Sermons on Requires A Response:

Have Faith In God! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 28, 2021

By grace, we have been saved through faith and God requires us to have strong faith in God. Since Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, and without faith, it is impossible to please God.

By grace we have been saved through faith and God requires us to have strong faith in God. Since Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, and without faith it is impossible to please God. Our faith should never be wavered or doubtful and lack of faith is due to unbelief and fear. The devil is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7, Hebrews 11:5, Hebrews 11:11

Never Cut What You Can Untie

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 22, 2023

This is a rewrite of Tim Dilena's wonderful message. Success in the kingdom of God requires that we work together. Conflicts are inevitable, but in the kingdom of love, conflicts must be healed, since every member is needed.

NEVER CUT WHAT YOU CAN UNTIE Phip. 4:4-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Peggy Lewis told of a minister who performed a wedding ceremony in a car. The engaged pair were too old and frail to get out of the car, so he got on his knees in the front seat and turned to them in the back. 2. After ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Long? Watchman, What Of The Night.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2024

There were 4 watches of the night according to the Roman law. People were required to warn others of oncoming dangers. Do we hold our self accountable to warn others of the dangers we are facing.

HOW LONG? WATCHMAN, WHAT OF THE NIGHT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEXT: Isaiah 21:11 The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? I read the story of a young boy that lived on a farm ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:11, Mark 13:37, Matthew 24:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Disciple's Manual

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 16, 2014

A manual details what is given and what is required, explains how to put the presented information into practice, and instructs how to solve problems as they occur. God has given His disciples a manual called the Holy Bible, a guide for life.

The Disciple's Manual 2 Timothy 3:16-17 A manual as a comprehensive and step-by-step guide on a particular topic for both beginners and experienced practitioners that also serves as a reference book. A manual details what is given and what is required, explains how to put the presented information ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Religious Reluctance-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2018

2 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a religious woman who was reluctant to believe. How/When will God’s people turn the reluctancy of the religious? Turning religious reluctance God’s way requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-II—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Everybody has a religion—right or wrong!...Everybody has a belief system to which they subscribe—right or wrong. Even atheists have a religion & are religious people. These may be Reluctant to turn, But by the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Be Healed?

Contributed by Mark Adams on Apr 4, 2009

This is an expository sermon based on John 5, utilizing a narrative style. Sometimes we seek out fake solutions to our problems because perhaps we don’t like the implications of what being healed might require of us.

Everybody likes to hear stories about people like Dustin Carter. Dustin was born a normal, healthy baby, but when he was 5 years old, he suffered a bacterial blood infection. As a result of this blood infection, most of his limbs had to be amputated. Like anyone else would feel, Dustin first ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 12, 2021

Jesus the Bread of Life gives the spiritual food required so that we never need to hunger or thirst. As those who are filled with the bread-of-life character of Jesus our heart overflows into a heart for the spiritually hungering community.

Message John 6:35 I Am The Bread Of Life When Jesus describes Himself with a phrase beginning with “I am” He is identifying an aspect of his character and ministry. Today we are looking at Jesus who is the Bread of life. In the context Jesus, the day before, had fed 5000 men – a crowd of at least ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Baptist

Presenting Our Vessels

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 8, 2022

God can provide the ability to complete any task, but sometimes sacrifice is required. Whenever we make ourselves and our resources available to God, then His power and grace will flow through our lives and pour into our situation.

Have you ever experienced a time in your life in which you were going through trials and hard times? Probably everybody has. Perhaps during this time you felt distant from God and spiritually dry. Dwight L. Moody used to say, “The only way to keep a broken vessel full is to keep it always under ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002

The Church is described as the Body of Christ to stress the connections that we all have to one another, as well as our response to the direction of the head, Jesus Christ.

For the next several weeks I’m going to be preaching a series of messages called “A God’s Eye View of the Church.” In these sermons we’re going to be taking an up close and personal look at what God wants the church to be, and hopefully an honest appraisal of who we really are. Now I want to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Courage Before Them - Part 3 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 3, 2003

Paul then reminds him of the responsibility which was entrusted to him of sharing the gospel and also his own accountability to God in 1 Thessalonians 2:4.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 3 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Courage Before Them” 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). A. His APPROACH towards them was not in vain. (v.1) entrance was neither empty-handed nor fruitless B. His AFFLICTION in boldly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Discusses Paul’s use of love as the yardstick for Christian living, then turns to several congregational issues to ask what the loving response would be.

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (Year C) 1 Corinthians 13, is a popular passage to use for wedding sermons, because of course the topic is love. Brides and grooms have often chosen this lesson because of the beautiful, poetic prose it contains. But Paul did not write this to the Corinthians so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Word Of God

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Sep 23, 2002

Jesus said that the field was the world and that the seed was the Word of God. It is our responsibility to distribute the Word of God to those who have never heard it.

The Word of God HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 9/22/02 Psalm 119:89-96 89 Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven. 90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides. 91 They continue this day according to Your ordinances, For all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How Christians Should Respond To A Non-Christian World"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 31, 2004

This sermon was written after the 10 Commandments were removed from the Supreme Court Building in Alabama. It is a Biblical response to a society or government that is anything but Biblical.

“How Christians Should Respond to a Non-Christian World” I Timothy 2:1-5 & Titus 3:1-2 1TI 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-5, Titus 3:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Placing Priority Upon Personal Repentance

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 1, 2004

Jesus highlighted the priority of repentance. Thus repentance is to take priority in the lives of all, but How is it to be prioritized? 2 responsibilities revealing the priority of personal repentance.

PLACING PRIORITY UPON PERSONAL REPENTANCE—Luke 13:1-9 Jesus highlighted the priority of repentance. Repentance is to take priority in the lives of all. How is repentance to be prioritized? 2 responsibilities revealing the priority of personal repentance. *Previously(12:35-48 & :49-53 & :54-59) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Canopy Of God's Provision Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003

As the third in a series concerining our response to authority over our lives, this message discusses the guidance, protection, and blessing found in humble submission to authority.

The Canopy of God’s Provision Submission to Human Authority (Part III) 3-10-02 In previous messages we have discussed: I.The Appointment of Human Authority Comes from God. II.All Human Authority is Limited in its Scope. III.Submission to Human Authority is NOT based upon our Respect for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:8, Proverbs 12:15

Denomination: Charismatic