Sermons on Requires A Response:

Jesus Heals A Blind Man Lesson 20 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 27, 2017

Neither this man nor his parents, sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him”.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., some ...read more

Scripture: John 9:3

Denomination: Baptist

When You Have To Do What You Don’t Want To Do Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 27, 2017

God and His Word may dictate that we do things we would rather not do or be involved in unpleasant situations we would rather avoid. It is when we obey but don’t feel like obeying that we really honor God the most.

When You Have to Do What You Don’t Want to Do (2 Kings 8:1-15, 9:1-10, 13:14-25) 1. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do. In 1935, Charles Darrow brought his invention of Monopoly to Parker Brothers. The experts at Parker Brothers rejected the game for "containing fifty-two fundamental ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Failure Leads To Faith Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

How failure leads to faith

A. INTRODUCTION: OUR RESPONSE TO FAILURE AND DISAPPOINTMENT WILL DETERMINE OUR SUCCESS IN LIFE: EXODUS 4:29-31 1. Moses gathered the elders to present his credentials. a. Aaron faithfully delivered God’s message. “And Aaron spoke all the words which the LORD had spoken to Moses” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have Free Will?

Contributed by Ken Henson on May 24, 2014

Many physicists and scientists now argue that humans do not have free will. The Bible teaches we are free to choose.

Do we have free will? I think most people are actually not really interested in this question. But there are some really interesting and important aspects to this question. John Searle argues philosophers have not really made any progress on this question in the past hundred years or so. I think ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:14-17

Denomination: *other

Some Reflections On The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 31, 2011

What does the Ascension mean to us in 21st Century Britain

Three guiding lights for the Church Luke 24:44-53 The story of the Ascension of Jesus Christ is a wonderful piece of history, but what relevance does have to us in 21st Century Britain. May I answer my own question by telling you a story? Story: Norman Cates shared the humorous story of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Anglican

What Our Country Needs From Us

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jul 2, 2011

What our country needs from us as God's people is to live in such a way that gives the gospel credibility.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas July 3, 2011 WHAT OUR COUNTRY NEEDS FROM US Isaac Butterworth 1 Timothy 2:1-7 (NIV) 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Back To The Basics - Missions Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012

All believers are called to participate in missions.

Back to the Basics - Missions July 22, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: All believers are called to participate in missions. Focus Passage: Acts 17:16-34 Supplemental Passage: "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

5 Things To Remember In A Crisis

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013

In the midst of a crisis it becomes easy to forget God's promises.

It a plain and simple fact of life, if you’re breathing you will experience a crisis of biblical proportions. Maybe your crisis is a divorce, or a job loss, or foreclosure, or the death of someone close, or a prodigal child, or the betrayal of a close friend, or abuse, or you are told those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: *other

What Makes A Man Look Good?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 13, 2018

Father's Day Message on What Makes A Man Look Good To A Woman And To Godl

What Makes A Man Look Good Psalm 1:1-6 2 Timothy 3:1-5 6/17/2018 What makes a man look good? Although we like to talk about how women are always looking in the mirror to make sure they look good, the truth is that men have the same desire within them. Some of us have been known to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Does Not Demand Its Own Way!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2018

There are two basic attitudes in this world - those who insist upon their privileges, & those who remember their responsibilities.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Samuel 25:36-38 ILL. Somebody took the time to talk with a bunch of kids about their ideas concerning "love," & here are some of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5, 1 Samuel 25:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bad Times Seem To Last A While

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 28, 2019

Bad times…we all have experienced them. Sometimes they are self-inflicted. I did something I should not have done, and I caused my own bad times. And then there are times, others have done something to me that caused me to have bad times.

Introduction: Bad times…we all have experienced them. Sometimes they are self-inflicted. I done something I should not have done, and I caused my own bad times. And then there are times, others have done something to me that caused me to have bad times. Whether they are self-inflicted, or caused ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Real Faith Receives God’s Word As Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 31, 2021

Real Faith Receives God’s Word as Life Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – September 27, 2020

Real Faith Receives God’s Word as Life Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – September 27, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you are joining in today. I think we can all agree that living through a pandemic... brings some hard changes to life. This past week... I was struck by how ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Delays His Actions

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 3, 2018

As Moses, if we fail to follow the instructions of God we will delay His actions in our lives.

1. Galatians 4.4-7 4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brought To Life; Brought Together God’s Vision Of Marriage Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

. We begin a new section today on Spirit filled relationships including, marriage, family, and business. As we begin looking at the marriage relationship, I felt led to start with the foundation of marriage which describes God’s vision for marriage so we see the beauty of marriage.

If have your bible turn to Ephesians 5:22-33. We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians has two sections, chapters one through three describes what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-33, 2 Corinthians 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing The Buck

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 16, 2023

Only cowards sidestep and evade responsibility, give 1000 excuses but the challenge is to accept responsibility and complete it.

Passing the buck Matthew 27:24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your responsibility!” When the uproar was high and eerie, Pilate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:24

Denomination: Pentecostal