Sermons on Responding To The Light:

Why God's Providence Matters To You

Contributed by Jerry Bridges on Apr 23, 2014

How we respond to God's providence in our lives is one important measure of spiritual maturity.

If there was ever a man who had a right to question his circumstances, it was Job, whose story bears his name in the Old Testament. Job lost his children, his health, and everything he owned—all without a single word of explanation from God. Did he grieve? Yes. Did he ask why? Yes. Did he ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#2-How To Be A "Friend Of Sinners" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015

How are we as Christians supposed to respond to gay marriage? How are we told to befriend them?

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Scripture: Matthew 11:19-20

Denomination: Holiness

Lessons From The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 15, 2008

What can we learn from the shepherds about responding to God’s call at Christmas?

THE CALL OF CHRISTMAS – PT 2 The Shepherds Luke 2:15-20 * What do you think of when you hear these words “THE DRAFT?” Some think of the draft which takes place every year in sports as college athletes are “drafted” into the pros. Think about it; these top level athletes don’t particularly get to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Jesus Foretold Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 29, 2012

An analysis of the account regarding the announcement of the birth of Jesus will show us how to respond to God's word.

Scripture Let us continue our study in the Gospel of Luke that I am calling, “To Seek and to Save the Lost.” Today I would like to study the passage in which we see the birth of Jesus foretold. The announcement—or, annunciation—of the angel Gabriel to Mary that she will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Handling Criticism

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 14, 2012

here is always a hint of truth in most criticism; we must respond in a way that honors God.

Handling Criticism November 11, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There is always a hint of truth in most criticism; we must respond in a way that honors God. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 16:5-14 Supplemental Passage: Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Rejected At Nazareth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2013

In this lesson we examine an example of Jesus' teaching and see how people responded to Jesus' teaching.

Scripture Last time we looked at a summary of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee (4:14-15). Today I would like to examine an example of Jesus’ teaching. Let’s read about Jesus’ teaching in Luke 4:16-30: 16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith's Response To Weakness Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

Message 28 in the exposition of James. This message is the first of two on how faith should respond to weakness.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Weakness” REVIEW We live in a world where many seek to produce what we call “knockoffs”, cheap imitations of a quality product. Some of you are familiar with Pinterest fails. All attempts to imitate the real thing but fall miserably ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Pain Of Disappointments

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Aug 11, 2020

Have you ever felt the pain of being misunderstood and disappointed? How do you respond?

THE PAIN OF DISAPPOINTMENTS "23 “Now when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the children of Israel. 24 And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended and avenged him who was oppressed, and struck down the Egyptian. 25 For he supposed that his brethren ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:23-25, 2 Timothy 4:16-17, Exodus 15:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost: The Response Of The People Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 16, 2016

A sermon examining how the people responded to the awesome sights and amazing sounds that occured on the day of Pentecost.

PENTECOST: THE RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE Acts 2:5-13 (Antioch Baptist Church – Wednesday May 14th, 2025) When we last assembled we began to study the arrival of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. We examined the suddenness of the Spirit’s arrival, the sights & sounds that accompanied ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Touching God With Our Infirmity

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 25, 2013

When we reach out to God in our infirmity He responds with His strength and empowering

Heb 4:14-16 KJV Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

02 Known By Our Delights

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 20, 2013

Meditation: What is it? How I respond to it according to the Word. Plus the promise results of meditation

Jodie Foster In 29 TV shows - 27 Movies - Produced 7 – Directed another 4 12 Actress Awards - Nominated for 17 more Golden Globe awards, lifetime honoree "Jodie Foster was here, I still am, and I want to be seen, to be understood deeply, and to be not so very lonely." Lance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are Christians Hated By The World? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 27, 2021

Jesus warned His disciples that they would be hated by the world. Why? And how do we respond?

WHAT DOES THE WORLD THINK OF JESUS? It hates Him. - John 15:18, 21, 22, 23, 24. 1. It’s easy to think of Jesus as a Mr. Rogers’ kind of guy and not think about the fact that they killed Him. He was not eminently likeable. - He called His enemies “vipers” and the “blind leading the blind.” - ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua 17, Two Tribes With One Common Problem Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 2, 2024

Two tribes of Israel approached Joshua about a common problem. How did Joshua respond?

Introduction: Joshua had begun to distribute the land of Canaan to the various tribes of Israel. The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh had received their inheritance on the east side of the Jordan River, and Judah had received the southern part of the land. Ephraim and the other portion ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Reenfoque: La Ayuda Correcta

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 12, 2024

Dios mismo es nuestra fortaleza, consuelo y seguridad para responder a su llamado.

¿Si te pidiera que buscaras en tu Biblia ahora mismo el libro de Hageo, lo encontrarías tan rápidamente como si te dijera que buscaras el libro de Génesis? La mayoría de nosotros tardaríamos un poco en encontrarlo y quizá algunos de nosotros, ni siquiera nos ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Response To The Issue Of Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 5, 2018

There are multiple ways in which Christians respond to suffering. Most of them are flawed. Why? And what could be the right response?

Our Responses to the issue of Suffering I have spoken on the topic of Suffering on the last two occasions that I have spoken here. I am going to continue the series with another aspect of Suffering. This time we will look at ourselves. How do we respond to the issue of suffering. Leslie and I are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:9-21, Romans 9:20-23, Romans 10:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational