you have relatives, work with people, or have neighbors who are EGR people. They are Extra Grace Required people. In Numbers 11 Moses faced many EGR people. 11:1, “Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:10-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Running Unhindered

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005

Dedication to Christ requires that we run the race of faith without the hinderances of sin and flesh.

"Running Unhindered" Heb. 12:1 Intro: The Bible sometimes describes the Christian life as a race. In those days the Olympic games of Greece and the Isthmian games of Corinth were all the rage. They were the sporting events of the day. Athletic races were well known as feats of endurance, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving Forward

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 18, 2006

Difficult times requires confidence in God regardless what we see around us

Moving Forward Ex 14:1-31 The Australian coat of arms pictures two creatures--the emu, a flightless bird, and the kangaroo. The animals were chosen because they share a characteristic that appealed to the Australian citizens. Both the emu and kangaroo can move only forward, not back. The emu’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

I'll Wash Yours, If You Wash Mine.

Contributed by Aaron Vanstrien on Aug 28, 2005

Being the church requires we show one another the full extent of our love.

I’ll wash yours if you wash mine. Thinking about last week and the verse John 13:34 and 35 where Jesus says “A new command I give you love one another as I have loved you. All men will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.” We talked loving each other as Jesus loved us and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Walls Do Fall Down

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

Some of God’s blessings are unconditional, and some require that we meet certain conditions.

God in the City Series Walls Do Fall Down June 8, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A We’ve seen Rahab’s faith, & today we’ll see the faith of a nation. 1 Not just ancient history-it’s about your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteous Life Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 23, 2006

The Righteous Life God desires for us requires applying His Word into our lives.

James: Religion That Works “The Righteous Life” February 26, 2006 Introduction: We have been looking at the writing of James, the brother of Jesus. He wrote to Jewish believers who had been scattered from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria because of the persecution against Christians. James has ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Or Cursed Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 2, 2010

Faith has always been the God-required respo9nse that brings salvation.

Blessed or Cursed? Galatians 3:6-14 Introduction When the Philippian jailer asked what he must do to be saved, Paul concisely answered, “believe in the Lord Jesus, and you shall be saved” (Acts 16:31). Salvation is appropriated by faith; and that faith is personal, internal, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Sabbath Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 27, 2014

Are Christians required to keep the Sabbath? Should we be holding our congregational meetings on Saturdays?

Dakota Community Church July 27, 2014 Sabbath Keeping Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:8 Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Act Like Men: Steadfast.

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 5, 2012

Endurance is required if we will be courageous in the face of opposition and if we will fulfil the duties Christ assigns.

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist