Sermons on Requires A Response:

The Tragedy Reveals Us

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 3, 2002

A Sermon in Response to the 9/11/01 tragedy

September 16, 2001 — Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Sixth Day of National Tragedy Christ Lutheran Church of Columbia Pastor Jeff Samelson The Tragedy Reveals Us with reference to Romans 8: 31-35,37-39 I. "The Human Spirit" II. What We Are III. What We Need IV. What We Do with What We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

When You Fast Series

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Mar 1, 2003

Message detailing the reasons, responsabilities, and rewards of fasting.

 ¡ñ We have been walking through Matthew 6 the past three weeks ¡ð focusing on the spiritual disciplines that Jesus talks about in this passage ¡ð giving, praying, and today . . . fasting. ¡ñ Fasting defined: ¡ð To abstain from food. To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Isaiah 58:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do With Sars And Wars

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 8, 2003

There’s a response for us in the midst of calamities.

WHAT TO DO WITH SARS AND WARS 2Messengers came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army from Edom is marching against you from beyond the Dead Sea. …” 3Jehoshaphat was alarmed by this news and sought the LORD for guidance. He also gave orders that everyone throughout Judah should observe a fast. 4So ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:2-12, Matthew 14:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Biblical Bedroom Basics

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 17, 2005

We are responsible for loving in a way that is pleasing to God.

Biblical Bedroom Basics 1 Thess. 4:3-5 Oct. 16, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: I know this will date me, but I can remember the Emmy-award winning TV comedy called "The Dick Van Dyke Show." I know, I know.. Most of you are not old enough to remember watching it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Arrest And Trial Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 25, 2004

The arrest and trial of Jesus and our response to God.

The Arrest and Trial 3/28/04 Intro: Recap Events (Supper, Reveal Betrayer, Garden, Prayer) Then Jesus is arrested. Judas comes to the Garden with the guard of the religious leaders. They arrested Jesus this way because they were afraid of the people rising up to defend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Come Now And Let Us Reason Together

Contributed by Wes Bennett on Mar 29, 2004

Recognizing the Call of God and Choosing the Right Response

Come Now and let Us Reason Together Isaiah 1:18 - 20 Intro: You will find here in the text a choice -- it is a reasonable choice presented from the Lord * the willing and obedient - eat the good of the land - though you have sinned and your sins are as scarlet - I will make them as white as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Wine Into Old Bottles

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 12, 2003

Replaceing the old with the new.Responsibility to God and yourself.

New Bottles and Old Wine. Luke 5:36-39 And He spake also a parable unto them, No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old, if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Write Unto You Fathers....

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 16, 2001

A MESSAGE ABOUT THE GOD GIVEN RESPONSIBILITY OF FATHERS

NOTE TO THE READER - THIS MESSAGE IS ORIGINAL AS GOD HAS PLACED IT UPON MY HEART. HOWEVER, THE STATISTICS I USE (*) ARE BORROWED FROM ANOTHER SOURCE AND I GIVE CREDIT WHERE IT IS DUE. I WRITE UNTO YOU FATHERS..... 1 JOHN 2:13-14 I. I WRITE UNTO YOU FATHERS.... A. There are two ways to look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Christ Minded

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002

Issuing from following Christ are some responsibilities...

PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 Whether the relationship is between a parent and a child, between a boy and girl, or between former strangers who now form the body of Christ; there are some things that must be present if the relationship is to be authentic or real. There must be genuine friendship and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does Christmas Mean?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

As a Christian I have four responses to Christmas.

What is Christmas? Mt. 1:18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Every-Member Ministry

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Every Christian is a minister with a responsibility to serve.

Thesis: Every Christian is a minister with a responsibility to serve. Intro.: 1. I love being a minister! a. Preaching ... Weddings ... Baptisms ... Funerals. b. Illust. "Folder of Encouragement" (read excerpts) 2. But do you know what's sad? So many of you have been led to think that only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

What Does God Have To Say

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 4, 2005

Thoughts and suggestions in response to Christmas Tsunami 2004

(Sources listed below) SLIDE 1 WELCOME, ATTENDANCE, PRAYER Hear us Lord as we lift dark circumstances into your holy and perfecting light: (Lift up local concerns and thanksgivings) For all victims of natural disaster, especially those who lives were swept away in the Tsunami in the Indian ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Testing God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2004

examines the second of Jesus’ responses to the temptaions of Satan

Testing God Matt. 4:7 INTRO.: this week and next I want to continue my treatment of the three responses of Jesus to the temptations of Satan. There are a few things interesting to know about the temptations of Jesus. First, they were instigated by the Spirit of God. V. 1 That being the case, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:7, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Train Up A Child In The Way He Should Go

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 1, 2006

It is the parents responsibility to train their children in the way of the Lord.

Train up a child in the way he or she should go Proverbs 22:6 In Proverbs 22:6, we are told as that we should “train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Now, the question is, in what way should we train up our children? Well, in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Be Not Afraid

Contributed by Mick Court on Jun 22, 2008

This sermon explores fears and a response from God.

Can you hear the chorus sung between the verses in today’s Gospel? It is one of the most constant choruses echoing through all of scripture. “Do not be afraid. I am with you.” “Do not be afraid” follows songs to people being called, songs to people being sent forth, and songs to people being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Catholic