Sermons on Responder:

Spirit Decay PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon encourages active spiritual maintenance to prevent decay, cultivate holiness, and respond to God's call, using the wisdom of Ecclesiastes as a guide.

Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering, where we come not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ's love. We are here, in this sacred space, not by mere chance or circumstance, but by divine appointment. As we gather here today, let us remember the words of Charles Spurgeon ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:18

Topics: Decay Process

Lost And Found PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

Jesus sees, calls, and transforms the overlooked and broken, offering grace and belonging to all who respond to His invitation, no matter their past.

Friends, picture it with me: a crowded street in Jericho, hot dust swirling, elbows and shoulders jostling for a glimpse of a traveling Teacher. At the edge of that scene is a man who feels small in more ways than one. He has money that can buy him furniture but not friends, status that sparks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Jesus' Love, Undesirables

What To Do When The Bottom Falls Out

Contributed by Larry Norman on Apr 18, 2002

How does the beleiver respond when it seems like the bottom has fallen out in his life spiritually, financially or emotionally?

What to Do When the Bottom Falls Out Isaiah 35:3-4 Intro: Share story of falling into the man hole. Sometimes we feel that way  Financially  Physically  Emotionally.  Spiritually Job is certainly a prime example of this. I was reading in the book of Isaiah this week ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

If Not Now, When? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon encourages us to understand and embrace our role in God's plan, urging us to respond to His call today, not tomorrow.

Good morning, everyone. It's a beautiful day to gather in the name of the Lord. We're here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us has a purpose. Each of us is part of God's grand plan. Let's start by reading from the Book of Isaiah, Chapter 6, Verse 8: "Then I heard the voice ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Topics: God's Will, Immediate Action

Worship Increases Gratitude PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

This sermon encourages cultivating a heart of gratitude towards God's grace, goodness, and glory, and responding to His love with joyful praise and thanksgiving.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering. It is a joy to see you all, a joy to gather with you in the house of the Lord. We are here, not because of any merit of our own, but because of the unending grace of our God. We are here because His love has drawn us near, His mercy has ...read more

Topics: Praise, Corporate Worship

Commitment To The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Explores understanding faithfulness, responding to God's call, and living a committed life, emphasizing faith as seeing the invisible but existent divine truths.

Hey there, church family! Today, we're going to be talking about some pretty important stuff. We're going to be looking at John 3, and we're going to be talking about understanding faithfulness, God's call and our response, and living a life of commitment. Before we get into it, I want to share a ...read more

Topics: Faithfulness

The Call To Discipleship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

Explores Jesus' call to Peter and Andrew, their immediate response, and how we can similarly respond to God's call in our lives.

Good morning, my friends! It's a joy to see each and every one of you here today. We're gathered here not just as a congregation, but as a family, bound together by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Let's start off by reading our Scripture passage for today, straight from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Topics: Open, Call

The Gift Of The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of embracing the Holy Spirit, responding to God's call, and utilizing spiritual gifts for personal growth and service to others.

Good morning, dear church family. It warms my heart to see each one of you here today, gathered in unity and anticipation. We are all here to witness the unfolding of God's Word, to listen, to understand, and to apply it in our daily lives. We are about to embark on a spiritual discourse that will, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Numbers 11:24-30, John 20:19-23

Topics: Gift Of The Spirit

What A Glorious Promise! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024

This sermon encourages us to respond to Jesus' invitation, cultivate intimacy with Him, and trust in His promise of eternal presence for true satisfaction.

Welcome, beloved, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are beating, our lungs are breathing, and we are here in this moment for a purpose. We are here to hear from our God, to open our hearts to His word, and to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Topics: Open Door, He Will Come

Facing The Facts About Failure - Part One

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 15, 2001

Everyone fails, but not everyone responds to failure the same way. Here are some biblical truths to help people recover from failure.

“All of us have failed, falling way short of fulfilling the beauty of God‘s plan, that which God intended us to be.”(paraphrase of Romans 3:23) Americans have very little patience for losers. A team starts having a losing season, ticket sales plummet. A certain sports star, who has the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Responses To God's Grace Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 14, 2001

God’s Grace (unmerited favor) toward us demands that we respond. What should be our responses to His Grace?

Intro: Grace has been defined in many ways, (unmerited favor, God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense, full and underserved pardon and forgiveness) but whatever the definition, the Grace God extends to us demands that we respond. What should be our responses to God’s Grace? I. RECEIVE HIS GRACE (V. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking And Doing Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007

What we think about matters - it matters in maintaining the peace of God, and it matters in how we respond and the things we do.

Thinking and Doing TCF Sermon Philippians 4 – part 2 October 14, 2007 # Phil 4: 8, 9 NIV Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Living In A Secular World

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 21, 2007

How do we live in, and respond to, the culture in which we live? The examples of: Jonah, Esther and Daniel.

How do Christians live in, and respond to, the culture in which they find themselves? About a half century ago, H. Richard Niebuhr attempted to answer that question in his book Christ and Culture. He offered five possible responses to the question. First, he said that some Christians have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Solution To All Our Problems

Contributed by John White on Dec 25, 2006

An appeal for God’s people to turn to Christ as the first and most effective responder to help and heal the trials, troubles and tribulations of life.

The Solution For All Our Problems I Cor. 10:1-13 "Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all eat the same spiritual meat; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 20, 2004

Paul’s advice on how to respond to the signs of the times. 1- Avoid the ungodly 2- Expect the evil 3- Keep the faith

INTRO.- Matthew 24:3-7 “As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. ‘Tell us,’ they said, ‘when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?’ Jesus answered: ‘Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ