Sermons on Responders:

The Great Commandment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Encourages Christians to respond to Jesus' call to be compassionate workers, spreading His message of salvation to a world in desperate need.

Good morning, beloved family of faith. It's such a blessing to gather with you today, to stand in this sacred place where we come together as one body, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow closer to Him. Today, we find ourselves at the crossroads of challenge and opportunity, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Topics: Commission, Evangelism, Compassion

Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time- Get Behind Me, Satan

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 29, 2023

You tell the Lord you don’t want him to die, and he responds by calling you Satan.

The book, Tigers in the Dark, tells about a time when all the electricity went out at a Barnum and Bailey Circus. There was total darkness at the circus. They had just started the act with the tiger trainer locked in a cage with several fierce Bengal tigers. The tigers could see the man - the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

When The Wicked Praise God. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 26, 2024

Have you ever confronted someone about their evil actions, only to hear them respond with praises to God?

Have you ever confronted someone about their evil actions, only to hear them respond with praises to God? This phenomenon can be perplexing and even infuriating. Today, let's explore this hypocrisy and what the Bible has to say about it. The Bible warns us about those who honor God with their ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22, Isaiah 29:13

Bless The Lord, O My Soul Psalm 103:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 27, 2024

Psalm 103:1-2 invites us into a posture of worship and gratitude - reflect, rejoice, and respond to the goodness of God.

Bless the Lord, O My Soul Psalm 103:1-2 Introduction Today, we dive into a beautiful psalm that calls us to reflect, rejoice, and respond to the goodness of God. Psalm 103:1-2 invites us into a posture of worship and gratitude: "Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2, Mark 12:30, Deuteronomy 8:18, Hebrews 13:15, Colossians 3:17, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rewired By Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Through Jesus, we can overcome temptations and hardships by responding with scripture, relational trust in God, and self-control.

Today, we're going to talk about how we can overcome temptations and challenges in our lives. You know, sometimes it feels like our lives are a tangled mess, like these wires here. But the good news is that Jesus can help us untangle and rewire our lives for victory. Jesus can help us untangle and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance, Faith Endurance, Resilience In Faith

Show Christ To The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Encourages believers to find hope in God, live with eternal perspective, and respond to Jesus' call to discipleship with immediate obedience.

Welcome, beloved family of God. It is a delight to gather together, whether in person or in spirit, to celebrate our faith and to seek wisdom from the Word of God. Isn't it a joy to know that no matter where we are, no matter what we are going through, we can always find comfort, guidance, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-12, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20

Topics: Call To Show Christ

That's Why We Are Not Discouraged

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2020

Stress and Disappointment come into every life. Christians are provided a powerful response to such stressors, and this powerful response is revealed in Paul's review of his own life.

“We have this treasure in clay jars to show that its extraordinary power comes from God and not from us. In every way we’re troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair, persecuted but not abandoned, struck down but not destroyed. We are always carrying around the death of Jesus in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Protection And Our Faithfulness Matters Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 5, 2024

The message of Acts 4 and 5 is clear: Watch your life and be consistent for God in everything you do (which means you must choose to live upright). If you are going to worship, going to give, going to pray – do it focused on Him!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 6 God’s Protection and Faithfulness Matters Acts 4:23-37 – Acts 5:1-11 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37, Acts 5:1-11, Jeremiah 29:13, 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 16:19-21, Luke 9:23, Galatians 6:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 29, 2020

This series is about "IF" and how we respond to our "IF" situations Scripturally. How we respond to God’s commands that include "IF" conditions directly affect our fellowship with Him and what we receive from Him.

IF – Part 1 Scripture: Genesis 18:26; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Proverbs 16:18; 29:23 This morning I am starting a new series that I have titled “If.” How many times have we made decisions in our past and looked back on those decisions and asked ourselves “what if?” What if I had made a different ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:26, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Sacrifice

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 5, 2013

The Ultimate Sacrifice for our sins was given by Christ Himself. God had to die for us to give us life eternal. When we are exhorted to respond to His Sacrifice for our redemption, what do we do? Do we really respond back with our very lives?

The Ultimate Sacrifice [Hebrews 9:23-28] Opening illustration: There were 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Have you considered the price they paid for putting their name on what the British viewed as a treasonous document? These 56 men who signed the Declaration knew that they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Responsible Position

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 18, 2000

Stewardship of Creation is part of our responsibility to God: We respond to God through our activity in the world he made.

A Responsible Position When I prepare a sermon, I often look around to see what other people have made of the passage I am about to preach on. Don’t worry - I could no more preach most other peoples’ sermons than I can fit into my old size 10’s - and for much the same reason. They just DON’T FIT ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Too Comfortable?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

3 Questions: "How does Jesus disturb people? Why does Jesus disturb people? How will you respond?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In the 5th chapter of the Gospel of Mark there is an intriguing story. For many of you it is a familiar one, but let me briefly summarize it for you, & then read 3 verses from it. When Jesus & His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Sinned And I Am Dead

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 7, 2001

There will come a time when hope of Repentance is gone and life will be over, the time of opportunity to respond to the leading of the Holy Spirit will be gone.

I SINNED AND I AM DEAD ACTS 4:32-5:14 MAY 6, 2001 INTRODUCTION: This epitaph adorns the grave of Ellen Shannon, twenty-six, of Girard, Pennsylvania: Who was fatally burned March 21, 1870 by the explosion of a lamp filled with “R.E. Danforth’s Non-Explosive Burning Fluid” Epitaph of a dentist named ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32, Acts 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

What's Wrong With Gambling?

Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2002

How should a Christian respond to the gambling craze of our day? The Scripture provides insight into how we should stand.

Definition of Gambling: Desiring the possession of another (the prize) the gambler creates a risk (losing his own) in an attempt, through, chance, to gain the other person’s possession with nothing to give in exchange. To justify gambling, many people say things like “Life is a gamble… A farmer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial Of Your Faith Series

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 23, 2002

The differences between trials, temptations and tests are important so that we can respond properly when faced with problems and difficulties.

1:1a James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, There is a version of this verse which says: James, a servant of Jesus Christ, who is God and Lord. James was the half brother of Jesus. When Jesus was ministering at Nazareth some did not want to hear Him because they were ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal