Sermons on Responder:

How To Deal With A Disaster: A Biblical Response To Tragedy

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

In the wake of the terrorist attacks, how should Christians respond and what does the Bible say about tragedy?

This has been a week that our church and our country will never forget. We had Roger Peterson’s funeral here on Tuesday, the same day that our world was rocked by reports of terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. Preaching involves at least two responsibilities. The first is to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Esther- "Such A Time As This."

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 26, 2001

Esther became a hero because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel.

Esther - Such a time as this! Thesis: Esther became a hero because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel. Video Clip of Simon Birch in pastor’s office. Point: “God made each of us special. He didn’t do that to show off, but because he has a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Take Now"

Contributed by David Washburn on Nov 18, 2002

Hesitation often proves disastrous, but Abraham shows us how to "take now" in responding with obedience to God.

How many times a day do you receive the response, “Just a minute”? Perhaps you’ve asked your children to wash up and come to the dinner table or asked your spouse to lend you a hand or asked your mom or dad to read you a book or help with your homework. Many times we receive “Just a minute,” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Elder Son

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 23, 2001

Three lessons to learn from how the elder son responded to his prodigal brother’s return.

WHEN IT COMES TO JEALOUSY, IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT IF YOUR NEIGHBOR’S GRASS IS GREENER, JUST BE THANKFUL THAT YOU ARE STILL ABOVE GROUND TO SEE IT! CELEBRATING SOMEONE ELSE’S SUCCESS OR ACHIEVEMENT CAN BE A DIFFICULT THING IN LIFE, ESPECIALLY IF ALL THAT ONE KNOWS IS HARD LABOR WITHOUT REWARD. THIS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Is It Time? Series

Contributed by Germain Brown on Apr 6, 2001

Have you ever wondered if it’s time for you to take the initiative and respond to your calling?

IS IT TIME? WITH NO DELAY, PLEASE STAND TO YOUR FEET, OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 TIMOTHY. WE’RE GOING TO READ DOWN THE VERSES BEGINNING IN VERSE 1 AND SO FORTH. PLACE CLOSE ATTENTION BECAUSE ALTHOUGH THEY DO NOT GO INTO PROFOUND STUDYING, WE ARE GOING TO BRING UP GOOD POINTS, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-14, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call And Commission Of Isaiah

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about the call and commission of Isaiah and how Isaiah responded to the call of God upon his life.

THE CALL AND COMMISSION OF ISAIAH OUTLINE 1. BACKGROUND 2. BEHOLDING 3. BLEMISH 4. BLOTTING 5. BURDEN THE MESSAGE THE CALL AND COMMISSION OF ISAIAH 1. BACKGROUND: Isaiah.6:1. Here we find a period of crisis. The king has died. The nation is in turmoil and confusion. It is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Better To Light A Candle Than Curse The Darkness Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jun 9, 2010

To show how that as men respond to light of God's Word more light is given, but as they withdraw the light is retracted

Studies in the Gospel of Mark It's Better To Light A Candle Than Curse The Darkness Text: Mark 4:21-25 Introduction: A young boy went with his parents touring around Europe one summer. Part of their tour included visits to the great old cathedrals of the past. As he visited cathedral after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon And Anna

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A look at a piece of the Christmas story that is often overlooked and how it shows us how to properly respond to Jesus..

-it’s that time of year again, Christmas. There is a certain something in the air, that joy of people cramming into crowded shopping malls to buy things they don’t want for people they don’t visit. Ah, how we honor our Lord. -but as we like to do every year, we’re going to go through the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas: Different Strokes

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 12, 2012

To focus on how differently people respond to Christmas very much like they did 2000 years ago!!!

CHRISTMAS: DIFFERENT STROKES Its quiz time, folks! What is the significance of April 2nd 1984 in Indian History? Pat yourself on the back, if you have hit upon the right answer. Cheer-up, if you are still clueless for here comes a clue... well, well, well, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Doing Unto Others Who Don't Look, Act Or Think Like Me....

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Jan 28, 2013

How do we respond to people who don't look, act or think like me?

Title: Doing Unto Others Who Don’t Look, Act or Think Like Me… Text: Matthew 7:12 Purpose: Message about getting along with others (Golden Rule) Introduction • Past Monday, 1/21/13 was President Obama’s Inauguration • Many times in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Nazarene

God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Jason Seger on Feb 18, 2012

We can learn from Jesus' actions how to respond when we are confronted with the sins of others.

God of the Second Chance Scripture Text: John 7:53 – 8:11 Introduction: How many of you would be honest enough to say that you gave blown it in the past? Sure, we all have because we are all sinners? Now, when you blow it, how great does it feel to get a second chance? Whether ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Do Right When Done Wrong

Contributed by Steve Miller on Mar 20, 2012

If you've ever been wounded, hurt, done wrong, then it is important that you respond by doing right.

Title: How to Do Right When Done Wrong Text: Rom. 12:14, 17, 19-20 (Preached before inmates at Wateree River Correctional Institution, SC. Designed to be a brief sermon) Introduction Prison is a place where people carry around a lot of hurt. Carry the hurt they’ve caused as well as carry ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-20

Denomination: *other

When God Interrupts My Plans Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 11, 2011

Joseph and Mary show us how we are to respond to God when He interrupts our plans.

A Sunday School teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for?” Many of the kids gave the usual answers – Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, presents…but one child responded with a unique and unusual answer, “Christmas is a time for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Visited By Shepherds Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 11, 2012

In today's lesson we learn about the shepherds visiting the baby Jesus, and we should respond to Jesus.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Last week we examined the birth of Jesus. Today I want to look at what happened immediately following the birth of Jesus. Luke tells us that shepherds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21, Luke 2:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...goodness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2011

Using goodness as the starting point for how Christ Followers should respond to the death of Osama bin Laden.

Last Sunday night, well after midnight in Washington DC, President Obama addressed the nation to confirm that Osama bin Laden had been killed, an announcement which sparked celebrations such as this. [Show video] I’ve got to admit that the news of bin Laden’s death, as well as much of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist