Sermons on Response To Truth:

Responsibility For Our Own Sins And Crimes Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2024

We must learn from scripture that not only individuals, but whole societies, risk destruction and death when we/they ignore the Law of God.

Friday of the First Full Week in Lent 2024 “Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked,” says the Lord GOD, “and not rather that he should turn from his way and live?” Those are the words of God reported to us by the prophet Ezekiel, off in Babylonian exile with the elite of Israel. His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8, Matthew 5:20-26, Ezekiel 18:21-28, 1 Kings 11:8, Jeremiah 15:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Our Responsibility To Make Judgment Calls Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 1, 2007

Although we do not need to verbally label people, we need to understand where different people are at in their lives and thinking if we are to significantly help them. We need to develop our people skills and direct them toward growth.

Our Responsibility to Make Judgment Calls (I Thessalonians 5:14) 1. A New Barna report came out this week (Sept 07): "The new study shows that only 3% of 16 - to 29-year-old non-Christians express favorable views of evangelicals… "… Among young non-Christians, nine out of the top 12 perceptions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Call And Response...an Eternal Dilemma"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 6, 2004

God has a call on each of our lives and each of us must respond.

Isaiah 6:1-8 “Call and Response…An Eternal Dilemma” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. Back in the 1980’s there was a rock band named Twisted Sister that became popular through a video for one of their songs that used to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Human Response To Divine Self-Revelation

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Sep 18, 2010

What should be the appropriate response of human beings when God reveals Himself?

HUMAN RESPONSE TO DIVINE SELF – REVELATION INTRODUCTION There used to be a man who had the passion to see and experience God in an intimate way. He used to pray like this always: “Lord, please reveal yourself to me”. As he prayed like this, one night he saw a dream. In that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christian Response To Israel And The Jewish People

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 28, 2011

Many Christians are abandoning their support for Israel. Christians are instructed to support Israel and pray for peace in that country.

On May 15, just 2 weeks ago, a worship service at Cornerstone Church was interrupted for over an hour. The church’s pastor, John Hagee, was conducting a Support Israel Sunday. Unknown to the pastor or congregation, 11 Demonstrators from the “Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love's Response To Hate Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Thank God for the cross and the record we have of it, for not only is our salvation dependent upon it, but the reality of all Jesus taught is dependent upon what we see and hear at the cross.

One of the most diabolical criminals of his day, and the first big time American gangster, was also a very impressive pulpit orator. John Murrell as a youth was caught for horse stealing, and after a public whipping he was sent to prison. He declared eternal vengeance upon society for this, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Our Awesome Responsibility (Sermon On Missions)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

One of the simple rules in life seems to be that people receive in life what they are looking for.

For example: • We know some people who are always getting into a fight or a dispute with someone, no matter where they go. Why? Because they go around looking for trouble and they find it! • We know some people who go to church, and every time there is a church dispute, you can rest assured they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Response To Sin (Part 1 Of 2) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 15 in the series. Having boasted to the authorities that they would not need a military escort, then suddenly realizing the imminent danger, they have a season of repentance and prayer for the safety of their treasure and their children.

The Book of Ezra Study #15 (Ezra 9:1-15) Response to Sin (Part I: The Iniquity of the People) Open: How much influence do you think your friends have on you? Introduction: • You remember that between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Faith's Response To Weakness Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

Message 29 in our exposition of James. This is the second part of a teaching on how faith should respond to weakness or sickness.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Weakness” Pt 2 Today we continue our exploration of faith’s response to weakness. IX. Faith’s response to weakness 5:14-18 Ask for help and confess sins Here James instructs those in a state of weakness to ask for help and confess ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sermon – A Proper Response To The Seasons Of Life

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 16, 2024

The Bible does not explain why violence and tragedies are a part of our world. We are not told why there was a serpent in the garden of Eden. We never told why bad things happen to good people. Yet men often speculate about the subject and are often wrong in their conclusions.

Sermon – A Proper Response to the Seasons of Life Luke 13:1-9 “About this time Jesus was informed that Pilate had murdered some people from Galilee as they were offering sacrifices at the Temple. “Do you think those Galileans were worse sinners than all the other people from Galilee?” Jesus asked. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Lamentations 3:40, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 5:45, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

A Believer's Response To Death Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

David's misfortune, because of his God honoring response, has resulted in much comfort in getting the flowers of faith to bloom in the hearts of the bereaved.

A young Harvard professor sat in a room once occupied by George Washington. He was exceedingly lonely and dejected. He wondered if that great man ever felt as he did then. He had lost his wife 3 years before, and had not yet been able to escape from the grip of grief. His life seemed to be an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-23

Faith's Response To Weakness Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

Message 28 in the exposition of James. This message is the first of two on how faith should respond to weakness.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Weakness” REVIEW We live in a world where many seek to produce what we call “knockoffs”, cheap imitations of a quality product. Some of you are familiar with Pinterest fails. All attempts to imitate the real thing but fall miserably ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Difference

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2001

Many claim to offer truth. The ability to recognize error is easier than you might think and is essential to your Christian witness.

THE DIFFERENCE—Deuteronomy 13:1-5 Not of no consequence but powerfully delusive. A large company offers to fly Bob out to a meeting business class. During the return flight they were given gourmet brownies and cookies. Not hungry, Bob decides to save them for later, so he places them in an air ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-5, Deuteronomy 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: What Spider-Man Can Teach Us About God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2024

Spider-Man - this iconic superhero teaches us profound lessons about power, responsibility, and our relationship with God. By examining Spider-Man's story, we can gain deeper insights into our Christian walk and how we are called to live out our faith.

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: What Spider-Man Can Teach Us About God Introduction Today, we’re diving into an unexpected source for our spiritual growth: Spider-Man. This iconic superhero teaches us profound lessons about power, responsibility, and our relationship with God. By ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confidence In Prayer: Aligning With God's Will 1 John 5:14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2024

1 John 5:14 is a powerful reminder that our prayers are not just words spoken into the air but a conversation with a God who hears us.

Confidence in Prayer: Aligning with God's Will 1 John 5:14 Introduction: Today, we delve into a crucial aspect of our Christian life—prayer. Our foundational verse is 1 John 5:14 (NLT), which says, “And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.” This ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14, Hebrews 4:16, Romans 12:2, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal