Sermons on Response To Injustice:

A Church In Exile, And Our Response

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

In many ways the Christian church is a church in exile as many of our traditional power bases have been lost. We are not to focus on things of man, but things of God, in prayer and faith. Perseverance in prayer is the key.

A Church in Exile, and our Response. Sermon for Proper 29, Year C 21 October 2001 St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 119:94-104 2 Tim 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 One of the joys of being a Lay Reader is the privilege of preaching God’s word before His people. The other part ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Jeremiah 31:27-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Pastoral Response To The Bombing In Bali Series

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Oct 20, 2002

The terrorist attack in Bali came a week before I was to preach on the subject of murder, and a National Day of Mourning was declared for that Sunday. God does work in mysterious ways...

Over the last few weeks God has been showing me how his timing is always perfect. I became more convinced of this when I realised what sermon I had planned to preach today. In view of the events of the last week today’s passage seems to be the most appropriate in the Bible. The bombing in Bali ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Holiness

7 Aggressive Responses To God

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Oct 30, 2002

According to Proverbs Chapter 3 we are to be proactive in our response to God.

Seven Aggressive Responses to God I. Proverbs 3: 1- 12 1. Forget Not My Law Tora – Primary sense of teaching Customs Law Instruction Direction Rules 2. Let Not Mercy And Truth Forsake Thee  They need to be the 2 predominate characteristics of our lives  Good ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Response To God's Grace Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Jan 13, 2003

Ephesians Series #8. What is our response in light of God’s Grace? Is our response proporitional to the grift we have recieved. What should our response be?

“A Walk That is Worthy” Part 8 Our Response to God’s Grace Text: Eph 3:7-13 Intro: This morning I am going to continue on with our Series in Ephesians entitled “A walk that is worthy” The message the Lord gave me for this morning is entitled “Our Response to God’s Grace” I have spent an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christian's Response To Islamic Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

How a Christian should respond to Islamic Faith.

A. DEFINITIONS 1. Muslim. Webster’s definition, “One who surrenders to God, i.e., Allah.” 2. Islam. Webster’s definition, root, “Submission to Allah.” (a) The religious faith of Muslims, including belief in Allah as the sole deity and in Mohammad as his prophet. (b) A civilization erected as ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Different Responses To The Risen Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 7, 2001

Year C Easter Sunday, John 20: 1-9, April 15, 2001

Year C Easter Sunday, John 20: 1-9,April 15, 2001 Visiting the tomb and finding the body of Jesus gone, Mary Magdalene reports the fact to Peter and the Beloved Disciple who run to the tomb. They both observe the same facts, but the Beloved Disciple believes that Jesus is risen. Chapter 20 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Response - Love God Series

Contributed by Keith Edwards on May 1, 2002

What is our response to the incredible love of God? To Love Him.

God’s Love and Our Response: Loving God Bethel Assembly of God 3/4/2002 AM INTRODUCTION Last week – “The Incredible Love of God” from 1 John 4:8 The next two weeks – “Our response – Love God… Love People” REVELATION 2:1-7 This is a church with historical promise. Paul started the church and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, 1 John 5:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary's Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 7, 2001

Responses are required to the message God gives us. This is #1 in a series of Responses to the Message of Christmas. Mary’s response is analyzed.

INTRO: 1. This is the first in a series entitled "responses to the Message of Christmas" in which we examine the resonse of key characters in the Christmas story. 2. Today we will consider Mary... a. a young virgin b. approximately 12-13 yrs old c. engaged to be married d. life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Response To The Message Of Christ Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 11, 2001

#2 in series: Responses to the Message of Christmas. Focuses on Joseph and his response to the unusual news of the birth of Jesus.

Intro: In Joseph, we see some admirable responses to the news of Jesus’ future arrival. Let us examine these responses: I. CONFUSION A. "Is Mary being honest with me?" B. "How shall I handle this" C. "What are the facts??" II. COMPASSION A. "to avoid public shame, I will put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds' Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 19, 2001

#3 in Series: Responses to the Message of Christmas. Focuses on Shepherds’ response (which should also be our response)

Intro: The shepherds, considered the lowest of the low in the societal structure of that day, were blessed one dark night to receive the message of Christmas: "unto YOU is born this day in the city of David a SAVIOR who is Christ the Lord." How they responded to this message of good news should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 3 As A Response To Suffering

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

A look at suffering as the result of sin, which arises from free will which is necessary for true love, in the light of Genesis 3.

Introduction Adam was walking around the Garden of Eden feeling very lonely, so God asked him, "What is wrong with you?" Adam said he didn’t have anyone to talk to. God said he was going to give him a companion and it would be a woman. He said, "This person will cook for you and wash your clothes; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, 1 Corinthians 8:18-27

Denomination: Holiness

Man's Responsibility, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

It’s only those who love God that can look over life’s journey and see God’s guiding and directing hand in and through it all. It’s distinctively a “Christian” experience.

Opening Statement: A discouraged young lady came to D.L. Moody one day and said, “Mr. Moody, I want you to take my name off of the church roll. I’m tired, discouraged and don’t deserve to be on the roll.” Mr. Moody reached into his pocket, pulled out a slip of paper and wrote these words: “I do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Dining Room - Parental Responsibility Series

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 11, 2004

Fourth in a series concerning the american christian family and how we might need a makeover. Takeoff from the popular tv series.

EXTREME MAKEOVER : DINING ROOM: Parental Responsibility Ephesians 6:1-4 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 6:2 HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER (which is the first commandment with a promise), 6:3 SO THAT IT MAY BE WELL WITH YOU, AND THAT YOU MAY LIVE LONG ON THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promise Our Response Series

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006

When I read this next section on Jacob’s ladder, God’s Promise and Jacobs response.

Genesis 28:10-22 Esau has exposed the fraud to Isaac and is making plans to kill Jacob; Rebekah has discovered the plot and found a way of escape, sending Jacob to seek a wife among her own people. Jacob get sent with his Fathers blessing. But now he has to be wondering. He has the birthright and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Responsibilities, Rights, And Privileges Of The Church Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 19, 2006

1. The church consists of those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy. (v. 2) 2. The church does not lack any spiritual gift (v. 7) 3. The church is kept strong to the end by Jesus Christ. (v. 8-9)

Some of the topics that will be covered 1. The church consists of those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy. (v. 2) 2. The church does not lack any spiritual gift (v. 7) 3. The church is kept strong to the end by Jesus Christ. (v. 8-9) INTRO: “If you ever find the perfect church – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational