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  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Responding To Enemy Behavior

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 15, 2010
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To God's Promise

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 21, 2011
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    A thematic approach to the birth of Christ in Matthew 2:1-12

    Matthew 2:1-12 Responding to God’s Promise Introduction – Promises1 The kids had talked Mom into getting a hamster. They promised to take care of their pet, which they named “Danny.” Within two months, though, Mom was taking care of Danny. One day Mom decided enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To An Encounter With Jesus

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012
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    Jesus expects us to respond when we have encountered Him.

    Encountering Jesus Responding to an Encounter with Jesus Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION When I was in the Untied States coast Guard I was asked to speak on Boating Safety at an elementary school. I taught on things life the importance of wearing a life jacket, not riding on the bow of the boat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Responding To The Sovereign Christ Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 10, 2011
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    John gives us a picture of how we are to respond to the "Glorified Christ." John ’vision’ of the glorified Christ is stunning and revealing.

    The Unveiling Responding To the Sovereign Christ Revelation 1:9-18 At the end of every service, we have (what we term) the invitation, the altar call, or even the time of decision. This morning I submit that every time you hear a word from HIS word, you make a decision. Believing that God speaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Respond To The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Respond To God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010
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    When we experience suffering and pain our first reaction is usually one of striking out, but Job teaches us how we are to respond to God during the trying times of our lives...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 22, 2010 Date Preached: January 31, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: How To Respond to God Sermon Text: Job 42:1-6 [HCSB] 1 Then Job replied to the LORD: 2 I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To The Revelation Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 17, 2010
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Respond To Suffering

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 21, 2006
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To Raw Deals

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 19, 2012
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    Envy can ruin our lives.

    Responding to Raw Deals January 6, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Envy can ruin our lives. Focus Passage: Psalm 73 Introduction: I. Pour your heart out to God a. Asaph was brutally honest with God. He didn’t pretend everything was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Responding To God's Goodness Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011
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    God is good and we need to respond to His goodness.

    Responding to God’s Goodness Galatians chapter 5:22 Romans chapter 2:4-11 Introduction- We have been looking at the Fruit of the Spirit for several weeks. The text is Galatians chapter 5:22. “But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy. Peace, patience. Kindness, goodness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Responding To God's Mercy Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on May 29, 2001
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    Three stages in appropriately responding to God’s mercy as it is revealed in the good news about Jesus Christ.

    The last few years my wife has been trying to help me be a bit more cultured. Some of you know my wife Chris has been playing in the Claremont College Concert Orchestra for two seasons, so I’ve been attending quite a few classical concerts lately. Now for me, classical music is 1960s rock, but I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Responding To Peter's Preaching Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000
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    Hearing the word of God has a variety of reponses as Peter found out.

    I. The Call for Repentance given by Peter Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Knight avatar

    How To Respond To Tragedy

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
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    Coming to terms with September 11, 2001.

    How To Respond To Tragedy Matthew 5:38-48 Tuesday, September 11, 2001 We witnessed the darkest hour and the brightest day. I. The Darkest Hour A. An Attack 1. It was an attack upon our INNOCENCE -a break of trust 2. It was an attack upon our DIGNITY 3. It was an attack upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Respond To Hardship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 3, 2004
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    When we look at life from an eternal perspectives it alleviates stress and helps us focus on God’s perspectives rather than our own limited-selfish view-point.

    How to Respond to Hardship (John 15:20) Illustration: All the Ethiopian teenager had to do was tell the men who were beating her that she no longer believed in God, and they would have stopped. Yezeshewall was being detained and beaten because of her faith in Christ. But she told her tormentors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Respond To God Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,041 views

    How Mary’s response to God’s enlightenment is an example to us all on how to respond to God.

    How to Respond to God Part 3 of 4 in the series, Christmas Calms Our Fears Last week we reflected on the pronouncement of the angel to Zechariah that the prayers of he and his wife Elizabeth had been heard and that they were going to have a son. Let’s pick up the story in the first chapter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist