Sermons on Response Stages:

The Believers Judgment: Setting The Stage Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 23, 2018

The idea that saved people will experience a grilling judgment of everything they have done does not set well with many believers, but it is clearly taught in Scripture. This raises some questions!

The Believers Judgment: Setting the Stage (Romans 14:10-12) Second in series 1. There are a zillion jokes about heaven, but I have limited time, so here is one. 2. At the pearly gates, St. Peter greeted a minister and congressman and gave them their room assignments. "Pastor, here are the keys ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Responsible Position

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 18, 2000

Stewardship of Creation is part of our responsibility to God: We respond to God through our activity in the world he made.

A Responsible Position When I prepare a sermon, I often look around to see what other people have made of the passage I am about to preach on. Don’t worry - I could no more preach most other peoples’ sermons than I can fit into my old size 10’s - and for much the same reason. They just DON’T FIT ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Accepting The Responsibility Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 12, 2008

Jesus has transferred to us the fulfilling of His mission. Yet, He has given us everything we need to accomplish it.

Intro> I had just turned nine years old on that cold January morning in 1961, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was young, but I knew something truly significant was happening. Up until that day all the Presidents I was aware of had been my grandfather’s age. But in January of ’61, John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting The Responsibility Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 19, 2008

God has entrusted the fulfilling of His mission to us, while providing for us all we need in order to accomplish the mission. Will we accept the responsibility, be faithful to the task?

-Intro> I had just turned nine years old on that cold January morning in 1961, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was young, but I knew something truly significant was happening. Up until that day all the Presidents I was aware of had been my grandfather’s age. But in January of ’61, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

An Enemy Is Responsible

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 17, 2011

A sermon on the problem and end of evil from Jesus’ parable of the weeds and wheat.

An Enemy Has Done This Matthew 13:24-30 The world has been staggering from the overwhelming catastrophes that have taken place since the beginning of this year. The devastating earthquake and resulting tsunamis in Japan left over 28,000 people dead or missing. There are mudslides in South Korea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

Resurrection Response Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2013

Lessons about people in response to the resurrection of Jesus. 1- Some consider Jesus but do not recognize Him 2- Some know scripture but do not believe it

INTRO.- Response to the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the death is like anything else. We see, we hear, we question, and we consider. And we either believe or we do not. ILL.- It was possibly the most prayed-for event in human history. And it succeeded! On Sunday, July 20, 1969, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Luke 24:1-32, Luke 24:36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Responsibility

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 25, 2019

Today's sermon is about our responsibility as believers in Jesus Christ when it comes to gathering together. It looks are our need to seek God's Presence, God's Guidance, and to Break Spiritual Bondages.

Our Responsibility Audio File - https://mega.nz/#!rYMFgQQA!0NPPX3-cmwL_lW0pP4rpytZ4PkcRZ2m6YvG6ufXXbQA As you know, we’re into a new series on discipleship looking at those biblical values that we need to build our lives upon in order to rightly build God’s house within us. This week I was ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-15, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Foursquare

Family Responsibility Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 22, 2014

Balancing the responsibility of the family and the church for vulnerable family members is discussed.

“If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her care for them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it may care for those who are truly widows.” [1] The Apostle admonished Timothy to instruct the congregation that they must assume responsibility for their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Response To The Beasts

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Last week we saw how Satan tries to establish his kingdom on earth through the two beasts.

1. Last week we saw how Satan tries to establish his kingdom on earth through the two beasts. And how these represent political powers and false religions throughout the present period between Christ’s two comings. We saw how their power will intensify so greatly near the end time that the saints ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Responsible Citizenship

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP DOES NOT VIOLATE OUR OBLIGATION TO GOD, BUT RATHER IS CONSISTENT WITH THAT HIGHER AUTHORITY Introd.

RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP DOES NOT VIOLATE OUR OBLIGATION TO GOD, BUT RATHER IS CONSISTENT WITH THAT HIGHER AUTHORITY Introd.: Examine diff. viewpoints regarding the separation of church and state Issue: the obligation of believers to God's kingdom vs. our obligation to the state Specific issue here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responsible Citizenship

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

TWO SELFISH DESIRES WHICH SPIRITUAL LEADERS MUST AVOID 1.

TWO SELFISH DESIRES WHICH SPIRITUAL LEADERS MUST AVOID 1. The Selfish Desire for Recognition (in 4 realms) a. In everyday life b. In everyday speech c. In the religious assembly d. In the social setting 2. The selfish desire for money a. Pursued by exploitation b. Pursued by religious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Awesome Responsibility

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

The treasure of raising God’s gift of children

An Awesome Responsibility Proverbs 22:6 Matt. 19:14 Psalm 127:3 Intro- I don’t know about you, but what I gather from the Word of God is that children are important in his eyes. We have to understand that our children are an incredible gift from God, which are really only on loan to us. God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 19:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Responsibly Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Three strategies to live spiritually responsible lives.

Just because a person’s an adult doesn’t necessarily mean that person is responsible. When I turned 18 years old it seemed that the only thing I could think about was moving out on my own. But like most 18 year olds, I still had a lot of growing up to do. Eventually my mom helped me buy a trailer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom And Responsibility Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on May 10, 2001

This is an installment in the continuing series on Galatians.

The Triumph of Grace ¡§Freedom & Responsibility¡¨ July 30, 2000 This Morning¡¦s Text ¡V Galatians 5:1-15 ¡§It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. ¡§Behold I, Paul, say tot you that if you receive circumcision, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Freedom And Responsibility

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jul 5, 2003

This sermon deals with the limk between our democracy and freedom, and our dependence on God and the principles of the bible.

Freedom and Responsibility Mat 7:12, Acts 16:31, Rom 10:9, John 3:16, 1 Pet 2:16, 2 Cor 3:17, Gal 5:1, 13-14, 1 Cor 8:9 Mat 28:19-20 I. This week we celebrated the anniversary of our nation’s independence, and I wonder how many in government today really understand what Independence meant to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:16, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist