Sermons on Requires A Response:

I Beg Your Pardon Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2011

One of the most difficult things to do seems to be to forgive. God requires it of us because HE is forgiving.

At a convention with their wives, two businessmen who had been roommates in college crossed paths. They sat in the lobby all night talking. They knew they would be in trouble with their wives. The next day they happened to see each other. "What did your wife think?" "I walked in the door and my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Neglect Your Salvation Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 23, 2011

In the same way your house & yard require attention, so does your faith - your salvation...

Don’t Neglect Your Salvation Hebrews 2:1-4 * Picture with me ‘that house.’ You know the one. It’s on the corner of some neighborhood. The grass hasn’t been cut, undergrowth has taken over the fence, and it looks like no one has lived there in years. Candidly, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Responding With Repentance-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015

Genuine repentance requires me to be devoted to God's Word, distinct form the world and dependent on God's work.

Many years ago when I was working for a land development company in Albuquerque I often flew on our company plane. Occasionally I got to sit in the front of the plane in the right hand seat. I’ll never forget one of those occasions when we were flying into Dallas during the summer through ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Redeemed Redeemed

Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 10, 2012

Eternal life requires redemption, so what does it mean to be redeemed. It is the act or process of buying back.

Redeemed Redeemed Introduction Today there seems to be those that teach that there is many ways to God. I would like to state the Word of God, the Holy Bible is the infallible Word of God and it states that there is only one way to God and that plan was given as a promise in Genesis 3:15 and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Your Body: A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 5, 2020

The Lord requires our total submission to Him, living a life pleasing unto Him at all times

Your Body: A Living Sacrifice Study Text: Romans 12: 1 - 2 Introduction: - Believers should willingly offer their bodies to God as living sacrifice for His honour, praise and glory, because of His profound mercy to us in Christ. - Our greatest desire should be to live lives of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chronos: James #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Being a Christian requires consistency in our relationship with Christ, our actions for Him and our concern for others.

Last week, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-27, Micah 6:8, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Matter Most

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 10, 2021

The christian life has many rituals but the most important requirement of the christian is to treat your brother with love.

Four to hang Three sent up for stealing Woman found guilty or drug charge Two on sex charges Crime and violence are pervading our society leaving in its wake, weeping mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, relatives and friends. Those who crime does affect, vehicular accidents are affecting, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-7, Isaiah 58:10, Matthew 5:13-14, Luke 10:33-36

Denomination: Adventist

Stewardship (2of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022

Today we want to look again at the scriptures to see what is required of us if we are to be good stewards.

Our text says, “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” EVERYONE here today is a steward. That is, everyone here has been entrusted by God with certain things. We have... • Been entrusted with the gospel. • Been entrusted with talents. (Some more than others.) • Been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Lose Your Reputation Before God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 28, 2016

To show that GOD does not need our reputation He's no respecter of persons and requires us to obey Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you still have a reputation? No. I carry the reputation of GOD. GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST did the same to us. Philippians 2:7 (Amplified Bible) But stripped Himself [of all privileges and rightful dignity], so as to assume the guise of a servant (slave), in that He became like ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choose Your Weapons

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 20, 2024

The battle we are in requires the right weapons. God has given us everything we need for the battle.

June 23, 2024 Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Title: Choose Your Weapons Welcome: Introduction: I grew up about 8 miles north of here. My Mom and Stepdad owned a country store and gas station and I grew up working there. I worked in a factory after high school and on a farm. In 1977 I started working ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Increase Our Faith (Luke 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 24, 2025

Does forgiving each other require an increase in faith? Let's look at Luke 17.

Do we have faith to forgive, to be healed, to wait for Christ’s coming? Let’s look at Luke 17. Will temptations come? What happens to the one who does the tempting? Should we forgive each other? Jesus said to his disciples, “Things that cause people to trip and fall into sin must happen, but how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Called Into Righteousness

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 21, 2025

1) The Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees 2) The Righteousness God Requires, and finally, 3) The Righteousness God Gives.

Although we will just focus on Matthew 5:20, in Matthew 5, beginning in verse 17, Jesus explained God’s standard of Righteousness as embodied by the law of God. He said: Matthew 5:17-20.17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Other

Staying On The Narrow Path Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 22, 2025

Staying on the narrow path is a lifelong journey that requires daily decisions, spiritual discipline, and unwavering focus on Christ.

STAYING ON THE NARROW PATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:25-27, Luke 13:24, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 12:1-2, Isaiah 35:8 INTRODUCTION: The journey of faith is often described in Scripture as a path—a narrow one that leads to life. Jesus taught ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Place To Stay PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the promise of a heavenly home as stated in John 14:2, the requirements to attain it, and the benefits it offers.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into John 14:2, a verse that's as comforting as a warm blanket on a chilly night. This verse speaks of a promise made by our Savior, a promise of a place to stay - a heavenly home designed and crafted by God Himself. But, like any grand promise, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Topics: Reservation

True Worship

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 10, 2012

We must not equate an emotional experience with a spiritual experience-- True worship requires an adjustment of our hearts and lives to God's will.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 591-2968 Pastor David M. Wilson Assistant Pastor Joe Quijano Pastor David’s Cell phone: (310) 213-4586 Pastor Joe’s Cell phone: (310) 500-9268 Pastor David’s email: ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist