Sermons on Requires A Response:

Building An Altar Or A House

Contributed by David Robb on Mar 14, 2008

A contrasting look at Abraham and Lot’s response upon parting company in the land of Canaan.

Building an ALTAR or a HOUSE Genesis 12:1, 13:1-18 Abram and Lot Separate (Gen 13:12 NIV) Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived among the cities of the plain and pitched his tents near Sodom. (Gen 13:18 NIV) So Abram moved his tents and went to live near the great trees of Mamre ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 14, 2024

If you want your marriage to matter, live out your role and responsibilities.

Marriage Matters Rev. Brian Bill Ephesians 5:21-33 April 13-14, 2024 I heard about what happened at a golden wedding anniversary party for a couple. The husband was very moved by the occasion and wanted to share his feelings with his wife. She was hard of hearing, however, and often ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

You've Gotta See This

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 17, 2007

An outline with key thoughts using the shepherd’s responses to the good news for evangelism and encouragement to witness.

You’ve Gotta See This! Luke 2:1-20 Have you ever been so enthused about something unusual that you had to tell someone? • an amazing sunset • a colorful hot air balloon • a double rainbow • something cute your pet was doing Do we get so excited about something God is doing that we tell someone, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Mennonite

You Are Accountable

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016

TO EVERY ASSIGNMENT AND GIFTS THAT GOD GIVES US, WE ARE RESPONSIBLE OVER THEM AND WILL ACCOUNT FOR THEM

YOU ARE ACCOUNTABLE MAIN TEXT: ROMANS 14:12 “So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God”. Accountability means ethnics and governance; accountability is answerability, blame-worthiness, liability and the expectation of what is required. We need to always keep in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Response To Rabbi On Isa 43:11/How Do We Interact With Jewish Rabbis Respectfully Whilst Sharing The Gospel!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 24, 2025

On how to interact with Jewish Rabbis when they pose a question on Isa 43:11

Dear Respected Rabbi Mike Hendersen, Shalom! Thanks for your question on Isaiah 43:11...when it states clearly that there is no other Saviour other than the Lord God of Abraham, why do Christians believe that Christ is their Saviour? Whilst answering your question, I would try to base my answers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:27-45, Romans 10:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Shield And The Sword

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 9, 2003

The fundamentals of our faith are constantly under attack. This lesson considers the Christian’s response.

Faith Under Fire The Shield And The Sword Introduction 1. The fundamentals of our faith are under constant attack: the virgin birth, Jesus’ death on the cross, and the resurrection. In the previous lesson, we warned of the danger of constant exposure to such attacks and the consequences to our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, 2 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evangelization

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 12, 2001

How to become aware of the harvest field and to realize our personal responsibility to do our part

EVANGELIZING John 4:34-35 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. 95 - ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Under Grace

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 30, 2000

The Church was never commanded to tithe. Grace giving in response to God’s love is today’s standard.

GIVING UNDER GRACE (2 Cor. 8:1 - 9:18) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/giving.html] One of the most abused areas of the Scriptures by legalistic pastors and believers is the issue of giving. Ministers stand in their pulpits and say the most ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following In His Footsteps

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2020

The road which the Lord sets before us is not easy. It requires us to give up our selfish ambition, and to walk the path of service.

FOLLOWING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS. Matthew 20:17-34. Jesus was a patient teacher. The Lord reminded His disciples that His journey to Jerusalem would precipitate events which would lead to His death and resurrection. This was why He came into the world. It was not outside His control (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Claim, A Job, A Promise

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

Being a responsible disciple of Christ Jesus and what that entails in our contemporary living is the theme of this sermon.

A Claim, A Job, A Promise – Matthew 28:11-20 Intro: A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, “coffee, double cream, sugar.” No cup appeared, but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. After the proper amounts had gone down the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Willingly Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 23, 2006

See what Zacchaeus teaches us about giving, especially as a response to repentance and salvation.

¡§Give Willingly¡¨ (Luke 18:18-19:9) One of the best evidences of genuine salvation is generosity. That¡¦s right ¡V when God enters a life, giving becomes a way of life. Would you say that with me as I show it behind me on the screen? When God enters a life, giving becomes a way of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: In Search Of Truth

Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 29, 2006

This sermon is a pastoral response to not just The Da Vinci Code, but all areas of our life.

Note: The first part of this sermon is actually a process that I went through this week in preparing for the message I had intended to preach about The Davinci Code. Process: Last week, after I announced in the late service in Junction that I would be preaching this week on “The Davinci Code” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Casualties Of War

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 15, 2001

Response to the Wedgewood shootings One need not have the prophetic gifts to read the signs of the times.

Amos 7:14  Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:  One need not have the prophetic gifts to read the signs of the times. Well, here we are again mourning another act of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:2, Isaiah 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences Of Cold-Hearted Husbands And Fathers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 7, 2024

The Bible teaches that husbands and fathers have a sacred responsibility to provide for, protect, and nurture their families.

The Bible teaches that husbands and fathers have a sacred responsibility to provide for, protect, and nurture their families. However, some husbands and fathers fail to fulfill this responsibility, instead being cold-hearted and neglectful. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6-7, Psalm 55:21

The Cross Dynamic Of Discipelship Development

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 7, 2005

The cross is not a call to passive acceptance, it is a call to salvation as a gift and faithful obedience in loving response.

The Cross Dynamic of Discipleship Development John 15:16-27 (16) ¡§You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. (17) This is my command: Love each other. (18) ¡§If the world hates ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16-27

Denomination: Lutheran