Sermons on response of god: showing 331-345 of 215,001

Balancing Privilege And Responsibility

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 27, 2003

Have you ever wondered to what degree privilege brings responsibility? In this age of great privilege people need to know something about their responsibilities or they will squander great opportunities.

Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2) Illustration:When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn’t know she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, were frustrated because they couldn’t motivate her. She just didn’t take her studies ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Response To Injustice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Christians are not unique in their opposition to injustice, but we find their uniqueness as we examine the response they are to make to unjust acts against them, and the reasons for making this response

Injustice is an evil that has been so universally despised that one need not depend on Christian authors alone to attack it. Cambyses, the king of ancient Persia, had a keen sense of justice. When he discovered that a close friend was taking advantage of his secure relationship to him by selling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18

"A Father's Responsibility"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 18, 2007

A father has the responsibility to spend time with their children, be men of honor for their family and be their child’s best teacher.

A Father’s Responsibility On the lighter side of life: “Dad’s Duck Tape” from Bluefish TV Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – “Thanks Dad” Thesis: A father has the responsibility to spend time with their children, be men of honor for their family and be their child’s best teacher. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Correct Response To Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016

To show that the LORD JESUS introduces Himself to those who are destined for salvation and requires correct responses such as : (1) Realization that we're worthless, (2) Worship and (3) Ask for His commands

I. EXORDIUM: What is your response to JESUS when He called You to follow Him? 1. Realization that we're worthless 2. Worship 3. Ask for His commands II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS introduces Himself to those who are destined for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Proper Response To Leadership Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 4, 2006

#27 in series on Hebrews. How a church member should respond to godly leadership.

A Study of Hebrews “Jesus Is Better” Sermon # 27 “A Proper Response To Leadership” Hebrews 13.7-18 Today’s text is one of those that a pastor comes to with some reluctance. The reason for this reluctance is the fear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Responses To The Resurrection: Joy

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 6, 2012

Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

Responses to the Resurrection: Joy John 20:19-20 Mother Teresa once said, “Joy is prayer - Joy is strength - Joy is love - Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. … She gives most who gives with joy. The best way to show our gratitude to God and the people is to accept everything with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Personal Responsibility Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 24, 2023

In Joshua 7:10, we find a powerful message from the Lord to Joshua after the defeat of the Israelites at Ai. This verse holds valuable lessons for us today, reminding us of the importance of faith, obedience, and the consequences of sin.

I. Understanding the context (Joshua 7:1-9): To fully grasp the Lord's question to Joshua, we must first understand the context. In this passage, we learn about Achan's disobedience by taking items devoted for destruction from Jericho. This act led to Israel's defeat in the battle of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:10, Ezekiel 18:20, Proverbs 26:11

Elders - Responsibility, Not Power

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 6, 2006

This is a short ordination sermon used to install a man into the office of elder. It precedes C.L.A.S.S. 101.

The Apostle Paul told Timothy, “Do not neglect the gift that is in you.” Did you know that we all have gifts? In the last two weeks, I have touched upon the parable of the wealthy landowner who gave his three servants talents before he left for a long trip. When he came back, he found that two ...read more

Denomination: *other

Response To Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 30, 2007

The way we respond to the storms in our life determines if we will stand or fall.

Standing In the Storm #8 We have been in a study of Surviving the Storms and have found that it is not an accident or stroke of fate that gets you beyond the problems of life. We were at a funeral and we met the daughter of the man that had died. I asked how she was doing and her response was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:47-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christian's Godly Responses Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2006

In James 5:13-16a, the brother of our Lord teaches us how the Christian ought to respond in times of trouble, happiness, sickness, and sin.

Scripture James is the brother of our Lord Jesus. Since Jesus was Mary’s firstborn child (Luke 2:7), James was obviously a younger brother. In fact, it is likely that James was the second-oldest of the five sons that Mary had (cf. Mark 6:3). James eventually came to believe that Jesus was in fact ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Responses To The First Christmas

Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 24, 2001

This is a candle lignting service that will help you think about how you respond to Jesus at Christmas.

RESPONSES TO THE FIRST CHRISTMAS—Candle Lighting Service (Adapted from “A Savior Has Been Born” by Melvin Newland; sermoncentral.com; page 4 of his list of sermons; Dec. 1996) ( I preached: Dec. 23, 2001) Luke 2:1-14 In the last ten to twenty years and maybe even longer, we have seen a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Concern- Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 30, 2022

This is the 84th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 15th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#84] A LETTER OF CONCERN- RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Corinthians 9:1-14 Introduction: Today’s Sermon comes at a very interesting time- The completion of 33 years as Pastor of Bel Aire. I was called as Pastor of Bel Aire Baptist Church, beginning on February 1, 1999. I was ordained on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Responsibility To The Believer

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2004

The local New Testament church has an obligation to every part of the body of Christ. There is no part of the body that is not important and vital. The church has a responsibility to each and every member, to every believer who enters its fellowship.

THE CHURCH’S RESPONSIBILITY TO THE BELIEVER ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: We have addressed the Christians responsibility to the local church. The local New Testament church has an obligation to every part of the body of Christ. There is no part of the body that is not important and vital. The church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Saving Response To Christ

Contributed by Scott Cox on Apr 30, 2001

How to respond to Christ with saving faith.

Introduction: What constitutes a saving response to the resurrected Lord? James says the "demons believe and tremble". If salvation is more than mere mental ascent to a set of facts, what does real saving belief look like? This is what Paul lays out in this verse. (READ Romans 10:9) There are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Responsible, The Rebel And The Remarkable

Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 25, 2001

In many ways, we have been the youngest son, the father and the eldest son as depicted in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

Today, we celebrate the well-loved parabled called the Prodigal Son. I want us to think of it from perhaps a little different perspective. I want us to think about how each one of us, in many ways, has been the youngest son, the father, and the eldest son. Especially as we are in the season of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: United Methodist