Sermons on Response Stages:

The First In Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 11, 2008

We all share an individual responsibility toward the truth we profess. We can never break the plan of God by our own inconsistencies, but our inconsistencies can break our own selves against the plan of God.

The First in Line Scripture: Romans 3:1-4 (Romans 3:1-8) 1 What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? 2 Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. 3 What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Will God Forgive?

Contributed by Harold Kouwenberg on Aug 3, 2013

Psalm 51 gives us an insight to the deeply personal confession of David and a glimpse of the grace God affords sinners like us. The emphasis isn't on judgement, it is on confession, repentance and grace. Our response is worship, thansgiving and testimony.

"WILL GOD FORGIVE?" Psalm 51: 1-19 Matthew 7: 1-5 "NEVER! I'll never in a million years forgive that man! After what he's done to me, he can just forget about ever talking to me again! That's one thing I can never do. I just can't forgive what he has done." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parenting With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 12, 2014

Psalm 78 is a hymn for the home. It teaches that the responsibility of each parent or grandparent is that our kids & grandchildren know God & His Word, that they understand that the key to success is to know the Lord, to love Him, & to be obedient to Him.

PSALM 78: 1-8 PARENTING WITH A PURPOSE [Deuteronomy 6:1-9] Today is that wonderful Sunday we call Mother’s Day, a day when we celebrate our moms and the priceless role they play in family and society. Moms, it’s not my intention today to add to your struggles as a mom, because many of you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Providing Care Within The Community Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 31, 2014

A sermon on physical and spiritual care in God's community, the church (Outline and material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 3 Communally Responsible, pages 71- 79)

HoHum: Older baseball fans remember when Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play MLB, joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Wherever the Dodgers traveled, opposing players and fans spewed hateful words and racial slurs at Robinson. Pitchers threw fastballs at his head. Opposing base runners ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defending The Poor Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2013

God cares for the poor and oppressed; one of the most prominent themes in the Bible is our response toward the poor. It is the duty of God’s people to provide for those in need as best as we can with compassion, following the example of Nehemiah.

Nehemiah has resisted outward attacks, but now there’s corruption within. It’s been said that, “No test of leadership is more revealing than the test of opposition” (Boice). Nehemiah wasn’t expecting opposition from his own people. The outcry of the poor reached his ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Congregational

The Father’s Provision For Purification Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 3, 2011

In response to repentance & faith in Jesus, God cleanses you both inside & out. Sorrow over sin is not an end in itself. Those who repent & follow God find He revives the heart of the contrite & blots out their sins.

ZECHARIAH 13: 1-6 THE FATHER’S PROVISION FOR PURIFICATION Following the great outpouring of the Spirit who brings spiritual illumination, recognition of the Crucified One, and the resulting sorrow of repentance (12:10-14), the Spirit then brings cleansing. Sorrow over sin is not an end in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When He Won't Say "I'm Sorry"

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 29, 2011

What are my biblical responsibilities when one who has offended me will not acknowledge his wrong? Our forgiveness is to be like God's forgiveness. So how does God forgive? The answer may not be what you are thinking.

When He Won't Say "I'm Sorry" Forgiveness and Repentance A Summary of Chapter 8 of The Other Side of Love by Gary Chapman Part of the Lessons in the School of Prayer Series Calvary Baptist Church Sunday, January 16, 2011 I. Forgiveness and Relationships A. Sin Separates Our Relationship With ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2011, Part 2

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 14, 2011

Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem not only fulfilled the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9, but also served to show that obedience to His commands is what is required as a Believer today. This message also shows us the importance of our response to Him.

Easter, Part 2 Luke 19:28-44 Introduction - This morning we continue our 5 week mini-series on the Easter season -- The Easter story is not just about Easter morning, but a culmination of events -- Each event marches us closer to the promise, that death of a Savior; Christ - It is in this study ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Brother's Keeper

Contributed by Rev. Mario Gonzalez on Oct 16, 2010

The question asked of God by Cain in Genesis was, "Am I my brother's keeper?" The unstated answer was yes. Apostasy is not just a theological departure, but a state of being promoted by our thinking and actions. Our responsibility is to identify it and re

My Brother’s Keeper By Rev. Mario Gonzalez [Slide 1] [Slide 2] I. Scripture: Hebrews 3:12 “See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.” II. Prayer III. Introduction Talk about the condition of the football player ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Receive New Wine In 09 - Step 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2009

When the church has reverence for communion then we are opening ourselves up for New Wine in 09. This act will open the door for a fresh out pouring of the Holy Spirit. Then it is our responsibility to drink in this fresh spiritual awakening and then go l

How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 5 – “Reverence for Communion” Thesis: When the church has reverence for communion then we are opening ourselves up for New Wine in 09. This act will open the door for a fresh out pouring of the Holy Spirit. Then it is our responsibility to drink in this fresh ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deacons: God's Men For The Hour Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 5, 2009

This message includes an ordination service for our new deacons follwed by them serving their first Lord’s supper. The message is directed to the new deacons and their responsibilities. The text makes it clear why we need deacons and the valuable work

Deacons: God’s Men for the Hour Acts 6:1-7 We have been studying the book of Acts now for the past ten weeks and it is in this very book that we find the origin of the office of deacon. It is not surprising that deacons were put into place due to problems that had developed in the early church . ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Questions Of Homosexual Desire Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

As the homosexual movement has developed a strong political voice, the response from traditional conservatives has become equally impassioned. A deep animosity has grown between portions of the homosexual community and many who represent a Christian unde

I want to address a topic that is as difficult as any topic we could address today…. that of sexual identity and homosexuality. It’s a subject that has become the most politically and personally polarized as any in our lifetimes. As the homosexual movement has developed a strong political voice, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Harvest

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 1, 2010

While Scripture is clear about our responsibility to those in need, we cannot forget the harvest, and we cannot forget that "If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men."

The Harvest TCF Sermon July 25, 2010 Many of you know that before I was on staff as church administrator and an elder here at TCF, I had a public relations business for about 15 years. One of the things I did for my p.r. clients was go to trade shows or conventions. This is where companies that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love And Compassion-The Key To Our Future

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 28, 2015

Christians throughout the centuries, in response to the challenge of this passage from Matthew’s Gospel, have tried to help people in need, and in the process have made a better world. We, and they, will reap the reward of our earthly actions.

She wore her characteristic Indian sari with the blue border that represented the Missionaries of Charity, the order she founded in 1949. Her years on earth had bent her already small frame, but there was nothing small about Mother Teresa’s presence. Who would have ever thought that this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

Stay The Course Sermon Vi: To Leave Or Not To Leave A Legacy? Yes! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020

As we Christians find ourselves contending with enemies of our Lord, may our prayerful response be to live for Him a life that is so true that we shall be remembered for consistent faith in God and faithfulness to God's Son.

TO LEAVE OR NOT TO LEAVE A LEGACY --- IS OR IS NOT THAT THE QUESTION? Did you, or did you not, experience a mid-life crisis? If so, at what age? If not, why not? And someone says, "Now you've quit preaching and gone to meddling!" ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 17:1-13