Sermons on Respond To Call:

"james And John Call 'shotgun!!!'"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 12, 2021

Jesus calls us to be radically different than the world.

“James and John Call ‘Shotgun!!!’” Mark 10:35-45 Did anyone else grow up calling “shotgun” when heading toward the car you were about to ride in? If you called “shotgun”, you got the privilege to sit in the passenger seat in front, next to the driver. And the first one to call shotgun got ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 4)

Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001

How does God respond to our prayers?

What Does God Say When People Pray? (Part 4) Daniel 4:18 If you had a pressing problem, who would you ask to pray for you? Who would you turn to for help? The other day, I got an email from a stranger with the heading, “Urgent prayer request.” I didn’t know how the person got my email ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Say When People Pray? (Part 1)

Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001

How Does God Respond to Our Prayers?

What Does God Say When People Pray? (Part 1) I Kings 18:21 In I Kings 18, we encounter a group of the children of Israel who drifted away from a vital relationship with God. Their relationship was, well-- convenient, but it wasn’t genuine. While they were in the wilderness, they depended upon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Earthquake In Haiti

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 18, 2010

How do we respond to Haiti faithfully?

Our response to Haiti Where is God in Tragedy? La Presse reporter Chantal Guy was in Port-au-Prince when the quake struck. She shares this exclusive report with the Star Chantal Guy Special to the star Published On Thu Jan 14 2010 PORT-AU-PRINCE–On the highways and the streets, they are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:5

Denomination: *other

Lost

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 22, 2005

How do people respond to being lost?

Matthew 18:12&13 LOST!!! OPEN: On CBS there is a show called LOST, Oceanic flight 815 has crashed 1000 miles off course no one knows where they are. There are 42 survivors on the island maybe more. Some believe someone will come and rescue them, some do not. The strange thing is to watch the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"embracing Our Kin: A Call For Justice In James 2:1-10 "the Call For Equity And Inclusion"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 7, 2024

As we reflect on this passage, it is imperative that we give special attention to the principles of inclusion and justice, particularly through the lens of womanist theology.

Introduction: The Call for Equity and Inclusion Dearest family, we gather today in the spirit of unity and love, seeking the inspiration of our ancestors as we engage with the sacred text of James 2:1-10. As we reflect on this passage, it is imperative that we give special attention to the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 30, 2015

People will respond to Jesus in one of three ways.

July 26, 2015 Church Planting The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Acts 13:42-51 Opening words: I love this story. D.L. Moody once spoke with a woman who didn't like his method of evangelism. He replied, "I don't really like my method either. What is yours?” She answered, “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-51

Denomination: Methodist

Love Your Enemies?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Responding to Sept 11th and a (minor) break-in to our church building, this sermon focuses on how live Jesus’ call to do unto others as we would have them do to us.

Today we celebrate All Saints Day, when we honor those well-known saints of the church. And All Saints Day also helps us to recall those faithful departed who have gone before, people who have died in the faith from this congregation and in our lives. But All Saints Day also serves as a reminder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Who Cares

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 8, 2012

God knows where you are, He knows who you are and He knows what your need is and He is able to supply that need if you will respond to Him when He comes calling.

God cares enough about you to go off the beaten path in order to meet you and set up a meeting with you. cf the Samaritan Woman ...and He must needs go through Samaria. Luke 19:2-9, "And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seek The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 3, 2019

God calls out to us to come to Him. He gives us free will as to whether we follow Him or reject Him. How we respond, though, will affect our lives and eternal destiny.

SEEK THE LORD IS 55:1-13 1. GOD’S OFFER OF MERCY. IS 55:1-3a 1 “Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost. 2 “Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy In Trials: A Faith That Transforms James 1:2-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024

James 1:2 offers a profound insight into how we should respond to trials and challenges in our lives. It’s a call to embrace a transformative faith that finds joy even amid adversity.

Finding Joy in Trials: A Faith that Transforms James 1:2-4 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of James, specifically James 1:2. This verse offers a profound insight into how we should respond to trials and challenges in our lives. It’s a call to embrace a transformative ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2, James 1:2-3, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Philippians 4:4, James 1:3-4, Romans 5:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship Like The Magi

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Finding ourselves in the story of the Magi and responding in worship

Worship Like the Magi – Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2001 – Steve Simala Grant Intro: “The God of power, as he did ride In his majestic robes of glorie Resolv’d to light; and so one day He did descend, undressing all the way.” - George Herbert Context: I think George Herbert, in that simple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Like The Parents

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Seeing ourselves in Jesus’ parents, and responding in worship

Worship Like the Parents December 22/23, 2001 – Steve Simala Grant Intro: From Yancey (The Jesus I Never Knew, p. 43-44), quoting JB Phillips: A senior angel is showing a very young angel around the splendors of the universe. They view whirling galaxies and blazing suns, and then flit across ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Servant? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010

Who Jesus is and how people responded to him

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “WHO IS THIS SERVANT?” MARK 11:1-12:44 OPEN Today we begin to look at the last week of Jesus’ earthly life. In chronological time, we are only a few days from his crucifixion. We learn more about Jesus and how people responded to him in these ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

When trouble comes we can respond as Asaph responded by relying on God’s sustaining grace to get us though anything.

When Trouble Comes Psalm 73 Intro: This is a Psalm of Asaph. -He declares the goodness of God. Vs. 1 -Asaph’s concern -BUT…as for me. 1. I am falling…vs 2 2.Because it seems the wicked are prospering. Vs 3-16 3.Then I went to God. Vs 17 4.The reality of the wicked. Vs 18-20 5.Asaph’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist