Sermons on Response To Misfortune:

Responsible Witnesses Series

Contributed by John Mitchell on Dec 20, 2024

Jesus is giving final instructions to His Disciples. In doing so, He calls them to remember his words and recognize fulfilled prophecy. He is equipping them, and us, to be Responsible Witnesses.

Luke 24:44-49 ESV 44 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49

Christmas Responses Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2023

How do you respond to the fact that God sent his son into the world? What is our response to the love shown by God this Christmas? We have come to another season of Joy; Christmas is around the corner and today I want to draw your attention to the very first Christmas responses.

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Scripture: Luke 2:8, Matthew 2:3, Genesis 22:9, Hebrews 11:6, Genesis 22:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Perfect Response Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The Perfect Response

Psalm 64 The Perfect Response 1 Peter 2:23 who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

A Prayer Of Response Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 22nd Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#22] A PRAYER OF RESPONSE 2 Samuel 7:18-29 Introduction: David decided that he was going to build God a Temple; but God said no. God told David that his son would be the person to build the Temple. So, how do you handle it when God says, “No”? This morning, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Responsible Proclaimers

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2025

The first truth to grasp in the “Proclaimer’s Responsibility” is to have a witness of the Holy Spirit that the person who preaches the Word of God is born again.

Title: Responsible Proclaimers Listen as I read 2 Timothy 2:15, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15) Bruse Waltke tells the story about the time his wife was in college ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Response To The Gospel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon explores the divine plan of salvation, emphasizing our choice to accept God's love and the transformative power of repentance and baptism.

Hey there, family! I'm so excited to be here with you today. We've got an incredible message lined up that I believe is going to touch your hearts and uplift your spirits. We'll be taking a look at the foundation laid by Jesus and the apostles, the plan of salvation, and the Biblical way to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-39

Topics: Saved, Biblical Way

Ruth 1: God Provides Faith Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020

When Naomi's faith fails, God provides faith to Ruth--a foreigner, who could only be reached by grace. The faith God gives to Ruth rescues Naomi.

Ruth 1: God Provides FAITH ***A young woman graduates from college, and feels called by God to become a missionary. Despite wanting to be married, she recognizes that her career choice makes finding a husband much less likely. Still, she follows the call of God, only to contract dengue fever. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, Judges 3:12-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

The Prosperity Of Adversity

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

I am not here to tell you that you will be completely free from trouble or adversity. I am going to tell you that the Church has always been under adversity. And the Church is still the Church Because God is still God!

II Cor. 6:1-10 Song of Sol. 2:9 “My beloved is like a roe or a young hart: behold, he standeth behind our wall, he looketh forth at the windows, shewing himself through the lattice.” If God can use: A bird to tell Noah that there is some dry land, A rooster to tell Peter that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith's Response To Suffering Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 12, 2018

Message 25 in our James exposition. This message explores Jame's instruction for those suffering 5:7-13.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Suffering” REVIEW James serves as a mirror to examine the true nature of our trust in God. How we respond to the various events of life reveal the state of our faith. True trust in God’s provision enables us to respond according to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Un Pastorado Responsable

Contributed by Augusto Rodriguez on Jan 5, 2005

El pastorado que el Señor requiere para su pueblo es un pastorado responsable.Es decir, aquel que no es asalariado; que no hace su trabajo buscando una recompensa; y que da lo mejor de sí. Estudiando este pasaje encuentro cinco características de un past

Un Pastorado Responsable Zacarías 11:4, 17 El Señor usa ahora una ilustración por medio de Zacarías para mostrarle al pueblo la clase de pastor que ellos han tenido y la que tendrán. Además, les muestra la manera en que ellos valoran la forma en que el Señor los pastorea. En lo personal, el Señor ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Three Christmas Responses Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2005

Our text today has much to say to us about our response to the king of the Jews and Savior of sinners. Let us observe three different responses to the birth of Jesus the Christ.

Scripture As we consider the birth of Christ today, I would to consider three Christmas responses. Let’s read Matthew 2:1-12, 16-18: "1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Response To Tragedy: Repent!

Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 15, 2004

When tragedy strikes, we can wear ourselves thin asking why; or we can use the occasion for turning our life around.

INTRODUCTION Terror has struck again. Over 200 people were killed in Madrid this week and thousands more were injured. Like 9-11 this bombing of a train in Madrid was a heartless act by wicked fiends. It is only natural for compassionate people like you and me to be filled with anger and raise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking Responsibility For Me

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002

To motivate the hearer to examine his/her behavior in order that he/she may take a more proactive approach when conflict arises.

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ME Matthew 5:38-48 TEXT: "You have heard that it was said, ’An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Responsibility In Serving God

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 6, 2003

There are resposibilitys we must face when we declair that Jesus is Lord.

Responsibility in serving God. Can we do what God says and believe in the outcome? Romans 16:17-20. The ability of a man to serve God is bassed on that mans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal