Sermons on Responding To Adversity:

Responding To The Real Jesus Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

To see Jesus for who He really is opens the door to eternal possibilities. But that revelation also requires a response to either reject Him or serve Him as Lord of all.

Responding to the Real Jesus Fortifying the Foundations #2 John 1:1-18 3-9-03 Intro: John 1:1-18 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, John 20:31

Denomination: Charismatic

Job: Responding To Criticism

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How Job dealt with criticism

“Job: Responding to Criticism” Intro: As we have read through the books of Job this past week, we have seen one thing for certain: Job faced a lot of criticism. The book of Job teaches us many lessons: the faithfulness of God, the battle of the spiritual realm, the nature of suffering, and also ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To Jesus' Call

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

Appraising our discipleship as a New Year approaches

“Responding to Jesus’ Call” Rev Dr Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: A. Andrew and John, vss 35-39 B. Andrew and Peter, vss 40-42 C. Philip and Nathanael, vss 43-51 Introduction: We’ve read a record of how the earliest believers became followers of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Congregational

Responding With Thanks To God

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 22, 2004

This is a Thanksgiving sermon.

Sometimes Thanksgiving seems a bit perfunctory. Turkey, sweet potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and the like set on the table. Christmas is coming: trees, gifts, travel and cards. Thanksgiving often becomes a stop over on the way from Halloween and Christmas. Read ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Responding To The Discipline Of God Series

Contributed by Steven Hanchett on Sep 6, 2006

This is from a mid-week Bible Study, mostly a brief outline and some study notes with bibliography at the end.

Responding to the Discipline of God Isaiah 9:8-10:4 Intro. Ill.: A family trapped by a raging forest fire which is rapidly advancing toward them, blown by fierce winds / The father lights another fire and burns out a nearby area ahead of the approaching wildfire. The family moves to this burned ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To God's Presence Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 6, 2003

Fourth in a series about “The Presence Driven Church”, lessons from Martha and Mary and their different responses to God’s Presence with their resulting experiences.

The Presence Driven Church Responding to God’s Presence Fourth in a series about “The Presence Driven Church”, lessons from Martha and Mary and their different responses to God’s Presence with their resulting experiences. Luke 10:38-40 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To The Revelation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 17, 2010

John's response to his vision of Jesus pictures how we are to respond to Jesus with awe, assurance and action.

Last week we had the privilege of seeing a wonderful portrait of Jesus that reveals to us what He is doing right now – walking among His churches for the purposes of reconciling, interceding, purifying, guiding, protecting and shining. And we determined that as His followers, we are to be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Enemy Behavior

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 15, 2010

Believers should respond to opposition with love, prayer and a witness for their Savior.

Responding to Enemy Behavior Matthew 5:43-48 INTRODUCTION A. Lifeguard rescuing a drowning person. 1. Suppose it was your best friend or just a casual acquaintance. 2. We would probably risk our life to save them. 3. But suppose the drowning person was a contemptible person, your enemy. 4. Someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Kingship Of Jesus

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Dec 28, 2008

Contrasting 3 different responses to Jesus... Herod, the Religious, and the Magi.

Introduction They say there are 3 kinds of people: Those who MAKE things happen. Those who WATCH what happens. And those who WONDER what happened. And in our Bible reading today there are 3 kinds of people. Those who HATED what happened. Those who MISSED what happened. And those who LOVED what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Rejection Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 2, 2009

In Romans 9:1-5 the Apostle Paul bares his soul and shows us how to respond to those who reject the gospel.

Scripture It is difficult for any of us to receive a hard truth, however necessary it may be for us to hear it. But it is always much easier to hear it if it is told in love. Pastor and author Ray Stedman tells of a congregation that had dismissed its pastor. Someone asked a member of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Responding To The Seasons Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 16, 2009

7th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We can’t change the seasons of life - we can only choose how we respond to them.

It has been said that there are four seasons to a man’s life: • There is the time when he believes in Santa Claus. • There is the time when he no longer believes in Santa Claus. • There is the time when he is Santa Claus. • There is the time when he looks like Santa Claus. I also found a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Respond To The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008

God has a will for our lives. The question is, how will we respond to that will?

1. Illus. of man on motorcycle (Getting Down To Brass Tacks, pages 137-138) • Punchline- “I’m going home…. if it’s the Lord’s will!” 2. I want to talk to: • That Christian who I struggling to stay in God’s will, and wondering if it was all worth it. James has a word for you/ • That Christian who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Four Ways To Respond Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 22, 2007

Which one will you pick?

Beginning a series on Responsibility If you’re responsible for something.... You can’t give the responsibility away Don’t blame others for your future... YOUR RESPONSIBLE Harry Truman’s famous quote, “THE BUCK STOPS HERE” We’re quick to spin things... Someone else’s fault EVEN IF SOMEONE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond To Suffering

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 21, 2006

How to message about dealing with the suffering.

Appropriate Response To A Divine Mystery Colossians 1:24-29 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions. 25 Of this church I was made a minister according to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Christ's Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 13, 2006

According to the writer of the Letter to the Hebrews, Christ has made the ultimate, perfect sacrifice, which invites all of his would-be followers to respond.

Sermon for 24 Pentecost Yr B, 19/11/2006 Based on Heb 10:11-14, 19-25 By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Responding to Christ’s Sacrifice” The Letter to the Hebrews, as I’ve said ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Lutheran