Sermons on Responds:

Today Is The Day For Happiness

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 28, 2003

Sometimes, special day services can be difficult to preach. It’s like saying the same thing in different ways. This sermon, on giving thanks will fit Thanksgiving Sunday or a general thankfulness sermon.

"TODAY IS THE DAY FOR HAPPY CELEBRATIONS OF JOY" (Thanksgiving Sunday) Hope Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Dr. David L. Haun Thursday is Thanksgiving. It was intended in the beginning to be a day to give thanks to God for all of his goodness and blessings to us. Today is Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Holy Visit From God

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 3, 2008

When God visits His people He comes not just to heal and deliver, but ultimately to transform us (thoughts from "From Visitation to Habitation" by Francis Frangipane.)

A Holy Visit From God Reading- Foxes Book of Martyrs- Stephen. Stephen- first martyr of- Christian church- 34-36AD. Acts 6:8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. NASU He ended up in a controversy with the Jews/arrested. Stephen eloquently ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Charismatic

The Women At The Tomb - Easter Day

Contributed by Emma Hodge on Aug 21, 2016

Challenges and Joy of Easter

Alleluia Christ is Risen! Today I have the challenge, the privilege and the immense joy of preaching on the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I want to start by looking at the women who went to the tomb on that very first Easter morning. These women would have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

True Worship

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 10, 2012

We must not equate an emotional experience with a spiritual experience-- True worship requires an adjustment of our hearts and lives to God's will.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 591-2968 Pastor David M. Wilson Assistant Pastor Joe Quijano Pastor David’s Cell phone: (310) 213-4586 Pastor Joe’s Cell phone: (310) 500-9268 Pastor David’s email: ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Chapters On Crisis Management

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 18, 2002

Discover the five stages in managing crisis from the example of Jesus at Gethesame

There was a time when I didn’t do know how to search the Bible for answers and comfort. During those times of crisis, I allowed my emotions to control my perspectives and my decisions. I remember almost ten years ago praying for my Aunt, who entered the hospital. I had been a Christian for three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56

Denomination: *other

Reflections On The Cross Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

reflections on the cross

REFLECTION ON THE CROSS Each year we come together on Good Friday to praise God and to recall again the wonderful gift of salvation which God wrought fro us through the death of His only begotten Son. This year more people are talking about Easter and about the cross of Christ because of Mel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

From Crisis To Christ

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 30, 2006

Funeral sermon for Andrew Maybin, Navy veteran who had gone through a spiritual crisis about a forced retirement.

When you reach a crisis point in your life, you have only a few choices about how to respond. When those crisis moments come, all you can do in response can be boiled down to three things and three things only: either you can give up; or you can stand and fight; or you can learn something ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Crisis Of Belief Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon twelve in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

As we have discussed how we experience God in our lives, we have said: A. God is always at work in our lives. B. God pursues a love relationship with us that is real and personal. C. God invites us to join with Him and cooperate in the work He is doing. D. God speaks by His Holy Spirit to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Come Thirsty Part Two

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 16, 2013

Continue study on being thirsty for God.

Coming thirsty Part two Isaiah 55:1-11 Introduction- Last week we looked at Isaiah 55 and about us coming to God hungry and thirsty for the things of God. We said that many people say they are hungry for God and many say that they want God in their lives, but their words and their actions ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

“a Crisis Averted”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 20, 2013

A crisis, created by two men who behaved badly, was averted by a woman who behaved wisely.

In this chapter, we read about how a crisis was created because of two men behaving badly; but how that same crisis was averted because of one woman who behaved wisely. Let’s read about it. (READ TEXT) 1. Two men behaving badly - David & Nabal. A. Nabal’s reaction of arrogance - vs. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Response To Persecution Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 4, 2020

If and when we are persecuted, how shall we resond?

The Christian Response to Persecution Acts 4:23-31 In America, where I live, we formally have freedom to worship and express our religious views. I use the word “formally” because there is increasing erosion to these freedoms. We have not suffered the severe persecution our Christian brothers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Corinthians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming A Gentle Person Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 19, 2016

This is a sermon on gentleness. 1. Be Understanding – Not DEMANDING 2. Be Accepting – Not REJECTING 3. Be Tender – Without SURRENDER 4. Be Teachable – Not UNREACHABLE 5. Be Proactive – Not REACTIVE

Fruit Of The Spirit – Gentleness Becoming A Gentle Person Everyone wants friends. Everyone needs friends. Years ago Dale Carnegie wrote the number two bestselling book of the twentieth century, “How to Win Friends and Influence People”. Why has it sold so many copies? ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ice Tea And Skittles

Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Mar 24, 2012

A sermon about the Christian response to perceived racial injustice, especially in the wake of the slaying of Trayvon Martin

Are there some things that challenge your sense of justice and fair play? Most of us get angry when we see someone cheated out of an opportunity or robbed of their liberty. When we watch the news and see men released from prison after serving decades on bogus charges, our sense of justice is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Haters Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Apr 21, 2023

Message 12 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

I’ve shared before that my grandfather served in World War II and as a result, I’ve always been drawn to stories and movies and books about WWII. My grandpa died while I was in college and one of my biggest regrets is that I never got to hear very many firsthand accounts of the war. In fact, like ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sinful Attitude Of Tit For Tat Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the concept of tit for tat, its examples, and how it contradicts the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

Tit for tat, a phrase that describes the act of retaliating or seeking revenge in a subtle or disguised manner. This attitude is not only unproductive but also sinful, as it goes against the teachings of the Bible. In this sermon, we will explore the concept of tit for tat, its examples, and how it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23